The Sonic Truth

In this episode of The Sonic Truth Podcast, Scott Simonelli sits down with Mike Brooks, a veteran of connected television and digital advertising, to explore how television is evolving into a measurable, performance-driven platform.

Mike shares his journey through the mobile app ecosystem and major companies such as AOL and LG, offering perspective on how CTV has adopted many of the tools and mindsets of digital and programmatic advertising. The conversation focuses on the growing importance of Automated Content Recognition (ACR), the emergence of TV home screens as a powerful new media surface, and why accessibility in CTV advertising is improving for brands of all sizes.

The discussion also looks ahead to what’s next, including the rise of free ad-supported television (FAST), increasing fragmentation across formats and platforms, and how regulatory shifts may drive renewed momentum in local TV advertising. Together, Scott and Mike explain why the next 18 months will be a defining period for CTV, creative strategy, and performance marketing.

In this episode of The Sonic Truth, Leif Welch, CEO of JamLoop, joins the show to share his 25-year journey through ad tech and entrepreneurship. Leif walks through JamLoop’s evolution from an early marketplace for musicians into a modern connected TV (CTV) advertising platform built for performance and scale.

The conversation explores why creativity remains central to business growth, how JamLoop serves mid-market advertisers with high-touch technology, and what it takes to balance transparency, trust, and results in today’s advertising ecosystem. Leif also outlines JamLoop’s expansion into performance advertising and the company’s vision for bridging local and national campaigns through smarter creative and data-driven execution.

In this episode of The Sonic Truth, we sit down with Colin Anderson, a seasoned pro in podcast and content production. With a career spanning top roles at SiriusXM, Stitcher, Earwolf, Maximum Fun, and the BBC, Colin has been at the forefront of shaping the podcasting industry. We dive deep into the evolution of podcast networks, what it takes to scale a podcast operation from startup to sustainability, and how content curation can make or break a show’s success. Colin shares insights into the ever-changing monetization landscape and what podcasters need to do to optimize revenue while staying authentic. Plus, we unpack the future of podcasting—why video is dominating the conversation, the risks of another podcasting bubble, and what creators should be doing now to stay ahead.

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On this episode of The Sonic Truth, we’re joined by Shanil Chande, Commercial & Partnerships Director at Hawk, an Azerion company. Shanil shares his expertise on the latest trends in CTV and digital audio measurement, the biggest challenges brands face in attribution, and how advanced tools like Veritonic are changing the game. We discuss how advertisers can move beyond vanity metrics, optimize their omnichannel strategy, and prove real business outcomes from their media investments. If you want to understand how to measure and maximize performance in CTV, audio, and beyond, this episode is for you!

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In this episode of The Sonic Truth, we dive into the evolving world of AI-driven audio advertising with Stas Tushinskiy, CEO & Co-Founder of Instrumatic. Stas shares how AI is transforming the way brands personalize, optimize, and scale their audio campaigns—unlocking new levels of contextual relevance and engagement. If you’re curious about how AI is redefining the audio marketing landscape, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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In this episode of The Sonic Truth, Kristin Charron sits down with Dane Cardiel, Founder and Publisher of Good Tape, a design studio and magazine, to explore the future of podcasting. With a career spanning Gumball, SiriusXM, and Simplecast, Dane shares insights on emerging formats, podcasting’s growing influence on public discourse, and the evolving role of podcasters as tastemakers. We also dive into the challenges facing independent creators, from standing out in a crowded market to building sustainable monetization models. Whether you’re a creator or an industry insider, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Thank you for listening, and welcome back to the Sonic Truth.

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In this interactive conversation, J Bonilla (The Elements Music) and Damien Escobar (Havas Group) explore how brands can harness music to create deeper emotional and cultural connections. They discuss balancing creativity with strategy in sonic branding, common mistakes brands make when selecting music, and how AI and data are reshaping the creative process. From brand storytelling to measuring music’s impact, this fast-paced discussion challenges conventional thinking and offers fresh insights into the evolving role of sound in marketing.

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