Lizzie Widhelm

For programmatic podcast advertising to really take off, buyers want the same assurances they’re used to on other channels, including brand safety controls and effective targeting. It’s a process, says Lizzie Widhelm, SVP of ad innovation at SiriusXM-owned SXM Media.

After spending $4 billion combined to acquire Pandora in 2018 and Stitcher last year, SiriusXM’s podcast strategy is starting to crystallize. This week, in conjunction with the IAB’s Podcast Upfront event, SiriusXM Holdings reorganized into a cross-platform ad sales team that combines SiriusXM, Pandora and Stitcher. The new unit, which is operating under the name […]