
Beyond the Feed: How Influencer Marketing is Shaping Podcast Advertising
The Podcast Advertising Playbook with Heather Osgood

July 23, 2025 · 38 min
In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook , host Heather Osgood sits down with Ed Fuller, CEO and Founder of Media Bodies, an influencer marketing agency bridging the worlds of social media and podcast advertising. Ed shares his perspective on why podcast ads aren’t just another media buy—…
Episode guest
Ed Fuller
CEO and Founder of Media Bodies
In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Ed Fuller, CEO and Founder of Media Bodies, an influencer marketing agency bridging the worlds of social media and podcast advertising.
Ed shares his perspective on why podcast ads aren’t just another media buy—they’re an authentic extension of influencer marketing itself. He offers insights into how brands are evolving their strategies, the role video plays in today’s campaigns, and why measurement is getting more sophisticated.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
How Ed’s agency approaches podcast advertising differently from traditional channels
Whether podcast ads should be considered influencer marketing—and why it matters
The biggest shifts in the podcast ad landscape over the past 12–18 months
What metrics clients really care about when measuring success
How podcast ads can work alongside other influencer campaigns
A behind-the-scenes look at a standout campaign that delivered exceptional results
Whether you’re a marketer, agency, or creator, this episode will help you rethink what’s possible when podcasting and influencer marketing come together.
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