October 8, 2025 · 37 min

Unlocking Programmatic Potential with AI

In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, David "DK" Krulewich joins host Heather Osgood to talk about the value of programmatic ads, and how AI powered ad tech can help maximize both reach and revenue. David Krulewich is the CEO of Mission Media , a company dedicated to driving influence…

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Unlocking Programmatic Potential with AI

The Podcast Advertising Playbook with Heather Osgood

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In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, David "DK" Krulewich joins host Heather Osgood to talk about the value of programmatic ads, and how AI powered ad tech can help maximize both reach and revenue.


David Krulewich is the CEO of Mission Media, a company dedicated to driving influence through independent voices. Leveraging the power of audio, CTV, podcasting, and social media, Mission Media connects brands with consumers in the most impactful ways - reaching audiences at meaningful touchpoints through a marketplace of over 100 independent influencers.

By harnessing AI-driven contextual targeting, Mission Media enables advertisers to align their messaging with the right content, ensuring powerful brand storytelling and measurable marketing success.


In this episode, you will hear:

  • Key differences in host-read ads and programmatic ads
  • Why creators and advertisers should include programmatic in their campaigns
  • How to leverage your back catalog to increase inventory and monetization potential
  • How to drive impact and influence using the latest in programmatic technology
  • Factors that impact overall yield and CPMs through targeting

If you're a creator looking for new ways to monetize, or an advertiser looking to add programmatic ad reads to your strategy, this one is for you.

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