In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood welcomes Scott Simonelli, Founder and CEO of Veritonic, the leading audio intelligence platform.

Scott shares how creative testing empowers brands to produce more effective podcast ads—and why this approach is becoming essential as audio advertising matures. From host-read spots to dynamic creative, Scott explains what really moves the needle and how data can guide smarter decisions without sacrificing authenticity.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

How creative testing works in podcasting and why it’s critical for advertisers

Whether and how host-read ads can be tested effectively

Which elements of creative—messaging, tone, music, voice—have the most impact

What surprising insights Veritonic has uncovered through testing

How advertisers can use data to optimize live campaigns

The right way to balance precise targeting with the trust listeners expect

How creative intelligence will shape the future of cross-channel audio advertising

If you want to understand how data and creativity intersect to drive podcast performance, this episode is a must-listen.