Rae has over 12 years of experience developing, producing, selling, and publishing digital media content with a focus on podcasting as well as streaming (internet radio). She has been a leading SAAS services sales executive for both podcasting and internet radio, with extensive business and product development responsibilities for top-tier platforms including Spotify's Megaphone, Target Spot's Radionomy, and Media Creek's Live365. Most recently she has been focused on podcast network building and leading-edge tools (Megaphone) to help both indies and established media companies understand the opportunities and challenges of podcasting for both brand lift and revenue. She has had the opportunity to work with LinkedIn, Nat Geo, Umpqua Bank, Starburns Audio, Bluewire, Studio71, Meredith, CSPAN, Slate, ForeverDog, Penske Media, Lipstick & Vinyl, Treefort, Blaze Media (Glenn Beck), Advertisecast, Adlarge, True Native Media, IPN and many many others. Rae's expertise has in the last 5 years also included developing podcasts / AOD for brands and organizations as an executive producer, content marketing strategist for audience growth, brand development, and monetization. She has also worked with top tier podcasting technology companies like Stream Guys and Blubrry to expand their products and services for an ever-changing marketplace. She has the ability to direct complex projects from concept to distribution and is a proven team-builder and strategic planner within the current ( and ever-changing) digital media landscape. She is also a skilled content director, copywriter, and experienced producer. She possesses the technical understanding and know-how to handle projects from concept to reality. She is also a self-confessed Podhead.
Manager of Megaphone Publisher Solutions - North America at Spotify
BS, Social Psychology and Film