

Ep. 76 Curate, Don’t Complicate: Unlocking Curations Potential with Yen Nguyen
Apr 29, 2025
Yen Nguyen, SVP Head of Curation at Consumable, shares her unexpected journey into audio curation and its pivotal role in ad tech. She discusses how curation bridges traditional and programmatic buying, enhancing effectiveness. The conversation explores the untapped potential of digital audio and the rising spending in this space. Yen emphasizes the emotional power of audio ads and advocates for education to shift budgets. With exciting innovations on the horizon, she believes the future of advertising lies in streamlined solutions for buyers.
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Yen's Accidental Career Path
- Yen Nguyen's journey into ad tech and curation was accidental, starting at Goodway Group as a newcomer.
- She moved across the country and adapted quickly to fast-paced environments to advance her career.
The Essence of Curation
- True curation in ad tech lies in expert curators who build and optimize campaigns, not just in supply or data.
- Overusing terms like 'premium' dilutes their meaning and confuses buyers about curation.
Untapped Potential in Audio Ads
- Only 30% of digital audio ad dollars flow programmatically, revealing huge potential in audio advertising.
- Consumable aims to bridge the tech gap between classic audio and programmatic buyers for better targeting.