

Open Market
Joe Zappa & Eric Franchi
Open Market is a podcast about building companies in the advertising industry. This is not another news podcast. Rather, hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa dive into the stories of successful companies to help listeners understand how to replicate that success. Guests such as Brian O'Kelley, Jonah Goodhart, and the Vanderhooks join to share their advice.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 33min
What to Do If Your Market Isn’t Big Enough
Co-hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa cover what to do if your market is too small to achieve your business goals. For example:
How to launch a new product or enter into a new market
When and how to involve your customers in market expansion efforts
What sales/marketing and product teams need to do to get aligned
How to derisk your transition by enlisting customer champions
If you’re eyeing a pivot to retail media and/or CTV right now, this is for you!

Jun 12, 2024 • 39min
How to Grow Adtech Companies from $1M to $10M
The podcast discusses the journey of adtech startups from $1M to $10M, covering team structure, transitioning from founder-led sales to professionalized sales, hiring marketers, building brand strategies, and the evolving role of a CEO in company growth.

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Jun 5, 2024 • 39min
Why You Should Hire a Chief Audience Officer
Co-hosts discuss the importance of hiring a Chief Audience Officer in adtech companies, emphasizing audience value and customer acquisition. They explore the growth of Undertone and strategies for building industry leadership. The conversation highlights the role of a CAO in audience cultivation, maximizing online presence, and staying relevant in the digital marketing landscape.

May 28, 2024 • 31min
How to Reverse-Engineer a $10M Adtech Exit
Co-hosts discuss reverse-engineering a $10M adtech exit, emphasizing value beyond revenue. They cite a mobile ad creative startup acquisition example. Topics include ideal team, adtech product ideas, and Joe persuading Eric. Explore the podcast for more insights!


