Podcast production for influential Brands Corporations People
- 40% of us now listen to podcasts monthly
- 1 in 4 listen to at least one podcast every day
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About Us
Whether your focus is global, or community-targeted, Stories and Strategies produces attention-grabbing podcasts.
We take the time to understand your business strategy and how a podcast weaves into that.
Then, we develop content that’s engaging, entertaining, and driven by measurable results.
Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals in audio and video production, strategic communications and marketing planning, as well as presentation training.
Our Team
Doug Downs
Hi! I'm Doug!
Stories and Strategies President, Doug Downs, is a sought-after podcast producer specializing in podcast development, analytics, and marketing.
His experience includes award-winning radio and tv journalism, leading communications strategies for corporations on multi-billion dollar projects, and media & presentation coaching with executives, politicians, Olympic athletes, and Ted Talk presenters.
Emily Page
Hi! I'm Emily!
Emily is the lead producer at Stories and Strategies.
She plays a pivotal part in orchestrating episode bookings and conducting thorough research and analysis for podcast development.
Her enthusiasm for learning and dedication to her craft make her an invaluable asset to the Stories and Strategies team.
Neal Matyas
Hi! I'm Neal!
Stories and Strategies Chief Editor. With decades of broadcast experience, Neal Matyas is very familiar with what looks good and sounds good.
He is well-versed in all things editing, producing, graphic design, and digital animation across countless software platforms. Neal’s dedication to the craft cannot be paralleled.
Filip Krstevski
Hi! I'm Filip!
Filip is an audio and video editor with more than a decade of experience.
He has an extensive knowledge across a wide variety of editing tools enabling him to wield an exceptional blend of technical prowess and creative vision into compelling narratives.
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Work with us
CREATE A PODCAST
From concept to your first stream, Stories and Strategies is with you every step of the way. Our team of editors and producers will work with you to choose music, make promos, record your podcasts, and most importantly - get your podcast FOUND on all major platforms.
GROW YOUR PODCAST
We know the strategies and measurement tools specific to the podcast industry. Websites, social media channels, and email blasts are all good, but most podcast listeners learn about new podcasts from other podcasts. We will build and execute the plan for you including promo swaps, interview swaps, intro swaps, feed swaps, as well as examine whether advertising in other podcasts is the right move for you. None of this is complicated, but it’s knowing what other podcasts to approach and that’s where our experience comes in.
ADVERTISE ON PODCASTS
You’re ahead of the curve! Audio ads activate echoic memory in listeners. They’re more likely to respond to a call to action through audio than any other channel of communication. We help you plan your ad, write it, record it, edit it, distribute it, and measure it. And if your goal is to advertise in a specific community, we can do that, too. And the best part? Our approach with podcast advertising isn’t to take a percentage of what you spend - we will only charge you an hourly rate.
COACHING & SUPPORT
It takes experience as a coach to coach - not just experience as a practitioner. Just ask Wayne Gretzky...
Our President, Doug Downs, has been providing media training and presentation coaching since 2001. He’s worked with CEOs of global companies, Ted Talks presenters, Olympic Athletes, and thousands of others who need to sharpen their presentation skills. He also brings 15 years’ journalism experience conducting over 11,000 interviews and working with dozens of journalists to hone their interview skills. Let's work together to support you in your podcast needs.
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Contact Us
Use this calendar link to book your free consultation. Email us anytime: info@storiesandstrategies.ca or fill-out the form below.