mowPod is pleased to announce the promotion of James Flint to the role of Director of Global Business Development and Marilyn Haigh to the position of Vice President of Sales.

James Flint joined mowPod in 2023 and has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s reach beyond the US market. In his new role, James will continue to drive moPod’s global expansion efforts, with a particular emphasis on broadening the company’s footprint in the EMEA region.

Marilyn Haigh, who joined mowPod in 2021, has show remarkable growth and leadership. Starting as a Business Development Representative (BDR), Marilyn quickly demonstrated her value to the teak, eventually managing mowPod’s key partnerships. In her new role as Vice President of Sales, Marilyn will oversee these partnerships while leading a new team of BDRs.

Chase Hattie, Chief Revenue Officer of mowPod stated: “James and Marilyn have been absolute game-changers for mowPod. Marilyn was our first hire outside the original team, joining as a BDR in 2021. Watching her growth over the years to now leading her own team of BDRs has been incredible.

And James — since he came on board in 2022, he’s transformed us from a US-centric company to the leading podcast audience growth solution across the UK and the rest of Europe. With the new products we’re set to launch, I’m excited to see how James and Marilyn will elevate our sales strategy in these new roles.”

About mowPod

mowPod is a leading podcast audience growth platform, providing innovative solutions that help content creators and brands expand their reach. With a focus on delivering measurable results and fostering meaningful audience engagement, mowPod is at the forefront of driving growth in the podcasting industry.

mowPod, a leading force in driving discovery and listenership to prominent podcasts across the US, announced the promotion of Marilyn Haigh to the position of Senior Business Development Manager.

Before joining the vibrant team at mowed, Marilyn honed her skills in podcast production at Morning Brew. Her extensive background in the field has armed her with a true understanding of and a fervent passion for the podcaster journey, enabling her to resonate deeply with the aspirations and challenges of the podcasting community.

Marilyn Haigh’s journey with mowPod, a division of mowMedia, began as its first sales hire, and her trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. Over the years, she has fostered invaluable ongoing relationships with some of the largest podcasts, agencies, and networks in the industry.

But her contributions have been much more expansive than sales alone. Recognized for her forward-thinking approach and her ability to look beyond just the sale, Marilyn has truly embodied leadership in every nuance of the term. From attending and speaking at renowned live events such as Podcast Movement, The Podcast Show, and Podfest, to offering insights on audience development, Marilyn has consistently been at the forefront, meeting the ever-evolving demands of the podcast space.

In her newly minted role, Marilyn’s responsibilities will encompass building out and managing a segment of the mowPod Business Development team. Her primary focus will be on nurturing long-term strategic partnerships with major brands and growth-centric podcast organizations.

Mike Wiston, CEO of mowPod, expressed his excitement about the promotion, stating, “I couldn’t imagine a better and more deserving person to invite into the role of Senior Business Development Manager at mowPod. Marilyn has consistently demonstrated her capacity as not just an exceptional dot connector but also as an invaluable asset to the podcast community. With her taking the helm of this new role, the horizon looks promising, and I’m genuinely excited about where we’re headed.”

mowPod, a trailblazing entity in the podcasting world announced the promotion of Chase Hattie from Executive Vice President of Business Development to the critical role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Hattie, a crucial pillar of the mowPod team since 2019, has demonstrated exceptional leadership in spearheading revenue growth and team development.

As CRO, Hattie will extend his leadership over the sales team and work in tandem with the C-Suite to enlarge mowPod’s podcasting Ad tech product offerings. This endeavor empowers the podcast community to expand their audience, aligning with mowPod’s mission of democratizing podcasting.

“Chase’s strategic foresight and leadership have been instrumental in growing mowPod’s revenue since he joined the team in 2019,” said Mike Wiston, CEO and Co-founder of mowPOd. “We are thrilled to have him lead our efforts as CRO, especially at this crucial period of aggressive scaling.”

Beyond leading the sales and business development teams, Hattie will also prioritize fostering wider partnerships with podcast networks, hosting platforms, and agencies. He brings to the table a track record of successful team-building, having constructed the existing sales team the has proven pivotal to mowPod’s growth.

This announcement comes on the heels of the recent release of mowPod Boost Self-Serve (boost.mowpod.com), the first self-serve product in podcasting that drives listeners from the open web to podcasts with transparent delivery and reporting. Hattie’s leadership will be crucial as the company seeks to expand its reach and impact in 2023 and beyond.