Transaction Layer
The Transaction Layer is a podcast that dissects how leading founders, investors, and strategists turn engaged audiences into durable enterprise value across media, consumer, and lifestyle sectors. Hosted by Blake Saunders, each episode spotlights proven operators and deal-makers, unpacking the capital structures, growth levers, and M&A tactics shaping the next generation of revenue-driven digital businesses—your essential edge in a rapidly evolving market.
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E1: Caley-Rae Pavillard (ShopMy)
How ShopMy is Redefining Influencer Marketing: Insights from Caley Pavillard
22 min
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E10: Stephen Regenold (GearJunkie & AllGear Dig...
Navigating Media's Digital Evolution: Insights from Stephen Regenold
25 min
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E9: Lauren Newman (Red Ventures - CNET)
Mastering Media and Commerce—Innovative Strategies in Publishing and Affiliate Marketing w/ Lauren Newman from CNET
30 min
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E8: Jamie Miles (Penske Media)
Exploring Affiliate & Commerce Evolution with Jamie Miles
26 min
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E7: Emily Welsh (WSJ - Buy Side)
Digital Evolution: Emily Welsh on Reinventing Publishing and Embracing Change
21 min
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E6: Amro Naddy (U.S. News - 360 Reviews)
From Unfashionable Niche to Industry Revolution: Amro's Trailblazing Path in Digital Marketing
32 min
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E5: Camilla Cho (Vox & NY Mag)
From Business Development to Commerce Catalyst: Camilla Cho on Spearheading The Strategist's Launch and Expanding Vox Media's E-commerce Horizons
40 min
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E4: Paige Hart-Smith (Daily Beast & PCH)
Harnessing the Power of Programmatic and Affiliate Marketing: Paige Hart-Smith on Navigating Scouted’s Launch and Growth within The Daily Beast Ecosystem
26 min
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E3: Breton Fischetti (Recurrent & Insider)
Breton unveils the journey of scaling affiliate programs and harnessing consumer insights.
29 min
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E2: Bryce Widelitz (Impact & CNN)
Bryce discusses unlocking success in affiliate marketing at CNN
26 min
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E1: Jackie Goldstein (NYPost & Vox)
Jackie discusses turning on and scaling commerce/affiliate programs at large publishers.
28 min
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Intro
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