Gwen O’Toole Promoted to Managing Director of The Podcast Exchange

The Podcast Exchange (TPX) is pleased to announce the promotion of Gwen O’Toole to Managing Director, effective January 2025. In this role, Gwen reports to TPX CEO Pary Bell and will help guide the company’s continued evolution in Canada’s podcast advertising market.

Gwen brings extensive experience in media and advertising, with a career that includes digital leadership roles at Quebecor and Torstar. She joined TPX as Director of Sales in 2023 and quickly expanded her responsibilities to lead Sales and Strategic Partnerships in 2024. Since joining the company, she has helped build client and publisher relationships, shape sales strategy and connect advertisers with the growing Canadian podcast audience.

As Managing Director, Gwen leads TPX’s commercial strategy and day-to-day business, working closely with the team, clients and publishing partners to strengthen the company’s position in the market and create new opportunities for growth.

Her promotion reflects the contribution she has made to TPX and the leadership she brings to its next stage of growth. With podcasting continuing to create meaningful ways for brands to connect with audiences, Gwen will focus on deepening TPX’s relationships, supporting the team and helping more advertisers explore the opportunities in the medium.

TPX is an independent and platform agnostic podcast advertising network that helps advertisers reach Canadian audiences through podcast and digital audio campaigns.