Stories and Strategies Podcast Productions

Stories and Strategies Podcast Productions is a marketing and communications firm that uses podcasts as a niche method to help brands grow. Founded in 2020, the agency positions itself as a partner for businesses at any stage of podcasting, from initial consideration to established shows seeking growth. The team emphasizes building a podcast plan aligned with the client's business or personal strategies before moving to execution.

The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and maintains a minimum project budget of $1,000 to $10,000, with an average hourly rate of $150. Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, the firm brings four decades of combined marketing and broadcasting experience to its work. The leadership includes President Doug Downs, a former award-winning radio and TV journalist, Project Coordinator Emily Page, and Chief Editor Neal Matyas, who has decades of broadcast experience.

Stories and Strategies Podcast Productions offers services in audio production and content marketing, with specific expertise in podcast production and content creation. The agency helps clients with episode planning, editing, writing, and podcast growth strategies. It tailors its approach based on the client's growth phase, applying the most effective strategies at each stage.

The agency serves clients across finance, government, education, and nonprofit industries. It works primarily with medium businesses and enterprise or corporate clients. Notable clients include RBC Bank, the Government of Nunavut, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), BioTalent Canada, and Windes Accounting.

The agency's portfolio includes the "Level the Paying Field" content creation project, which earned an International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Award. This project demonstrates the agency's ability to produce impactful content that receives industry recognition. Other clients such as Self-Storage Investing, CitySide Capital, Utility Safety Partners, ARC Energy Resources, and Throughline Group further illustrate the breadth of the agency's work.

The team comprises Doug Downs as President, Emily Page as Project Coordinator, and Neal Matyas as Chief Editor. Downs is a sought-after podcast producer specializing in podcast development, analytics, and marketing. Page orchestrates episode bookings and conducts research and analysis for podcast development. Matyas is well-versed in editing, producing, graphic design, and digital animation across numerous software platforms.