Audio Always has appointed Lisa Solman as Sales Director to oversee its commercial partnerships across a growing podcast slate.
She joins at a point of expansion for the company, following several recent additions to its roster and new commercial agreements around established shows.
Lisa moves from WPP Media, where she spent nearly five years working within the Creative Futures team, leading podcast, publisher, digital and social partnerships across EssenceMediacom North.
In her new role, Lisa will head up the sales operation, focusing on connecting podcast talent with brands looking to reach engaged audiences through audio content.
Recent developments at Audio Always include the arrival of The Girls Bathroom and The Teen Commandments, alongside launches such as Fact Up with Joe and James and The Jack and Ash Show.
The company also took on commercial responsibility for The Elis James and John Robins Podcast last month, and its Audio Always Originals network has been nominated for Audio Brand of the Year at the 2026 ARIAs.
Paul Fernley, Business Development Director at Audio Always, said: “This is the perfect time to be bringing in someone with Lisa’s commercial instincts. She understands podcasting, she knows what brands are looking for, and she has the track record to prove it.
“We’ve built a network of brilliant shows with brilliant audiences at Audio Always and we couldn’t be more pleased to have Lisa with us.”
Lisa added: “I’ve admired what Audio Always has been building. The talent on this network is extraordinary. My ambition is simple: to connect those shows with brands who understand the value of great content, and to do it in a way that works for everyone. I can’t wait to get stuck in.”
Before joining WPP Media, Lisa worked with Dominic McGregor to develop media partnerships at Social Chain in Manchester, and has led partnership campaigns for publisher brands including The Guardian and Future.
