MEDIA COMPANY RAPTIVE LAUNCHES 'CTRL ALT ASK' PODCAST, A CREATOR ADVICE SHOW

Hosted by Raptive's Stephanie Woodin and featuring a rotating roster of experts, 'Ctrl Alt Ask' serves as a support line for creators navigating today's evolving creator economy

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raptive, the world's leading creator media company, today debuted "Ctrl Alt Ask," a new creator advice podcast, across YouTube and all podcast platforms. Each episode unpacks creators' biggest questions and provides them with real, actionable advice—delivered biweekly through candid conversations with leading experts and seasoned industry voices who share guidance, insights, and strategies for navigating new opportunities and challenges. View the trailer here.

Hosted by Stephanie Woodin, Raptive's senior director of publicity and former manager of original series publicity at Netflix, "Ctrl Alt Ask" is designed to guide creators and independent publishers through the fast-changing creator economy. Topics and takeaways of the podcast include how to avoid creator burnout, how to navigate traffic loss, and lessons on building a sustainable brand. 

"We want 'Ctrl Alt Ask' to be a place where creators feel supported in chasing big ideas and developing their brands," says Woodin. "My time in the TV industry taught me the power of great storytelling, and my work at Raptive has shown me the incredible creativity of independent voices. Those experiences shape how we hope to inspire and empower creators through this podcast."

Announced guests for "Ctrl Alt Ask", which is produced by Lower Street, include Adam and Joanne Gallagher, founders of Inspired Taste; Addison LaBonte, founder of Organically Addison; Jess Coppom, founder of Make and Do Crew and Nate Hake, founder of Travel Lemming, alongside a selection of Raptive category experts across creator marketing, strategy, and growth. Additional creators and industry leaders are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

"'Ctrl Alt Ask' builds on Raptive's longstanding commitment to advocate for and empower creators and independent publishers on the open web," says Marc McCollum, chief growth officer of Raptive. "We see this podcast as a natural extension of that mission, representing the next level of Raptive's advocacy for creators both within our network and across the creator economy at large."

Raptive invites creators to send their burning questions via video or voice memo to [email protected] or submit through the site raptive.com/ctrlaltask. 

About Raptive
Raptive is a new kind of media company built for content creators, and home to one of the largest and most diverse audiences on the internet. Raptive combines its position as the world's largest ad management platform with comprehensive monetization and audience support, enabling creators to turn their passions and talents into thriving independent companies and enduring brands. This creator-first model has paid creators $3.6 billion to date and propelled Raptive to become a top 10 online media property globally and #1 in Food, Family, and Lifestyle. Raptive is the premium partner to advertisers seeking authentic engagement with diverse and passionate audiences. To learn more about Raptive's efforts to build a sustainable future for the internet, visit Raptive.com. 

SOURCE Raptive