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CASE STUDY

Allianz Trade

Building internal brand advocacy through a podcast that put stories at the heart of trade credit insurance
Audience Growth Creative Development Internal engagement strategy Podcast Production Podcast Strategy
Allianz Trade is a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management solutions. With operations in over 50 countries, they support businesses of all sizes in protecting their accounts receivable and navigating complex economic landscapes.
Industry
Insurance

Company size

5K – 10K

Website

allianz-trade.com

Overview

Allianz Trade partnered with JAR to reimagine how they communicated the value of trade credit insurance. Through a compelling podcast series, they sought to humanize their brand, engage their employees, and reinforce their thought leadership in the industry. The podcast aimed to inspire internal advocacy and help employees become vocal ambassadors for the brand.

Business Objective

Allianz Trade set out to increase awareness of trade credit insurance both within and outside the organization. Their goals included strengthening employee engagement, encouraging staff to share the show within their networks, and positioning the company as a forward-thinking voice in the financial services sector.

The Solution

JAR developed a narrative-driven podcast that told real-life stories about risk, reward, and the impact of trade credit insurance in the business world. The show was crafted with depth and care, involving detailed pre-interviews and strategic episode planning to deliver high-value content.

Season 2 introduced new creative approaches designed to build momentum internally and externally. Gamification played a central role: internal listening contests and thematic episodes fostered a sense of community and participation among employees. This not only boosted listenership but aligned with the core theme of the series—navigating risk.

Strategic tactics included:

  • Partnering closely with the internal marketing team to drive organic growth
  • Launching an Apple Podcast subscriber campaign to reach new external listeners
  • Designing the series to reflect Allianz Trade’s values while keeping episodes accessible and engaging

The Impact

The podcast delivered measurable results across engagement, reach, and internal advocacy:

  • 83% increase in downloads from Season 1 to Season 2
  • 1,325% growth in podcast followers, led by the subscriber campaign
  • 69% average episode consumption rate, demonstrating strong content retention
  • Top charting: #1 in Management and #2 in Business podcasts on Apple Podcasts in the U.S.

The show also had a tangible internal impact. Employees began actively promoting the podcast, which helped increase awareness of trade credit insurance among clients and prospects. For new hires, the podcast became a go-to resource to understand company culture and purpose.

“We love JAR, and truly believe they are one of the best in the industry. We have received countless compliments on the production quality of the show. We also had so much fun every step of the way.”

Kathleen McMahon, Brand and Integrated Marketing Manager, Allianz Trade in North America

83%
The percentage increase in downloads from Season 1 to Season 2
1,325%
The percentage growth in podcast followers, led by the subscriber campaign
69%
The average episode consumption rate, demonstrating strong content retention