Thomas Expands Content Platform with New Podcast Series

Bolstering its role as the definitive source for the manufacturing sector, Thomas?the leader in product sourcing, supplier selection and marketing solutions for industry?debuts its Thomas Industry Update Podcast, a biweekly program featuring best practices, educational information and compelling interviews with industry visionaries. The podcast complements the company's rich array of content including the Thomas Index, a weekly video series, and the Thomas Industry Update Newsletter, a daily opt-in recap of major industry news and trends.

Hosted by Thomas President & CEO Tony Uphoff, the podcast will feature a range of interviews and insights to provide guidance and growth for industrial businesses and careers within the manufacturing industry.

"As the leading resource for industry, Thomas delivers actionable information and data that helps our users do their jobs, grow their businesses and their careers," said Uphoff. "We look forward to sharing stories from industry leaders, in the new Thomas Podcast, that add valuable insights, perspective and inspiration for industry professionals".

Among the topics and guests on the roster:

• Exploring SMB export opportunities with Anne Evans, Director of U.S. Commercial Service
• Reinventing STEM education with Dr. Salvatore Menzo, Superintendent of Wallingford Public Schools
• Developing strong company cultures at industrial businesses with Karen Norheim, President & COO at American Crane Equipment Corporation
• Creating an industrial video marketing strategy to generate new business and increase sales with Chris Bryant, Creative Director at Empire Studios

The podcast will be available on Thomas Insights and can be downloaded from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, and Soundcloud.

About Thomas

Thomas provides actionable information, data, analysis and tools that align with and support today's industrial buying process. Its solutions include the Thomas Network at Thomasnet.com^®, industry's largest and most active buyer/supplier network. Through Thomas Marketing Services, the company provides full-service industrial marketing programs and website development. Thomas Product Data Solutions helps manufacturers connect with design engineers through advanced CAD/BIM and data syndication services. Thomas WebTrax^® provides opportunity intelligence on in-market buyers to help marketing and sales teams track, identify, and engage high value prospects. Thomas Insights delivers original content to help marketers and supply chain professionals inform their decision-making, through leading titles including Inbound Logistics^®, Industrial Equipment News^® (IEN^®), Thomas Industry Update, and the Thomas Indextm.