Recognized for excellence in finance-focused podcasting and thought leadership
Toronto, ON – October 20, 2025 – Vena, the only Complete FP&A platform powered by agentic AI and purpose-built to fully amplify the Microsoft technology ecosystem, today announced that The CFO Show, sponsored by Vena, has earned two prestigious industry awards—the MarCom Awards and the Signal Awards—reinforcing its reputation as a trusted and influential voice in finance and business leadership.
The podcast won a 2025 Gold MarCom Award in the Video/Audio | Podcast | Industry Focused Single Episode category and earned a Silver Award in the Thought Leadership category in the 2025 Signal Awards, which honor the most meaningful, influential and innovative audio projects shaping the global podcast industry.
“These awards are a testament to the incredible impact The CFO Show is having on finance professionals and business leaders across industries,” said Melissa Howatson, CFO at Vena and host of The CFO Show. “Our goal has always been to bring real-world insights from influential leaders to our audience, making complex financial topics accessible, actionable and relevant. These recognitions underscore the growing influence of finance-focused storytelling and how platforms like The CFO Show are shaping the next generation of strategic, tech-savvy finance leaders.”
Launched to provide forward-thinking CFOs and finance professionals with actionable insights, The CFO Show explores the intersection of finance, technology and leadership. Over its first two years and more than 80 episodes, the podcast has featured thought leaders from organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft Americas, EY, Deloitte, Asana, CIBC and The Kansas City Chiefs, sharing lessons from the frontlines of transformation. Each episode offers practical takeaways to help finance and FP&A professionals of all levels, from aspiring leaders to experienced CFOs, navigate challenges such as AI adoption, economic volatility and the expanding strategic role of the CFO.
"Our goal has always been to bring real-world insights from influential leaders to our audience, making complex financial topics accessible, actionable and relevant." —Melissa Howatson Vena CFO
The awards highlight Vena’s continued investment in thought leadership and its commitment to supporting the global finance community, empowering leaders to think differently, plan confidently and lead decisively.
For more information about The CFO Show and to explore past episodes, visit here.
About The CFO Show
The CFO Show—sponsored by Vena—is the go-to biweekly podcast for forward-thinking FP&A and finance professionals at all stages of their careers. Hosted by Vena CFO Melissa Howatson, the show features candid conversations with business leaders across industries to explore the intersection of finance, technology and leadership. Together, Howatson and her guests share real-world insights and practical takeaways to help listeners drive smarter, more strategic decisions within their organizations. Recognized as a leading voice in financial leadership, The CFO Show has earned both a 2025 Gold MarCom Award and a 2025 Silver Signal Award for excellence in content and production. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or the show website to join the conversation shaping the future of finance.
About Vena
Vena is the only agentic AI-powered FP&A platform purpose-built to harness the full power of the Microsoft technology ecosystem for finance teams everywhere. Vena amplifies Microsoft's world-leading productivity tools, cloud technology and AI innovation to make FP&A, operational planning and adjacent strategic processes more flexible, efficient and intelligent. Thousands of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com.
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