In this episode, Alan is joined by Shoshana Woodinsky, veteran journalist in the ads space turned tech expert for the Federal Trade Commission. Shoshana offers an unfiltered view of how things sometimes function at the Commission - and shares some insights on how recent FTC policies impact the ads space.…
tvScientific CEO and co-founder Jason Fairchild joins the pod a second time to discuss fundraising strategies. Tips for Open Marketers include taking more at-bats, choosing the right timing and making the success of the company feel inevitable, making strategics' success a part of your success, and surrounding yourself with the…
In this conversation, Ari Stein, Senior Director of Programmatic Sales at SiriusXM Media, shares insights into the evolution of audio streaming, the growth of podcasting, and the changing landscape of audio advertising. He discusses his journey in the audio industry, the importance of company culture, and the future of audio…
This week’s episode of The Refresh dives into Walmart’s evolving partnership with The Trade Desk, signaling potential changes in retail media alliances. We explore Google’s use of large language models to combat ad fraud, achieving significant reductions in invalid traffic. Finally, we break down Variety’s latest upfronts report, showing a…
Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi sit down with Scott Howe, CEO of LiveRamp, for an open conversation about how the ad tech world is changing. They talk about LiveRamp’s shift from simply “data onboarding” to helping companies work together securely, how AI gets a real boost when you feed it…
In this episode, Rachael Savage, Senior Vice President of Ad Revenue Operations at Hearst Magazines, shares her extensive background in the publishing industry, discussing her journey from early experiences in computer camp to her current role overseeing revenue operations for various media brands. She highlights the transition from traditional news…
In this episode, Alan discusses Contextual Integrity as applied to the ad space with Professor Helen Nissenbaum. They go deep into profiling and the use of PETs. Alan encourages listeners to check out some of Helen's writing at https://nissenbaum.tech.cornell.edu/main_cv.html#pub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
PayPal's Dan Robbins joins Joe and the Italian Beef on the pod to discuss how management and collaboration changes as an organization grows from one person to over 100 (which Dan oversaw at Roku), heuristics and personality frameworks for understanding people's tendencies and motivations, and why marketing should be an…
What advertising news are we getting into on The Refresh for 8/11? ▫️Walt Disney Co’s ESPN gets cozy with the NFL, striking a deal to accelerate and sustain growth for both companies ▫️Instagram released 3 new features, including Instagram Map, setting off a flurry of misinformation over how location sharing…
Next in Media chatted with Rich Bloom, GM, Creator Programs & EVP, Business Development at Tubi, about the Fox-owned streamers new creator program, which has quickly expanded for five to 50 participants. Bloom also talked about Tubi's overall growth, Gen Z misconceptions, and whether TV needs to adopt more YouTube-like…
In this week’s episode of The Refresh, Kait breaks down one of the biggest sports media deals in years: Disney’s ESPN has struck a landmark agreement with the NFL to take full control of the NFL Network, expand access to RedZone, and launch its long-awaited direct-to-consumer app. The episode also…
Brian Wieser, CEO of Madison and Wall, sits down with Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi to talk about the current state of advertising and media agencies. They cover recent earnings, the role of AI, and strategic shifts at companies like WPP and Publicis. Brian also shares his views on the…
In this episode of the Advertising Forum sponsored by MiQ, Keith Roberson, Chief Innovation Officer at Annalect discusses the transformative role of AI in the advertising industry. He highlights how AI is shifting from a background tool to a central element in driving data-led strategies and enhancing workflow efficiency. Keith…
Kamyl Bazbaz and Joseph Jerome from DuckDuckGo join Alan to discuss the role of the browser, the intersection between privacy and competition and how DuckDuckGo differentiates itself within the craziness of larger ads space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Onetag Co-CEO Filippo Gramigna joins Eric and Joe on the pod to discuss running Onetag as co-CEO with founder Daniel Pirchio, Italian vs Nordic vs American debate styles, and how and when to expand a European adtech company to the US. Filippo gives Joe and Eric some tips on how…
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host AdTechGod interviews Walt Dublin, Vice President of Enterprise Publisher Development at Raptive. Walt shares his journey into the ad tech industry, discussing the evolution of publisher partnerships, the impact of AI on content monetization, and the importance of diversity in the tech…
In this week’s episode of The Refresh from Marketecture, host Kait unpacks three major developments across measurement, streaming, and advertising. Nielsen is facing renewed industry skepticism as data irregularities emerge in its TV measurement tools. Meanwhile, the future of cable TV may hinge on how live sports migrate to streaming,…
Casey Saran, CEO of Spaceback, joins Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi to talk about how brands are approaching creative in a landscape shaped by social platforms, AI tools, and evolving media formats. The conversation covers the use of organic and creator content in paid campaigns, the growing volume of creative…
Ari Paparo and Alan Chapell discuss Ari's new book Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied its Way to Advertising Dominance. They also talk about the potential impact of the fallout of Google's antitrust trials on the marketplace. And Ari provides some insights as to why it's difficult for privacy…
Blis President Alex Boras joins the pod to do a live demo of Blis AI, the location-based DSP's new AI media planning and audience building tool. Alex walks Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa through the tool, showing how audience building has changed with AI from a manual, step-by-step process into…
In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, Edina Kalamperovic, SVP of Retail Growth at Epsilon, shares her unique journey from agency to ad tech, emphasizing the importance of understanding client relationships and the evolving landscape of digital advertising. She discusses the significance of data utilization, personalization, and the future of…
A packed week for pop culture and PR teams Here’s what advertising news we’re covering this week: ▫️Alphabet released their Q2 earnings and nearly all was up across the board for Google. Key data callouts also point to a Google that’s getting serious about AI ▫️Digiday featured Newsweek’s proactive revenue…
Ari Paparo talks with Stephen Upstone, CEO and founder of LoopMe, about the company’s beginnings and its use of AI in advertising. They cover topics like measuring outcomes, navigating brand suitability, handling attribution, and dealing with data privacy. The conversation also looks at how LoopMe fits into the changing ad…
