AW360
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAdvertising Week presents AW360, featuring thought-leadership interviews and conversations with the best and brightest in the industry.
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We’ll Be Back Right After AWEurope
May 09, 2022 14:55 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBThanks for listening to the AW360 Podcast from Advertising Week. We’re taking a short break this week and next for Advertising Week Europe, returning to Picturehouse Central in London, May 16th through the 19th. For more information on this and other Advertising Week global events for the advertising, marketing, and technology industries, visit www.advertisingweek.com and … Continue reading "We’ll Be Back Right After AWEurope"
David George, CEO, Pixability
May 06, 2022 14:17 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBToday’s guest on the AW360 Podcast is David George, CEO of Pixability. David discusses why YouTube is so important for today’s advertisers, how the TV experience continues to evolve, and Pixability’s role as a leading Brand Safety and Suitability provider. Chapters: 00:28 – 03:59 – Pixability CEO David George on why YouTube is so important … Continue reading "David George, CEO, Pixability"
Sam Shaw, Strategy Director, Canvas8
May 02, 2022 18:27 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, we speak with Sam Shaw, Strategy Director at Behavioral Insights Agency Canvas8. Sam discusses and demystifies the insights industry, and talks about why behavior and culture, not personal data, are the next big thing in marketing. Chapters: 00:17 – 02:17 – Sam Shaw, strategy director at Canvas8 02:18 – 06:38 – What … Continue reading "Sam Shaw, Strategy Director, Canvas8"
Jim Misener, Principal and President, 50,000feet
April 29, 2022 05:09 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBReturning to the show this week is Jim Misener, Principal and President at 50,000 feet. We last featured Jim on the show just before the pandemic completely changed the world we live in so it was great to catch-up, discussing everything from creativity to brands doing social good and a whole lot more. Chapters: 00:28 … Continue reading "Jim Misener, Principal and President, 50,000feet"
Jess Phillips, Founder and CEO, The Social Standard
April 25, 2022 05:07 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode we speak with Jess Phillips, Founder and CEO of The Social Standard. Jess discusses the wide variety of social platforms available today, how brands can find the right influencer fit, and the promise and potentially exciting future of the metaverse. I hope you enjoy this episode. Chapters: 00:29 – 02:45 – The … Continue reading "Jess Phillips, Founder and CEO, The Social Standard"
Andrew Ward, President, Ampersand
April 22, 2022 05:05 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, we speak with Andrew Ward, President of Ampersand. On the heels of their rebrand announcement at Advertising Week New York 2019, Ampersand launched the AND platform the following month and has experienced incredible growth, reaching almost 42 million households in the US with over 3 billion hours of linear and streaming television … Continue reading "Andrew Ward, President, Ampersand"
Linda Ong and Sarah Unger, Cultique
April 18, 2022 21:21 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this episode we speak with Linda Ong and Sarah Unger of Cultique, a culture insights and strategy agency. Sarah and Linda discuss both why it’s dangerous to be over-reliant on data alone and how culture is informing every move for todays’ most enlightened brands. Chapters: 00:29 – 02:37 – Why it’s dangerous to be overreliant on … Continue reading "Linda Ong and Sarah Unger, Cultique"
Phil Schraeder, CEO, GumGum
April 15, 2022 05:02 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, we speak with Phil Schraeder, CEO of GumGum. Phil discusses his leadership journey, his passion for diversity and inclusivity, and GumGum’s pioneering role in contextual advertising over the last decade and a half. Chapters: 00:29 – 02:27 – GumGum CEO Phil Schraeder on his journey to becoming CEO 02:29 – 06:14 – GumGum’s philosophy on contextual … Continue reading "Phil Schraeder, CEO, GumGum"
Esther Raphael, Chief Marketing Officer, Intersection
April 12, 2022 18:44 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBEsther Raphael, Chief Marketing Officer at media and technology company Intersection joins to discuss her leadership experience and weighs in on topics important to any business: specifically, the Great Resignation, retaining talent, and what she refers to as “the stay interview.” Chapters: 00:28 – 04:32 – Esther Raphael on the great resignation crisis in the advertising industry … Continue reading "Esther Raphael, Chief Marketing Officer, Intersection"
Isha Sesay, Activist and Journalist
April 08, 2022 05:04 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBActivist, author, award-winning journalist Isha Sesay has dedicated her career to empowering and amplifying the voices of young women across Africa. In this episode of AW360, we speak with Isha about her path from CNN International to activism, the struggles of keeping issues in front of the public in our always-on world, and her new … Continue reading "Isha Sesay, Activist and Journalist"
Steve Austen-Brown, Creative Director, Avantgarde
April 01, 2022 05:23 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week, we’re talking with Steve Austen-Brown, Creative Director at experiential creative agency Avantgarde. Steve and I discuss how Avantgarde strives to create unforgettable moments, their work on the UK Pavilion at Expo Dubai, and how the metaverse and related technologies will feature in the experiences of tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this episode. Chapters: … Continue reading "Steve Austen-Brown, Creative Director, Avantgarde"
Maren Seitz, Head of DACH, Analytic Partners
March 25, 2022 05:47 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week on the AW360 Podcast, I speak with Maren Seitz of Analytic Partners. Maren and I discuss riding the waves of unstable consumer behavior, getting serious about privacy, the inevitability of media inflation, and purpose. I hope you enjoy this episode. Chapters 03:49 – 05:42 – How to balance what’s useful versus what could be construed … Continue reading "Maren Seitz, Head of DACH, Analytic Partners"
John Donahue, Up and to the Right
March 18, 2022 05:05 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis week on the AW360 Podcast, our guest is John Donahue of programmatic consultancy Up and to the Right. John discusses his reputation as ‘auction ninja,’ Up and to the Right’s approach to innovation, and the next paradigm of where advertising lives. Chapters 00:29 – 03:45 – Up and to the Right CEO John Donoghue on the … Continue reading "John Donahue, Up and to the Right"
James Smith, Managing Director, The Kite Factory
March 11, 2022 14:48 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBThis week on the AW360 Podcast, my guest is James Smith, Managing Director at The Kite Factory. James and I discuss his leadership journey, inclusivity, and purpose for clients and audiences alike, and the heart, art, and science of media planning and buying.
AWForward: Connections are the Catalyst
March 07, 2022 20:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWe can’t navigate a bold new future alone. Hear from industry experts on how they’re approaching the ever-evolving marketing landscape, and why a focus on customer centricity and relationships continue to be at the core of every strategy. Gain insight into how they’re connecting with audiences through technological change, and what lessons that can teach us … Continue reading "AWForward: Connections are the Catalyst"
Joel Cox and Todd Porch, Strategus
March 04, 2022 06:05 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this week’s episode we feature Joel Cox, Co-Founder, and Todd Porch, President, of Strategus – a leader in OTT and CTV advertising, optimization, targeting, reporting and analysis. Todd and Joel share their insights into the rapidly expanding marketplace while describing what makes the Strategus approach unique among an increasingly crowded playing field. I hope … Continue reading "Joel Cox and Todd Porch, Strategus"
Dragorad Knezi, CEO and Co-Founder, Eyezon
February 25, 2022 06:26 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOur guest this week is Dragorad Knezi, co-founder and CEO of Eyezon. Eyezon is an innovative platform in the ecommerce space that allows brands to interact with consumers online as if they were shopping in a physical store. We discuss Eyezon’s unique proposition to brands and how they turned the negatives of the pandemic into … Continue reading "Dragorad Knezi, CEO and Co-Founder, Eyezon"
Jay Kulkarni, CEO, Theorem
February 18, 2022 06:47 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week, my guest is Jay Kulkarni, CEO of Theorem. Jay and I discuss how the business ecosystem is evolving, marketing’s flexible future, and the hidden benefits of the depreciation of the third-party cookie.
Rosie O’Meara, Chief Revenue Officer, GroundTruth
February 11, 2022 06:55 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week we speak with Rosie O’Meara, Chief Revenue Officer at GroundTruth. Rosie discusses everything from vendor consolidation to the many challenges marketers have faced these past two years, as well as her advice to the larger industry to simply “follow the data.”
Jiri Bures and Nick Blenkarne of Imagination
February 04, 2022 06:13 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, we speak with Jiri Bures and Nick Blenkarne of Imagination, an independent design company focused on immersive experiences. And what could be more immersive than the metaverse? Jiri and Nick describe how brands can get involved in the metaverse and shine a light on some of the more elusive components of our … Continue reading "Jiri Bures and Nick Blenkarne of Imagination"
Jason Manningham, CEO, Blockgraph
January 28, 2022 06:41 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week, we speak with Jason Manningham, CEO of Blockgraph. Blockgraph describes itself as a technology company that makes the future of data-driven TV advertising possible. Through their suite of software tools known as IDoS, you’ll learn how Blockgraph enables marketers to safely, swiftly, and effectively deploy data-driven TV in these privacy-conscious times.
Michael Connolly, CEO, Sonobi
January 21, 2022 06:02 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBMichael Connolly, CEO of Sonobi, joins to discuss the career path from Blackhawk helicopter operator to CEO, Sonobi’s unique place in the industry and gives some insight into what might be coming down the road.
Martin Johnston, Managing Director, Earth
January 14, 2022 06:43 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOn this episode of the AW360 podcast we’re speaking with Martin Johnston, Managing Director or Earth. Martin discusses how Earth works with their clients to tell their stories of purpose.
Field Garthwaite, Co-Founder and CEO, IRIS TV
December 10, 2021 19:53 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOn this episode of the AW360 podcast we’re speaking with Field Garthwaite, Co-Founder and CEO of IRIS TV. IRIS TV is in the business of making television advertising, specifically connected television advertising better, more transparent, and effective for advertisers.
Jenny Sagström, CEO and Founder, Sköna
December 03, 2021 07:15 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this episode of the AW360 podcast we speak with Jenny Sagstrom, CEO and Founder of B2B creative agency Skona. Jenny and I discuss Skona’s distrinctly Swedish perspective on advertising and creative, the challenges posed by working during the pandemic, and how Skona works to help those in San Francisco area, challenged with hunger and … Continue reading "Jenny Sagström, CEO and Founder, Sköna"
Ben Scoggins, CEO, Organic
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this episode, Ben Scoggins, CEO of Organic, discusses his agency’s practice of human-centered thinking and tech-centered doing, why brands need to understand the importance of digital good, and how the pandemic accelerated our arrival to a more mindful space for ourselves and the well-being of our teams.
AWForward: Focus on People
October 21, 2021 15:22 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBA special episode with Facebook Adapting to the evolving ads ecosystem with Creative that brings people into focus. As we know by now, the digital ads ecosystem is going through significant changes, driven by the topic of consumer privacy. These changes are having major implications on the visibility of a lot of customer activity, reducing … Continue reading "AWForward: Focus on People"
Karl Dawson, Vice President of Audience Research, Tubi
October 15, 2021 06:50 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode we speak with Karl Dawson, Vice President of Audience Research at Tubi. Karl discusses what’s new with Tubi, get some insight into Tubi’s measurement and privacy practices, and take a look at the year to come in connected television through the Tubi lens.
Julian Jacobs and David Anderson, UTA Marketing
October 13, 2021 19:29 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MBToday’s guests are Julian Jacobs and David Anderson, co-heads of UTA Marketing. UTA of course is United Talent Agency, the 30 year old talent agency that represents the who’s who in film, music, video games, the arts, and much more.UTA Marketing is the corporate advisory and brand marketing division who works with leading global brands … Continue reading "Julian Jacobs and David Anderson, UTA Marketing"
Neil Sweeney, CEO and Founder, Reklaim
October 08, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode of AW360 we’re pleased to feature Neil Sweeney, Founder and CEO of Reklaim (formerly Killi). Neil discusses Reklaim’s unique approach to the modern data privacy dilemma – an approach that rewards consumers for the data they elect to share with marketers.
Britt Fero, Principal and Founder, PB&
July 30, 2021 18:34 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOur guest this week is Britt Fero, principal and founder at PB&, a female owned Seattle-based agency that describes themselves as fiercely independent. Britt discusses the meaning and importance of authenticity and purpose, as well as how her agency’s agility was able to help them weather the COVID storm.
Mark Ralphs and Taru Mäkinen, Good Rebels
July 09, 2021 17:08 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBOn this episode the AW360 podcast, we speak with Mark Ralphs and Taru Mäkinen of Good Rebels, a digital agency with a keen focus on digital well-being. We discuss what it means to be digitally well, and what consumers can expect from brands looking to join the well-being revolution.
Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, CEO, Kindra
June 03, 2021 19:34 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAn industry veteran with experience ranging from Mattel to Craftsy, as well as many other stops along the way, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber’s latest venture is Kindra, a newly formed startup brand focused on educating and relieving the symptoms of menopause. Catherine discusses both the history of marketing to women, as well as the need for brands … Continue reading "Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, CEO, Kindra"
Gowthaman Ragothaman, CEO, Aqilliz and David Moore, CEO, BritePool
May 26, 2021 18:28 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week we’re pleased to welcome both Gowthaman “G-Man” Ragothaman, CEO of Aqilliz and David Moore, CEO of BritePool to discuss how they’re working together to help the industry look beyond the death of the cookie.
Tracey Shirtcliff, Founder and CEO, The Virtu Group
May 19, 2021 20:04 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBPaying for projects vs. paying for time and materials? The answer seems very simple when it comes from Tracey Shirtcliff, Founder and CEO of The Virtu Group. Tracey joins us today to discuss how Scope, their software solution, can change the way we look at business decision-making.
Patrick Comer, Founder and CEO, Lucid
May 13, 2021 00:11 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBNot only is Patrick Comer the Founder and CEO of Lucid, the largest Research Technology firm on the globe, he’s the man that coined the term ResTech to begin with. Patrick sits down with AW360 to discuss the fascinating world of data research.
Tara DeVeaux, Chief Marketing Officer, Wild Card Creative Group, Managing Director, 3AM
April 28, 2021 18:27 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWelcome to Season 5 of AW360, Advertising Week’s weekly podcast that explores the advertising, marketing, and technology industries and the people who make it all happen. In this episode we speak with Tara DeVeaux, Chief Marketing Officer, Wild Card Creative Group, Managing Director at 3AM. Wild Card and 3AM are multidisciplinary creative agencies that build … Continue reading "Tara DeVeaux, Chief Marketing Officer, Wild Card Creative Group, Managing Director, 3AM"
Jonathan Stringfield, VP of Global Business Marketing, Measurement and Insights, Activision Blizzard
December 15, 2020 20:01 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MBJonathan discusses Activision Blizzards recent research report that identifies multiple gamer personas and makes the argument that whether you think so or not, you probably are a gamer and just don’t realize it.
Mike Hemmings, Director of Customer Insights, Oracle Data Cloud
December 07, 2020 15:06 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MB“Breaking Up with Blocklists” was a favorite among AW2020 panels. Mike Hemmings, Director of Customer Insights at Oracle Data Cloud joins to discuss why the industry needs to break up with blocklists, as well as what comes after their inevitable departure from our lives.
Ashwin Navin, CEO & Co-Founder, Samba TV
December 01, 2020 22:10 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MBSamba TV’s CEO and Co-Founder discusses the many measurable findings facing television and streaming advertisers in a very uncommon year for the industry.
Jo Kinsella, President, TVSquared
November 18, 2020 00:22 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MBJo Kinsella, President of TVSquared, discusses the findings in TVSquared’s annual TV Trends Report, how DTC brands are killing it amidst the pandemic, and what 2021 looks like for cross-platform advertisers.
Tal Hayek, CEO & Co-Founder, Acuity
October 23, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 24.2 MBTal Hayek is Co-Founder and CEO of Acuity, a leading technology company that provides marketers with a powerful and holistic solution for digital advertising across all ad formats and screens to amplify reach and share of attention throughout the customer journey. In our conversation, Tal discusses Acuity’s growth and innovation, as well as illumin, Acuity’s … Continue reading "Tal Hayek, CEO & Co-Founder, Acuity"
Jason Xenopoulos, CEO and Chief Creative Officer, North America at VMLY&R
October 12, 2020 15:28 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBJason is an accomplished entrepreneur whose creative ventures span all areas of media, from film and TV to music, advertising, and the internet. He’s been a driving force as an agency founder, CEO, and award-winning commercial and film director. Prior to his role at VMLY&R, Jason founded NATIVE in 2010.
Jordan Lieberman, VP & GM of Politics and Public Affairs, a4 Media
October 05, 2020 14:41 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MBWith the November election right around the corner, there’s probably no better time to speak with a4 Media’s Jordan Lieberman than right now. Jordan discusses the enormous amounts of money being spent on political advertising, where it’s being spent, and a peek into the future.
Julian Baring, GM Americas, Adform
September 27, 2020 19:39 - 19 minutes - 43.7 MBAhead of his fireside chat at AW2020, we caught up with Adform’s Julian Baring about all things technology, and how Adform helps marketers future-proof their marketing stack.
Warren Jenson, President, LiveRamp
September 27, 2020 18:17 - 22 minutes - 50.9 MBWarren Jenson is the President of LiveRamp, the leading data connectivity platform for the safe and effective use of data. Jenson is a global business leader with a unique and diverse set of leadership experiences including leading as CFO at NBC, Amazon.com, Electronic Arts, and Delta Airlines. Warren discusses the meaning of digital transformation, how … Continue reading "Warren Jenson, President, LiveRamp"
G’Man Ragothaman on Blockchain and Advertising
May 14, 2020 17:53 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBG’Man Ragothaman, CEO of Aqilliz has been a part of the ad industry for the best part of 3 decades. He was a former global client lead at WPP, and has just launched a fascinating new blockchain based business whose aim is to create more trust and transparency for multiple areas of the martech and … Continue reading "G’Man Ragothaman on Blockchain and Advertising"
Ianina Lucca, SVP, Growth at Depop
March 23, 2020 18:33 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIanina Lucca is one of the world’s premiere growth strategy architects. Now at peer-to-peer social shopping app Depop, where 90% of its audience is under 26 years old, Ianina is working to re-build an entire category. She shared her approach with Warwick Godfrey, VP, Industry Solutions at Braze.
Julian Lloyd-Evans and Lisa Boyars, The Week
October 14, 2019 15:55 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBFelix Dennis’s life in publishing began in the late 60’s with counterculture magazine OZ. Rising from street Vendor to co-editor in the space of just two years, Dennis’s time with the underground magazine highlighted the power of cult followings, and led him set up Dennis publishing in 1974. His entrepreneurial spirit and ability to find … Continue reading "Julian Lloyd-Evans and Lisa Boyars, The Week"
Simon Marcus, Co-Founder, Pippa
October 14, 2019 15:45 - 31 minutes - 43 MBPippa, the Stockholm based company that prides itself on making podcasting as easy as possible was recently acquired by Acast – a larger podcasting company with a massive slate of shows. The reason for the acquisition is to provide current Acast creators with more hosting, analytics, advertising and sharing options. As well as incentivizing future … Continue reading "Simon Marcus, Co-Founder, Pippa"