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The Ad Podcast
a podcast where host Dylan Conroy interviews the c suite of media companies, agencies, brands and thought leaders on his quest to build the worlds greatest sales culture
Episodes
The Ad PodcastMark Connon - CEO - Bombora
Mark Connon is a seasoned executive in the adtech, martech, and data industry, currently serving as CEO of Bombora, a leading provider of B2B intent data and…
The Ad PodcastAjay Gupta - Founder and CEO - Stirista
Ajay Gupta is the Founder and CEO of Stirista (often phonetically similar to "Sistra" in queries), a San Antonio, Texas-based data-driven marketing and…
The Ad PodcastDomenic Venuto - EVP and Chief Product & Data Officer - Horizon Media
Domenic Venuto is a prominent executive in the advertising and media technology space, currently serving as EVP and Chief Product & Data Officer at Horizon…
The Ad PodcastGeorge Baker, Sr. Founder and Managing Partner - 2 the Moon Ventures
George Baker (often referred to as George Baker, Sr.) is an award-winning American entrepreneur, innovator, investor, and mentor based in Dallas, Texas. He is…
The Ad PodcastNikos Iatropoulos - Managing Partner - IA Global Ventures
Nikos Iatropoulos is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. He currently serves as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at IA…
The Ad PodcastSanjoy Paul - Executive Director - Rice Nexus
Sanjoy Paul is an Indian-American computer scientist, engineer, and innovation leader (born January 22, 1962). He currently serves as Executive Director of…
The Ad PodcastSarah Romanko - Associate - Geek Ventures
Sarah Romanko is a venture capital investor and startup ecosystem leader based in the United States. She serves as an Associate at Geek Ventures, where she…
The Ad PodcastNeal Bloom - General Partner - Rising Tide Ventures
Neal Bloom is a San Diego-based venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder in the tech and startup space. A Southern California native, he studied…
The Ad PodcastSusan Akbarpour - Managing Partner - Candou Ventures
Susan Akbarpour is an Iranian-American serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and venture capitalist based in Silicon Valley. She began her career as…
The Ad PodcastScott Hess - Chief Marketing Officer - Publicis Media
Scott Hess is a prominent executive in the advertising and media industry, currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Publicis Media (a division of…
The Ad PodcastAlex "Fro" Frommeyer - CEO - Stacked Health
Alex "Fro" Frommeyer is an American entrepreneur and executive best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Beam Benefits (originally launched as Beam…
The Ad PodcastDavid Angelo - Founder & Creative Chairman - David&Goliath
David Angelo is the Founder & Creative Chairman of David&Goliath, a Los Angeles-based advertising agency known for its challenger mindset and “Brave”…
The Ad PodcastFrancesca Kennedy - Head of PR and Corp Social Responsibility - Shop LC
Francesca Kennedy is a social entrepreneur, brand leader, and former fashion founder known for building purpose-driven businesses that blend design with social…
The Ad PodcastFalk Eumann - Executive Vice President of Creative, NA - WongDoody
Falk Eumann is the Executive Vice President of Creative, North America at WongDoody (a global creative technology agency and Infosys company), based in New…
The Ad PodcastCrystal Foote - Founder & CEO - Digital Culture Group, LLC Group (DCG)
Crystal Foote is the Founder & CEO (also Head of Partnerships) of Digital Culture Group (DCG), an award-winning, Atlanta-based ad tech company she launched in…
The Ad PodcastDan Fernandez - VP of Digital Marketing and Strategy - Concord Hospitality Enterprises
Dan Fernandez is the Vice President of Digital Marketing and Strategy at Concord Hospitality Enterprises, a leading U.S. hotel management and development…
The Ad PodcastTara Oporto - Founder & CEO Enchantra, Inc.
Tara Oporto (also known as Tara Oporto) is the Founder & CEO of Enchantra, Inc., a New York City-based modern brand house (C-Corp) focused on creating…
The Ad PodcastJames Nord - Founder & CEO - Fohr
James Nord is the Founder & CEO of Fohr (fohr.co), the first influencer/ambassador marketing agency and platform in the U.S., launched in 2012 in New York…
The Ad PodcastEvin Shutt - Global CEO - 72andSunny
Evin Shutt is a visionary leader in the advertising industry, serving as Global CEO and Partner at 72andSunny, a globally acclaimed creative agency (part of…
The Ad PodcastJohn Carstens - Chief Creative Officer - Team DDB (Omnicom)
John Carstens is the Chief Creative Officer at Team DDB (Omnicom), leading creative efforts for the US Army account—a massive, multidisciplinary consortium of…
The Ad PodcastAllison Arling-Giorgi - Head of Brand - Method1
Allison Arling-Giorgi is the Head of Brand at Method1, a Chicago-based advertising and strategy agency focused on behavioral science-driven marketing. She's a…
The Ad PodcastNick Miaritis - Global Chief Client Officer - VaynerMedia
Nick Miaritis is a prominent advertising and marketing executive, serving as Global Chief Client Officer at VaynerMedia (a leading creative and media agency…
The Ad PodcastJake Kitchiner - Co-Founder - ChannelCrawler
Jake Kitchiner is a UK-based entrepreneur and Co-Founder of ChannelCrawler (channelcrawler.com), a powerful YouTube influencer discovery and database tool…
The Ad PodcastSteve Katelman - VP Partnerships - DataPhilanthropy
Steve Katelman is a veteran advertising and digital media executive with nearly three decades of experience in strategic partnerships, media innovation, and…
The Ad PodcastBrian Gross - President - Bach to Rock
Brian Gross is the President of Bach to Rock (often called "America's Music School"), a leading national franchise of contemporary music schools offering…
The Ad PodcastBill Lea - Vice President of Media - rEvolution
Bill Lea is the Vice President of Media at rEvolution (often stylized as Revolution), a global integrated sports marketing agency headquartered in Chicago.With…
The Ad PodcastLisa Giacosa - Chief Transformation Officer - Spark Foundry
Lisa Giacosa is a senior executive in the global media and advertising industry, currently serving as Chief Investment Officer at Spark Foundry, a leading…
The Ad PodcastIsha Patel - CEO - Kale
Isha Patel is the co-founder and CEO of Kale (kalecard.com), a New York-based startup platform that lets everyday social media users (superfans, not just big…
The Ad PodcastLou Paskalis - CEO - AJL Advisory LLC
Lou Paskalis is a veteran advertising and marketing executive with over three decades of experience in digital transformation, media strategy, data governance…
The Ad PodcastLindsey Carnett - CEO - Marketing Maven
Lindsey Carnett is an accomplished entrepreneur, marketing executive, and public relations expert. She is the Founder, CEO, and President of Marketing Maven…
The Ad PodcastDustin Black - Executive Creative Director - Preston Spire
Dustin Black is the Executive Creative Director at Preston Spire, where he leads the agency’s award-winning creative team with curiosity and bold thinking…
The Ad PodcastRobb Hittner & Steve Mallory & Jordan Atlas - founders - Hackett Brooks
Robb Hittner is a Co-Founder of Hackett Brooks, a creative agency built around using comedy and humor as a strategic driver in advertising and workplace…
The Ad PodcastMichael Ellery - Chief Creative Officer - Sparks
Michael Ellery is the Chief Creative Officer at Sparks, a creative agency known for experiential design and large-scale event marketing. With more than two…
The Ad PodcastCliff Kim - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation - President
Cliff Kim is a senior leader at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, currently serving as Vice President of Growth Strategy, Digital Products and President…
The Ad PodcastRoy Sexton - Chief Marketing Officer - Vedder
Roy Sexton is the Chief Marketing Officer at Vedder, where he leads the firm’s overall marketing strategy, brand positioning, and business development…
The Ad PodcastGigi Harville - CEO - The Paul Harville Group
Gigi Harville is an entrepreneur, talent manager, and CEO of The Paul Harville Group, a Los Angeles–based management and consulting company focused on music…
The Ad PodcastMarcus Chan - CEO - Venli Consulting Group
Marcus Chan is the founder and CEO of Venli Consulting Group and the creator of Real B2B Sales Training, where he helps B2B sales teams drive predictable…
The Ad PodcastJoy Farber Kolo - Global Chief Brand Officer - Weber Shandwick
Joy Farber Kolo is the Global Chief Brand Officer at Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications and integrated marketing firm. With more than 28 years at…
The Ad PodcastDan Gilbert - co-founder and CEO - Brainlabs
Dan Gilbert is the co-founder and CEO of Brainlabs, a global performance marketing agency known for its data-driven approach and rapid growth. Since founding…
The Ad PodcastCelia Jones - Global Chief Marketing Officer - FINN
Celia Jones, JD is a seasoned marketing and brand strategist currently serving as Global Chief Marketing Officer at FINN Partners, a leading integrated public…
The Ad PodcastMatt Johnson - Founder - Haymaker
Matt Johnson is a creative leader at Haymaker, where he works on building bold, insight-driven campaigns that help brands stand out in culture. With experience…
The Ad PodcastSilvia Cavalcanti - CMO - Endeavor
Silvia Cavalcanti is a seasoned brand strategist and marketing leader known for her blend of creative problem-solving and business strategy across culture…
The Ad PodcastAvery Akkineni - Chief Marketing Officer - VaynerX
Avery Akkineni is a marketing and innovation executive currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at VaynerX, where she leads brand strategy, content…
The Ad PodcastLinda Bethea - Chief Marketing Officer - Danone North America
Linda Bethea is a seasoned consumer marketing leader and Chief Marketing Officer of Danone, where she oversees best-in-class strategy and brand growth for…
The Ad PodcastAja Bradley Kemp - founder Conversate Collective
Aja Bradley Kemp is a seasoned marketer, experiential event designer, and founder of Conversate Collective, a brand experience agency that helps lifestyle…
The Ad PodcastFilip Keuppens - Chief Executive Officer - The Pickle Juice Company
Filip Keuppens is a seasoned sales and marketing executive serving as Chief Executive Officer of The Pickle Juice Company, the functional beverage brand known…
The Ad PodcastRishad Tobaccowala - globally renowned author, speaker, advisor
Rishad Tobaccowala is a globally renowned author, speaker, advisor, and marketing innovator with over four decades of experience helping organizations and…
The Ad PodcastSiddharth Bajaj - Chief Marketing Officer - Dr Batra's Positive Clinics
Siddharth Bajaj is a seasoned marketing executive and Chief Marketing Officer at Dr Batra's Positive Clinics, where he leads brand communications and growth…
The Ad PodcastJeff Gray - founder - AgeTech Connect
Jeff Gray is the founder of AgeTech Connect, a community and platform focused on advancing innovation for aging and longevity. He works at the intersection of…
The Ad PodcastHala Madanat - Vice President for Research and Innovation at (San Diego State University)
Hala Madanat, PhD, MS is a distinguished public health leader serving as Vice President for Research and Innovation and Albert W. Johnson Distinguished…
The Ad PodcastJosh Metz - Chief Marketing Officer - Sesh Products
Josh Metz is the Chief Marketing Officer at Sesh Products, a fast-growing nicotine pouch brand focused on modern, smoke-free alternatives. With extensive…
The Ad PodcastBen Kaplan - Chief Marketing Officer - Nexxen
Ben Kaplan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Nexxen International, where he leads global marketing and communications to elevate the company’s brand and…
The Ad PodcastPaul Woolmington - CEO - Canvas Worldwide
Paul Woolmington is a veteran media, advertising, and communications leader and the CEO and Founding Partner of Canvas Worldwide, a creatively driven global…
The Ad PodcastBill Burton - CEO - Bryson Gillette
Bill Burton is the Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Bryson Gillette, a minority-owned strategic communications and public affairs firm he…
The Ad PodcastVikrant Mathur - founder - Future Today
Vikrant Mathur is a Silicon Valley media and technology executive with over 15 years of experience in building and scaling digital video and connected TV…
The Ad PodcastApril Guidone & Jose Diaz @ SMAC Entertainment
April Guidone is the Chief Operating Officer of SMAC Entertainment, a talent management, brand incubator, licensing, and content company co-founded by Michael…
The Ad PodcastErica Fieldman & Mike Richter, founders of Unplugged Collective
Erica Fieldman is a co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Unplugged Collective, a community and experiential networking organization focused on creating…
The Ad PodcastChad Waetzig - Chief Marketing Officer - Crunch Fitness
Chad Waetzig is a seasoned marketing executive best known for his role as Chief Marketing Officer at Crunch Fitness, where he leads global marketing and brand…
The Ad PodcastChad Maxwell - President - Kelly Scott Madison
Chad Maxwell is an advertising and media executive with deep experience in growth, partnerships, and revenue strategy, shaped in part by his time at KSM, where…
The Ad PodcastErica (Wolf) Parker & Gary Topiol from The Harris Poll
Erica (Wolf) Parker is a research and insights leader at The Harris Poll, where she works with brands to translate consumer attitudes, cultural trends, and…