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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 PodcastMichael Stich - partner - Court Avenue,
Michael Stich is a creative leader at Court Avenue, where he helps brands grow through culturally relevant, insight-driven advertising and integrated brand…
The Ad PodcastGreg March - Partner & CEO - Noble People
Greg March is the Partner & CEO of Noble People, an independent media agency with offices in New York. He leads media planning, buying, and strategic…
The Ad PodcastSteve Cundari - Founder & CEO - Summit House
Steve Cundari is an advertising and media executive and the Founder & CEO of Summit House, a growth-focused media company that partners with brands and…
The Ad PodcastCharles Ifegwu - founder - CONVERGENCE,
Charles Ifegwu is a seasoned marketing, creative, and brand strategy leader with nearly two decades of experience driving growth at the intersection of…
The Ad PodcastScott Allison - co-founder & Global Chairman of Allison+Partners
Scott Allison is the co-founder and Global Chairman (formerly CEO) of Allison Worldwide, a major global integrated communications and marketing firm he helped…
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Kazuo Kubo & Lucas Ribeiro, authors of Principle: 128
Alexandre Kazuo Kubo & Lucas Ribeiro, authors of Principle: 128 Kazuo Kubo and Lucas Ribeiro are Brazilian advertising creatives with over 20 years of…
The Ad PodcastStephen Larkin - Managing Director of Growth and Development - GALE
Stephen Larkin is the Managing Director of Growth and Development at GALE, where he leads initiatives to expand the agency’s reach and accelerate new business…
The Ad PodcastBarbara Emener Karasek - CEO and Co-Owner - Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
Barbara Emener Karasek is the CEO and Co-Owner of Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc., an award-winning full-service agency specializing in tourism…
The Ad PodcastChris Perkins - founder and CEO - Model B
Chris Perkins is the founder and CEO of Model B, a creative agency focused on building modern brands through strategy, design, and storytelling. With a…
The Ad PodcastDana Light - Chief Marketing Officer - RIZZ
Dana Light is a seasoned marketing executive and current Chief Marketing Officer at RIZZ, where she leads the company’s strategic marketing, research, and…
The Ad PodcastMenaka Gopinath - Chief Marketing Officer - Project Management Institute (PMI),
Menaka Gopinath is the Chief Marketing Officer at the Project Management Institute (PMI), where she leads global brand, communications, and marketing strategy…
The Ad PodcastJimmy Hutcheson - CEO - SPIN
Jimmy Hutcheson is a media entrepreneur and executive known for leading iconic and digital media ventures. He is the CEO of SPIN (formerly SPIN Magazine) and…
The Ad PodcastHaydn Fleming - Chief Marketing Officer - 2POINT
Haydn Fleming is a marketing leader and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at 2POINT, a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, digital…
The Ad PodcastFaisal Mushtaq - technology executive, entrepreneur, angel investor - Founder & CEO of TechCon Global
Faisal Mushtaq is a technology executive, entrepreneur, angel investor, and founder best known as the Founder & CEO of TechCon Global, the organization behind…
The Ad PodcastDuke Stump - Chief Brand Officer - Tractor Beverage Co
Duke Stump is the Chief Brand Officer at Tractor Beverage Co. , where he leads the evolution of the brand and drives creative strategy at the intersection of…
The Ad PodcastAli Cox, OLY is the founder of Noble West
Ali Cox, OLY is the founder of Noble West, where she works on building culturally relevant, performance-driven brand ideas in the world of Big Ag. With a…
The Ad PodcastCharlie Parker - CMO - Keiser University
Charles Parker is a higher-education leader at Keiser University, where he focuses on student success, career-driven education, and preparing graduates for…
The Ad PodcastLuke Lashley - Founder - Departure
Luke Lashley is a creative entrepreneur and executive producer who founded Departure, a company designed to streamline how agencies and production teams find…
The Ad PodcastVince Wang - Chief Marketing Officer - Mustard Love
Vince W. is the Chief Marketing Officer at Mustard Love, a platform that helps restaurants connect with local influencers and drive measurable ROI from…
The Ad PodcastLindene Cleary - Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Tourism Tasmania
Lindene Cleary is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Tourism Tasmania, the agency responsible for promoting Tasmania globally and domestically as a travel…
The Ad PodcastMike Petrakis - Founder and CEO - Batch
Mike Petrakis is the Founder and CEO of Batch, a leading party-planning and group experience platform that helps users discover and book experiences for…
The Ad PodcastMichelle Denogean - Chief Marketing Officer - Mindtrip, Inc
Michelle Denogean is a seasoned marketing leader, startup advisor, and author with over two decades of experience growing B2C and B2B brands. She currently…
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Brett Banker & Eric Segal - Co Founders - X&O
Brett Banker is co-founder of X&O and former Managing Partner & Head of Account Management at a two-time “Agency of the Year.” He’s led brand and business…
The Ad PodcastDexter Percil - Global Marketing - Saint Lucia Tourism Authority
Dexter Percil is the Director of Global Marketing at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA). With roughly two decades of experience in sales and marketing…
The Ad PodcastYakov Filippenko - CEO - Intch, Inc.
Yakov Filippenko is a tech entrepreneur and startup founder, best known as the CEO & founder of Intch, Inc. — a professional networking platform focused on…
The Ad PodcastChris O'Neill - CEO - GrowthLoop
Chris O'Neill is a veteran tech leader and operator with 25+ years of experience leading products, scaling businesses, and turning around companies. He spent…
The Ad PodcastYaron Orenstein - Co-CEO - Hopp.co
Yaron Orenstein is the Co-CEO of Hopp.co, a Wix company that provides a next-generation “link-in-bio” and online presence platform for creators, professionals…
The Ad PodcastEd Simon - CSO - Visit Florida Keys & Key West
Ed Simon is a seasoned travel and tourism executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry. In June 2025, he was appointed Executive Vice President…
The Ad PodcastBeth Freedman - London Managing Director - MMGY
Beth Freedman is a seasoned integrated marketing leader with more than two decades of experience across creative, media, and sales in both the U.S. and U.K. In…
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Peter Pinfold - Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer - Darabase
Peter Pinfold is Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Darabase, a London-based prop-tech platform pioneering “digital property rights” and augmented reality…
The Ad PodcastJonathan King - Head of Growth - Quality Meats Creative
Jonathan King is Head of Growth at Quality Meats Creative, where he oversees agency expansion, pitch strategy, and partnership development.With more than a…
The Ad PodcastLisa Messina - CSO - Visit Orlando
Lisa Messina is currently the Chief Sales Officer at Visit Orlando, where she oversees meeting & convention sales, travel industry partnerships, membership and…
The Ad PodcastFredrik Skantze - Co‑Founder and CEO - Funnel
Fredrik Skantze is Co‑Founder and CEO of Funnel, a marketing intelligence platform that helps organizations unify, analyze, and act on their marketing data…
The Ad PodcastKevin Hein - Chief Growth Officer - GIPHY
Kevin Hein is Chief Growth Officer at GIPHY, where he leads revenue growth, product partnerships, and strategic marketing for the platform used by over a…
The Ad PodcastMonica Monique - Founder - Chain Reaction
Monica Monique is a visionary leader bridging creativity and technology at the intersection of media, streaming, and innovation. As Founder of Chain Reaction…
The Ad PodcastMatt Baker - Chief Strategy Officer - DNY
DNY Matt Baker is a seasoned advertising and strategy executive currently serving as President at Deutsch NY (after being elevated from Chief Strategy Officer…
The Ad PodcastLynn Power - Co-Founder and CEO - MASAMI
Lynn Power is the Co-Founder and CEO of MASAMI, a clean, premium haircare brand she launched in February 2020 after a nearly 30-year career in advertising —…
The Ad PodcastStephen Yalof - President and Chief Executive Officer - Tanger®
Stephen Yalof is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger®, a leading operator of upscale, open-air shopping centers across 22 U.S. states and…
The Ad PodcastConnor Archbold - Co-Founder and Co-CEO - Tracksuit
Connor Archbold is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Tracksuit, a fast-growing brand tracking platform that helps companies measure and communicate brand value in…
The Ad PodcastAndy Tretiak - Chief Marketing Officer - Airshare
Andy Tretiak is the Chief Marketing Officer at Airshare, where he leads brand strategy, marketing, and communications for the private aviation company as it…
The Ad PodcastChris Kneeland - Chief Marketing Officer - Spikeball Inc.
Chris Kneeland is the Chief Marketing Officer at Spikeball Inc., responsible for leading the brand’s marketing strategy, growth initiatives, and consumer…
The Ad PodcastEric Zuncic - Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer - Forsman & Bodenfors
Eric Zuncic is Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer at Forsman & Bodenfors, leading the intersection of business strategy and creative innovation…
The Ad PodcastEd See - Chief Growth Officer - Zeta Global
Ed See is Chief Growth Officer at Zeta Global, leveraging over 30 years of experience in marketing, analytics, and growth strategy to help brands scale through…
The Ad PodcastMonica Chun - President - Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC)
Monica Chun serves as President of Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), where she oversees growth strategy, marketing innovation, and integration across…
The Ad PodcastAron Bohlig - Managing Partner - ComCap
Aron Bohlig is a seasoned global digital media executive, currently serving as the Managing Partner at ComCap Holdings LLC in San Francisco. With a diverse…
The Ad PodcastJean Freeman - Principal + CEO - Zambezi
Jean is Principal + CEO of Zambezi, an integrated & independent creative communications agency. Jean has successfully grown Zambezi from a startup to what it…
The Ad PodcastDavid Rosenberg - Co Founder and Chief Creative Officer - Brand Up Comedy
David’s the kind of guy who can make Miracle Whip cool again—literally. A former comedian and improviser, he spent nearly 20 years leading creative teams at…
The Ad PodcastRicky Abbott - President, Americas - Transmission
Ricky Abbott is President, Americas at Transmission, where he leads the agency’s growth and client partnerships across the region. With more than 20 years of…
The Ad PodcastCara Quici - Singer / Songwriter / Actress and CEO - Quici Media
CARA is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. After the tragic loss of her mother and brother, music became her way to reclaim her story and…
The Ad PodcastBrian Mac Mahon - Unicorn Hunter - Expert Dojo
Brian is the founder of Expert DOJO , one of the most active institutional investors in the world. With over 300 startup investments he is uniquely positioned…
The Ad PodcastJanavi Dhawan - Co-Founder and CMO - Golden Tiger
Janavi Dhawan is the Co-Founder and CMO of Golden Tiger, taking on the executive marketing role in January 2025 after advising the company since late 2020…
The Ad PodcastHelen Miall - Chief Marketing Officer - VIOOH
Helen Miall - Chief Marketing Officer, VIOOH As CMO at VIOOH, the leading premium digital out of home (DOOH) supply side platform, Helen is responsible for…
The Ad PodcastDimi Albers - Global CEO - DEPT®
Dimi Albers is the Global CEO of DEPT®, a global digital agency he transformed from its Amsterdam roots into a powerhouse of over 4,000 specialists worldwide…
The Ad PodcastGina Gray - Chief Growth Officer - Colle McVoy
Gina is responsible for leading growth strategy and implementation for three amazing agencies: Colle McVoy, 10 Thousand Design, and Exponent PR. As a member of…
The Ad PodcastKacy Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Holland America Line
Kacy Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Holland America Line. She's known for her strategic marketing leadership across hospitality and digital platforms, with…
The Ad PodcastVictoria B. Lozano - CMO - Crayola LLC
Victoria Lozano is Chief Marketing Officer at Crayola LLC where she oversees all aspects of marketing and consumer engagement for one of the world’s most…
The Ad PodcastMorgan McLintic - CEO - Firebrand Communications
Morgan runs a public relations and marketing agency called Firebrand. They raise awareness of technology brands to build awareness, create demand, drive lead…
The Ad PodcastRyan Hartman - Co‑founder and Chief Marketing Officer - Chaiz,
Ryan Hartman is Co‑founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Chaiz, North America’s first fully digital marketplace for vehicle service contracts. With over two…
The Ad PodcastDylan Huey - CEO - REACH
Dylan Huey is a Gen Z entrepreneur, influencer, and musician who has been active online since age 16. He's the CEO of REACH, a national college influencer…
The Ad PodcastBarry Frey - CEO - DPAA
Barry Frey - CEO - DPAA With over 10 years of experience as the President and CEO of DPAA, the global trade and marketing association for the digital out of…