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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 PodcastBen Larson - CEO - Vertosa
Ben Larson is the CEO of Vertosa, the multi-state infusion technology company specializing in beverages and other fast-acting form factors. Prior to Vertosa…
The Ad PodcastPierre DeBois - CEO - Zimana Analytics
Pierre DeBois is the founder and CEO of Zimana, an analytics services firm that helps organizations achieve improvements in marketing, website development, and…
The Ad PodcastJonathan Kander - Chief Marketing Officer - VALR ENERGY
Jonathan Kander is the Chief Marketing Officer at VALR ENERGY, a nitrogen‑infused energy drink brand rooted in sports, fitness, and functional beverages. In…
The Ad PodcastLy Tran - Founder - stiletto collective
Ly Tran is the Founder of stiletto collective, established in 2021. stiletto is a minority, woman-owned business & creative~media cooperative. Her mission…
The Ad PodcastTyler Dunagin - CEO - Turnserv
Tyler Sits at the crossroads of innovation and leadership, he has founded and scaled multiple seven-figure ventures, consistently driving industry…
The Ad PodcastCalvin Innes - GM & Executive Creative Director - Jung von Matt NERD London
Calvin Innes is a creative strategist who brings over two decades of expertise in concept design, creative direction, and brand storytelling. As a seasoned…
The Ad PodcastLouise Cantrill - Senior Partner - Lippincott
Louise Cantrill is a Senior Partner at Lippincott, based in London, where she blends human insight with strategic branding and design. Known for her ability to…
The Ad PodcastTopher Burns - Co‑Founder and Partner in Brand Strategy - territorial
Topher Burns is the Co‑Founder and Partner in Brand Strategy at territorial, an indie creative agency based in New York. Known for his behavior‑led branding…
The Ad PodcastMichael Brown - Executive Creative Director - Pinch Creative
Michael is a multi-disciplinary creative director, focusing on experience design, interiors and production design for film and content. Originally trained as…
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Jill Smith - CEO, America's - Iris
Over 15-years of experience working with start-ups, ad agencies and world class brands in North America, Europe and China. For the past decade she has been a…
The Ad PodcastSean McCaffrey - CEO - GSTV
Sean is CEO of the new Destination Media and GSTV. He was recruited to lead the next generation of growth following a joint venture announcement that combined…
The Ad PodcastNadja Bellan‑White - Group CEO, North America - M+C Saatchi Group
Nadja Bellan‑White is a powerhouse leader in global marketing and communications, currently serving as Group CEO, North America at M+C Saatchi Group and CEO of…
The Ad PodcastAli Cornford – Managing Director & Geoff McHenry – Head of Strategy- 72andSunny New York
Ali Cornford – Managing Director, 72andSunny New York Ali relocated from Toronto to New York and brings over 15 years of leadership in advertising and agency…
The Ad PodcastRhonda Hiatt - Global CEO - M+C Saatchi Consulting
Rhonda Hiatt is an executive leader with 20+ years of global consulting experience. As the Global CEO of M+C Saatchi Consulting, Rhonda leads the specialism’s…
The Ad PodcastRobin Clarke - Global CEO of Passions & PR - M +C Saatchi Group
Robin Clarke is the Global CEO of Passions & PR at M C Saatchi Group, where he leads the Sport & Entertainment and Talk PR divisions across North America…
The Ad PodcastStevie Archer - Regional Chief Creative Officer, North America - M+C Saatchi
Stevie Archer is the Regional Chief Creative Officer, North America at M+C Saatchi (SS+K), based in the New York City metro area. Named after Stevie Nicks, she…
The Ad PodcastCherie R. Cohen - Global Chief Revenue Officer - X Games
Cherie R. Cohen is a seasoned media and sports executive currently serving as Global Chief Revenue Officer at X Games. She joined the organization in 2025 as…
The Ad PodcastDani Mariano - CEO - Razorfish
As CEO of Razorfish, Dani Mariano leads teams who are focused on delivering performance outcomes rooted in brand purpose. Innovation is in Razorfish’s DNA, and…
The Ad PodcastShannon Pruitt - Global Chief Marketing Officer - Stagwell’s Brand Performance Network (BxP)
Shannon Pruitt serves as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Stagwell’s Brand Performance Network (BxP), where she leads global business development, marketing…
The Ad PodcastEdgar Hernández - Chief Strategy Officer - My Code
Edgar Hernández is the Chief Strategy Officer at My Code, where he leads the company’s strategic vision, overseeing editorial direction, media strategy, and…
The Ad PodcastClaude Zdanow - CEO - ONAR
Claude Zdanow is a visionary leader in the business and marketing industry, boasting nearly two decades of unparalleled experience in scaling and directing…
The Ad PodcastMattia Fosci - CEO - Anonymised
Mattia is a legal and technology expert turned entrepreneur. He is a co-founder and CEO at Anonymised, a tech company that is enhancing privacy and ad…
The Ad PodcastLaura Hoffman - Partner, Head of Brand Management - HAYMAKER
Laura Hoffman is a Partner and Head of Brand Management at HAYMAKER, an independent, minority‑owned creative agency based in Los Angeles. She joined the agency…
The Ad PodcastKristi O'Brien - General Manager, Brand Platform & Head of Partnerships - LTK
Kristi O'Brien leads LTK’s Brand Platform team – developing and driving creator commerce strategies for its brand partners. She also oversees the product and…
The Ad PodcastTara Loftis - Global President of Dermatological Skincare - Galderma & Valerie Vacante - SVP of Solutions Innovation - Dentsu
With over two decades of experience in the skincare and beauty industry, Tara specializes in building brands that move culture. Her work lives at the…
The Ad PodcastIan Orekondy - Director of Media, Analytics & Innovation - Method1
Ian Orekondy is the Director of Media, Analytics & Innovation at Method1, where he applies data-driven strategies and behavioral science to optimize media…
The Ad PodcastJames Townsend - CEO of Stagwell EMEA and Global CEO of Stagwell's Brand Performance Network (BXP)
James Townsend is currently CEO of Stagwell EMEA and Global CEO of Stagwell's Brand Performance Network (BXP). He assumed the EMEA role on January 1, 2024…
The Ad PodcastMatt Murphy - Global Cheif Creative Officer - 72andSunny
As Global CCO, Matt pushes the creative limits of 72andSunny by helping lead its commitment to experimentation with art, technology, and entertainment. He's a…
The Ad PodcastVida Delrahim - WeNatal - Co-Founder
Vida Delrahim is a WeNatal Co-Founder with 20+ years of leadership in Brand Marketing. Building campaigns from the ground up as the Senior Marketing Director…
The Ad PodcastDon Strom - Co Founder - Pinch Creative Agency
With over 20 years of global experience in production and creative leadership, Don Strom's journey began in technical theatre and live performance, igniting…
The Ad PodcastGreg Williams - President - Backbone Media
Greg Williams graduated from Susquehanna University in 1992 with a degree in accounting, but quickly pivoted toward the outdoors, co-founding the Philadelphia…
The Ad PodcastGabby Ludzker - CEO - Rapp UK
Gabby Ludzker is CEO of Rapp UK, joining the agency in 2020. She spent 11 years at Proximity: 3 years running the International business in the Paris office…
The Ad PodcastNiki Herr - COO - Xpedition
Agencies are a trip. She should know. After spending 20 years at some of the largest and most influential agencies, she's come to appreciate the unique power…
The Ad PodcastTamara Francois - CEO and co‑founder - The XP Agency
Tamara Francious is CEO and co‑founder of The XP Agency, an award‑winning experiential and multicultural marketing firm based in New York. Since launching the…
The Ad PodcastTom Morrissy - Chief Growth Officer - Noble People
Tom is an accomplished senior agency leader and executive advisor with proven expertise in accelerating revenue growth in both large corporate and independent…
The Ad PodcastAdam Charles - Chief Growth Officer - Sparks
Adam has 30 years of global experience across a number of areas in marketing and the live event industry, leading diverse projects such as fashion shows, live…
The Ad PodcastSteve Erich - Co-Founder and President - Erich & Kallman
Steve Erich is the Co-Founder and President of Erich & Kallman, which has been named AdAge 2024 North American Agency of the Year, honored as an ADWEEK Fastest…
The Ad PodcastAaron C. Lang - President - MSQ
Aaron C. Lang is the President of MSQ, a global marketing group known for its collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to building modern brands. With a…
The Ad PodcastAnders Bergstrom - Chief Brand Officer - Calico
Anders just completed an unprecedented 21 year run at Deckers Brands, one of the most dynamic and powerful companies in the world of footwear - and consumer…
The Ad PodcastMariam Asmar - VP of Strategic Consulting and Marketing - Braze
Mariam is a first generation half-Mexican half-Palestinian American with global experience in creative, media and technology. Her skills range from creative to…
The Ad PodcastPius S. Hornstein, MSc, PhD - Global Head of Digital - Sanofi
Since 2019, Pius leads Sanofi China encompassing Greater China, representing the 2nd largest market of Sanofi in the world with over 8,000 associates. Pius and…
The Ad PodcastJo McKinney - Chief Growth Officer - @The BOI (Board of Innovation)
Jo is perpetually bored with the status quo, she's a visionary leader at the forefront of transforming the future of work through generative AI & the agentic…
The Ad PodcastMat Zucker / CMO / Prophet
Mat transform how brands connect with their markets by fusing creative storytelling with strategic rigor. From copywriter to CMO at Prophet, my 25+ year…
The Ad PodcastJonathan Haber - Co Founder - Giant Spoon
Jonathan Haber is a cofounder of Giant Spoon, an independent, integrated agency that expands the ways people experience brands. Giant Spoon is known for…
The Ad PodcastPepijn van Kesteren - CEO - Zelf
Pep loves working with amazing people, He loves solving problems, and he loves meeting new folks from everywhere in the world. Currently, he has the privilege…
The Ad PodcastDamaune Journey - Global Chief Growth Officer at 72andSunny
Damaune serves as Global Chief Growth Officer at 72andSunny, one of the world’s most admired and innovative creative agencies, where he is responsible for the…
The Ad PodcastChristopher Brady, President, Global CCO at Tribeca Enterprises
Christopher Brady, President, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Tribeca Enterprises. In this role, Brady is responsible for revenue strategy across the…
The Ad PodcastDustin Hinz - CMO - Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Dustin is a musician who became an award-winning marketer more than 20 years ago after receiving his first guitar, a truly life-defining moment that set him…
The Ad PodcastGerman Dziebel - Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer / Briolink AI
German is a practitioner of "mixed cognitive arts" building modern brands across a full spectrum of categories (with a leaning toward health, pharma, wellness…
The Ad PodcastMark Barker - Co Founder - Craft & Commerce
Mark Barker is the Co Founder of Craft & Commerce (C&C) an integrated media agency that connects growth science, media strategy, and modern measurement to help…
The Ad PodcastMichael Nyman - CEO - Acceleration Community of Companies
Michael Nyman has made a career by being on the leading edge of marketing trends. With this latest venture he has created another new go to market strategy…
The Ad PodcastTim Ringel - CEO - Meet the People
As the Global CEO and Founder of Meet The People, an advertising group headquartered in New York City, he leads a team of more than 750 staff across ten…
The Ad PodcastAlbert Thompson - Managing Director, Digital Innovation - Walton Isaacson
While carrying the “ethos” of a Marketing Technologist to many enterprises, He's always possessed a firm understanding of how technology has continued to…
The Ad PodcastWinston Binch - Chief Brand & Experience Officer - GALE
Winston Binch is the Chief Brand & Experience Officer at GALE, leading the creative, production, and experience design teams. GALE is one of the most diversely…
The Ad PodcastMatthew Garcia - President - The Sasha Group
Matthew Garcia is the President of The Sasha Group. The Sasha Group is a VaynerX company founded in 2019, infused with entrepreneurial DNA and built by folks…
The Ad PodcastDana Seguin - CMO - Altar'd State
Dana Seguin is a passionate brand builder and marketing leader with 25 years of experience reshaping the retail and fashion industries. Her career began on the…
The Ad PodcastSarah Engel - President - January Digital
As a transformative business leader, she has built a career defined by driving growth, accelerating iconic brands, and delivering unbeatable results for global…
The Ad PodcastJames Edmunds - cofounder - TRIP
James Edmunds cofounded plant-based CBD-infused drinks brand TRIP in 2019. Its canned sodas are now stocked in stores and bars in over 30 countries and the…
The Ad PodcastBlayne Ross - CEO - ShoreLock
Blayne Ross is a creative entrepreneur, experience designer and producer known for award winning experiences, environments and content that sparks meaningful…
The Ad PodcastDan Briks - General Manager - The Martinique Hotel New York
With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Dan has been honored to work in New York City’s most prestigious and historic hotels. With a backdrop of iconic…