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September 3, 2025 19 mins

Unlock the secrets of the evolving media landscape! Join our host, Jon Last, President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, and his guest, Helen Katz, EVP of Research at Publicis Media, as she delves into transformative changes in media and advertising. Discover how identity solutions and first-party data drive more effective targeting, understand the complexity of modern media planning and buying, and get insights into navigating a fragmented measurement landscape. Learn what skills are essential for today's media professionals and how AI is reshaping the industry. Tune in to this episode of MRII's Insights and Innovators podcast for these insights and more!

 


00:00 Introduction to Insights and Innovators Podcast


00:32 Meet Our Guest: Helen Katz


01:30 Transformations in Media and Advertising


03:36 Navigating the Measurement Landscape


05:57 Engagement Metrics and Cross-Platform Challenges


09:17 Skills for Modern Media Professionals


11:38 The Role of AI and Automation


13:13 Client-Provider Dynamics in Research


16:19 Future of Media Consumption: Gen Alpha


17:20 Conclusion and Farewell

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