Signal & Noise

Signal & Noise

Join advertising industry veterans Brett House and Rio Longacre as they share regular updates and analysis on the changing world of marketing and technology. You’ll hear real talk from thought leaders across industries about the media, technology, and data strategies having the biggest impact on our jobs… and lives.

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July 1, 2025 73 mins

In Episode 3, Brett and Rio take aim at a problem that quietly siphons billions of dollars and erodes trust every single day: digital ad fraud.

The question is neither theoretical nor hyperbole: for many brands, it genuinely feels like the bad guys are winning. Bot farms masquerade as premium publishers, MFA sites inflate metrics, and even “safe” channels like CTV are showing cracks with pervasive illicit activity.

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Mark as Played

In episode two, we dive deep into Georgian's research on AI adoption across marketing and technology teams, the opportunities and challenges associated current agentic and generative AI solutions, and potential impacts across industries.

While we believe AI augments existing software rather than replaces it, there will be impacts on specific job functions and work streams critical to marketing and advertising transformation.   L...

Mark as Played

Stephanie Layser joins us to discuss how publishers can adapt in a digital landscape dominated by tech giants. She explores the role of AI in improving monetization, the shift toward direct ad sales, and the need for innovation to stay competitive.

The episode covers brand safety, content control, and changing consumer habits—especially among younger audiences. Stephanie also highlights the importance of streamlining ad sales and us...

Mark as Played

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