AdTechGod Pod

AdTechGod Pod

A Podcast For The People About The People. The AdTechGod ® Pod celebrates the Minds Behind Adtech and offers an engaging platform where listeners can discover the stories and insights of the individuals driving the advertising technology industry. This podcast shines a spotlight on the creative and innovative minds that make adtech great, providing a unique perspective on the people behind the technology that shapes our digital advertising experiences. All guests appearing on the adtech god podcast are invited participants; they do not provide compensation to AdTechGod for their appearance. The podcast's funding is provided through preroll and midroll advertisements, which are sponsored by various companies. If you are interested in being a guest or advertising on the AdTechGod Pod (The Adtech God Podcast) please visit https://www.adtechgod.com/adtechgod-pod.

Episodes

Power Players: How Female Athletes Are Redefining Business and Brand Value

March 27, 2026 • 24 mins
Recorded live at the Marketecture Live Conference in New York City, this episode brings together Cosette Chaput, CEO & Co-Founder, Always Alpha; Allyson Felix, Co-Founder, Always Alpha; Wes Felix, Co-Founder, Always Alpha; and Zoe Ruderman, Chief Content Officer, ADWEEK, to unpack how female athletes are reshaping brand strategy, storytelling, and ROI. From breaking outdated sports marketing models to building authentic athlete-...
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Ep. 126 Lauren Douglass on Building Brands That Feel Authentic in 2026

March 24, 2026 • 28 mins
Lauren Douglass, founder of Reverve, joins AdTechGod to unpack what modern B2B marketing actually needs to look like now. From her journey through Citibank, Teads, and Channel Factory to building a consultancy that stitches PR, social, and content into one strategy, Lauren shares why authenticity and point of view beat polished jargon every time. They dive into the real grind of content creation, how personal brands will drive B2B ...
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Ep.125 Inside the Modern Agency: Publicis Groupe’s Linsey Loy on Measurement, Trust & What CMOs Need

March 17, 2026 • 32 mins
Linsey Loy, Head of Strategic Development and Executive Engagement at Publicis Groupe, shares her path from broadcast journalism to agency leadership, how pitch processes are changing, why unified measurement is now essential for CMOs to align marketing with real business outcomes, and how trust, data, and identity strategies shape stronger performance while resilient, people first leadership helps teams grow and thrive. Takeawa...
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Ep. 124 Bridging the Gap Between AdTech and MarTech, with Alyssa Furth of Credera

March 10, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Alyssa Furth, Senior Manager at Credera, shares her journey in the marketing and technology sectors. She discusses her intentional path into the industry, her experiences at Horizon Media, and the importance of bridging the gap between AdTech and MarTech. Alyssa emphasizes the challenges of data integration and the need for a cohesive understanding of the customer journey. Additionally, she add...
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Special Episode: Location, Loyalty, and Building a Super App: Life360’s Mike Zeman on Modern Marketing

March 4, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host AdTechGod interviews Mike Zeman, Chief Marketing Officer of Life360. They discuss Mike's journey through various prestigious companies to his current role at Life360, emphasizing the importance of customer centricity and trust in advertising. Mike shares insights on leveraging location data for advertising, evolving trends in the industry, and the significance of brand building. They also ...
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Ep. 123 From Incremental Reach to Performance Engine: NBCUniversals Kristina Shepard on Streaming TV

March 3, 2026 • 24 mins
Kristina Shepard, EVP of Streaming and Performance Sales and Partnerships at NBCUniversal, joins the AdTechGod Pod to unpack the evolution of streaming from incremental reach to performance engine. Drawing on her experience at Roku and NBC Universal, she shares how live sports, cultural moments, and scale are reshaping media strategy. Kristina explains why streaming is still early in its performance journey, how automation and pers...
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Ep. 122 Smarter Media for Mid-Market Brands with Marilois Snowman from Mediastruction

February 24, 2026 • 20 mins
Marilois Snowman, Founder and CEO of Mediastruction, discusses her journey in the media industry, focusing on the unique needs of mid-market brands. She highlights the evolution of media spending, the importance of measurement, and the role of AI in optimizing marketing strategies. The conversation delves into the significance of both digital and linear media, the impact of consumer behavior changes, and offers valuable advice for ...
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Ep. 121 The Future of Streaming: Live Sports, AI, and the New Ad Economy with Ying Wang

February 17, 2026 • 29 mins
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Ying Wang, the General Manager of Xumo, shares her journey in the streaming television industry, discussing her career growth, the evolution of ad revenue, the significance of live sports, and the future of streaming. She emphasizes the importance of AI in personalizing user experiences and offers valuable advice for aspiring professionals in the industry. Takeaways Ying Wang's career p...
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Ep. 120 WPP’s Kate Scott-Dawkins on Predicting the Future of Data, AI, and Advertising’s Next Era

February 10, 2026 • 29 mins
Kate Scott-Dawkins, Global President of Business Intelligence at WPP Media, joins AdTechGod to share how agencies use economic signals, advertiser trends, and emerging AI shifts to forecast the future of advertising while helping brands stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. Takeaways Kate’s early exposure to advertising storytelling sparked her marketing path. A linguistics background trained her to spot patterns and bui...
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Special Episode: OhHello - Scott Hess on Leadership, Joy at Work, and Creating Opportunity Through Mentorship

February 3, 2026 • 17 mins
Jeremy Bloom and Scott Hess, Chief Marketing Officer of Starcom and Chief Marketing Officer of Publicis Media, discuss the significance of the Chicago Advertising Federation's Career Day, the importance of mentorship and networking in the advertising industry, and personal experiences that shaped their careers. They reflect on the joy of working in advertising and the opportunities available for young professionals entering the fie...
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Ep. 119 Jennifer Louie Oon, DAX US, SVP of Sales on Audio’s Missing Middle and Monetization

February 3, 2026 • 24 mins
Jennifer Louie Oon, Senior Vice President, Sales at DAX United States, shares her non-linear career path, why audio remains underfunded, and how premium ad-supported audio can unlock scale, measurement, and growth for brands and publishers. Takeaways Audio is underfunded largely due to education gaps and outdated measurement models. The missing middle in audio leaves key demos and local markets underserved. Host-read a...
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Ep. 118 Inside 16 Years of AdTech: Nathan Thomas on Data, CTV, and What’s Next

January 27, 2026 • 30 mins
Nathan Thomas, Principal at Thomas Media Consulting and former Playwire leader, joins the AdTechGod Pod to unpack his 16-year journey across publisher ops, programmatic sales, and data partnerships, plus his take on where the open web, CTV pricing, digital out-of-home, and publisher data control are heading next. Takeaways Nathan Thomas transitioned from a long career at Playwire to consulting. The publishing industry has...
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Ep. 117 From Hype to Reality: AI, Advertising, and What’s Next with David Cohen (IAB CEO)

January 20, 2026 • 24 mins
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host AdTechGod sits down with David Cohen, CEO of the IAB, for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of IAB ALM in Palm Springs. They unpack how AI has moved from hype to real-world application, why the cookie conversation has faded, and what new challenges publishers, brands, and agencies now face as AI becomes the interface for discovery and commerce. David shares candid insights on industry frag...
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Ep. 116 Leadership Insights with Julie Van Ullen, President and CRO at iSpot

January 13, 2026 • 24 mins
Join us on the AdTechGod Pod as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Julie Van Ullen, President and CRO at iSpot. Discover her journey through leadership roles at IAB, OpenX, Freewheel, Rakuten Advertising, and Rakuten Rewards. Julie shares her insights on maintaining authenticity, the importance of mentorship, and navigating the evolving landscape of digital advertising. Tune in to learn from her experiences and gain valuab...
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Ep. 115 Al Kallel, Founder and CEO of Nativeads.AI, on the Future of Native Advertising in the AI Era

January 6, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Al Kallel, founder and CEO of Nativeads.AI, shares insights from his extensive experience in the advertising technology space. The conversation explores the evolution of consumer experiences in advertising, the transformative role of AI, and the importance of personalization and data collaboration. Al discusses the challenges of maintaining quality in AI-generated content and navigating privacy...
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Ep. 114 Anthony Katsur CEO IAB Tech Lab on Agentic AI Hype Privacy and the Future of Ad Tech

December 30, 2025 • 26 mins
AdTechGod and Anthony Katsur discuss the evolving landscape of the advertising industry, particularly focusing on the concept of Agentic AI. They explore the current hype surrounding Agentic AI, its potential impact on digital media buying and selling, and the challenges related to privacy and measurement. The discussion also touches on the future of ad operations, the implications of AI browsers, and the strategic planning necessa...
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Ep. 113 Mediaocean, LG Ads, and Jackwell Partners on AI Hype and AdTech Trends for 2026

December 23, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, guests Aaron Goldman (Mediaocean), Tony Marlow (LG Ads), and Jackelyn Keller (Jackwell Partners) reflect on the past year in advertising, the impact of AI, and the trends shaping the future. The conversation covers everything from weird meetings in 2025 to the overhyped nature of AI and retail media. The guests share insights on the importance of understanding data, the challenges of attributio...
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Ep. 112 Programmatic Partnerships with Purpose: Andrew Cassin on Growth & Empathy Ad Tech Future

December 16, 2025 • 27 mins
Andrew Cassin, Senior Director of Programmatic Partnerships at Cadent, joins AdTechGod to discuss what strong programmatic partnerships look like today, how the industry has moved beyond a “set it and forget it” mindset, the importance of building clean supply paths, and how to stay human as the industry continues to evolve. Takeaways Partnerships now require active, outcome-driven deal design. “Set it and forget it” is g...
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Ep. 111 From Walled Gardens to the Open Web: Brad Thompson on the DSP Shift Powering SMB Growth

December 9, 2025 • 30 mins
Brad Thompson from MediaGo, a Baidu Company, joins AdTechGod on the AdTechGod Podcast to break down how SMB advertisers are using performance DSPs as a bridge from walled gardens into open web programmatic. Brad shares his path from agency work to platforms like AOL and MediaMath, why simplifying programmatic is essential for growth, how he uses LinkedIn and X differently to build partnerships, and what 2026 may look like as AI res...
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Ep. 110 From Spin off to Smart Auctions: Tal Shaked on Building Rise and the Future of Agentic Ad Tech

December 2, 2025 • 37 mins
Tal Shaked, Chief Business Officer and co-founder of Rise, joins AdTechGod to trace his unconventional path into ad tech, from early toolbar monetization to driving alternative revenue at Babylon and later helping grow IronSource through strategic acquisitions. He explains how Rise emerged as a necessary spin out ahead of IronSource’s IPO, why the team first focused on web video and display, and how their Smart Auction Management p...
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