The Human Element: A Carat Podcast
Exploring how insight and humanity impact modern marketing to build stronger brands.
Episodes
August 8, 2023 • 71 mins
In this special episode of the pod, we are joined by industry leading AI practitioners to discuss the power and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence has on the advertising and media industry, and the massive responsibility required to future proof the balance of human and machine.
Guests include:
Caroline Yap, Google; David Armano, Soul Machines; Rob Wilk, Snap; Stas Tushinskiy, Instreamatic; Emma Vaughn, Spotify; Brian Kami...
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July 10, 2023 • 22 mins
In this episode, Joanna Hawkes, EVP Head of Strategy at Carat US, and Jon Manka, Director of Audience & Insights at dentsu Media US, join us for a mid-year check-in on our annual consumer insights and media trends predictions, and what we can expect for the second half of the year.
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June 30, 2023 • 26 mins
Mike Law, CEO at Carat North America, Cara Lewis, Chief Investment Officer at dentsu US, and Mark Jones, Client President at Carat, sit down to cover all things Cannes Lions, the annual international festival of creativity, from key themes, the impact of the festival on brands and media, and what to expect to see in the second half of the year.
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June 13, 2023 • 48 mins
In this special edition of the pod, and in honor of Pride month, some amazing people within the dentsu LGBTQIA+ community join us to not only celebrate Pride but to reflect on the opportunities and challenges within our industry.
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March 20, 2023 • 44 mins
Michael Liu, SVP Head of Innovation at Carat; Sarah Stringer, EVP Head of US Media partnerships at dentsu; and Connor McKinney, Senior Director Strategy & Planning at Carat, join us in a conversation as we wrap up this year’s SXSW conference and discuss what’s next for brands following the 9-day event that invited digital creatives to discuss forward-focused.
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January 12, 2023 • 44 mins
After three years, we are back in-person at CES, the annual trade show showcasing the latest products and technologies within the consumer electronics industry. In this episode Sarah Stringer, EVP Head of US Media partnerships at dentsu, and Michael Liu, SVP Head of Innovation at Carat, join us to wrap up the CES week and discuss the future of tech and innovation and what’s next in media.
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November 30, 2022 • 38 mins
In this episode Richard Shotton, author of The Choice Factory focused on applying behavioural science to advertising, and Sean Healy, Global Chief Strategy Officer at Carat, join us to discuss Media Decarbonization, bringing dentsu’s programs from theory to practice, and the consumer behavior changes that are influencing the work.
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October 28, 2022 • 37 mins
In this episode Brittany Rubinsky, VP Digital Investment Partnerships & Brand Assurance at Carat, and Don McLean, Director of Gaming at dentsu, join us to discuss the semi-annual gaming convention, TwitchCon, and what’s next for advertisers in gaming.
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October 17, 2022 • 34 mins
We’re back with a special edition of the pod with Victoria Sjardin, VP of Marketing Excellence at Kraft Heinz International, and Diana Bojaj, Chief Media Officer at Carat US, to discuss Carat’s recent propriety research, the Brand EQ report, and the critical relationship between brand emotional intelligence and business growth.
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July 1, 2022 • 22 mins
In reflection of this past Pride Month we have a very special edition of the pod featuring some of the amazing people within the dentsu LGBTQIA+ community and allies to share what Pride Month means to them, how brands can authentically connect with the community all year round, and advice for rising talent.
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May 24, 2022 • 36 mins
We sit down with Martin Porter, EVP OOH Lead, and Marc Bartholomew, SVP Group Director OOH, at dentsu to talk about the influence, impact and innovation of OOH for marketers.
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May 18, 2022 • 30 mins
In this special edition of the pod we sit down with Diana Bojaj, newly appointed Chief Media Officer; Stephanie Russell, Chief Client Officer; and Mike Law, CEO, of Carat US, to discuss their inspiration, the next gen of media experts, and the future for Carat.
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April 4, 2022 • 36 mins
Cara Lewis, Chief Investment Officer; Jennifer Hungerbuhler, EVP, Head of Local & Audio Investment; and Dave Sederbaum, EVP, Head of National Video at dentsu sit down to discuss the road to Upfronts including the shifts in consumer behavior, transparency & measurement, national & local investment, DEI and partnerships and more.
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March 16, 2022 • 36 mins
To celebrate Women's History Month, we have a special edition of the pod featuring some of the many amazing women across dentsu. They share their views on the opportunities and challenges of being a woman in business today, and how they plan to #breakthebias.
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January 11, 2022 • 37 mins
In this second and last exclusive episode of the pod – dentsu @ CES Unscripted - we’re still focused on finding ways to inject humanity and insight into modern marketing, but with attention on CES, the annual trade show showcasing the latest products and technologies within the consumer electronics industry. In this episode Val Vacante, Director of Strategy- Product Experience & Innovation at Merkle, Sarah Stringer, EVP Head of US ...
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January 7, 2022 • 44 mins
We’re kicking off the year with an exclusive episode of the pod – which we are calling dentsu @ CES Unscripted. We’re still focused on finding ways to inject humanity and insight into modern marketing, but with attention on CES, the annual trade show showcasing the latest products and technologies within the consumer electronics industry. In this episode Brian Cooley, Editor at Large at CNET, and Brad Alperin, SVP Integrated Strate...
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December 22, 2021 • 29 mins
Your Human Element host and producer are back with their fourth annual year-end podcast reflecting on the wonderful guests who have joined us and (of course) some holiday memories along the way.
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December 6, 2021 • 26 mins
In this special edition of the pod, we sit down with Mike Law, newly appointed Carat US CEO about his career journey, inspiration and early priorities for Carat US.
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June 21, 2021 • 53 mins
John Buzzell, Lead Enterprise BD at Unreal Engine, Epic Games and Michael Liu, VP Director, Innovation & Strategy at Carat US join us to discuss all things digital humans, from a limitless creator culture to implications for society, brands and the advertising industry.
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June 14, 2021 • 64 mins
In honor of Pride Month this June, we have a very special edition of the pod featuring some of the amazing people within the dentsu LGBTQIA+ community, to not only celebrate Pride but to reflect on the opportunities and challenges within our industry.
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