Episodes

  • Episode 124: Jenny Wall from VideoAmp on Currency and the Upfronts

    Episode 124: Jenny Wall from VideoAmp on Currency and the Upfronts
    May 23 2025
    Eric and Ari are joined by Jenny Wall, CMO of VideoAmp, to discuss the week's biggest stories—from DoubleVerify’s defamation lawsuit to Walmart’s retail media momentum. Jenny shares her perspective on the state of measurement, advanced audiences, and why the industry still has work to do when it comes to connecting data, outcomes, and real consumer behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • How to be Power Collaborator: An Agency Perspective

    How to be Power Collaborator: An Agency Perspective
    May 19 2025
    GroupM COO JiYoung Kim talks about the agency’s evolving role in data collaboration, why signal-based models may outperform ID-based ones, and how privacy and performance can coexist. She also reflects on AI’s growing influence and the industry's need to rethink long-held assumptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 123: Olivia Kory from Haus tells us why YouTube is underrated. Plus saying goodbye to Xandr Invest

    Episode 123: Olivia Kory from Haus tells us why YouTube is underrated. Plus saying goodbye to Xandr Invest
    May 16 2025
    Eric Franchi and Ari Paparo are joined by Olivia Kory, Chief Strategy Officer at Haus, Olivia explains her research on YouTube and AppLovin as well as how the methodology can work across media. The group discusses the big news that Xandr Invest is shutting and recaps the DMS conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • What AI Search Means for Brand Visibility: A Conversation with Omnicom’s Erin Lanuti

    What AI Search Means for Brand Visibility: A Conversation with Omnicom’s Erin Lanuti
    May 12 2025
    Bluefish CEO Alex Sherman talks with Erin Lanuti, Chief Innovation Officer at Omnicom PR Group, about how AI is reshaping the way consumers discover brands. They explore the risks of misinformation in AI-generated responses, the shift from traditional SEO to conversational AI, and what brands need to do to stay visible and accurate in AI-driven search environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Episode 122: Inside Taboola’s Strategy for the Open Web

    Episode 122: Inside Taboola’s Strategy for the Open Web
    May 9 2025
    Taboola CEO Adam Singolda joins Ari Paparo to explore the company’s role in the open web, from evolving publisher monetization models to the impact of AI on content personalization. They discuss the balance between relevance and quality, the rise of commerce content, and how platforms like Taboola are navigating scale and trust in a changing digital landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • How Dappier Is Building AI Agents for Media Companies

    How Dappier Is Building AI Agents for Media Companies
    May 5 2025
    Dan Goikhman (CEO) and Krish Arvapally (CTO) of Dappier join the show to discuss how their company helps media brands deploy AI agents across websites and messaging platforms. They talk about real-world use cases, monetization strategies, and the shift from traditional web pages to AI-powered interactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Episode 121: David Kostman on the new Teads, and what’s next for the Open Web. Plus a Possible round-up and Apple’s big antitrust loss.

    Episode 121: David Kostman on the new Teads, and what’s next for the Open Web. Plus a Possible round-up and Apple’s big antitrust loss.
    May 2 2025
    Eric and Ari catch up with Teads CEO David Kostman to discuss the company’s merger with Outbrain, navigating between brand and performance goals, and how the open internet fits into today’s media landscape. They also break down what stood out at Possible, the latest in Google’s antitrust case, Apple’s courtroom loss to Epic, and growing questions around PMAX and CTV strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Duration Media on their new business, Curation Media.

    Duration Media on their new business, Curation Media.
    Apr 28 2025
    Ari Paparo speaks with Andy Batkin, CEO of Duration Media, about the launch of Curation Media, a new approach to programmatic advertising. They explore the shift away from middlemen, how real-time viewability tech is creating unique, high-quality ad impressions, and what “scarcity at scale” really means for both publishers and buyers. It’s a thoughtful dive into how supply path optimization and sustainability intersect with innovation in the ad tech space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
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