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Bad Bunny and brands: Hispanic engagement lessons, with Adrianne Pasquarelli
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21:39Ad Age senior marketing reporter Adrianne Pasquarelli breaks down takeaways from the controversy surrounding the NFL's Bad Bunny pick for 2026's Super Bowl Halftime Show. Listen to hear data on U.S. Hispanic spending, best practices for building loyalty with multicultural audiences and how brands can prepare for political pushback. Plus, Domino's d…
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Can RFK Jr. ban pharma ads? What it means for marketers, with Jack Neff
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24:48Ad Age Editor-at-Large Jack Neff explains why pharma ads can't be banned, and how the Trump administration is cracking down on marketers. Plus, what stricter regulation would mean for creatives and how a ban would impact media channels including linear TV and social media. And, inside the financial crisis at experiential agency Verb. Read more on h…
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Horror marketing 101 with Blumhouse CMO Karen Barragan
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26:00Blumhouse CMO Karen Barragan gives tips and tricks for Halloween marketing as well as the value of seasonal fans for expanding Blumhouses reach. She discusses the increasing mainstream attention on horror, beginning with Warner Bros. 2017 "It" campaign, and how brands can lean in. Plus, behind the scenes of the creation of the "Black Phone 2" and "…
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Ad Age creativity editor Tim Nudd crowns the top spooky season marketing campaigns in the first-ever Halloween Marketing Awards. He also digs into the trends behind October's best work, including why brands are bringing energy previously reserved for April Fools' Day to the season of the witch. Plus, Ad Legends is a new agency offering brands acces…
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How brands can become emotionally resonant while adapting to new Gen Z behaviors, with Early Warning Services CMO Andrea Gilman
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20:59Zelle has tweaked its marketing strategy as it has looked to embrace being an emotionally resonant brand. Last month, it worked with its creative and strategic agency of record Pereira O'Dell to launch "When It Counts," a new brand platform that positions everyday payments as acts of care. It also marks a new level of maturity for the brand, which …
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Social bots and brand crises—how to fight fake accounts, with Erika Wheless
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24:30Ad Age marketing reporter Erika Wheless describes the growth of AI-generated bot networks that fuel large percentages of current brand controversies. In the episode, Wheless breaks down how to identify fake social media accounts, tools brands can use to measure bot impact and how to prepare for potential fake outrage. Plus, Ad Age's 2025 Brand Repo…
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iRobot CMO on turnaround, 'Shark Tank' secrets, AI and that old Will Smith movie
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24:22Athena Kasvikis is managing iRobot amid a turnaround more than 18 months after regulators nixed its acquisition by Amazon. But she's also been an entrepreneur who led Behave Bras to success on "Shark Tank." She brings classical Procter & Gamble marketer training to bear on Roomba, arguably the most iconic brand in robots, as interest in robotics an…
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Digital advertising best practices with Meta CMO Alex Schultz
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24:26Meta's top marketer discusses the latest strategies digital advertisers need to know from search engines to social media. And he weighs in on agencies, automation and AI, in an industry worried about its future.By Ad Age
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How Spectrum Reach is redefining CTV advertising through show-level transparency
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10:10Spectrum Reach shows how having the right data can drive performance, brand safety and advertiser confidence.By Ad Age
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Agencies under pressure—who survives, who shifts: Ad Age Future of Advertising 2030
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14:45Ad Age reporters go deep on the future of marketing agencies, from consolidation to AI in-housing. Listen to hear more on the potential demise of mid-size agencies, resurgence of social media agencies of record and transformation of capabilities, plus what industry leaders need to know to start strategizing now. This series is in celebration of Ad …
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How to balance consistency and agility, with Heaven Hill CMO Matt Blevins
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22:39How the owner of Lunazul tequila, Deep Eddy vodka and a high-end bourbon and whiskey portfolio is tapping into fast moving social media and food trends without losing sight of its roots. Blevins also discusses new agency relationships with Mono and Assembly.By Ad Age
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Loyalty, influencers and consumers: Ad Age Future of Advertising 2030
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15:10Ad Age reporters break down the transformation of consumer behavior that will impact marketing strategies over the next five years, and how brands can begin preparing now. From changing demographics to revamped loyalty programs and the role of the Super Bowl in 2030, listen for insights into how consumers will interact with brands in 2030. This ser…
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Future-proof your marketing career: Ad Age Future of Advertising 2030
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12:49Ad Age reporters dig into the evolution of skills needed to climb the ad industry ladder amid industry transformation. From the new responsibilities CMOs will take on as AI automates other C-suite roles to how entry-level marketers should differentiate their expertise, listen to hear insights that will inform your career path strategy. This series …
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Why brands should partner with unexpected creators and vocal critics, with Blizzard Entertainment CMO Monica Austin
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23:54Creator marketing is a huge part of Blizzard Entertainment's strategy. As the developer of properties with global appeal, such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo, it has no trouble finding fans in all corners of the world, including basketball player Luka Dončić, who plays at one of the highest possible ranks in Overwatch. CMO Monica Austin…
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How tech will reshape marketing: Ad Age Future of Advertising 2030
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13:50Ad Age reporters discuss AI, and the industry transformation being caused by emerging technology. From influencer clones and shopping agents to contract terms and ad tech tools, listen to hear how marketers can strategize for the industry's AI future. This series is in celebration of Ad Age's Future of Advertising 2030 editorial package, which incl…
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AI search ads 101—everything marketers need to know, with Asa Hiken
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25:17Ad Age technology reporter Asa Hiken breaks down the state of AI search advertising, what ads on ChatGPT may look like, how much they'll cost and the different approaches companies including OpenAI, Google, Meta and Perplexity are taking. Plus, how marketers can strategize for consumers' changing AI habits. YouTube announced new ad tools that will …
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AI search ads 101—everything marketers need to know, with Asa Hiken
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25:17Ad Age technology reporter Asa Hiken breaks down the state of AI search advertising, what ads on ChatGPT may look like, how much they'll cost and the different approaches companies including OpenAI, Google, Meta and Perplexity are taking. Plus, how marketers can strategize for consumers' changing AI habits. YouTube announced new ad tools that will …
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The power of experiential marketing - Grillo's CMO Mark Luker on the brand's month-long store pop-up
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25:12On this episode, Luker also talks about what Grillo's looks for in partnerships.By Ad Age
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Inside agency hold co power dynamics, with Ewan Larkin
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22:16Ad Age agency reporter Ewan Larkin demystifies the changing power dynamics at agency holding companies such as WPP, Publicis and Omnicom. Global account leads are becoming more important to agency growth, changing the position of regional and agency brand CEOs. Plus, Netflix announced it would make ad inventory available through Amazon's DSP. The p…
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Inside agency hold co power dynamics, with Ewan Larkin
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22:16Ad Age agency reporter Ewan Larkin demystifies the changing power dynamics at agency holding companies such as WPP, Publicis and Omnicom. Global account leads are becoming more important to agency growth, changing the position of regional and agency brand CEOs. Plus, Netflix announced it would make ad inventory available through Amazon's DSP. The p…
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Advice on being an NFL sponsor, with the CMO of Little Caesars
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27:24Greg Hamilton joins the Marketer's Brief Podcasts to talk about the chain's four years as an NFL sponsor.By Ad Age
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Firing your ad agency? Try marriage counseling first, with Lindsay Rittenhouse
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21:23Ad Age senior agency reporter Lindsay Rittenhouse goes inside the growing trend of brand-agency marriage counseling. Rather than jumping straight into a costly and time-intensive agency review, consultancies are increasingly suggesting services that evaluate the existing relationship, and potentially improve both the agency and brand's practices. P…
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Firing your ad agency? Try marriage counseling first, with Lindsay Rittenhouse
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21:23Ad Age senior agency reporter Lindsay Rittenhouse goes inside the growing trend of brand-agency marriage counseling. Rather than jumping straight into a costly and time-intensive agency review, consultancies are increasingly suggesting services that evaluate the existing relationship, and potentially improve both the agency and brand's practices. P…
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Using unconventional media strategies and learning from virality, with Manscaped CMO Marcelo Kertesz
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22:57Kertesz reflects on three years in the CMO role, including how media placements have become a form of creative messaging and how the DTC-born brand is embracing multichannel marketing. Plus, how the brand's "Send Face Pics Instead" went viral.By Ad Age
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Cracker Barrel, American Eagle and surviving social uproar, with Erika Wheless and Gillian Follett
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26:23Ad Age reporters Erika Wheless and Gillian Follett break down the brand lessons from the recent Cracker Barrel and American Eagle dramas: How can marketers better prepare for social pushback, what to know about official brand responses and how the brand-consumer relationship is changing on social media. Plus, AI ad networks are beginning to emerge,…
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Cracker Barrel, American Eagle and surviving social uproar, with Erika Wheless and Gillian Follett
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26:55Ad Age reporters Erika Wheless and Gillian Follett break down the brand lessons from the recent Cracker Barrel and American Eagle dramas: How can marketers better prepare for social pushback, what to know about official brand responses and how the brand-consumer relationship is changing on social media. Plus, AI ad networks are beginning to emerge,…
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How to create loyal Gen Z connections, with Hinge CMO
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25:17Jackie Jantos, Hinge's president and CMO, shares tips for winning with Gen Z and how Hinge has been able to see growth when other dating apps are seeing declinesBy Ad Age
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How CVS Media Exchange connects health-focused shoppers with the right brands
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14:32In Ad Age's Marketer's Brief podcast, CMX's Parbinder Dhariwal shares how CVS connects brands with health-focused shoppers to drive growth.By Ad Age
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2025 marketing trends: AI, experiential and Walton Goggins, with Tim Nudd
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25:15Ad Age Creativity Editor Tim Nudd reveals the creativity trends of 2025 so far, including the impact of AI on brand marketing, the resurgence of experiential activations and the secret to an effective modern Super Bowl campaign. Plus, data reveals the impact of AI search on brand's website visits—some categories are seeing a lift while others are s…
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Marketing Trends of 2025 so far, with Tim Nudd
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24:55Ad Age Creativity Editor Tim Nudd reveals the creativity trends of 2025 so far, including the impact of AI on brand marketing, the resurgence of experiential activations and the secret to an effective modern Super Bowl campaign. Plus, data reveals the impact of AI search on brand's website visits—some categories are seeing a lift while others are s…
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Ad Age Insider is the weekly podcast for breaking down marketing, advertising and media's biggest stories and trends. Host Parker Herren goes behind the biggest headlines, emerging innovations and brand campaigns—from the rise of AI and streaming ads to the future of ad creativity—with the Ad Age reporters who cover it all.…
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LA28 playbook—Olympics marketing strategy, AI and Dungeons & Dragons, with Honda's Ed Beadle
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22:02Ed Beadle, Honda VP of digital services and marketing, reveals how the automaker is getting more efficient with its marketing and how his background as a media strategist and Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master shapes his approach and leadership style.By Ad Age
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Avocados from Mexico CEO on the history of the brand jingle and focusing on football
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25:57Alvaro Luque talks tariffs, media mix and his guacamole recipeBy Ad Age
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How Cash App finds the right talent for its short films—including a Timothée Chalamet campaign
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20:33Cash App targeted movie theaters for its recent campaign starring Timothée ChalametBy Ad Age
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Behind the playful branding and charitable spirit of Montucky Cold Snacks
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19:20How the free-spirited light beer brand became Gallo's first beer investmentBy Ad Age
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How drug safety brand Overdrive Defense is marketing itself
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22:04Creative Director Ryan Weaver talks about removing the stigma and increasing accessibilityBy Ad Age
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Why Savage X Fenty is focused on 'bold inclusivity' when others are pulling back
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18:07CMO Vanessa Wallace talks about her 'fun, fast, furious first year' at the lingerie brandBy Ad Age
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Mars Global CMO on global flavors and faster meals
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25:57Matt Graham talks AI and food and flavor trends on the latest episode of the Marketer's Brief PodcastBy Ad Age
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Why the transaction moment is the new frontline for performance marketing
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14:59Rokt's Sophie Donoghue shares how AI and real-time targeting at the transaction moment help brands drive growth and performance in 2025By Ad Age
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Nissan's U.S. CMO Allyson Witherspoon on the brand's comeback attempt and how she deals with burnout.By Ad Age
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Why Instacart's new 90s nostalgia campaign is resonating and what's ahead
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22:19CMO Laura Jones talks about 90s-era prices, Super Bowl advertising and in-house agenciesBy Ad Age
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Snap's new CMO on building a better ad platform
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20:43Snap CMO Grace Kao talks sponsored snaps, AI and Cannes on the Marketer's Brief.By Ad Age
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We take the temperature on the marketing job market with Michael Wright, founder of executive search firm Taligence. What industries are hiring? What is the future of the CMO role? Why are companies not hiring agency execs as CMOs? We cover that and more.By Ad Age
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How Maesa Beauty builds beauty and wellness brands
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23:41The company just debuted its first intimate care lineBy Ad Age
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How Surfside is riding the vodka tea wave
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22:51Stateside Brands President Matt Quigley discusses the fast-growing ready-to-drink brand.By Ad Age
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How phone company Nothing relies on viral moments and earned media to build its brand
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24:39Nothing's Hollie Bishop joins the Marketer's Brief podcast to discuss the importance of earned media when marketing its new phones.By Ad Age
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How Xochitl tortilla chips plan to grow brand awareness
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24:24CEO Jolie Weber joins the Marketer's Brief podcast to discuss the brand's partnerships and new lookBy Ad Age
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Roblox's CMO on how the platform targets gamers, creators, developers and brands—all at once
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22:56Jerret West talks targeting, how the platform decides when to leverage cultural moments and the likelihood it will pursue a movie a la Minecraft.By Ad Age
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