This is the first episode in a special 3-part series sponsored by Drako! In this episode, I talk with Stewart Sullivan, CEO of Drako, about his journey from being a marketing student at Concordia University to leading a fast-growing programmatic data company. Stewart shares what it’s like to work in ad tech as a former trader and why it’s so import…

Marketing and warfare can be similar, according to our latest guest Filip De Groeve, a Keynote Speaker, Pharmacist by training and Marketing Leader throughout his career. On the podcast, Filip shares his experience as former Marketing Director Benelux for Coloplast, his top data driven marketing tips, and why marketers need to find the story to con…

https://reachandfrequencycourse.thinkific.com/courses/program What it is: A 4-week live accelerator for programmatic traders and ad ops pros who want to level up fast inside the DSP, using real campaigns and walkthroughs. Who it's for: Junior traders who want hands-on experience Client service or ad ops pros managing campaigns In-house marketers pi…

Data driven marketing is just like sport for Nikita Kucheryavy - you need to train it, you need to have the right warm-up, and you have to develop good technique to get the most out of it. In this episode, he also shares the benefits of having pursued an international career within Mars Petcare, and tells us why he's picked retail media as a shiny …

In this episode, we’re joined by Augusto Romano, co-founder of Digo, and Anthony Gonzalez from JWP Connatix, to break down how smart video strategies and real partnerships are helping brands connect with the growing U.S. and Hispanic audience. Augusto shares how Digo was built to serve vibrant communities such as Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Salvador…

How can marketers improve their understanding of customer demographics and increase the effectiveness of their qualitative data analysis? Tala's Victoria Lorenzana shares why using AI tools for customer feedback analysis is her shiny new object, explaining just how to do it.

En este episodio hablamos con Álvaro Cuesta sobre cómo los publishers pueden optimizar sus estrategias de monetización a través del video. Álvaro comparte recomendaciones clave, incluyendo la elección de los mejores vendors de video, la importancia de revisar el archivo ads.txt y seleccionar partners estratégicos. Además, ofrece consejos tanto para…

In this episode, we sit down with Bob Regular, CEO of Infolinks, to explore the evolving world of programmatic advertising and the rising importance of curation. Bob walks us through his journey in digital media—from the dial-up days to today’s complex ad tech ecosystem—offering valuable insights along the way. We dive into how Supply Path Optimiza…

In this episode of the Programmatic Digest Podcast, Shannon Rudd and Allie Lichtenberg joined us to talk about their experience at the AdTech Economic Forum, an event created by Rob Beeler and Tom Triscari. Allie shared how excited she was to win a free ticket, showing how helpful it is to give new professionals chances to grow. Shannon talked abou…

In this episode of the *Programmatic Digest Podcast*, we hear the unique career journeys of Shannon Rudd and Allie Lichtenberg into adtech. Allie, who started in biology and chemistry, now runs her own programmatic media buying company, Ad Lucem. Shannon shares her experience moving from publishing to consulting for midsize publishers, showing how …

In this very special episode we interview not one but two marketing leaders from the John Lewis Partnership, tackling a unique shiny new object, too. Tune in to hear how Georgia Riley (Retail Media Propositions Strategy & Development Manager) & Jemma Haley (Proposition Strategy & Development Lead - Retail Media) are building a business within a bus…

If your work matters to you, you'll be able to give it your "full attention, heart and effort" - a key tip that Troy Wood, Executive Director, Marketing at HTC VIVE, swears by. On this latest podcast episode, find out how he makes work meaningful through 4 different focal points and learn why building a sandbox to test your marketing techniques end…

Ann Tarasevich, the visionary leader of Access Marketplace, joins us to unravel the complexities of leadership in the ad tech world. With her rich experience at the intersection of academia and digital marketing, Ann takes us on a journey through Ukraine's evolving programmatic advertising landscape. Discover how her company’s innovative technology…

A good marketer can pretty much manipulate the data to make their campaign look good, but you can't fake a great product or a great consumer experience. That's why, according to Daniel Mark Carr, you need to look for data outside the dashboard to really understand what works and what doesn't with your target audience. On our latest podcast episode,…

Wondering always wins the day in data driven marketing, says Frederique Bazin, Head of Retail Marketing at SimpliSafe. She tells us why being different helps you stand out in the industry, and more importantly, why that requires a genuine curiosity mindset. Find out how to cultivate it, how to look for it as an employer, and more top marketing tips…

Trailblazing Women in Ad Tech: Insights from StackAdapt Leaders In this episode, we welcome three inspiring women from StackAdapt who share their journeys and wisdom on navigating the ad tech industry with confidence and curiosity: Anna Grodecka-Grad, Senior Vice President of Global Client Services, discusses balancing technical expertise with stra…

Ever wondered how to truly connect with your audience and level up your marketing? In this episode, I sit down with Crystal Foote, CEO of Digital Culture Group, to talk about the power of targeted audience growth. Crystal shares her journey—from finding inspiration to taking action—and how she’s helping brands reach diverse audiences in a meaningfu…

On the latest episode of the podcast, we talk about freeing up time for creative thinking thanks to speeding up and automating processes with AI. Our guest Anuj Adhiya, Expert-in-Residence for Growth at Techstars, shares what he's learnt from Dr Richard Feynman's autobiography, why he advises marketers to focus on decisions and hypotheses first, an…

Behavioural psychology can both influence people to buy your products and change their attitudes and habits for the better. For Tom Holmes, harnessing its power for good within marketing is an exciting prospect. He tells us how he uses it in his role as Head of Marketing for Altogether Dental at Haleon and he shares top marketing tips and his admir…

In this episode, we talk about the big mistake many brands make when planning and measuring their ads. Our guest, Chelsey, explains why you can’t measure awareness, consideration, and conversions the same way. She breaks it down simply: Awareness ads should be measured by how many people see them (reach, impressions, CPMs). Conversion ads should be…

Learn about agencies as pirate ships, storytelling from movie sets to the world of Gen AI, and why human is premium - from our latest guest, Tom Fenwick-Smith, Senior In House Creative at Three UK. We discuss the importance of humanity and empathy in data driven marketing and we hear about some really interesting projects Tom's been behind in his v…

Our latest guest, Irina Finerman, has a varied background in entertainment, having worked for MTV, NBC News, and Showtime, but also in fintech. Her shiny new object is influencer marketing and the creator economy, included as part of a broad mix of data driven marketing approaches to offer creative, authentic content for target audiences.…

What does an experienced "conversion surgeon" have to say about the future of data driven marketing? This week we're welcoming Kirk Deis, Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Skydio and the brain behind heydigitaldoc.com tools, on the podcast. Learn about the usefulness of being a student of your own craft as a marketer and get all his top tips about…

In our latest podcast episode, Liz Nash, Manager, Global Social Media Strategy at Loop Earplugs, shares her top tips for improving as a data driven marketer. With a big focus on curiosity, within and outside the industry, she talks about the importance of interrogating the problem deeply to come up with better solutions for consumers. And she share…

PepsiCo's Eric Melis thinks there's never been a better time to be in marketing as brands are focused more than ever on truly understanding consumers and their passion points. He attributes PepsiCo's success to tapping into the intersection of passion points (his shiny new object) to really connect with audiences on the basis of their interests. He…

In this insightful episode, Albert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital Innovation at Walton Isaacson (https://www.waltonisaacson.com/), shares his forward-thinking take on where programmatic advertising is headed. He challenges the industry to rethink outdated processes, improve partnerships, and embrace smarter ways of working. Looking ahead to 2…

About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency® program (https://reachandfrequencycourse.thinkific.com ), a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coach…

What if your manager was your therapist? On the latest podcast episode, we talk about therapy leadership: understanding your team, letting them have cathartic moments, and being attuned to the emotional impact of everyday work in the world of fashion marketing. Tune in to hear from Nick Goodchild, VP of Global Transformation at PVH Corp, as he expl…

What purpose drives your marketing team? And how is it aligned to the broader organisation's goals? How often do you review it? Purpose in marketing is Liam Branaghan's shiny new object. On the podcast, we discuss how brands can use it as a North Star to inform strategy and successful implementation. Tune in to listen to Uber's Performance Marketin…

Discover insights on understanding customers, testing ideas, and unlocking incremental growth, from Tom Boxall, Performance Marketing Manager at Naked Wines. Learn how you should back yourself and go test, but also why incrementality is so important in data driven marketing, on this latest episode of the Shiny New Object podcast.…

Your marketing instincts do get better with age, argues Caroline Cockell, the Marketing Director at Student Roost and our latest guest on the Shiny New Object podcast. Caroline tells us why data driven marketers need to listen to their gut, back it up with data where possible, or turn it into hypotheses and test it where the data doesn't yet stack …

The secret to success in data driven marketing is relationships - according to Chris Love, Head of Marketing Performance & Econometrics at Virgin Media O2. On the latest podcast episode, Chris explains why getting the marketing team out of its silo and knowing how to contribute to other teams' success, while letting them help yours with their insig…

If what you're doing is perfect, where's the room for improvement? Citizen Watch Canada's Zahra Hemraj talks about the importance of negative data and of understanding the psychology behind quantitative insights, on the latest episode of the Shiny New Object podcast.

In this episode, we dive into the vital role programmatic traders play in driving revenue growth and how sales and account teams can support them. Learn how programmatic traders, through precise targeting, campaign optimization, and KPI-focused monitoring, nurture the business and drive success. We also explore the importance of sales and account t…

Capital.com's Boaz Sobrado discusses why predictive modelling of conversion events is essential in data driven marketing on the Shiny New Object podcast. Tune in to see how to create your own modelling, as well as to hear tips on developing a relationship with data to better understand and use it.

Our latest guest is from Louis Vuitton Mexico and shares her approach to a winning prep strategy that she runs every month with her team. Priscila Lopez is the Digital & E-commerce Manager for Louis Vuitton and her shiny new object is a monthly digital preparation for winners that avoids working in silos and helps make data driven decisions across …

Feel Free to Check out YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/fdUQVGYdS-0 Enroll to our Streamline, Optimize, and Report: Free 3-Part Workshop Series for Programmatic Ninjas In workshop #3, we are focusing on: - Translating data into words everyone on the team understand - writing an analysis Join this workshop if you are looking to get a straight …

Feel Free to Check out YouTube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a55qWDSYxrU Enroll to our Streamline, Optimize, and Report: Free 3-Part Workshop Series for Programmatic Ninjas In workshop #2, we are focusing on: - Defining optimization levers, as in the video - Understanding how to optimize if you only had 15 mins or less - Walking thr…

We are a week away from the first workshop of 3 in our series: Streamline, Optimize, and Report: Free 3-Part Workshop Series for Programmatic Ninjas In workshop #1, we are focusing on: - Set up best practices with the help of AdLib: DSP Advertising Made Easy - QA best practices with the support of AtomicAds Join this workshop if you are looking to …

How can B2B marketers - specifically in med tech - improve their insights collection and better understand their audiences? In this episode, our guest Alejandra Ramirez Giles,

If I had 8 days to prep my programmatic campaigns before 🎄, here’s what I would do daily, in 150 words or less: Frequency caps determine how often your ads are shown to the same user. Too high, and you risk ad fatigue or wasted impressions; too low, and you might miss opportunities to engage a receptive audience. Analyze performance data to see how…

If I had 8 days to prep my programmatic campaigns before 🎄, here’s what I would do daily, in 150 words or less: Day 1️⃣: Audit/QA Active Campaigns Begin by thoroughly auditing/QAing all active campaigns in your DSP. Check goals like pacing, budget utilization, and KPIs such as CTR, conversion rates. Ensure that campaigns are on track to meet their …

How does a trapeze artist find stories in consumer data? On the latest podcast episode, we speak to Caitlin Dodd, Director of Marketing, Specialty Hair Care at Church & Dwight, who shares her shiny new object as storytelling with data, but in a different way than you might expect...

Alexa Lombardo, Fractional CMO, Consultant & Strategic Advisor with a career background at the Estée Lauder companies, Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford, and Unilever, among others, shares her top data driven marketing tips on the Shiny New Object Podcast - including how not to overly rely on data without qualitative analysis! How can brands get more real cust…

In this latest episode, we talk to Zyania Orozco, former Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Oppo in LATAM. Discover how Zyania is blending the worlds of luxury marketing and technology to drive innovation and customer loyalty.

In this episode of the Shiny New Object podcast, host Tom Ollerton interviews Luis Antonio Gonzalez Rodriguez, a Digital Marketing Manager at HP Mexico, about the future of data-driven marketing. Luis shares his insights on effective time management, the importance of analysis and imagination when working with marketing analytics, and the unique ch…

Explore the future of data driven marketing with in a Shiny New Object Podcast interview with Di Gallo, Director of Marketing Modernisation and Innovation at CIBC. Discover Di's insights on the importance of social commerce and how brands can become better data-driven marketers by learning from social media and modifying customer journeys on their …

This episode of the Shiny New Object podcast features Anna Ivanko, the Senior Media Manager, Global Marketing, at Ubisoft. Anna shares her own top data-driven marketing tips and discusses the concept of "active attention" in an age of digital distractions. Tune in to learn how marketers can create engaging content that captures their audience's foc…

In this episode of the Shiny New Object podcast, host Tom Ollerton interviews Aurea Mauries, the Strategic Marketing and Technology Leader for Animal Nutrition in Mexico at Cargill. Aurea shares her insights on becoming a better data-driven marketer, including the importance of moving beyond just data analysis to truly understanding customer behavi…

Check out the YouTube Video Here for better experience as we did share a deck: https://youtu.be/agn8qNhtnKU Welcome to the first part of our 55-minute training session, originally delivered in October, featuring the incredible Iesha White, founder of Multitudes Marketing and a trusted partner at Helene Parker Consulting. In this episode, we break d…