Best Shield Strategic Podcasts (2025)

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The One Test That Reveals If Your Compliance Program Actually Works 23:34

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Send us a text In the premier episode of Season Five of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan delves into the transformation of compliance teams from perceived barriers to growth accelerators. Ross reveals the common mistakes leaders make by treating compliance as a static, checklist-driven program and introduces a strategic approach to…

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How Google Reinvented Search with AI 27:33

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Google Ads just turned 25, and it’s entering a new era—one driven by AI, conversations, and context. In this episode, Dan Taylor, VP of Global Ads at Google, joins Mike Shields to unpack how the search giant is transforming its ads business for the age of AI Overviews, Performance Max, and long-form conversational queries. He explains why this shif…

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How Roku Is Powering the Next Wave of CTV Advertising 28:09

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In this episode of Next in Media, Mike Shields speaks with Peter Hamilton, Head of Ad Innovation at Roku, about the rapid evolution of connected TV (CTV) advertising and how Roku is bridging the gap between big-brand budgets and small-business accessibility. Peter shares what’s really happening behind the scenes as digital-first advertisers and DTC…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: DevEx as core enterprise value 19:30

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The Silent Engine of Digital Resilience: Why Developer Experience Is Now a Boardroom Priority In the boardrooms of Jakarta, Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul, CIOs are no longer just asking, “How fast can we ship software?” They’re asking, “How sustainably can our developers innovate under mounting pressure—from regulators, customers, and competition?” A…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: AI Alters Identity Management Strategies 28:39

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In 2025 identity has become the new (security) perimeter, making identity security attacks a primary threat vector for organisations throughout the region. Threat actors are targeting user credentials and privileged access pathways, moving beyond traditional network-based assaults to exploit identities as the weakest link. This is forcing CISOs to …

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PodChats for FutureCFO: The shape of treasury in 2026. 17:47

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The corporate treasury function in Southeast Asia (SEA) and Hong Kong is navigating a complex landscape defined by monetary policy divergence, rapid technological adoption, and evolving regulatory demands. The role is transforming from an operational cost-centre to a strategic value-driver, focusing on resilience, efficiency, and strategic advisory…

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From Viral Photographer to Skincare Empire with His Daughter Salish 40:21

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In this episode of Next in Media, Mike Shields sits down with Jordan Matter, the YouTuber, photographer, and entrepreneur behind one of the most surprising creator success stories of the year. What started as a simple series of dance photography videos turned into a global family brand with more than 300 million monthly views—and now, a Sephora ski…

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Inside Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat with Janina Lundy 23:12

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In this episode of Next in Media, Mike Shields sits down with Janina Lundy, EVP and Head of Marketing & Brand Partnerships at Hartbeat, the production company founded by comedian and actor Kevin Hart. Heartbeat has become a creative force at the intersection of comedy, culture, and branded entertainment — developing hit shows like Cold as Balls wit…

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From Bookshelf to Boardroom: Activating Your Five Pillars 30:03

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Send us a text In the season four finale of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, Ross Ronan, founder of Ronan Healthcare Compliance, unifies the five pillars of their Compliance Advantage framework. Ross explains how these pillars interconnect to transform compliance from a cost center into a strategic asset. He likens the framework to building a hous…

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Reinventing Ad Tech, Criteo’s CEO on Retail Media, AI, and the Future of Addressability 29:28

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By Michael Komasinski

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Regulatory Deep Dive: Navigating the New Cyber Security Act & PDPA 44:32

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By CXOCIETY | FutureCIO FutureCFO FutureIoT

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Operationalising trusted AI in 2026 26:33

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By CXOCIETY | FutureCIO FutureCFO FutureIoT

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What's It Like to Ride the YouTube Wave for Nearly 20 Years 39:04

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Next in Media talked to Michael Wayne, co-founder and CEO of Kin, about his nearly 20-year journey building a media company alongside YouTube's evolution. Wayne shared how his company navigated multiple business model shifts—from the MCN era to working with traditional celebrities on digital platforms, licensing content to streaming services and ca…

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The Assessment That Enables Healthcare Organizations to Scale Faster 31:53

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Send us a text Transforming Risk Assessments into Strategic Growth Tools In this episode of The Compliance Advantage, Ross Ronan redefines risk assessments as strategic radars crucial for growth and competitive positioning in the healthcare industry. Ross explains why successful healthcare CEOs treat risk assessments with the same importance as rac…

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How is a Giant Marketer Like Unilever Going to Spend Half of Its Media Budget on Creators? 24:28

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Next in Media talked to Selina Sykes, Global Marketing Transformation Leader for Beauty and Wellbeing at Unilever, about the company's ambitious goal to allocate half of its media budget to creators. The conversation explored how a legacy CPG giant is reimagining its marketing model to stay relevant in a social-first world. Sykes discussed Unilever…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: ZTNA and CSMA: A dual shield for cloud security 28:05

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The ASEAN region’s enterprises are no longer choosing between legacy systems and cloud-native architectures; they are converging them. This is where Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) cease to be competing paradigms and become symbiotic enablers. For ASEAN CISOs and CIOs, this duality is not theoretical—it’s…

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19 - The Curse Trap: Praying for Enemies and Responding to Opposition 23:26

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When violence shakes nations and opposition rises against believers, the instinct for retaliation—even in prayer—can lead intercessors into a dangerous trap. This episode reveals how prayers intended as "righteous judgment" can actually empower darkness, explores the radical difference between Old Testament imprecatory psalms and New Testament pray…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Resilience in Action: Critical Infrastructure Defence in 2026 19:52

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In 2024, there were 440,000 detected cyber threats to critical infrastructure, and the U.S. Critical Infrastructure experienced a surge in attacks, including the Volt Typhoon and Chinese Telecom Network Infiltration. For 2025, projections indicate 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach, and major attacks on t…

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Dhar Mann Wants to Make YouTube Shows With Big Brands 36:47

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Next in Media talked to Dhar Mann, Creator and founder of Dhar Mann Studios, and Sean Atkins, CEO of Dhar Mann Studios, about building one of YouTube's most successful scripted content operations. They discussed creating family-friendly scripted series at scale, working with brands beyond traditional advertising, and expanding their studio model to…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: AI alters identity management strategies 20:52

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In 2025 identity has become the new (security) perimeter, making identity security attacks a primary threat vector for organisations throughout the region. Threat actors are targeting user credentials and privileged access pathways, moving beyond traditional network-based assaults to exploit identities as the weakest link. This is forcing CISOs to …

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Maximizing Enterprise Value Through Strategic Compliance Programs with John Mizerany 36:01

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Send us a text In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan, founder of Ronan Healthcare Compliance, interviews John Mizerany, president of Scribematic, with over 30 years of leadership in healthcare sectors such as urgent care, pediatrics, dialysis, and hospital systems. John discusses how stepping into the CEO role shifted…

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PodChats for FutureIoT: Strategic resilience through intelligent automation 15:38

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For Chief Operating Officers, CFOs, and heads of warehousing, logistics, and retail across Asia, 2026 will be defined by one overarching theme: strategic resilience through intelligent automation. The region's blistering e-commerce growth, coupled with persistent geopolitical and supply chain volatilities (as highlighted by analysts like BCG regard…

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Amazon's Kelly MacLean on How the eCommerce Giant Built a Killer DSP 21:28

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🔖Chapters: [00:01:12] - Kelly's Background: From Soccer to Ad Tech [00:03:22] - Making the Move from Meta to Amazon [00:04:44] - Amazon DSP's Evolution from Single to Multi-Purpose [00:06:10] - Adapting to the Streaming TV Revolution [00:07:31] - Technical Differentiators and Competitive Positioning [00:13:30] - AI Integration and the "Crystal Box"…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: AI, Automation, and the Next Generation of Threats 17:39

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In 2025, AI and automation are reshaping Asia’s cybersecurity landscape, empowering both defenders and adversaries. CISOs face intelligent, self-evolving threats—from AI-generated deepfakes to autonomous malware—exploiting the region’s rapid digitalisation and IT/OT convergence. While AI-driven SOAR and predictive analytics enhance response, over-r…

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Finance Efficiency: Is Agentic AI the Answer? 26:23

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While traditional automation and GenAI are making inroads in 2025, Southeast Asian CFOs face persistent efficiency challenges demanding more sophisticated solutions. Agentic AI emerges as a promising, albeit complex, answer by enabling autonomous execution of intricate finance workflows. Its potential lies not just in incremental efficiency gains, …

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Restoring trust in a world of deception 14:39

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2025 has seen deepfake technology become alarmingly accessible and sophisticated, fuelling a surge in high-impact incidents that erode confidence in institutions, media, and digital interactions. The proliferation of AI-powered deepfakes represents an existential threat to digital trust across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Singapore's leadership in…

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Dazn's Walker Jacobs on Lessons From Streaming Global Sports Events, and What YouTube in for with its First NFL Game 33:26

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🔖Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and DAZN Overview 01:12 - DAZN's Global Sports Streaming Scale 03:58 - Creating the FIFA Club World Cup Tournament 07:43 - Managing Complex Global Live Streaming 14:26 - The State of Sports and Streaming Industry 18:40 - Lessons from Amazon's Thursday Night Football Launch 27:30 - DAZN's US Growth Strategy and Origin…

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Building Your STEADY Partner: The Executive's Guide to Compliance ROI 35:53

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Send us a text Transforming Compliance: Lessons from 'Margin Call' for Healthcare Executives In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan dissects the 2008 film 'Margin Call' to highlight the critical role of compliance executives in preventing organizational disasters. Using the movie as a backdrop, Ross introduces his STEA…

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Why Creators Like Kai Cenat are Playing Dodgeball for $500K 23:05

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Next in Media spoke with Drew Muller, VP and General Manager of House of Highlights, about how the Warner Discovery-owned property is looking to bridge sports fandom with top creators' content via the Creator League. The event, founded in 2023, features top creators such as Kai Cenat, Jesser and FaZe Rug playing a series of tournaments in sports su…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: How agentic AI redefines enterprise decision-making 28:12

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Across APJ boardrooms, the initial excitement around generative AI has hardened into a pressing demand: “Show me the real impact.” Experiments are done, budgets are spent. Now, the C-suite wants tangible results from their AI investments. The answer emerging isn't just smarter automation; it's a leap towards autonomy. Welcome to the era of Agentic …

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Ensuring DC sustainability and regulatory alignment in 2026 19:37

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Data centre COOs in Southeast Asia face a dual challenge in 2026: managing rapid AI-driven growth while ensuring sustainability and regulatory compliance. Key challenges include strained local grids unable to meet intense power demands from densified AI workloads, increasing public opposition due to environmental concerns, and complex, uneven regio…

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Why Smart CEOs Test Everything: Leadership Lessons from the Deepwater Horizon Incident 39:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, Ross Ronan delves into the pivotal role of leadership in transforming compliance accountability into a strategic asset. Using the Deepwater Horizon disaster as a case study, Ross highlights the necessity of rigorous testing and oversight in regulatory compliance. He emphasizes the …

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Accelerating agentic AI adoption in 2026 18:10

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In 2026, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong stand at a pivotal moment in the integration of agentic AI, a technology that empowers machines to make autonomous decisions. While organisations can harness agentic AI to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences, they also face significant challenges, including ethical concerns and workforce disp…

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Podchats for FutureCIO: Agentic Transformation: The Next Boardroom Evolution 14:02

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This 2026, agentic transformation is set to revolutionize Asia's boardrooms, shifting the focus from traditional digital automation to autonomous AI agents capable of decision-making and task execution with minimal human input. This transition promises unparalleled agility and efficiency, empowering organizations to enhance productivity while allev…

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Succeeding as a finance professional in the AI era 16:31

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The global finance function is undergoing profound transformation, driven by technology (AI, automation, blockchain), evolving regulations (ESG, cryptocurrency, data privacy), and heightened demands for strategic insight. In this dynamic landscape, professional certifications and continuous education are no longer merely advantageous; they are fund…

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18 - Diminishment: Canceling the Counsel That Silences Intercessors 30:18

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The spirit of diminishment operates as a subtle demonic scheme that shrinks prayer life, weakens calling, and causes believers to question if their prayers matter. This episode exposes how comparison and self-doubt silence intercessors, introduces the concept of 12 distinct prayer anointings, explains five of these anointings in detail, and provide…

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Asia as the Nexus of Global Commerce 14:21

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In 2026, Asia's digital transformation is not just a trend—it's a thrilling opportunity for CFOs ready to lead their organizations into the future! As the region rises as a global commerce powerhouse, with Singapore paving the way, CFOs face the challenge of navigating geopolitical uncertainties while harnessing groundbreaking innovations like AI-p…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: The Critical Need for a Unified AI Vision 24:58

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A unified AI vision serves as the North Star for enterprise-wide AI adoption, ensuring all departments work toward common strategic objectives. Without this alignment, organizations risk fragmented investments, duplicated efforts, and missed opportunities for transformation. A cohesive vision enables CIOs to prioritize initiatives that deliver meas…

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How Tubi is Embracing Creators - and Trying to Shake up Streaming 27:08

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Next in Media chatted with Rich Bloom, GM, Creator Programs & EVP, Business Development at Tubi, about the Fox-owned streamers new creator program, which has quickly expanded for five to 50 participants. Bloom also talked about Tubi's overall growth, Gen Z misconceptions, and whether TV needs to adopt more YouTube-like qualities. 💡Takeaways: 🎬 Crea…

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Building Patient Trust Equity Through Strategic Compliance with Jerry Tillinger 54:04

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Send us a text In this episode of the Compliance Advantage Podcast, host Ross Ronan speaks with Jerry Tillinger, CEO of Evolve Orthopedic Partners, about the transformative potential of effective compliance programs in healthcare. Jerry, with over three decades of multi-site healthcare leadership experience, discusses how positioning a compliance o…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Strategies for LCNC audit workflow builders in 2026 22:33

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Gartner predicts that by 2026, developers outside formal IT departments will account for at least 80% of the user base for low-code development tools. While citizen developers boost agility, decentralised creation brings new risks in the form of shadow IT, fragmented systems, data silo sprawl and data exposure, and compliance gaps. But with proper …

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Driving next-gen automation with Agentic AI 15:40

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Imagine, it is 2026, a semiconductor plant in Penang, Malaysia is running at peak efficiency—not because of more workers, but because of agentic AI. Autonomous digital agents, each with goals, context, and decision rights, now orchestrate production lines, dynamically rerouting workflows when a machine falters or a shipment delays. These aren’t rul…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Agentic process automation and how to get started (for a CIO) 16:43

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Artificial intelligence may be the topic that is on the thoughts of leadership in 2024, Agentic AI is quickly becoming the new watercooler discussions among users of the technology looking to answer the question – how do I marry automation and AI so that it benefits “my way of work”? Agentic AI represents the next frontier in enterprise automation …

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Ad Tech Forrest Gump Ari Paparo on his New Book, and Whether the Feds Should Have Nailed Google Sooner 26:30

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Next in Media spoke with Marketecture CEO Ari Paparo, author of the new book "Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance" about how Google was able to build a monopoly on programmatic ads, despite so many people in the ad industry shouting about it for years - and whether we can stop the next one. 💡Takeaways: 🏛️ T…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Developing a Resilient Cybersecurity Roadmap 18:33

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In 2025, Asia’s cybersecurity landscape is shaped by rapid digitalisation, AI adoption, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Regional authorities, such as Singapore’s MAS and South Korea’s National AI Committee, are intensifying enforcement and introducing robust regulations for data privacy, AI governance, and cyber risk management. Businesses face…

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Creators, Campaigns, and Cannes: Navigating the Evolving Media Ecosystem 10:41

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Next in Media spoke with WPP Media's Jessica Brown and Spark Foundry Worldwide's Kelly Metz, focusing on YouTube's growing role in the TV marketplace, the shift towards holistic video measurement, the increasing importance of AI and streamlined approaches in media buying, and the evolving challenges and opportunities in creator partnerships and cro…

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What Happens to Retail Media When Agents Start Taking Over Shopping? 25:02

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This episode is brought to you by Walmart Connect. From homepage to home improvement. Win Carts and Minds with Walmart Connect. Next in Media spoke with Sarah Hofstetter, chairwoman of Profitero, a division of Publicis, about the haves and have nots in retail media, whether the big players TV presence is going to cause a bifurcation in the market, …

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The Power of Early Detection: How Clinical-Compliance Partnership Saves Millions with Jon Moses 43:28

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Send us a text In this episode, Ross Ronan and Jon Moses of North Gauge Healthcare Advisors reveal: How healthcare executives transform compliance into competitive advantage, drawing from Jon's three decades of senior leadership experience The spine surgeon case that reshaped an entire organization's approach to compliance (and what you can learn f…

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Are You Ready for Gen Alpha? Insights from Razorfish CEO Dani Mariano 10:12

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In this episode of Next in Media, Mike Shields interviews Dani Mariano, CEO of Razorfish, about their research into Gen Alpha, highlighting this generation's unique media consumption habits, brand maturity, and influence on household purchasing decisions, as well as Razorfish's "creator collab" program designed to meet the evolving demands of creat…

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Snap's CMO Grace Kao: Beyond Social Media - Connecting Audiences, Brands & Developers 23:33

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Grace Kao, CMO of Snap, discusses Snapchat's unique position as a platform focused on authentic connection and creativity, highlighting its diverse audience (consumers, B2B, developers) and innovative features like Promoted Places on the Snap Map and opportunities for brands in Chat, emphasizing the platform's ease of use and its appeal to a genera…