A Podcast For The People About The People. The AdTechGod ® Pod celebrates the Minds Behind Adtech and offers an engaging platform where listeners can discover the stories and insights of the individuals driving the advertising technology industry. This podcast shines a spotlight on the creative and innovative minds that make adtech great, providing a unique perspective on the people behind the technology that shapes our digital advertising experiences. All guests appearing on the adtech god ...
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The Refresh News: July 7 - Apple Goes Hollywood, Google Bets on Micropayments, and Holding Companies Face an AI Reckoning
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In this week’s episode of The Refresh (July 7, 2025), Kait breaks down the top stories reshaping advertising and media. Apple’s massive push into theatrical releases hits a milestone with F1, raising questions about the long game for Apple’s entertainment ambitions. Meanwhile, Google launches OfferWall, a monetization tool built for the post-cookie…
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Ep. 86 Climbing the Ranks: Fariba Zamaniyan on Data, Determination, and TiVo’s New Era
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In this episode of the AdTech Godpod, host AdTech God speaks with Fariba Zamaniyan, Global Vice President of Data Monetization at TiVo. Fariba shares her journey from her immigrant roots to becoming a leader in the AdTech industry, discussing her experiences at Nielsen and the evolution of TiVo from a DVR company to a data powerhouse. The conversat…
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The Refresh News: June 30 - FTC Cracks Down, CTV Prices Dip, and Cannes Faces Accountability
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In this week’s episode of The Refresh, Kait unpacks a surprisingly calm post-Cannes news cycle, headlined by the FTC's conditional green light of the $13.5 billion Omnicom-IPG merger. She also breaks down the continuing slide in CTV CPMs despite a booming supply of inventory, and confronts the ongoing issue of harassment at the Cannes Lions festiva…
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Ep. 85 Instinct Meets Innovation: A Conversation with Matt Black
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In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, host AdTech God engages in a deep conversation with Matthew Black, exploring his unique journey in the advertising industry. Matt shares insights into his diverse background, the evolution of ad tech, and the impact of AI on advertising. He discusses his career aspirations, the importance of gut instinct in ad …
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Ep. 84 Hype vs. Reality: Tom Goodwin on Fixing What’s Broken in Advertising
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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, I’m joined by Tom Goodwin for a no-holds-barred conversation about the gap between marketing hype and real consumer experiences. We dive into the current state of advertising from the pitfalls of performance obsession to the urgent need for brand building and creative reinvestment. Tom shares his take on AI’s g…
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The Refresh News: June 23 - TV Takes the Spotlight: Cannes 2025’s Battle for the Future of Streaming Advertising
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In this week’s episode of The Refresh, Kait dives into the wave of major announcements that dominated Cannes Lions 2025 highlighting a shift inadvertising where TV and streaming platforms stole attention from AI. From exclusive inventory deals to AI-powered product placement, the episode unpacks how players like Amazon, Disney, Netflix, and Comcast…
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Ep. 83 Giuseppe La Rocca on Customer Outcomes, AI, and the Future of AdTech
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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Giuseppe La Rocca, VP Global Enterprise at StackAdapt, shares his journey from a blue-collar background to becoming a leader in ad tech. He discusses his experiences at Yahoo, the transition to StackAdapt, and the importance of understanding the differences between mid-market and enterprise clients. Giuseppe em…
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The Refresh News: June 16 - Agencies, AI, and the Streaming Shake-Up
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In this episode of The Refresh News, host Kait unpacks a headline-heavy week across the advertising industry, setting the stage for big Cannes conversations. From Warner Bros. Discovery’s strategic split to Mark Read’s departure from WPP, and a flurry of pre-Cannes product rollouts, this episode highlights how the future of media, agency relevance,…
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Ep. 82 Quality Over Chaos: Heather Carver on Building a Smarter AdTech Future
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Heather Carver, Chief Revenue Officer at Freestar, shares her journey in the ad tech industry, discussing her experiences from working at various companies to her current role. She highlights the evolution of publisher monetization, the impact of AI on the industry, and her optimistic view on the future of advertising technology. Heather emphasizes…
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The Refresh News: June 9 - Brand Safety Scandals, AI Missteps, and FTC Crackdowns
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In this episode of The Refresh, Kait walks us through an overlooked but impactful week in advertising. From explosive revelations about brand ads on explicit platforms, to Meta’s push for fully automated AI-driven ad creation, and a new FTC investigation into media watchdogs, this week’s headlines raise deeper questions about trust, transparency, a…
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Ep. 81 From Buying to Building: Bari Bucci on Streaming, Strategy, and Staying Curious
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AdTechGod is joined by Bari Bucci, Senior Director of Programmatic Partnerships at Warner Brothers Discovery. She shares her journey from the buy side to the sell side of advertising. She discusses the importance of relationships in her career, the value of asking questions, and how her experiences shape her insights into the streaming and CTV land…
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The Refresh News: June 2nd - Interview with James Rosewell on Saving the Open Web + AI Anxiety and Media Upheaval on The Refresh weekly news
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In this episode, AdTechGod interviews James Rosewell, co-founder of Movement for an Open Web, discussing the evolution of the open web, the implications of the Privacy Sandbox, the importance of web browsers, and the future of regulation in the digital advertising landscape. They explore the impact of political changes on antitrust initiatives and …
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Ep. 80 Beyond the Feed: Vulnerability, Voice, and the Creator Economy with Shawn Lim
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In this episode, Shawn Lim, founder of Human Algorithm, shares his journey from journalism to creating a purpose-driven media platform focused on personal branding and representation. He discusses the impact of his personal experiences and on his content creation and the importance of authenticity in personal branding. Sean emphasizes the challenge…
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The Refresh Live from MAU: The Great Mobile Reset: Measurement, Performance and AI.
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Live from MAU Las Vegas and sponsored by InMobi, this episode features a dynamic conversation about mobile performance marketing. Hosted by Kunal Nagpal, the discussion includes insights from Zach Gryphon (WaveMaker) and Maulana Moore (AppsFlyer). Together, they explore measurement frameworks, attribution challenges, AI in marketing, fraud detectio…
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Ep. 79 Streaming Ahead: Ria Madrid on CTV, Performance, and Leadership
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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Ria Madrid, Vice President of Advertising at WURL, shares her unique journey into the advertising technology space, discussing her experiences at XUMO and the transition to WURL. She emphasizes the importance of performance marketing in connected TV (CTV) and how her background has equipped her to build effecti…
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The Refresh News: May 19 - Upfronts, AI, and the Future of AdTech
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In this episode of The Refresh News, Kait from Marketecture breaks down the top stories shaking up the advertising world. The focus is on the evolving nature of the TV upfronts, with a spotlight on how platforms are embracing ad tech to meet buyer demands. The Trade Desk makes headlines with the launch of OpenSincera, and Microsoft officially close…
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Ep. 78 FAST Forward: Bill Condon on the Future of Streaming
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In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, host AdTechGod interviews Bill Condon, former VP of Enterprise Sales and Partnerships at Xumo. They discuss Bill's extensive career in the advertising and media industry, the rise of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television), and the evolution of content distribution. Bill shares insights on the future of s…
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The Refresh News: May 12 Interview with Christian Muche from Beyond Ordinary (Possible) + New Fronts and the future of TV
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In this episode, AdTechGod sits down with Christian Muche, CEO of Beyond Ordinary, to unpack the Possible event in Miami one of the most talked-about gatherings in advertising this year. Christian shares what made it click, how AI reshaped the conversation, and what’s next for Possible. Key Takeaways from the Interview: Possible was built to go bey…
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Ep. 77 30 Years of Chaos, Change & Curation A Candid Conversation with Bob Regular
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AdTech God interviews Bob Regular, CEO and founder of InfoLinks. Bob reflects on his 30 years of experience, discussing the constant changes in the ad tech industry, the evolution of ad networks, and the importance of direct relationships with publishers. He emphasizes the need for transparency in advertising and the impact of emerging technologies…
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The Refresh News: May 5 - Bots, and Big Tech Earnings
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AI and earnings took center stage this week. Perplexity’s building a browser, OpenAI wants to be your shopping assistant, and Big Tech dropped their Q1 numbers. We cover: Perplexity builds a browser – CEO Aravind Srinivas explains how Comet aims to work at the operating system level, enabling actions like scraping pages, taking actions on your beha…
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Ep. 76 Curate, Don’t Complicate: Unlocking Curations Potential with Yen Nguyen
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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Yen Nguyen, the SVP Head of Curation at Consumable, shares her journey on focusing in on curation. She discusses the evolution of curation in the ad tech space, particularly in audio advertising, and highlights the untapped potential of digital audio. Yen emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between tr…
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The Refresh News: April 28 - Google Backs Off, Apple Gears Up
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When the going gets tough, Big Tech finds a way to shift the blame. This week’s news? Google quietly backs out of cookie deprecation, fights for control in court, and Apple slowly makes its ad empire move. In todays news we cover: Google waves the white flag on cookies — After five years of chaos, Google scraps its opt-out prompt. The Privacy Sandb…
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Ep. 75 Investing in What’s Next: Danilo Tauro on AI, Startups, and Strategic Shifts
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In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, Danilo Tauro, Managing Partner at Aperium Ventures, shares his journey from engineering to the ad tech industry. He discusses his experiences at Procter & Gamble, Amazon Ads, and Uber Eats Advertising, highlighting the evolution of ad tech and the importance of networking and technology. Danilo also delves into…
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The Refresh News: April 21- The Antitrust Era Begins, Meta & Google Under Fire
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They say everyone gets their day in court. For Big Tech, it’s looking more like a reckoning. Kait from the Refresh reports on this weeks news. This Week’s Breakdown: Meta on trial — Zuck, Sandberg, and Mosseri take the stand as the FTC argues Meta bought Instagram to “neutralize” a competitor. Old emails. Big receipts. Google found guilty — A feder…
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Bonus Episode: The Brand Forum with Workday’s Erika Lamoreaux
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In this exciting second episode of Marketecture’s The Brand Forum, hosts Josh Palau and Jeremy Bloom sit down with Erika Lamoreaux, one of the driving forces behind Workday’s renowned brand strategy. Discover how Erika and her team leverage Workday’s forward-thinking culture to deliver meaningful experiences for both customers and employees. From a…
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