Episodes
Jan. 26, 2026
Ep. 118 Inside 16 Years of AdTech: Nathan Thomas on Data, CTV, and What’s Next
Nathan Thomas, Principal at Thomas Media Consulting and former Playwire leader, joins the AdTechGod Pod to unpack his 16-year journey across publisher ops, programmatic sales, and data partnerships, plus his take on where the...
Jan. 19, 2026
Ep. 117 From Hype to Reality: AI, Advertising, and What’s Next with David Cohen (IAB CEO)
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host AdTechGod sits down with David Cohen, CEO of the IAB, for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of IAB ALM in Palm Springs. They unpack how AI has moved from hype to real-world applicati...
Jan. 12, 2026
Ep. 116 Leadership Insights with Julie Van Ullen, President and CRO at iSpot
Join us on the AdTechGod Pod as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Julie Van Ullen, President and CRO at iSpot. Discover her journey through leadership roles at IAB, OpenX, Freewheel, Rakuten Advertising, and Rakuten...
Jan. 5, 2026
Ep. 115 Al Kallel, Founder and CEO of Nativeads.AI, on the Future of Native Advertising in the AI Era
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Al Kallel, founder and CEO of Nativeads.AI, shares insights from his extensive experience in the advertising technology space. The conversation explores the evolution of consumer experien...
Dec. 29, 2025
Ep. 114 Anthony Katsur CEO IAB Tech Lab on Agentic AI Hype Privacy and the Future of Ad Tech
AdTechGod and Anthony Katsur discuss the evolving landscape of the advertising industry, particularly focusing on the concept of Agentic AI. They explore the current hype surrounding Agentic AI, its potential impact on digita...
Dec. 22, 2025
Ep. 113 Mediaocean, LG Ads, and Jackwell Partners on AI Hype and AdTech Trends for 2026
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, guests Aaron Goldman (Mediaocean), Tony Marlow (LG Ads), and Jackelyn Keller (Jackwell Partners) reflect on the past year in advertising, the impact of AI, and the trends shaping the futu...
Dec. 15, 2025
Ep. 112 Programmatic Partnerships with Purpose: Andrew Cassin on Growth & Empathy Ad Tech Future
Andrew Cassin, Senior Director of Programmatic Partnerships at Cadent, joins AdTechGod to discuss what strong programmatic partnerships look like today, how the industry has moved beyond a “set it and forget it” mindset, the ...
Dec. 8, 2025
Ep. 111 From Walled Gardens to the Open Web: Brad Thompson on the DSP Shift Powering SMB Growth
Brad Thompson from MediaGo, a Baidu Company, joins AdTechGod on the AdTechGod Podcast to break down how SMB advertisers are using performance DSPs as a bridge from walled gardens into open web programmatic. Brad shares his pa...
Dec. 1, 2025
Ep. 110 From Spin off to Smart Auctions: Tal Shaked on Building Rise and the Future of Agentic Ad Tech
Tal Shaked, Chief Business Officer and co-founder of Rise, joins AdTechGod to trace his unconventional path into ad tech, from early toolbar monetization to driving alternative revenue at Babylon and later helping grow IronSo...
Nov. 24, 2025
Ep. 109 Building Advertible: Priti Ohri on Reinventing Native Ads and Leading with Purpose
AdTechGod speaks with Priti Ohri, Co-Founder and CEO of Advertible, about how she turned a layoff into a launchpad for innovation. From her early days at MTV Networks and LVMH to founding a company reshaping native advertisin...
Nov. 18, 2025
Ep. 108 Michael Berkowitz on the Evolution of Ad Tech, AI Hype, and Empowering Publishers
Michael Berkowitz, a longtime ad tech veteran with experience at Spiny, BERT, Lotomy, and MediaMath, joins AdTechGod to share his journey from journalism to ad tech leadership. He reflects on the industry’s transformation, th...
Nov. 17, 2025
Ep. 107 Inside Nexxen: Chance Johnson on Building a Smarter, More Transparent DSP
In this episode, Chance Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer at Nexxen, joins AdTechGod to discuss how the company is reshaping the advertising landscape through trust, transparency, and innovation. From bridging the gap between...
Nov. 10, 2025
Ep. 106 Redefining Quality in Ad Tech: Erez Levin on Marketing Effectiveness and Media Value
Erez Levin, a prominent figure in the Ad Tech industry known for his focus on quality joins AdTechGod on the podcast today. They discuss Erez’s journey from Google to founding his advisory firm, the complexities of defining q...
Nov. 3, 2025
Ep. 105 David Danziger on AI, Human Connection, and the Future of Ad Tech
David Danziger, SVP of partnerships at Dstillery joins AdTechGod. They discuss David's journey in the ad tech industry, the impact of technological advancements on audience segmentation, and the role of AI and machine learnin...
Oct. 27, 2025
Ep. 104 Leading with People and Purpose: Dani Mariano on AI, Culture, and the Future of Razorfish
In this episode of The AdTechGod pod, host AdTechGod sits down with Dani Mariano, CEO of Razorfish, to discuss leadership, company culture, and the evolution of marketing in the age of AI. Dani shares her career journey from ...
Oct. 20, 2025
Ep. 103 Legacy Brands, Digital Futures: Brittany Scott on Brand Safety & AI in Advertising
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host AdTechGod speaks with Brittany Scott, VP of Brand Partnerships at Zefr. Brittany shares her unique journey from working at major brands like Kellogg and SC Johnson to transitioning i...
Oct. 13, 2025
Ep. 102 The Evolution of Advertising: Amy Lanzi on Strategy, Creators & Change
In this engaging conversation, Amy Lanzi, CEO of Digitas North America, shares her unique journey from a finance major to a leader in the advertising industry. She discusses the evolution of client needs, the balance between ...
Oct. 6, 2025
Ep. 101 The Reach Effect: Inside the Business of Smarter TV
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host AdTechGod speaks with Dan Callahan and Alexander Groysman from Spectrum Reach about the evolving landscape of television advertising. They discuss their backgrounds, the collaboratio...
Oct. 1, 2025
Ep. 100 The Future of Ad Tech & Agencies: AI, Giving Back, Walled Gardens & People-First Innovation
In our milestone 100th episode of the AdTechGod Podcast, we’re diving into three big themes: the future of ad tech, the power of giving back, and where agencies are headed next. Segment 1 kicks off with industry legends Ari ...
Sept. 29, 2025
Ep. 99 The CIO Perspective: Kelly Metz from Spark Foundry on AI, CTV, and Simplicity in Media
In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, host AdTechGod speaks with Kelly Metz, Chief Investment Officer at Spark Foundry. They discuss Kelly's career journey through the advertising and media landscape, the importance of relati...
Sept. 28, 2025
Unlocking the Overlooked 40% with John Piccone from Adform
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host Ad Tech God interviews John Piccone, the Regional President of Adform Americas. They discuss John's extensive background in the ad tech industry, the importance of addressing the ove...
Sept. 22, 2025
Ep. 98 From Standards to Streaming: Hillary Slattery on Programmatic, Curation & AI
In this episode of the Ad Tech Godpod, host AdTechGod speaks with Hillary Slattery, Senior Director of Product Management at IAB Tech Lab. They discuss Hillary's career journey, the differences between IAB and IAB Tech Lab, t...
Sept. 15, 2025
Ep.97 Agents, Not People: How AI is Rewriting Ad Operations with Joe Hirsch
Joe Hirsch the CEO of Swivel and former CEO of SpringServe, shares his journey through the ad tech industry, discussing his experiences with affiliate marketing, ad serving, and the evolution of ad operations. He emphasizes t...
Sept. 8, 2025
Ep. 96 Inside United Airlines’ Journey with Mike Petrella from Kinective Media
In this conversation, Mike Petrella, Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships at Kinective Media by United Airlines, discusses his journey in the advertising and media industry, the establishment of Kinective Media, and it...