Episodes
March 31, 2025
The Refresh News : March 31 – TikTok's Fate, Facebook’s Throwback Move, and Meta’s Bold Buy Strategy
In this week’s episode of The Refresh News , Kait from Marketecture unpacks the countdown to TikTok’s next ban deadline, Facebook’s surprising return to its roots, and Meta’s controversial push for principal-based media buyin...
March 25, 2025
Ep. 71 Connecting the Dots: Heather Macaulay on AdTech, MadTech & Making It Work
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Heather Macaulay, President of MadTech, shares her journey through the ad tech industry, discussing her career path, the culture at MadTech, and the always changing AdTech and MarTech ind...
March 24, 2025
The Refresh News: March 24 – Claude Gets Web Search, Apple’s Streaming Gamble, and AdTech’s Next Great Shift
In this week’s episode of The Refresh , Kait from Marketecture covers a surprisingly calm week in advertising—on the surface. From Claude’s long-awaited web search update to billion-dollar losses at Apple TV+ and a broader ph...
March 19, 2025
The Refresh News: Innovating the Future: Grant Parker on the New Innovid & Flashtalking Merger
In this episode of Refresh by Marketecture Media, host AdTechGod speaks with Grant Parker, President at The new Innovid, about the recent rebranding following Mediaocean's acquisition of Innovid. They discuss the significance...
March 18, 2025
Ep. 70 Marketplaces, Motivation & Making Ad Tech Better With Molly McArdle
In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, host AdTech God interviews Molly McArdle, SVP Marketplace at Sonobi. They discuss Molly's journey into the ad tech industry, the challenges and rewards of working in startups, the importa...
March 17, 2025
The Refresh News : March 17 – AI Agents, Meta's Community Notes & TikTok's Future
In this episode of The Refresh , Kait from Marketecture Media breaks down the biggest developments in advertising and media, from Scope3’s AI-driven innovations to Meta’s new fact-checking approach and the latest on TikTok’s ...
March 14, 2025
The Refresh News: The Future of TV Ads – AI, SMBs & Measurement with James Borow from Universal Ads
In this episode of The Refresh, AdTech God interviews James Borow, Vice President of Product and Engineering at Universal Ads, discussing the evolution of TV advertising and its accessibility for small and medium businesses (...
March 11, 2025
Ep. 69 Streaming Success & Human Connection: Meagan Myers on AdTech, AMC, and Partnerships
AdTechGod is joined by Meagan Myers, Director, Account Management & Partnership at AMC Networks, shares her journey in the ad tech and streaming television industry. She discusses her career path, the unique strategies AMC em...
March 10, 2025
The Refresh News: March 10 - T-Mobile, Alternative IDs & The AdTech Land Grab
In this episode of The Refresh , Kait from Marketecture breaks down the biggest ad tech news of the week, covering major acquisitions that are reshaping the industry. As the trend of every company becoming an ad tech company ...
March 5, 2025
The Refresh News: DoubleVerify & Rockerbox: What This Acquisition Means for Measurement
In this episode, the conversation revolves around the recent acquisition of Rockerbox by DoubleVerify, focusing on the implications for digital advertising, particularly in measurement and attribution. The guests, Doug Campbe...
March 4, 2025
Ep. 68 News Bias & Free Speech in Ad Tech with Vanessa Otero from Ad Fontes Media
Vanessa Otero, CEO of AdFontes, shares her unique journey from being a patent attorney to founding a company that rates news sources based on reliability and political bias. The conversation delves into the challenges of navi...
Feb. 25, 2025
Ep. 67 The Power of Networking in AdTech with Kathy Argyriou from Freewheel
AdTech God speaks with Kathy Argyriou, Head of Publisher Sales at Freewheel. Kathy shares her journey in the advertising industry, emphasizing the importance of networking and mentorship. She discusses the unique challenges w...
Feb. 18, 2025
Ep. 66 Embracing Change in Ad Tech with Kelly McMahon from LG Ad Solutions
Kelly McMahon, SVP and Head of Global Operations at LG Ad Solutions, shares her journey through the streaming Tb industry, discussing her career beginnings, the evolution of connected TV (CTV), and the impact of AI on adverti...
Feb. 11, 2025
Ep. 65 Reviving Yahoo!: A Conversation with Rob Wilk
In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Rob Wilk, Yahoo's Chief Revenue Officer, shares his career journey in advertising, highlighting his experiences at notable companies like Overture and Microsoft. He discusses the cultural...
Feb. 5, 2025
The Refresh News: Accelerating Growth in Advertising with StackAdapt's Vitaly Pecherskiy
AdTechGod interviews Vitaly Pecherskiy, CEO of StackAdapt, discussing the company's recent funding of $235 million, its innovative approach to advertising technology, and the importance of company culture. Vitaly shares insig...
Feb. 4, 2025
Ep. 64 CTV & AI : The Future of Digital Marketing with Dave Simon from Viant
In this episode of the Ad TechGod Pod, host AdTechGod interviews Dave Simon, Vice President of Sales at Viant. They discuss Dave's extensive career in advertising, starting from his early days as a media buyer to his pivotal ...
Jan. 31, 2025
The Refresh News: IAB ALM 2025 Wrap-Up with David Cohen
David Cohen, CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), joins AdTechGod to wrap up the 2025 IAB ALM event in Palm Desert. We discuss the highlights of the conference, including the potential for a national data privacy ...
Jan. 28, 2025
Ep. 63 Building Ad Tech with Mark McEachran from Yieldmo
Host AdTech God speaks with Mark McEachran, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Yieldmo. They discuss Mark's journey in the ad tech industry, the importance of building and innovation, and the challenges faced in p...
Jan. 21, 2025
Ep. 62 Mergers, AI, and the Future of Video Advertising with Jenn Chen from Connatix
In my conversation with Jennifer Q. Chen , President and Chief Revenue Officer at Connatix , we explore her path in the ad tech industry, examine what Connatix’s recent merger with JWP (JW Player) means for the video and tech...
Jan. 14, 2025
Ep 61 The Future of Out-of-Home Advertising with Anna Bager from OAAA
Anna Bager, President and CEO of the Out-of-Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), discusses the evolving out-of-home (OOH) industry, particularly in the context of digital transformation and programmatic advertising...
Jan. 7, 2025
Ep. 60 Navigating the Future of Advertising with Sam Bloom from PMG
Sam Bloom, Head of Partnerships at PMG, shares his extensive journey in the advertising industry, discussing the importance of transparency, the impact of family legacy, and the CTV industry. He emphasizes the need for creat...
Dec. 17, 2024
Ep. 59 The Importance of Community in Ad Tech with Google's Inderpreet Sandhu
AdTechGod interviews Inderpreet Sandhu, Head of CTV Platforms and Ecosystems at Google. They discuss Inderpreet's journey into the ad tech space, the evolution of advertising formats, and the importance of user experience in ...
Dec. 10, 2024
Ep. 58 The Evolution of Video in Ad Tech With EX.CO's Shachar Orren
Shachar Orren , co-founder and CMO of EX.CO, shares her journey from journalism to the ad tech industry, discussing the evolution of video consumption, the importance of listening to customers, and the role of AI in enhancing...
Dec. 10, 2024
The Refresh News: The Future of Advertising: Omnicom and IPG Merger Insights
We discuss the merger between Omnicom and IPG, exploring its implications for the advertising industry, clients, and smaller agencies. The conversation highlights the potential consolidation of power, financial implications, ...