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Ep. 86 Climbing the Ranks: Fariba Zamaniyan on Data, Determination, and TiVo’s New Era
June 30, 2025

Ep. 86 Climbing the Ranks: Fariba Zamaniyan on Data, Determination, and TiVo’s New Era

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 in...
The Refresh News: June 30 - FTC Cracks Down, CTV Prices Dip, and Cannes Faces Accountability
June 29, 2025

The Refresh News: June 30 - FTC Cracks Down, CTV Prices Dip, and Cannes Faces Accountability

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...
Ep. 85 Instinct Meets Innovation: A Conversation with Matt Black
June 26, 2025

Ep. 85 Instinct Meets Innovation: A Conversation with Matt Black

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 evolutio...
Ep. 84 Hype vs. Reality: Tom Goodwin on Fixing What’s Broken in Advertising
June 23, 2025

Ep. 84 Hype vs. Reality: Tom Goodwin on Fixing What’s Broken in Advertising

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 pit...
The Refresh News: June 23 -  TV Takes the Spotlight: Cannes 2025’s Battle for the Future of Streaming Advertising
June 22, 2025

The Refresh News: June 23 - TV Takes the Spotlight: Cannes 2025’s Battle for the Future of Streaming Advertising

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 exclus...
Ep. 83 Giuseppe La Rocca on Customer Outcomes, AI, and the Future of AdTech
June 16, 2025

Ep. 83 Giuseppe La Rocca on Customer Outcomes, AI, and the Future of AdTech

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 transit...
The Refresh News: Agencies, AI, and the Streaming Shake-Up
June 15, 2025

The Refresh News: Agencies, AI, and the Streaming Shake-Up

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 depar...
Ep. 82 Quality Over Chaos: Heather Carver on Building a Smarter AdTech Future
June 9, 2025

Ep. 82 Quality Over Chaos: Heather Carver on Building a Smarter AdTech Future

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 moneti...
The Refresh News: June 9 -  Brand Safety Scandals, AI Missteps, and FTC Crackdowns
June 8, 2025

The Refresh News: June 9 - Brand Safety Scandals, AI Missteps, and FTC Crackdowns

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 creatio...
Ep. 81 From Buying to Building: Bari Bucci on Streaming, Strategy, and Staying Curious
June 2, 2025

Ep. 81 From Buying to Building: Bari Bucci on Streaming, Strategy, and Staying Curious

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 relations...
The Refresh News: June 2nd - Interview with James Rosewell on Saving the Open Web + AI Anxiety and Media Upheaval on The Refresh weekly news
June 1, 2025

The Refresh News: June 2nd - Interview with James Rosewell on Saving the Open Web + AI Anxiety and Media Upheaval on The Refresh weekly news

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 o...
Ep. 80 Beyond the Feed: Vulnerability, Voice, and the Creator Economy with Shawn Lim
May 26, 2025

Ep. 80 Beyond the Feed: Vulnerability, Voice, and the Creator Economy with Shawn Lim

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 e...
The Refresh Live from MAU: The Great Mobile Reset: Measurement, Performance and AI.
May 23, 2025

The Refresh Live from MAU: The Great Mobile Reset: Measurement, Performance and AI.

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 Mau...
Ep. 79 Streaming Ahead: Ria Madrid on CTV, Performance, and Leadership
May 19, 2025

Ep. 79 Streaming Ahead: Ria Madrid on CTV, Performance, and Leadership

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 emph...
The Refresh News: May 19 - Upfronts, AI, and the Future of AdTech
May 19, 2025

The Refresh News: May 19 - Upfronts, AI, and the Future of AdTech

In this episode of The Refresh, 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 t...
Ep. 78 FAST Forward: Bill Condon on the Future of Streaming
May 13, 2025

Ep. 78 FAST Forward: Bill Condon on the Future of Streaming

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...
The Refresh News: May 12 Interview with Christian Muche from Beyond Ordinary (Possible) + New Fronts and the future of TV
May 12, 2025

The Refresh News: May 12 Interview with Christian Muche from Beyond Ordinary (Possible) + New Fronts and the future of TV

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, h...
Ep. 77  30 Years of Chaos, Change & Curation A Candid Conversation with Bob Regular
May 6, 2025

Ep. 77 30 Years of Chaos, Change & Curation A Candid Conversation with Bob Regular

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 …
The Refresh News: May 5 - Bots, and Big Tech Earnings
May 5, 2025

The Refresh News: May 5 - Bots, and Big Tech Earnings

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 exp...
Ep. 76 Curate, Don’t Complicate: Unlocking Curations Potential with Yen Nguyen
April 29, 2025

Ep. 76 Curate, Don’t Complicate: Unlocking Curations Potential with Yen Nguyen

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 adve...
The Refresh News: April 28 - Google Backs Off, Apple Gears Up
April 28, 2025

The Refresh News: April 28 - Google Backs Off, Apple Gears Up

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 c...
Ep. 75 Investing in What’s Next: Danilo Tauro on AI, Startups, and Strategic Shifts
April 22, 2025

Ep. 75 Investing in What’s Next: Danilo Tauro on AI, Startups, and Strategic Shifts

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 Eat...
The Refresh News: April 21- The Antitrust Era Begins, Meta & Google Under Fire
April 21, 2025

The Refresh News: April 21- The Antitrust Era Begins, Meta & Google Under Fire

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 ...
Bonus Episode: The Brand Forum with Workday’s Erika Lamoreaux
April 17, 2025

Bonus Episode: The Brand Forum with Workday’s Erika Lamoreaux

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 he...