The Ad Podcast
Episodes
Michael "Mike" Pratt - Founder, President, and Host - Digital Fight Club
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael "Mike" Pratt is an entrepreneur, technology executive, and the Founder, President, and Host of Digital Fight Club (DFC). Digital Fig...
Stevan Popovich - President & Chief Retail Officer - Cycle Gear Inc.
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stevan Popovich is a prominent retail and corporate leader in the powersports industry. He serves as the President and Chief Retail Officer of Cycle G...
Brandon Lentino - Chief Creative Officer (CCO) - Viral Nation
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Lentino is a prominent creative executive in the social media and creator economy space, currently serving as the Chief Creative Officer (CCO)...
Josh Gross - Chief Creative Officer - BBDO Chicago
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Gross is an elite, award-winning creative executive known for building viral, culture-shaping campaigns that merge massive scale with genuine hum...
Pam Piligian - Chief Marketing Officer - Navy Federal Credit Union
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pam Piligian is the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at Navy Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial instituti...
Justin Inman - Founder & CEO, emberos & Dan Roberts Global Vice President for Search - Assembly
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin InmanFounder & CEO, emberosJustin Inman is an enterprise growth and tech executive who spent over a decade operating at the intersection of...
Amanda DeVito - Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Butler/Till
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda DeVito is a seasoned marketing executive and thought leader who serves as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Butler/Till, a prominent results...
Richa Pande - Head of Global Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Programs - HP
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richa Pande is a highly accomplished B2B marketing executive specializing in Account-Based Marketing (ABM), customer journey design, and precision tar...
Scott Floyd – Chief Community & Performance Officer - ACC (Marketing & Entertainment)
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Scott Floyd is a highly accomplished, senior-level marketing and entertainment executive with over 25 years of experience building global brands....
Kate O'Brien - Founder & CEO - Powers of Reasoning
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kate O'Brien is a prominent media executive and entrepreneur who is actively disrupting the traditional advertising landscape. Before launching he...
Spencer Schrage - Managing Director of North America - M&C Saatchi Consulting
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Schrage is an accomplished brand and business strategist who currently serves as the Managing Director of North America for M&C Saatchi Co...
David Yankelewitz - Founder and Creative Director - Public Display of Affection (PDA)
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Yankelewitz is a prominent figure in the advertising and creative world, currently serving as the Founder and Creative Director of Public Displa...
Rick Blackshaw - Co-Founder and CEO - STOKE Shoes
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Blackshaw is a powerhouse footwear industry veteran and entrepreneur who has overseen the sale of more than half a billion pairs of shoes through...
Christine Capone – President - MKG
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Capone – President of MKG (Experiential Marketing)This Christine Capone is a high-profile executive in the experiential marketing and bran...
Brad Hoos - CEO - The Outloud Group
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Hoos is the CEO of The Outloud Group, a fast-growing influencer marketing agency specializing in creator partnerships and digital campaigns for m...
Brian Watson - Chief Creative Officer - Cactus
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Watson: The "Cactus" Legend Brian is essentially the embodiment of the agency's history. He is often cited as the "ultimate h...
Tara DeVeaux - CEO - Burrell Communications Group
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara DeVeaux is an award-winning marketing executive and brand strategist known for her leadership across advertising, entertainment, and media. She c...
Julie Levin - SVP, Strategic Growth for Marketing Services - Stagwell
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As of May 2026, Julie Levin has just stepped into a major leadership role at Stagwell (the global "challenger" network known for its focus o...
Verena Gründel - Director of Brand & Communications - DMEXCO
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Verena Gründel is a leading figure in the European digital marketing and media landscape. As of 2026, she serves as the Director of Brand & Commu...
Colleen Meenan EVP at Publicis Media & Brad Feinberg VP of Media at Molson Coors
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen Meenan is an Executive Vice President at Publicis Media, where she focuses on leading media strategy, client partnerships, and integrated mark...
Robyn Freye - President & Chief Growth Officer - CourtAvenue
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Freye is a powerhouse in the advertising and marketing world, currently serving as the President and Chief Growth Officer of CourtAvenue. Appoin...
Joel Halpern - Chief Marketing Officer, Morningside Brands, Inc.
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Halpern is a seasoned brand strategist, creative director, and marketing executive with over 20 years of experience building multimillion-dollar ...
Harris Wilkinson - Chief Creative Officer - TMA
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harris Wilkinson is an award-winning creative leader in advertising and entertainment, currently serving as Chief Creative Officer at TMA, a global ex...
Jen Seregos - Founder - Athena Digital
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Seregos is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and Lead Strategist of Athena Digital, a boutique performance marketing agency based in Boulder, ...
Matt Prater - Executive Vice President of Innovation - OuterBox
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Prater is a veteran digital strategist and executive leader at OuterBox, where he currently serves as the EVP of Innovation. With a career deeply...
Colin Jeavons - Founder & CEO - Nomix Group
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Jeavons is a seasoned British entrepreneur and digital media pioneer with over 30 years of experience in publishing, search technology, and e-co...
Robert Davidman - World Series of Golf - CEO
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Davidman is a prominent media executive and entrepreneur based in New York City, best known as a co-founder and partner at Fearless Agency. He ...
Ameetess Dira - Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Petzey
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ameetess Dira is a strategic marketing leader and the current Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Petzey, a digital health platform disrupting the veteri...
David Berkowitz - Founder, Serial Marketer & AI Marketers Guild
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Berkowitz is a world-renowned marketing strategist, community builder, and author who has spent over 20 years at the intersection of technology ...
Les Kollegian - Founder & CEO - Jacob Tyler
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Les Kollegian is an award-winning creative director and brand strategist with over 25 years of experience in the advertising and design industry. As t...
David Zucker - Chief Marketing Officer - King Ranch
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Zucker is a senior marketing executive and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at King Ranch, a historic U.S. agribusiness known for ran...
Timothy Peterson - President & CEO -Rob Roy
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Peterson is a forward-thinking executive and strategist serving as the President and CEO of Rob Roy. He is recognized for his expertise at the...
Grace Teng - Partner & Chief Media Officer - Zambezi
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Teng is a highly seasoned advertising executive with over 20 years of experience spanning politics, advertising, and media strategy. At Zambezi,...
Jonathan Lee - co-founder -CraveX
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ad Podcast Gen Z edition with guest host Lauren Bennett. Jonathan Lee is a standout student and entrepreneur from University of California, Berkel...
Erich Parker - SVP of Integrated Media - Blue Chip Worldwide
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erich Parker, a seasoned marketing leader who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Integrated Media at Blue Chip Worldwide. Based in Chica...
Daale Carter - Global Chief Client Experience Officer - BBDO Worldwide
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daale Carter is a powerhouse creative executive and the first-ever Global Chief Client Experience Officer at BBDO Worldwide. Appointed in early 2026, ...
Brook Jay - CEO - All Terrain Collective,
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brook Jay is the Founder and CEO of All Terrain Collective, widely recognized as the first female-founded experiential marketing agency in the U.S.. W...
Aaron and Samantha Edwards - founders - THE CHARLES GROUP
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and Samantha Edwards are a sibling entrepreneurial duo based in New York City, best known as the founders of THE CHARLES GROUP, a premier, strat...
James A Boyle - Chief Marketing - Communications Officer (CMCO) - BBB National Programs
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Boyle is a high-level communications and marketing strategist currently serving as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) at BBB Na...
Steve Schofield - Founder and CCO - Schofield's Flowers
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Schofield, universally known in the industry as "Scof," is a high-octane creative strategist, producer, and the Founder and CCO of Sch...
Aditya Halan - ceo - Floship
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Halan is a veteran technology leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in scaling startups and optimizing global supply chains....
Eric Stein - CEO - Actual (formerly Microblink)
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric SteinCEO of Commerce at Actual (formerly Microblink)Eric Stein is a Silicon Valley veteran and high-tech entrepreneur who specializes in scaling ...
Leslie Ann Hall – CEO & Founder - Iced Media
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Ann Hall is a digital pioneer and the CEO and Founder of Iced Media, a performance marketing agency that has become a powerhouse in the beauty ...
Keith Bendes - Chief Strategy Officer - Linqia
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Bendes is a prominent marketing strategist, thought leader, and executive currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Linqia, the l...
Eric Sheinkop - Co-Founder and CEO - The Desire Company
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Sheinkop is a Chicago-based entrepreneur, author, and tech innovator known for disrupting legacy industries through expert-driven content and mus...
Claire Shalbrack - VP of Growth, Americas at DEPT®
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shalbrack is a seasoned marketing executive and the VP of Growth (Creative & Media), Americas at DEPT®, a global digital agency. With over 15 yea...
Claire Shalbrack - VP of Growth, Americas at DEPT®
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Shalbrack is a seasoned marketing executive and the VP of Growth (Creative & Media), Americas at DEPT®, a global digital agency. With over...
Stefanie Beach - Founder and CEO - The Marketeer Group
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefanie Beach is an award-winning digital marketing executive and the Founder and CEO of The Marketeer Group (formerly SMB Media Consulting). A veter...
Nicolas Bailliache - Co-Founder and CEO - eStreamly
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas Bailliache is a French-born entrepreneur and marketing tech executive who is widely recognized as an expert in LiveCommerce and shoppable vide...
Paul Archer - CEO - Duel
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Archer – Tech Entrepreneur & AdventurerPaul Archer is best known for blending a career in high-stakes adventure with cutting-edge marketing...
Ellis Verdi - President - DeVito/Verdi
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellis Verdi is a prominent American advertising and marketing executive best known as the Founder and President of DeVito/Verdi, an independent, award...
Chris Heller - CRO - PLACE
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Heller is the CRO of PLACE and is a veteran real estate executive and strategist, widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in th...
Jason Haddad - Two by Four - Media Leadership
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Haddad, a senior media executive and advertising professional. He is with Two by Four (often stylized as twoxfour), a highly awarded independent...
Samuel Donner - Host - Finding Founders Podcast
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Samuel Donner is a digital storyteller, entrepreneur, and podcast producer known for his high-production interviews and viral social media content. He...
Andrew Gall - ECD & Vince Soliven - CCO - Copacino Fujikado
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew GallExecutive Creative Director / Head of StrategyAndrew is a creative strategist and writer known for blending business results with "emo...
Asha Shivaji - CEO and Co-Founder - SeeMe Index
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Asha Shivaji is a prominent marketing executive and entrepreneur known for her work in "responsible AI" and brand inclusivity. She is the CE...
Lisa Rosenberg – Global President of Consumer Brands - Allison Worldwide
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Rosenberg – Global President of Consumer BrandsA major leader in the public relations and marketing world, she is the Global President of Consu...
Jordyn Curley - COO - Tuttle Twins TV
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jordyn Curley is an accomplished animation producer, entrepreneur, and creative leader based in Provo, Utah (with ties to Portland, Maine earlier in h...
Bianca Guimaraes - Founding Partner - Mischief @ No Fixed Address
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bianca Guimaraes is a Founding Partner and Executive Creative Director at Mischief @ No Fixed Address, an award-winning independent agency based in Ne...
Noah Sanborn Friedman - founder - OuterSignal
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Noah Sanborn Friedman is a New York-based entrepreneur, investor, and venture capitalist, best known for his leadership in the beverage alcohol indust...
Geoffrey Goldberg – Co-Founder & CCO - Movers+Shakers
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Geoffrey Goldberg – Co-Founder & CCO of Movers+ShakersThis Geoffrey Goldberg is a major figure in the "social-first" marketing world, ...
Jeremy Heilpern - CEO - Ammunition
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Heilpern is an Atlanta-based advertising executive and the Founder and CEO of Ammunition, a full-service independent agency established in 2017...
Charlie Tetrick - CEO - WTA
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Tetrick is a prominent figure in the Kansas City advertising and business community, currently serving as the CEO of WTA (formerly Walz Tetric...
Jens Stoelken - founder - Ceremony Botanical Brews
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jens Stoelken - founder - Ceremony Botanical Brews & co founder of The Many Jens Stoelken is the founder of Ceremony Botanical Brewing, a recently...
Todd Irwin - Founder - Fazer
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Irwin is a brand strategy veteran with over 30 years of experience who currently serves as the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Fazer, a New...
Travis McEwan - CEO - 1 At Bat Media
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Travis McEwan is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist who serves as the CEO of 1 At Bat Media, a digital marketing agency specialized in high-grow...
Jitesh Vaswani - Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Shankara Naturals
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jitesh Vaswani is a prominent breathwork teacher, transformational speaker, and marketing executive known for bridging corporate leadership with holis...
Sebastian Margaglio - Senior Manager of Brand & Marketing - Long Weekend
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Margaglio is the Senior Manager of Brand & Marketing for Long Weekend, a sustainable food and lifestyle brand operating under the Sumito...
Simon Bruyn - Partner- SIGNIFICANT
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Bruyn is a marketing and growth leader at SIGNIFICANT, where he focuses on helping brands scale through performance marketing, creative strategy...
R. Ethan Braden - Chief Marketing & Communications Officer - Texas A&M University
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
R. Ethan Braden is a global marketing and brand executive, currently serving as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Texas A&M Universi...
Alexander Hejazi - CEO - Placement
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Hejazi is an entrepreneur and startup founder with a background in finance and technology. He is the founder and CEO of startups including B...
Dave Gulas - co-founder and president - EZDC 3PL
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Gulas is an American entrepreneur, logistics executive, and podcast host. He is the co-founder and president of EZDC 3PL, a third-party logistics...
Preeti Nadgar - Chief Strategy Officer - Starcom
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preeti Nadgar is a prominent media and communications strategy executive in the advertising industry. As of mid-2025, she serves as Chief Strategy Off...
Kyle Fleming - co-founder - Taha Kava
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Fleming (the one associated with Taha Kava) is a co-founder of Taha Kava, a Hawaii-based beverage brand specializing in sparkling kava drinks (e....
Marc Sampogna - CMO and Co Founder - Once Upon a Coconut
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Sampogna is a seasoned entrepreneur, branding expert, and marketing leader with over 15–20 years of experience in the advertising, branding, an...
Sarah Boyd - Co-CEO - The Digital Dept.
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Boyd is a marketing executive and entrepreneur best known as Co-CEO and CRO of The Digital Dept., a leading influencer marketing and talent mana...
Myriah Castillo - President - Joybyte
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Myriah Castillo is a social media strategist and marketing executive, currently serving as President of Joybyte, one of the fastest-growing influencer...
Bryan Stewart - Chief of Marketing - Goodwill of Southern Nevada
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Stewart is the Chief of Marketing and External Relations at Goodwill of Southern Nevada (GoodwillVegas.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated ...
Rob Dawson - Chief Strategy Officer - Creator.co
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Dawson is the Chief Strategy Officer at Creator.co, a Vancouver, Canada-based all-in-one influencer marketing platform (founded in 2016) that conn...
Mark Connon - CEO - Bombora
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Connon is a seasoned executive in the adtech, martech, and data industry, currently serving as CEO of Bombora, a leading provider of B2B intent d...
Ajay Gupta - Founder and CEO - Stirista
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ajay Gupta is the Founder and CEO of Stirista (often phonetically similar to "Sistra" in queries), a San Antonio, Texas-based data-driven ma...
Domenic Venuto - EVP and Chief Product & Data Officer - Horizon Media
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Domenic Venuto is a prominent executive in the advertising and media technology space, currently serving as EVP and Chief Product & Data Officer a...
George Baker, Sr. Founder and Managing Partner - 2 the Moon Ventures
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Baker (often referred to as George Baker, Sr.) is an award-winning American entrepreneur, innovator, investor, and mentor based in Dallas, Texa...
Nikos Iatropoulos - Managing Partner - IA Global Ventures
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nikos Iatropoulos is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. He currently serves as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Office...
Sanjoy Paul - Executive Director - Rice Nexus
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sanjoy Paul is an Indian-American computer scientist, engineer, and innovation leader (born January 22, 1962). He currently serves as Executive Direct...
Sarah Romanko - Associate - Geek Ventures
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Romanko is a venture capital investor and startup ecosystem leader based in the United States. She serves as an Associate at Geek Ventures, wher...
Neal Bloom - General Partner - Rising Tide Ventures
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Bloom is a San Diego-based venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder in the tech and startup space. A Southern California native, h...
Susan Akbarpour - Managing Partner - Candou Ventures
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Akbarpour is an Iranian-American serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and venture capitalist based in Silicon Valley. She began her ca...
Scott Hess - Chief Marketing Officer - Publicis Media
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hess is a prominent executive in the advertising and media industry, currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Publicis Media (a division ...
Alex "Fro" Frommeyer - CEO - Stacked Health
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex "Fro" Frommeyer is an American entrepreneur and executive best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Beam Benefits (originally laun...
David Angelo - Founder & Creative Chairman - David&Goliath
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Angelo is the Founder & Creative Chairman of David&Goliath, a Los Angeles-based advertising agency known for its challenger mindset and ...
Francesca Kennedy - Head of PR and Corp Social Responsibility - Shop LC
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Francesca Kennedy is a social entrepreneur, brand leader, and former fashion founder known for building purpose-driven businesses that blend design wi...
Falk Eumann - Executive Vice President of Creative, NA - WongDoody
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Falk Eumann is the Executive Vice President of Creative, North America at WongDoody (a global creative technology agency and Infosys company), based i...
Crystal Foote - Founder & CEO - Digital Culture Group, LLC Group (DCG)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Foote is the Founder & CEO (also Head of Partnerships) of Digital Culture Group (DCG), an award-winning, Atlanta-based ad tech company she...
Dan Fernandez - VP of Digital Marketing and Strategy - Concord Hospitality Enterprises
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Fernandez is the Vice President of Digital Marketing and Strategy at Concord Hospitality Enterprises, a leading U.S. hotel management and developm...
Tara Oporto - Founder & CEO Enchantra, Inc.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Oporto (also known as Tara Oporto) is the Founder & CEO of Enchantra, Inc., a New York City-based modern brand house (C-Corp) focused on crea...
James Nord - Founder & CEO - Fohr
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Nord is the Founder & CEO of Fohr (fohr.co), the first influencer/ambassador marketing agency and platform in the U.S., launched in 2012 in ...
Evin Shutt - Global CEO - 72andSunny
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evin Shutt is a visionary leader in the advertising industry, serving as Global CEO and Partner at 72andSunny, a globally acclaimed creative agency (p...
John Carstens - Chief Creative Officer - Team DDB (Omnicom)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Carstens is the Chief Creative Officer at Team DDB (Omnicom), leading creative efforts for the US Army account—a massive, multidisciplinary con...
Allison Arling-Giorgi - Head of Brand - Method1
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Arling-Giorgi is the Head of Brand at Method1, a Chicago-based advertising and strategy agency focused on behavioral science-driven marketing....