The Ad Podcast
Episodes
Nick Miaritis - Global Chief Client Officer - VaynerMedia
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Miaritis is a prominent advertising and marketing executive, serving as Global Chief Client Officer at VaynerMedia (a leading creative and media ...
Jake Kitchiner - Co-Founder - ChannelCrawler
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Kitchiner is a UK-based entrepreneur and Co-Founder of ChannelCrawler (channelcrawler.com), a powerful YouTube influencer discovery and database ...
Steve Katelman - VP Partnerships - DataPhilanthropy
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Katelman is a veteran advertising and digital media executive with nearly three decades of experience in strategic partnerships, media innovatio...
Brian Gross - President - Bach to Rock
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Gross is the President of Bach to Rock (often called "America's Music School"), a leading national franchise of contemporary music...
Bill Lea - Vice President of Media - rEvolution
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Lea is the Vice President of Media at rEvolution (often stylized as Revolution), a global integrated sports marketing agency headquartered in Chi...
Lisa Giacosa - Chief Transformation Officer - Spark Foundry
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Giacosa is a senior executive in the global media and advertising industry, currently serving as Chief Investment Officer at Spark Foundry, a lea...
Isha Patel - CEO - Kale
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Isha Patel is the co-founder and CEO of Kale (kalecard.com), a New York-based startup platform that lets everyday social media users (superfans, not j...
Lou Paskalis - CEO - AJL Advisory LLC
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lou Paskalis is a veteran advertising and marketing executive with over three decades of experience in digital transformation, media strategy, data go...
Lindsey Carnett - CEO - Marketing Maven
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Carnett is an accomplished entrepreneur, marketing executive, and public relations expert. She is the Founder, CEO, and President of Marketing...
Dustin Black - Executive Creative Director - Preston Spire
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin Black is the Executive Creative Director at Preston Spire, where he leads the agency’s award-winning creative team with curiosity and bold th...
Robb Hittner & Steve Mallory & Jordan Atlas - founders - Hackett Brooks
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robb Hittner is a Co-Founder of Hackett Brooks, a creative agency built around using comedy and humor as a strategic driver in advertising and workpla...
Michael Ellery - Chief Creative Officer - Sparks
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Ellery is the Chief Creative Officer at Sparks, a creative agency known for experiential design and large-scale event marketing. With more tha...
Cliff Kim - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation - President
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Kim is a senior leader at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, currently serving as Vice President of Growth Strategy, Digital Products and P...
Roy Sexton - Chief Marketing Officer - Vedder
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Sexton is the Chief Marketing Officer at Vedder, where he leads the firm’s overall marketing strategy, brand positioning, and business developme...
Gigi Harville - CEO - The Paul Harville Group
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi Harville is an entrepreneur, talent manager, and CEO of The Paul Harville Group, a Los Angeles–based management and consulting company focused ...
Marcus Chan - CEO - Venli Consulting Group
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Chan is the founder and CEO of Venli Consulting Group and the creator of Real B2B Sales Training, where he helps B2B sales teams drive predicta...
Joy Farber Kolo - Global Chief Brand Officer - Weber Shandwick
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Farber Kolo is the Global Chief Brand Officer at Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications and integrated marketing firm. With more than 28...
Dan Gilbert - co-founder and CEO - Brainlabs
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Gilbert is the co-founder and CEO of Brainlabs, a global performance marketing agency known for its data-driven approach and rapid growth. Since f...
Celia Jones - Global Chief Marketing Officer - FINN
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Celia Jones, JD is a seasoned marketing and brand strategist currently serving as Global Chief Marketing Officer at FINN Partners, a leading integrate...
Matt Johnson - Founder - Haymaker
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Johnson is a creative leader at Haymaker, where he works on building bold, insight-driven campaigns that help brands stand out in culture. With e...
Silvia Cavalcanti - CMO - Endeavor
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Silvia Cavalcanti is a seasoned brand strategist and marketing leader known for her blend of creative problem-solving and business strategy across cul...
Avery Akkineni - Chief Marketing Officer - VaynerX
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Avery Akkineni is a marketing and innovation executive currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at VaynerX, where she leads brand strategy, conten...
Linda Bethea - Chief Marketing Officer - Danone North America
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Bethea is a seasoned consumer marketing leader and Chief Marketing Officer of Danone, where she oversees best-in-class strategy and brand growth...
Aja Bradley Kemp - founder Conversate Collective
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aja Bradley Kemp is a seasoned marketer, experiential event designer, and founder of Conversate Collective, a brand experience agency that helps lifes...
Filip Keuppens - Chief Executive Officer - The Pickle Juice Company
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filip Keuppens is a seasoned sales and marketing executive serving as Chief Executive Officer of The Pickle Juice Company, the functional beverage bra...
Rishad Tobaccowala - globally renowned author, speaker, advisor
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rishad Tobaccowala is a globally renowned author, speaker, advisor, and marketing innovator with over four decades of experience helping organizations...
Siddharth Bajaj - Chief Marketing Officer - Dr Batra's Positive Clinics
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Siddharth Bajaj is a seasoned marketing executive and Chief Marketing Officer at Dr Batra's Positive Clinics, where he leads brand communications ...
Jeff Gray - founder - AgeTech Connect
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Gray is the founder of AgeTech Connect, a community and platform focused on advancing innovation for aging and longevity. He works at the interse...
Hala Madanat - Vice President for Research and Innovation at (San Diego State University)
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hala Madanat, PhD, MS is a distinguished public health leader serving as Vice President for Research and Innovation and Albert W. Johnson Distinguishe...
Josh Metz - Chief Marketing Officer - Sesh Products
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Metz is the Chief Marketing Officer at Sesh Products, a fast-growing nicotine pouch brand focused on modern, smoke-free alternatives. With extens...
Ben Kaplan - Chief Marketing Officer - Nexxen
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Kaplan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Nexxen International, where he leads global marketing and communications to elevate the company’s brand...
Paul Woolmington - CEO - Canvas Worldwide
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Woolmington is a veteran media, advertising, and communications leader and the CEO and Founding Partner of Canvas Worldwide, a creatively driven ...
Bill Burton - CEO - Bryson Gillette
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Burton is the Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Bryson Gillette, a minority-owned strategic communications and public affairs firm ...
Vikrant Mathur - founder - Future Today
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vikrant Mathur is a Silicon Valley media and technology executive with over 15 years of experience in building and scaling digital video and connected...
April Guidone & Jose Diaz @ SMAC Entertainment
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
April Guidone is the Chief Operating Officer of SMAC Entertainment, a talent management, brand incubator, licensing, and content company co-founded by...
Erica Fieldman & Mike Richter, founders of Unplugged Collective
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Fieldman is a co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Unplugged Collective, a community and experiential networking organization focused on cr...
Chad Waetzig - Chief Marketing Officer - Crunch Fitness
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Waetzig is a seasoned marketing executive best known for his role as Chief Marketing Officer at Crunch Fitness, where he leads global marketing a...
Chad Maxwell - President - Kelly Scott Madison
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Maxwell is an advertising and media executive with deep experience in growth, partnerships, and revenue strategy, shaped in part by his time at K...
Erica (Wolf) Parker & Gary Topiol from The Harris Poll
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erica (Wolf) Parker is a research and insights leader at The Harris Poll, where she works with brands to translate consumer attitudes, cultural trends...
Michael Stich - partner - Court Avenue,
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Stich is a creative leader at Court Avenue, where he helps brands grow through culturally relevant, insight-driven advertising and integrated ...
Greg March - Partner & CEO - Noble People
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Greg March is the Partner & CEO of Noble People, an independent media agency with offices in New York and Los Angeles. He leads media planning, bu...
Steve Cundari - Founder & CEO - Summit House
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cundari is an advertising and media executive and the Founder & CEO of Summit House, a growth-focused media company that partners with brand...
Charles Ifegwu - founder - CONVERGENCE,
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Ifegwu is a seasoned marketing, creative, and brand strategy leader with nearly two decades of experience driving growth at the intersection o...
Scott Allison - co-founder & Global Chairman of Allison+Partners
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Allison is the co-founder and Global Chairman (formerly CEO) of Allison Worldwide, a major global integrated communications and marketing firm h...
Kazuo Kubo & Lucas Ribeiro, authors of Principle: 128
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandre Kazuo Kubo & Lucas Ribeiro, authors of Principle: 128 Kazuo Kubo and Lucas Ribeiro are Brazilian advertising creatives with over 20 year...
Stephen Larkin - Managing Director of Growth and Development - GALE
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Larkin is the Managing Director of Growth and Development at GALE, where he leads initiatives to expand the agency’s reach and accelerate ne...
Barbara Emener Karasek - CEO and Co-Owner - Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Emener Karasek is the CEO and Co-Owner of Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc., an award-winning full-service agency specializing in tou...
Chris Perkins - founder and CEO - Model B
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Perkins is the founder and CEO of Model B, a creative agency focused on building modern brands through strategy, design, and storytelling. With ...
Dana Light - Chief Marketing Officer - RIZZ
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Light is a seasoned marketing executive and current Chief Marketing Officer at RIZZ, where she leads the company’s strategic marketing, researc...
Menaka Gopinath - Chief Marketing Officer - Project Management Institute (PMI),
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menaka Gopinath is the Chief Marketing Officer at the Project Management Institute (PMI), where she leads global brand, communications, and marketing ...
Jimmy Hutcheson - CEO - SPIN
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Hutcheson is a media entrepreneur and executive known for leading iconic and digital media ventures. He is the CEO of SPIN (formerly SPIN Magazi...
Haydn Fleming - Chief Marketing Officer - 2POINT
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Haydn Fleming is a marketing leader and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at 2POINT, a full-service digital agency specializing in branding,...
Faisal Mushtaq - technology executive, entrepreneur, angel investor - Founder & CEO of TechCon Global
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faisal Mushtaq is a technology executive, entrepreneur, angel investor, and founder best known as the Founder & CEO of TechCon Global, the organiz...
Duke Stump - Chief Brand Officer - Tractor Beverage Co
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Duke Stump is the Chief Brand Officer at Tractor Beverage Co. , where he leads the evolution of the brand and drives creative strategy at the intersec...
Ali Cox, OLY is the founder of Noble West
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Cox, OLY is the founder of Noble West, where she works on building culturally relevant, performance-driven brand ideas in the world of Big Ag. Wit...
Charlie Parker - CMO - Keiser University
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Parker is a higher-education leader at Keiser University, where he focuses on student success, career-driven education, and preparing graduate...
Luke Lashley - Founder - Departure
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Lashley is a creative entrepreneur and executive producer who founded Departure, a company designed to streamline how agencies and production tea...
Vince Wang - Chief Marketing Officer - Mustard Love
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vince W. is the Chief Marketing Officer at Mustard Love, a platform that helps restaurants connect with local influencers and drive measurable ROI fro...
Lindene Cleary - Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Tourism Tasmania
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lindene Cleary is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Tourism Tasmania, the agency responsible for promoting Tasmania globally and domestically as a ...
Mike Petrakis - Founder and CEO - Batch
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Petrakis is the Founder and CEO of Batch, a leading party-planning and group experience platform that helps users discover and book experiences...
Michelle Denogean - Chief Marketing Officer - Mindtrip, Inc
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Denogean is a seasoned marketing leader, startup advisor, and author with over two decades of experience growing B2C and B2B brands. She curr...
Brett Banker & Eric Segal - Co Founders - X&O
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Banker is co-founder of X&O and former Managing Partner & Head of Account Management at a two-time “Agency of the Year.” He’s led ...
Dexter Percil - Global Marketing - Saint Lucia Tourism Authority
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dexter Percil is the Director of Global Marketing at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA). With roughly two decades of experience in sales and mar...
Yakov Filippenko - CEO - Intch, Inc.
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yakov Filippenko is a tech entrepreneur and startup founder, best known as the CEO & founder of Intch, Inc. — a professional networking platform...
Chris O'Neill - CEO - GrowthLoop
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris O'Neill is a veteran tech leader and operator with 25+ years of experience leading products, scaling businesses, and turning around companie...
Yaron Orenstein - Co-CEO - Hopp.co
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yaron Orenstein is the Co-CEO of Hopp.co, a Wix company that provides a next-generation “link-in-bio” and online presence platform for creators, p...
Ed Simon - CSO - Visit Florida Keys & Key West
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Simon is a seasoned travel and tourism executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry. In June 2025, he was appointed Executive Vice Pr...
Beth Freedman - London Managing Director - MMGY
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Freedman is a seasoned integrated marketing leader with more than two decades of experience across creative, media, and sales in both the U.S. an...
Peter Pinfold - Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer - Darabase
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Pinfold is Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Darabase, a London-based prop-tech platform pioneering “digital property rights” and augme...
Jonathan King - Head of Growth - Quality Meats Creative
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan King is Head of Growth at Quality Meats Creative, where he oversees agency expansion, pitch strategy, and partnership development.With more t...
Lisa Messina - CSO - Visit Orlando
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Messina is currently the Chief Sales Officer at Visit Orlando, where she oversees meeting & convention sales, travel industry partnerships, m...
Fredrik Skantze - Co‑Founder and CEO - Funnel
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fredrik Skantze is Co‑Founder and CEO of Funnel, a marketing intelligence platform that helps organizations unify, analyze, and act on their marketi...
Kevin Hein - Chief Growth Officer - GIPHY
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Hein is Chief Growth Officer at GIPHY, where he leads revenue growth, product partnerships, and strategic marketing for the platform used by ove...
Monica Monique - Founder - Chain Reaction
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Monique is a visionary leader bridging creativity and technology at the intersection of media, streaming, and innovation. As Founder of Chain R...
Matt Baker - Chief Strategy Officer - DNY
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DNY Matt Baker is a seasoned advertising and strategy executive currently serving as President at Deutsch NY (after being elevated from Chief Strategy...
Lynn Power - Co-Founder and CEO - MASAMI
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Power is the Co-Founder and CEO of MASAMI, a clean, premium haircare brand she launched in February 2020 after a nearly 30-year career in adverti...
Stephen Yalof - President and Chief Executive Officer - Tanger®
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Yalof is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger®, a leading operator of upscale, open-air shopping centers across 22 U.S. state...
Connor Archbold - Co-Founder and Co-CEO - Tracksuit
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Archbold is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Tracksuit, a fast-growing brand tracking platform that helps companies measure and communicate brand v...
Andy Tretiak - Chief Marketing Officer - Airshare
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Tretiak is the Chief Marketing Officer at Airshare, where he leads brand strategy, marketing, and communications for the private aviation company...
Chris Kneeland - Chief Marketing Officer - Spikeball Inc.
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Kneeland is the Chief Marketing Officer at Spikeball Inc., responsible for leading the brand’s marketing strategy, growth initiatives, and con...
Eric Zuncic - Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer - Forsman & Bodenfors
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Zuncic is Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer at Forsman & Bodenfors, leading the intersection of business strategy and crea...
Ed See - Chief Growth Officer - Zeta Global
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed See is Chief Growth Officer at Zeta Global, leveraging over 30 years of experience in marketing, analytics, and growth strategy to help brands scal...
Monica Chun - President - Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Chun serves as President of Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), where she oversees growth strategy, marketing innovation, and integratio...
Aron Bohlig - Managing Partner - ComCap
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aron Bohlig is a seasoned global digital media executive, currently serving as the Managing Partner at ComCap Holdings LLC in San Francisco. With a di...
Jean Freeman - Principal + CEO - Zambezi
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jean is Principal + CEO of Zambezi, an integrated & independent creative communications agency. Jean has successfully grown Zambezi from a startup...
David Rosenberg - Co Founder and Chief Creative Officer - Brand Up Comedy
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David’s the kind of guy who can make Miracle Whip cool again—literally. A former comedian and improviser, he spent nearly 20 years leading creativ...
Ricky Abbott - President, Americas - Transmission
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ricky Abbott is President, Americas at Transmission, where he leads the agency’s growth and client partnerships across the region. With more than 20...
Cara Quici - Singer / Songwriter / Actress and CEO - Quici Media
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CARA is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. After the tragic loss of hermother and brother, music became her way to reclaim her story ...
Brian Mac Mahon - Unicorn Hunter - Expert Dojo
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is the founder of Expert DOJO , one of the most active institutional investors in the world. With over 300 startup investments he is uniquely po...
Janavi Dhawan - Co-Founder and CMO - Golden Tiger
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janavi Dhawan is the Co-Founder and CMO of Golden Tiger, taking on the executive marketing role in January 2025 after advising the company since late ...
Helen Miall - Chief Marketing Officer - VIOOH
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Miall - Chief Marketing Officer, VIOOH As CMO at VIOOH, the leading premium digital out of home (DOOH) supply side platform, Helen is responsibl...
Dimi Albers - Global CEO - DEPT®
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dimi Albers is the Global CEO of DEPT®, a global digital agency he transformed from its Amsterdam roots into a powerhouse of over 4,000 specialists w...
Gina Gray - Chief Growth Officer - Colle McVoy
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gina is responsible for leading growth strategy and implementation for three amazing agencies: Colle McVoy, 10 Thousand Design, and Exponent PR. As a ...
Kacy Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Holland America Line
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kacy Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Holland America Line. She's known for her strategic marketing leadership across hospitality and digital plat...
Victoria B. Lozano - CMO - Crayola LLC
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Lozano is Chief Marketing Officer at Crayola LLC where she oversees all aspects of marketing and consumer engagement for one of the world’s...
Morgan McLintic - CEO - Firebrand Communications
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan runs a public relations and marketing agency called Firebrand. They raise awareness of technology brands to build awareness, create demand, dri...
Ryan Hartman - Co‑founder and Chief Marketing Officer - Chaiz,
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hartman is Co‑founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Chaiz, North America’s first fully digital marketplace for vehicle service contracts. Wi...
Dylan Huey - CEO - REACH
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Huey is a Gen Z entrepreneur, influencer, and musician who has been active online since age 16. He's the CEO of REACH, a national college in...
Barry Frey - CEO - DPAA
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Frey - CEO - DPAA With over 10 years of experience as the President and CEO of DPAA, the global trade and marketing association for the digital ...
Ben Larson - CEO - Vertosa
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Larson is the CEO of Vertosa, the multi-state infusion technology company specializing in beverages and other fast-acting form factors. Prior to V...