The Ad Podcast

Relying entirely on isolated creative concepts during agency reviews can leave enterprise brands without clear blueprints for real-world execution. Dylan Conroy sits down with Laura McAllister Davis, Chief Client Officer of Publicis Production U.S., to examine the framework for positioning scalable production assets at the core of multi-channel brand distribution networks. The Production Pitch Imp...

Relying purely on programmatic platform distribution can expose heritage brands to message fragmentation and diminish overall user trust. Dylan Conroy sits down with Elizabeth Herbst-Brady, Chief Revenue Officer at Condé Nast, to map out the playbook for transitioning legacy publishing systems into unfragmented multimedia networks. Strategic Brand Modernization: How Condé Nast restructures traditi...

Relying entirely on traditional retail pathways can expose emerging food brands to high slotting fee barriers and logistical disruptions. In this episode, Dylan Conroy interviews Starr Edwards, Founder and CEO of Bitchin' Sauce, to examine the operational framework for scaling a bootstrapped community recipe into 7,000 grocery store locations worldwide. The Farmers Market Engine: How tracking...

Relying on traditional commercial templates often leads to forgettable ad campaigns that fail to hold consumer interest in an over-saturated digital marketplace. In this episode, Dylan Conroy interviews Andrew Panay, Founder and CEO of Panay Films, to unpack the operational blueprint for applying a cinematic storytelling lens to global brand distribution. The Filmmaker-Talent Alignment: Why shifti...

Operating a primary economic vertical under standard public-sector constraints introduces significant market timing friction and structural risk for developing regions. In this episode, Dylan Conroy sits down with Sanju Luidens, Chief Marketing Officer of the Aruba Tourism Authority, to break down the institutional framework for privatizing national marketing systems and implementing high-value de...

The structural gap within massive agency holding companies frequently leaves mid-market enterprise brands suffering from diluted attention and inefficient media allocation. In this episode, Dylan Conroy sits down with Swapnil Patel, Co-President of Attention Arc, at their Manhattan office to map out the blueprint for unfragmented media execution and modern attribution networks. The Agency Holding...

Standard media execution models face steep performance drops due to fragmented campaign tool dashboards and manual button-clicking busywork. In this episode, Dylan Conroy sits down with Dane Kunkel, SVP of Performance & Transformation at Horizon Media, to map out the workflow automation and data security frameworks needed to scale modern agency performance. Strategic themes analyzed include: T...

Nisha Morris is a highly accomplished executive in the fields of healthcare, public service, and global technology. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. Professional Career City of Hope (2018–Present): Since joining the organization, she...

Patrick Dillon is a prominent serial entrepreneur, growth consultant, and the Founder and CEO of WISE Digital Partners , a full-service digital marketing agency that has twice been named to the prestigious Inc. Magazine 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. Over a highly successful twenty-year career, Patrick has founded more than ten companies across marketing, SaaS, and t...

Nerissa Sardi is a prominent marketing executive, advisor, and community builder specializing in B2B marketing leadership, community growth, and organizational design. Here is a short overview of her background and key roles: Club CMO: She serves as the Executive Director of Club CMO (formerly The CMO Club), a major global member organization that connects chief marketing officers and senior brand...

How do global digital commerce leaders ditch standard multi-month planning cycles to scale brand communication and supply chains alongside real-time culture? This episode features Lisa Zlotnick, Head of Brand PR at SHEIN, detailing the operational frameworks that power real-time retail execution. Discover how to replace slow predictive planning horizons with data-backed micro-batch testing loops,...

The modern performance marketing framework is broken, driven down by rising customer acquisition costs and the steady decay of organic reach on traditional networks. In this episode, Nicole Collins, co-founder of 213Deli and former founding team member at Ipsy, outlines the structural adjustments brands must make to thrive within algorithmic social media marketplaces. Deconstructing early-stage su...

Troy Snyder & Randy Levine Co-Founders & Driving Forces behind Wonderful Foundations and Wonderful FieldTrips Troy Snyder and Randy Levine are the collaborative engines reshaping the intersection of infrastructure, technology, and experiential education. Troy is a foundational digital media pioneer who built the "plumbing" of the early streaming internet as the co-founder of Nine...

Zach Knight and Emmie Nostitz are the Co-Founders of Tivity, a hyper-growth marketplace and digital platform that represents the largest network of top-tier private chefs in the United States. The company’s origin story reads like modern startup lore: in early 2021, while riding a ski gondola between runs in Aspen, Zach (a 12-year hospitality and fine dining veteran based in Austin, Texas) took a...

Kamran Asghar Kamran began his advertising career in 1997 at Ogilvy & Mather during an era when creative directors and media planners still worked side-by-side. It was here that he helped pioneer integrated communications planning, a holistic approach that defined his breakthrough launch of American Express Blue —the most successful card debut in that company's history. When the advertisin...

Taylor Guglielmo is an award-winning advertising executive, culture builder, and growth strategist who currently serves as the President of Chemistry , an independent, full-service creative advertising and technology agency. Leadership at Chemistry: Guglielmo was promoted to President of Chemistry in late 2025. Prior to taking the helm, she served as the agency's Chief Growth Officer, where sh...

Lindsey McFadden is a premier franchise marketing executive and the Chief Marketing Officer of Stretch Zone, the world's leading franchise network specializing in practitioner-assisted stretching. Transitioning from a successful career as an independent corporate marketing consultant, Lindsey stepped into corporate leadership to help guide Stretch Zone’s monumental scale. Under her strategic m...

Tatiana Chamorro is an award-winning brand architect, entrepreneur, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Shaken Beverage Co. , the innovative parent company behind Toucan Cocktails. Originally from Nicaragua, Tatiana has built a stellar reputation for translating complex business visions into highly impactful, market-dominating visual identities. Prior to breaking into the beverage space, she co-fou...

Jared Harman is an entrepreneur, digital strategist, and the CEO and Co-Founder of The One Group Agency, an elite full-suite creative collective and digital marketing firm based in the Fraser Valley. Under his leadership, The One Group Agency has positioned itself as a "social-first by design" powerhouse, building custom brand identities, high-converting digital funnels, and scroll-stopp...

Kerry Tucker is a highly accomplished C-suite media executive, corporate strategist, and board director with over 25 years of experience scaling operations at the intersection of entertainment, high-growth startups, and Fortune 500 retail. Widely recognized for her ability to build global franchises from early-stage concepts, Kerry is the Co-President of VIRTUE Worldwide, the globally celebrated,...

Shannon Gabor is the Founder, CEO, and driving entrepreneurial force behind Clever Creative, a premier, woman-owned and operated brand strategy and creative agency based in Los Angeles. Cut from the cloth of a fine artist but wired with a sharp business mind, Shannon graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Fine Arts and a minor in Communications. She built her early c...

David Meltzer - Co-Founder - Sports 1 Marketing Executive Profile: David MeltzerCurrent Roles: Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing | Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute (Corporate Division) | Host of The Playbook Podcast Key Achievements: Former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Holdings, LP (the inspiration for Jerry Maguire), Variety ’s Sports Humanitarian of the Year, 3x Intern...

Sherí Barros, a seasoned marketing and brand executive who currently serves as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at ZERO Prostate Cancer. She joined the executive team in October 2024, bringing an extensive background in "purpose-driven" marketing and sports brand partnerships. Professional BackgroundSherí has over 20 years of experience across the nonprofit and for-profit s...

Melissa Levy (Advertising & Experiential Marketing Executive) Current Role: President of Sparks (a leading global brand experience and live events agency) Former Role: President and Chief Client Officer at Digitas North America Bio: Melissa Levy is a powerhouse executive in the advertising, digital, and experiential marketing industries. She began her career in finance and transitioned into e-...

Executive Profile: Sam Lewis Current Role: Senior Vice President (SVP), Creative & Media (Americas) at DEPT® Industry Focus: Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing, AI & Digital Transformation Sam Lewis is a seasoned marketing transformation specialist and executive with over 20 years of experience building integrated agency models that merge creative storytelling, media, and technology. The...