The Big Impression

Lyft Ads VP of Advertiser Solutions Shane Dwyer joins The Big Impression podcast to break down how the partnership brought Xfinity’s Jurassic Park-themed campaign to life across the Lyft app and San Francisco streets, driving lifts in brand favorability, consideration and ad recall. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Noelle Perez, head of U.S. media and partnerships at Samsung Mobile, and Vinny Rinaldi, The Trade Desk’s new vice president of client strategy and growth, have had front-row seats to this evolution throughout their careers. These former Hershey colleagues swap lessons on communication, leading through change and staying curious. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: http...

Walmart Connect’s Jon Gibs discusses how retail data and closed-loop measurement help marketers optimize campaigns, reach new audiences, and drive incremental sales. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

J&J Snack Foods CMO Lynwood Mallard talks nostalgia, National ICEE Day, and why authenticity--and not AI--is the future of marketing legacy brands like ICEE. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Factiva GM Emma O'Brian joins The Big Impression to discuss how Dow Jones is licensing journalism for the AI era, why attribution and trust matter more than ever, and how publishers can turn AI disruption into a new revenue stream. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Levi’s and TBWA leaders reveal how the brand tapped Beyoncé, reimagined its iconic advertising through a female lens and turned big cultural moments into lasting momentum. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Brinker International CMO George Felix on the consumer insight behind Chili’s’ “Better Than Fast Food” strategy, creating culture-driving moments and building a brand that stays relevant. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

BBDO’s Daale Carter reveals how consumer listening, challenger thinking and a willingness to take risks are helping both iconic and upstart brands stay relevant. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

Asana CMO Prachi Gore explains why AI’s biggest marketing opportunity lies beyond content creation, as agents reshape workflows, B2B buying and growth. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tripadvisor and PMG leaders share how breaking down barriers between brands, agencies and platforms can drive stronger performance, smarter collaboration and better marketing. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Marisa Crocker breaks down why sports are becoming more valuable in a fragmented media landscape, how programmatic is changing the way advertisers buy live events and why brands should be betting on women’s sports now. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswi...

As Formula E takes on the giants of global motorsport, Ellie Norman explains how the electric racing series is using creators, technology and a challenger mindset to build the next generation of sports fans. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Inspired by the teas of Himalayan Sherpas, founder and CEO Huib van Bockel set out to prove energy drinks could be healthier, more sustainable and every bit as effective. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

BBDO’s Nancy Reyes and Chris Beresford-Hill discuss why creativity still matters in the AI era, the value of long-term client relationships and the balance between award-winning work and measurable results. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

MINI’s Jennifer Treiber-Ruckenbrod discusses AI-generated content, bot-driven conversations and the new challenges brands face online.   Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disney is reinventing advertising across its streaming ecosystem. On this edition of The Big Impression, Disney’s SVP, Addressable Sales, Jamie Power explains how advertisers can now buy audiences seamlessly across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN and more — and why more brands are choosing biddable to transact their upfront commitments. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://...

Hear how Target's Roundel is helping brands navigate AI, retail media and the changing consumer journey, while proving the impact of every advertising investment. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hinge's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Tamika Young, talks about the challenges of marketing to an audience whose goal is to delete the app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Times' Global Chief Advertising Officer, Joy Robins, discusses games, commerce media and why news organizations need to shift the narrative away from "brand safety" to attract advertisers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christine Foster, group vice president of commercial strategy and operations at Kroger Precision Marketing, talks about the benefits of grocery data, helping brands see all the way through the marketing funnel, and the scale of its loyalty data set. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paulita David, VP, Head of U.S., Large Customer Sales at Reddit, unpacks how brands are tapping into Reddit’s communities for sharper consumer insights, real-time cultural signals, and a deeper understanding of what drives decision-making online. For more on what's moving the industry, head to The Current: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

As FIFA World Cup fever takes hold across North America, Hisense USA CMO Sarah Larsen joins the podcast to discuss the brand's role as an official tournament partner, the strategy behind its "Out Host with Hisense" campaign, and how the company is using one of the world's biggest sporting events to drive awareness, cultural relevance, and business growth in the competitive consumer electronics mar...

The Weather Company's Dani Feore joins The Big Impression to discuss the neuroscience behind weather-driven marketing, why consumer mindsets shift with changing conditions and how brands are using those insights to boost performance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As retailers look to turn shopper relationships into media businesses, Dick’s Sporting Goods is focused on building a retail media strategy that feels less like advertising, and more like service. David Young, VP of Retail Media at Dick’s Sporting Goods, joins The Big Impression podcast to discuss how the company is approaching retail media at a time when the space is becoming increasingly crowded...

For years, retail media networks have raced to prove they could operate like media companies — scaling ad platforms, expanding measurement capabilities and building full-funnel offerings for brands. That’s all well and good, but Ace Hardware wants to make sure it doesn’t lose sight of its core and unique offering.  On this episode of The Big Impression , Molly Hjelm, corporate VP and head of retai...