COMPLY: The Marketing Compliance Podcast

This week’s COMPLY episode is the final part of a two-part discussion between our own Ashley Cianci, Katie Daley Infante, and Brilene Feyler, as they discuss the latest research that reveals where regulatory and brand risk is hiding across affiliate, publisher, and third-party pages, and why traditional controls miss it. In this episode, we discuss:  Ignoring marketing compliance isn't a lega...

This is the first part of a two-part discussion between PerformLine's Ashley Cianci, Katie Daley Infante, and Brilene Feyler, as they discuss the latest research that reveals that marketing compliance risk isn't random and where regulatory and brand risk is hiding across affiliate, publisher, and third-party pages, and why traditional controls miss it. In this episode, we dive into:  Pre...

This week’s COMPLY episode is final discussion between John Zanzarella, PerformLine’s CRO, Ed Vincent, CEO of Lumio, Kunal Datta, Head of Product at Unit21, and Anna Fridman, Co-Founder of Spring Labs, as they take a deep dive into the transformative impact of AI on RegTech, exploring how AI-driven solutions are redefining compliance strategies for financial institutions. This episode highlights:...

This week's COMPLY episode is part 2 of a discussion between John Zanzarella, PerformLine’s CRO, Ed Vincent, CEO of Lumio, Kunal Datta, Head of Product at Unit21, and Anna Fridman, Co-Founder of Spring Labs, as they take a deep dive into the transformative impact of AI on RegTech, exploring how AI-driven solutions are redefining compliance strategies for financial institutions. This episode h...

This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 1 of a discussion between John Zanzarella, PerformLine’s CRO, Ed Vincent, CEO of Lumio, Kunal Datta, Head of Product at Unit21, and Anna Fridman, Co-Founder of Spring Labs, as they take a deep dive into the transformative impact of AI on RegTech, exploring how AI-driven solutions are redefining compliance strategies for financial institutions.  This episode high...

In this episode of COMPLY , host Rhonda McGill sits down with Leon Hoppe , digital media lead at WebSeeds and founder of KickAds Brand Marketing , to discuss how the intersection of marketing and compliance has evolved over the past two decades. Leon shares how a six-figure demand letter early in his career reshaped his view on compliance—turning what was once an afterthought into a foundational b...

While federal regulators may be pulling back, the scrutiny on consumer protection is only growing. Join Rhonda McGill, Sr. Director of Customer Marketing here at PerformLine, as she continues her discussion with Venable Attorneys Ellen Berge and Jonathan Pompan, who offer insights on the shifts occurring at the federal level and the states are filling in the gaps, along with their emphasis on the...

While federal regulators may be pulling back, the scrutiny on consumer protection is only growing. Join Rhonda McGill, Sr. Director of Customer Marketing here at PerformLine as she dives in on this subject with attorney’s Ellen Berge and Jonathan Pompan both of Venable and they share their insights on how shifts at the federal and state levels, coupled with rising enforcement, are reshaping the ri...

Christina Tetrault, Deputy Commissioner at California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), offers a candid, practical look into the regulatory realities shaping today’s financial collaborations. Drawing from real-world enforcement actions and firsthand experience, Christina outlines the common missteps that can derail even the most promising partnerships—and what organizatio...

In a compliance world that demands precision and transparency, PerformLine understands the importance of balancing innovation with an organization’s specific risk posture. In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Wilmore, Chief Operating Officer, and Bogdan Arsenie, Chief Technology Officer at PerformLine, to explore how the company is thoughtfully deploying AI—without getting caught up in the hype....

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, we’re joined by Harsha Raghunath, Director of Compliance at Mercury, for a conversation on what it looks like when compliance is built into a company from day zero. Harsha shares how Mercury’s foundation of compliance shapes everything from product development to cross-functional decision-making, and how his team keeps pace in a fast-moving fintech environmen...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I’m joined by Kat Wong, Director of Marketing at Adro, a fintech that helps international students and workers access essential banking products in the U.S. Kat shares how she bridges the gap between marketing and compliance, ensuring clear, trustworthy messaging without getting lost in legal jargon. Drawing on her experience across industries—from major bran...

PerformLine’s newly enhanced UDAAP rulebooks are designed to help compliance and marketing teams work more efficiently while mitigating more risk. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Gibney, Director of Client Solutions, about how these updates are making it easier for clients to stay ahead of deceptive practices in their marketing and communications. By combining market trends, regulatory enfor...

In this episode, I’m joined by Tonya Farmer, a U.S. Army Veteran turned Quality Assurance Expert, whose career journey is anything but conventional. Now a pivotal member of the compliance and workforce management team at Priority, Tonya shares how her military discipline, tech-savvy background, and psychology training come together to elevate compliance operations. With over 32 years in customer s...

What happens when a compliance leader thinks like a marketer? In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Onyido, Global Financial Promotions Oversight Manager at eToro, who shares how she’s changing the narrative around marketing compliance—from restrictive to strategic. With 13+ years in the industry and a global role spanning social, influencer, and paid media channels, Stacey is rethinking how compl...

Creativity and compliance don’t have to be at odds. In fact, they can—and should—work together from the start. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Bowling, Vice President and Director of Marketing at OMB Bank, to explore how marketing teams can push creative boundaries while staying compliant. With a unique background in journalism and a successful transition into the banking sector, Ryan shares...

The COMPLY Podcast showcases trailblazers in the financial services and compliance space. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and innovations of executives at top banks, fintechs, and enterprises. In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan De Herrera, Senior Marketing Compliance Manager at University of Phoenix, whose experience spans compliance roles at companies like Bank of America...

The COMPLY Podcast showcases trailblazers in the financial services and compliance space. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and innovations of executives at top banks, fintechs, and enterprises. In this episode, I’m joined by Bert Friedman , whose experience spans serving as an examiner at the CFPB to holding key compliance roles at companies like BMO Harris Bank, Deserve, and...

The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences...

In this episode, I sit down with industry experts Doreen Ghusar, a governance & regulatory advisor with 20+ years experience at leading lenders, and Chris Hilliard, a seasoned compliance professional with 20+ years experience at major financial institutions and lenders, to talk about expectations for compliance in 2025 and best practices to mitigate risk. We discuss: The importance of proactiv...

The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences...

Description The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world...

The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sat down for part 2 of a discussion with my special guest Kristina Sacco about building a strong culture of compliance.  In this episode, Kristina shares some additional bits of wisdom and best practices for making sure that everyone understands the importance of compliance. Topics include: The important task of training and continuing education of yourself...

In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sat down with my special guest Kristina Socco to talk about what it takes to build a strong culture of compliance.  Kristina shares some of her thoughts and best practices for getting everyone on board to partner together to make sure that the lines of communication are open and that everyone feels like they have some ownership in the process. Discussion to...