Content Kingdom

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Tom Butterfield, Partner/Head of Production at Culmination Productions, for a fascinating look behind the scenes of the movie business and what producers actually do. Tom explains why producing is far more than raising money. From finding great scripts and building the right team to balancing creativity with business realities,...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Patrick Mulhearn, CEO & Partner at Irrevocable Designee LLC, to explore why brands should stop thinking like advertisers and start thinking like entertainment companies. Patrick shares how micro dramas, branded storytelling, and original content are reshaping modern marketing. From Coca-Cola and Chick-fil-A to A24 and LSU,...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Joel Pilger, Founder of Forum™, to discuss one of the biggest challenges creative studios face: standing out in a crowded market. The conversation explores why great work alone is not enough, how studios can escape the “sea of sameness,” and why curiosity is often more powerful than clarity when attracting new clients. They als...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Dave Finnegan, Chief Experience Officer at BlackFinn Partners , for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, anthropology, leadership, and what it means to stay human in a rapidly changing world. Drawing from his year-long journey around the globe, studies in anthropology, and work with organizations like the Explorers Club, Dave sha...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Kevin Kerner, CEO and Chief Systems Builder at Mighty & True, to explore how AI is reshaping modern marketing operations. Kevin shares how marketing leaders can move beyond simple AI prompts and start building systems that create real business impact. The conversation covers AI powered workflows, operational efficiency, mar...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Rebecca Bemhena, VP of Content & Research at ShopTalk Luxe, to talk about how one of the world’s biggest retail and luxury event brands builds conversations that actually shape industries. Rebecca breaks down how ShopTalk curates its events around “tensions” instead of trends, creating conversations that challenge the luxur...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Paul Walsh, Founder of G2 Weather Intelligence for a fascinating conversation about how weather impacts consumer behavior, marketing, retail, and decision-making at scale. Paul shares how businesses use weather intelligence to predict buying trends, adjust advertising strategies, and better understand consumer behavior before s...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Marc Binkley, President of the Calgary Marketing Association, to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in modern marketing: that more data leads to better decisions. Marc breaks down why marketers are overly focused on dashboards, engagement metrics, and attribution models that look impressive but often fail to connect to re...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Kosta Hantzis, CMO of Nutré Meals, to unpack a bold claim: the traditional CMO role is dead and AI is rewriting the rules. Kosta shares how he operates as a “growth engineer,” using AI to replace entire workflows, automate decision-making, and move faster than traditional teams ever could. From autonomous dashboards and real-t...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Priscilla McKinney, founder of LiTTLE Bird Marketing, to explore the critical intersection of market research, content strategy, and measurable business outcomes. Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology and extensive experience working with research-driven organizations, Priscilla challenges the common reliance on i...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , David G. Ewing sits down with Kathleen Booth, VP of Marketing at Sequel.io, to explore how community-driven strategies are reshaping modern B2B marketing. The conversation centers on a critical distinction: the difference between an audience and a community. While audiences receive content, communities actively engage with each other, creating deeper relationsh...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Pam Didner, B2B Marketing Consultant and Keynote Speaker, to unpack one of the biggest challenges in B2B today: aligning sales and marketing through content. With a deep understanding of both worlds, Pam shares tactical strategies for tailoring content across the full sales funnel from cold outreach to closing deals and drivin...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Brian Piper , co-author of the second edition of Epic Content Marketing , to unpack what actually makes content work in an age of AI, overload, and sameness. Brian shares his unconventional path from creative writing major to SEO pioneer, content strategist, and eventual collaborator with Joe Pulizzi sparked by a single book t...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO of Technology Rivers, to unpack a decade-long journey of building credibility and content in the world of mobile app development. Starting with conference-driven referrals, Ghazenfer shares how his team evolved their content strategy—launching blogs, bite-sized Canva visuals, eBooks, and eventually, a fu...

In this Content Kingdom: In the Wild episode, host David G. Ewing sits down with Nenad Bozic, CEO of SmartCat, a Serbia-based AI development firm, live from Oracle AI World in Las Vegas. Nenad shares how SmartCat evolved from a niche data engineering consultancy into a full-service AI partner, working with leading platforms like Oracle, Databricks, and now powering Content Lion. Together, they exp...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Chris Fuller-Wig, founder of Austin Farm Sanctuary (AFS) a 95-acre nonprofit animal rescue just outside of Austin, Texas. What began as an unexpected rescue of two backyard goats has evolved into a sanctuary for over 250 animals, from pigs and cows to water buffalo, all featured in content that’s both emotionally resonant and...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing chats with Elina Panteleyeva, Founder of Dood Woof, a niche e-commerce brand built for doodle dog owners. What began as a layoff in 2023 turned into a seven-figure business in under a year. Elina walks through how she launched her brand without a product, focused first on building a specific community, and turned Instagram content into an Am...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , David G. Ewing interviews Michelle Brusyo , Sr. Director Of Product Strategy at Oracle, live from Oracle AI World in Las Vegas. Michelle shares how Oracle is embedding AI directly into its customer experience applications to make adoption seamless and impactful across sales, marketing, and service — without requiring customers to reinvent their workflows. She o...

In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Paulo Perez , CEO and founder of Biofy , a groundbreaking health tech company using AI to transform bacterial infection diagnostics. Paulo shares how his personal loss and a background in artificial intelligence inspired the creation of a faster, more accurate diagnostic platform that can identify infections and recommend targ...

In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Stephen Streich, Group VP of Product at Oracle, live from Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. Together they unpack the evolving role of data in content marketing and customer engagement — especially as AI, personalization, and orchestration tools converge inside Oracle’s Fusion ecosystem. Stephen breaks down how Oracle’s Customer D...

How do you turn a beloved TV show into a blockbuster brand experience? In this episode of Content Kingdom , David G. Ewing sits down with Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions and the driving force behind The FRIENDS™ Experience . Stacy shares how her team built an immersive, global attraction that not only satisfies superfans but also builds a sustainable, scalable business model in the...

Creativity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a business advantage. In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing speaks with Paul Coxhill, COO of LIONS. Recorded live at Content Marketing World 2025, Paul unpacks how LIONS has evolved into a powerful ecosystem that not only celebrates creative excellence but also quantifies its impact. Lions offers research, advisory, and learning platforms t...

The secret to better content isn’t hustle, it’s structure. In this episode of Content Kingdom , host David G. Ewing sits down with Melanie Deziel, Content Speaker and Author, live at Content Marketing World 2025. Melanie shares her Content Fuel Framework , a system that helps marketers consistently generate ideas by focusing first on what they want to say before choosing how to say it. They also e...

What does “authentic” really mean in a world where AI is shaping the way we shop, market, and consume content? In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Girish Bettadapur, Director of GenAI Visual Media Stores Tech at Amazon and former Oracle leader, to unpack the future of trust in e-commerce. Together, they explore:Why authenticity isn’t about how content is created,...

The real edge in content marketing isn’t AI or efficiency—it’s the emotional advantage. In this episode of Content Kingdom, host David G. Ewing sits down with Tomas Gonsorcik, Global CSO at DDB, live from Content Marketing World 2025. Together they unpack the idea of the emotional advantage—why the brands that win today are the ones that consistently connect with people on a deeper, human level. F...