Life in Digital

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ryan Stewart is joined by Shanil Chande, Chief Programmatic Officer at Talon OOH, to explore how AI is transforming the world of Out-of-Home advertising. Shanil shares his career journey and explains how OOH has evolved into a dynamic, data-driven channel at the heart of today’s media ecosystem. The conversation dives into how AI is impacting OOH differentl...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer sits down with Greg Miall, Co-Founder of Gaggl, to explore how the worlds of television, social media, and the creator economy are colliding to create entirely new forms of entertainment. Greg shares the story behind Gaggl, the platform often described as "Gogglebox for creators," and explains why reaction-led, community-driven content is...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer is joined by Ryan Kangisser, Chief Strategy Officer at mediasense, for a discussion on the future of talent in an AI-driven marketing landscape. The conversation centres around mediasense's upcoming Humans, Machines and Marketing survey and the questions it aims to explore across brands, agencies, and technology providers. Ryan shares his persp...

Welcome to the very first episode of The She Suite, a new podcast series from Life In Digital spotlighting inspiring female leaders and their journeys to being a CMO. In this debut episode, Sonia Atwal is joined by Michelle Urwin, CMO at Skai, for a candid conversation on career growth, modern marketing leadership, and the evolving role of today’s CMO. Michelle reflects on her journey across agenc...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer is joined by Richard Ottoy, SVP Sales EMEA at Assertive Yield to explore the evolving publisher landscape and what it takes to drive sustainable revenue growth in today’s market. Richard shares what drew him to Assertive Yield, the company’s mission, and how its products help publishers unlock greater performance and control over their monetisation...

In this episode of Life in Digital , host Daniel Bolter sits down with Kunal Nagpal , Chief Business Officer at InMobi , to explore how AI is reshaping discovery, engagement, and the future of digital advertising. Kunal shares his career journey and what’s driving focus at InMobi right now, before diving into GlanceAI and GlanceTV , and how it’s reshaping the way consumers interact with content an...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer is joined by Rob Trotter, Managing Director, EMEA at Sightly to explore how real-time marketing is reshaping the digital advertising landscape. As Sightly launches in Europe, Rob shares an overview of the business, his career journey, and how the company is helping brands activate more dynamic, responsive campaigns. The conversation unpacks the con...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer is joined by Alexander Oakden, Director, UK & Northern Europe at Scope3, to unpack how AI, transparency, and open standards are reshaping digital advertising. Alexander shares how Scope3 has evolved over the past three years and explains the thinking behind the AdContext Protocol, what it is, why it matters, and how it helps buyers make smarter...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer is joined by Alistair Hill, Co-Founder at On Device, to explore how brands can measure what really matters in an increasingly complex digital advertising landscape. Alistair shares an overview of On Device and his role in shaping the company’s mission, before diving into the challenges marketers face when it comes to ad effectiveness and brand lift...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Marnie Senior sits down with Lisa Miles, Director of Strategic Growth at Outernet London, to explore why real-world, immersive experiences are cutting through in today’s fragmented media landscape. Lisa shares her journey into experiential media, as well as what’s driving the growing complexity of how brands reach audiences today. Together, they unpack why...

In this episode of Life in Digital , host Ed Steer sits down with Oliver Spark, CEO of Sweet Analytics, to unpack why customer data is the cornerstone of modern retail growth, and how brands can use it to scale smarter and faster. Oliver gives us an inside look at Sweet Analytics and what sets their platform apart in a crowded market. He dives into why customer data is the most critical asset for...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Niall Phelan sits down with Shira Feuer, Chief Marketing Officer at Beauty Pie, to unpack what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a direct-to-consumer brand that customers genuinely love. Shira takes us through her impressive career journey, from shaping global brand strategy at Disney, Burberry, and Trinny London, to helping Beauty Pie redefine what a m...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Marnie Senior is joined by Charlie Johnson, VP International at Digital Envoy, to unpack the fascinating world of IP intelligence and explore how businesses are navigating the challenges of VPNs, proxies, and location data in an increasingly privacy-conscious world. Charlie shares insights from her journey in the industry, including how the landscape has ev...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ryan Stewart is joined by Fern Potter, SVP Strategy & Partnerships at Multilocal, to explore the fast-moving world of AdTech and the role of curation in shaping its future. Fern shares insights into why curation has become central to its success, and gives insight into what curation really means for advertisers and publishers. Together, they dive into t...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer sits down with James Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Particular Audience, to trace his journey from first-time founder to leading one of the most innovative personalisation platforms in adtech. James shares key lessons from building two companies, the evolution of AI-driven personalisation, and how data is transforming decision making in retail and c...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host James Everett sits down with David Sequeira (DSeq), EVP at Skai, to unpack his journey from media and advertising into the rapidly evolving world of digital commerce.   They explore Skai’s transformation from its origins as Kenshoo to a cutting-edge platform harnessing AI to drive smarter, more scalable retail media strategies. David shares insights into Sk...

In this episode of Life in Digital , host Ed Steer sits down with special guest Luke Bristow, CEO at MNC, to unpack the evolving world of media, advertising, and creative production. Together, they explore Luke’s career journey across in-house and agency roles, the pros and cons of outsourcing creative, and how brands can maximise ROI through smarter media planning. The conversation also dives int...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer sits down with special guest Joe Evea, SVP Advertising & Retail Media at Titan OS, to explore the evolving landscape of CTV and retail media. Together, they dive into the rise of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels, the growing opportunities for advertisers within CTV, and how to reduce wastage and maximise inventory across digital T...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer sits down with special guest Natalia Vasilyeva, EVP of Marketing at Anzu.io, to explore how gaming has rapidly evolved into a powerful social and advertising channel. Together, they discuss the rise of intrinsic in-game advertising, how Anzu.io is bridging the gap between Out-of-Home (OOH) and digital media, and why gaming is becoming part of the m...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Matheus Maier sits down with special guest Andy Crestodina, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Orbit Media, to explore how digital marketing has transformed over the past 25 years. Together, they unpack the evolution of search engines, the rise of AI in marketing, the impact of SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages), and what today’s marketers need to k...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ryan Stewart sits down with Alison Harding, VP of Data Solutions at Lotame, to unpack one of digital advertising’s hottest topics: curation. With deep experience in data strategy and adtech, Alison shares her career journey and gives insight into Lotame’s evolving role in the programmatic space. They explore how the industry has shifted over the past year,...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Tina Smith sits down with Chris Pettit, founder of Revving, to uncover the hidden financial crisis impacting digital businesses. With two decades of experience across film, TV, music, and gaming, Chris shares how unfair financial gatekeeping led him to founding Revving. They dive into why longer payment terms have become the norm, how industry giants are le...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Stephanie Levinson sits down with Sebastien Lepez, founder of media agency Jolt Digital, to explore his dynamic journey through the world of media. From launching his career in Europe to navigating the fast-paced markets of Asia, Sebastien shares how his global experience shaped his vision for disrupting traditional media with data and tech. Together, they...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Richard Morris is joined by Ali Manning and Adam Heimlich, co-founders of Chalice AI, to discuss how AI is reshaping the AdTech landscape. Ali and Adam share their career journeys and what led them to launch Chalice, starting as a custom algorithms company and evolving to a platform integrating AI across the media buying process. They explain how Chalice is...

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Daniel Bolter is joined by Greg Friend, VP of Content, Strategy and Insights at Nativo, for a candid conversation about the changing landscape of AdTech and the power of content in modern advertising. Greg walks us through his career journey and shares how Nativo is carving out a unique space in the industry by focusing on meaningful content experiences and...