Off Record, On Point by The Digital Voice

Publishers have never faced more pressure. They're competing for attention, navigating privacy changes, battling walled gardens, and constantly being asked to do more with less. But are publishers really in trouble, or is the industry finally evolving in their favour? In this episode of Legends of Adtech, Julia Linehan is joined by Andrew Buckman, CEO of Publisher Collective, to explore what indus...

In this episode of Legends of Adtech, Julia Linehan is joined by Mike Nicholson, Founder of Six Sells, to tackle one of the most useful business growth channels for adtech businesses: LinkedIn. From helping founders, CEOs and commercial leaders build influential personal brands to generating measurable business results through social selling, Mike has spent years studying what actually works on Li...

In this episode of Legends of Adtech, Julia Linehan is joined by Rhiannon Davies, VP Creative Strategy at Jellyfish, to tackle creative strategy, what it means and how it's changing in the AI era. From building campaigns for global hit shows like Black Mirror at Netflix to shaping creative strategy for brands like Google and Oatly, Rhiannon's spent her career exploring how cultural insight and tec...

Digital Out of Home is having a moment. It now accounts for the majority of OOH spend, it’s programmatic, data-driven, and increasingly positioned as a serious player in the performance marketing mix. But behind the growth and the headlines, there’s a bigger question: is it actually working as well as we think it is? In this episode of Legends of Adtech, Julia Linehan sits down with Tom Barbour, S...

In this episode of Legends of Adtech, host Julia Linehan is joined by Camilla Ray to unpack one of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) areas in the industry right now: retail media. With over 15 years of experience and access to insights from more than 24 million Nectar users, Camilla breaks down what retail media really means beyond the buzzwords, exploring how first-party data, measurement...

This week on Legends of Adtech, we’re joined by one of the industry’s most outspoken and influential voices: Rob Webster, Founder & CEO of TAU Marketing Solutions and long-time adtech trailblazer. Rob has been shaping digital advertising since the earliest days of programmatic and he’s never been afraid to say what others won’t. From startups to agencies, AI to the open web, Rob brings honesty...

In this episode of Legends of AdTech, Julia speaks with Paul Hood, an independent digital transformation consultant with over two decades of experience in the publishing sector. They discuss Paul's journey from print to digital, the challenges of navigating digital transformation, the impact of AI on the industry and the importance of diversity and kindness in leadership. Paul shares insights on h...

In the first Legends of Adtech episode of 2026, Julia Linehan is joined by Leila Seith-Hassan, Chief Data Officer at Digitas UK, a global data leader turning raw numbers into meaningful impact. From her early career in Australia to senior leadership roles across the US, Europe and the UK, Leila shares how data, creativity and responsibility intersect in modern advertising. This honest conversation...

In the latest episode of Legends of Adtech, we sit down with Annabelle Dudman, SVP of Commercial Excellence at Adform, someone who has quietly shaped some of the world’s biggest organisations from the inside out. From qualifying at EY to leading global operations at Microsoft, Spotify, PlayStation and now Adform, Annabelle takes us through the pivotal moments that transformed her from a numbers-dr...

In this episode, we’re joined by James Macdonald, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Limelight Inc., to talk about the power of people in a tech-driven industry. From his Fleet Street beginnings at the Daily Express to building global programmatic platforms, James shares the lessons, laughs and leaps that have defined his journey. He reflects on the early days of mobile, his global adventures...

In the first episode of Season 2, we sit down with Jon Walsh, Co-Founder of JobsInAdtech.com and LinkedBands, to explore how community, connection and creativity can redefine what success looks like in adtech. From building media businesses and authoring books to turning a lockdown WhatsApp chat into a global industry network, Jon’s story is all about bringing people together. A natural connector...

In Episode Six, we sit down with Paul Gubbins, VP of Sales & Programmatic Partnerships at Tubi, to explore a career built on innovation, storytelling, and industry visibility. From selling ad space in Classic Tractor magazine to helping scale one of the world’s largest free streaming services, Paul’s journey is a masterclass in adapting, leading, and making an impact. Known for commanding atte...

In Episode Five, we sit down with Karen Eccles, Chief Commercial Officer at The Telegraph, to deep dive into her career, which has been defined by leadership, transformation, and future-thinking. A true front-runner, Karen shares what it takes to drive commercial success across publishing and adtech, how neurodivergence has shaped her career, and why giving back to the industry is a non-negotiable...

In Episode Four, we sit down with another legend and winner of Adtech Personality of the Year: Sara Vincent, Managing Director UK at Utiq, for a fresh look at what it means to lead, innovate, and reset the rules in adtech. From her journey across publisher, SSP, and privacy-focused platforms to launching Utiq in the UK, Sara shares what she’s learned about balancing performance with purpose, build...

In Episode Three, we’re joined by Cadi Jones, SVP Europe at Index Exchange, to unpack what it takes to shape the future of programmatic. A true future architect, Cadi reflects on a career spent building at the forefront of adtech innovation, from programmatic at Clear Channel to CTV strategies at Pixability and now driving Index’s European vision. We cover what’s next for the ecosystem, the value...

In Episode Two, we sit down with Seun Odeneye, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, Media at KINESSO, to explore his journey from the sell side to leading one of the largest media teams in the region. A true game-changer, Seun shares what today’s buy side really wants from adtech, how to lead with culture and performance in a fast-moving industry, and why CTV’s growth story is far from over (but a...

In our debut episode, Emma Newman, CRO EMEA at PubMatic, unpacks her impressive career, AI concerns, and the mission behind PubMatic's new #FundedByAdvertising campaign. From assisting in launching HuffPost UK to what it takes to forge a path as a leader in adtech, Emma shares her biggest lessons and what she hopes the industry gets right. Welcome to Legends of Adtech: the podcast where we go beyo...

The final episode of our third season of Off Record, On Point is here! Hosts Julia and Kasey dive into the power of voices with Jessica Doyle Mekkes, bestselling author of I'm Speaking, vocal coach and Head of Musical Theatre at East Caroline University. Join us one last time for a deep dive into finding your power on stage, the practices - mental and physical - needed to become a fantastic speake...

The penultimate episode of our third season of Off Record, On Point has landed! Join hosts Julia and Kasey as they dive into Generative AI, vanilla content, and why everyone should be a marketer with Paul Evans, consultant CMO and founder of SixtyForty Marketing. If you want to take your marketing From Bland to Blooming, don't miss this episode! Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; w...

In this month's episode of Off Record, On Point, we're joined by Sally Henderson, your High-Stakes Leadership Mentor, for a deep dive into leadership mentoring and how leaders can become changemakers. Join us to get the lowdown on Sally's walk-and-talks, why now is the time to make change, and what she really means when she tells her mentees not to bring their whole selves to work... Disclaimer: W...

This week we catch up with Jon Walsh, co-founder of JobsinAdtech.com and founder of the industry's biggest WhatsApp groups, as we explore how to survive the adtech job market! Jon, Julia and Kasey dive into why the industry was missing a job board, the success of Jon's WhatsApp groups and a finite answer on the most pressing issue of all: does pineapple really belong on pizza? Disclaimer: When we...

Lauren Palmer is no stranger to bravery – earlier this year she took a huge, transatlantic leap from a senior position at Foundry to a new role at Interlink in New York with her whole family in tow. In the latest episode of our podcast Off Record, On Point, Julia and Kasey deep dive with Lauren into where she finds the courage to take risks, how she thrives in a male-dominated sales environment, a...

It's time that the advertising industry wake up and realise there's new kids on the consumer block: Gen Z are here. They've got a lot to say and they're actually older and more mature than you think. Jay Richards, CEO at Imagen Insights, joins Julia and Kasey for episode 3 of Off Record, On Point Season 3 as they dive into what Jay would do differently setting up a company again, how it is working...

We're back with the second episode of Off Record, On Point Season 3, with special guest Tamara Littleton, winner of Campaign's Inspiring Women Awards 2024, CEO and Founder of The Social Element, and Co-Founder of Polpeo! Julia and Kasey sit down with her to talk crisis management, building an award-winning business, and how companies can keep on track this coming Pride month... Disclaimer: When we...

Off Record, On Point is back and better than ever for Season 3! Join us for a brand new season packed full of confessions from industry gamechangers, led up by a special celebrity guest Ferne McCann. Hosts Julia and Kasey deep dive with Ferne into burnout and mental health, what it's really like in the spotlight, and making the jump from TV personality to being a female founder. Disclaimer: When w...