The Ad Podcast

Jim Boyle is a high-level communications and marketing strategist currently serving as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) at BBB National Programs. With a career spanning over 30 years, he is known for his expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and pioneering digital marketing in the public sector. Professional Career & Leadership BBB National Programs: Sinc...

Steve Schofield, universally known in the industry as "Scof," is a high-octane creative strategist, producer, and the Founder and CCO of Schofield’s Flowers. He is widely regarded as a "one-man headline machine" with a career that spans law enforcement, visual effects, and groundbreaking advertising. Professional Background The "Schofield’s Flowers" Legacy: In 2019, S...

Aditya Halan is a veteran technology leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in scaling startups and optimizing global supply chains. He is currently the CEO & CTO of Floship , a leading logistics technology firm based in Hong Kong that specializes in global fulfillment for e-commerce brands. Since joining Floship in 2020, Halan has transitioned from Chief Technology Officer t...

Eric Stein CEO of Commerce at Actual (formerly Microblink) Eric Stein is a Silicon Valley veteran and high-tech entrepreneur who specializes in scaling businesses that sit at the intersection of data, AI, and consumer behavior. He currently leads Actual , the purchase data platform that spun out of Microblink to provide real-time product intelligence for the world’s largest rewards and loyalty pro...

Leslie Ann Hall is a digital pioneer and the CEO and Founder of Iced Media , a performance marketing agency that has become a powerhouse in the beauty and wellness industries. Industry Dominance: Since founding Iced Media in 1999, she has guided global giants like L’Oréal, Walmart, and Paula’s Choice through the complexities of social commerce. She is credited with helping multiple brands achieve...

Keith Bendes is a prominent marketing strategist, thought leader, and executive currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Linqia, the leading influencer marketing agency for enterprise brands. Professional LeadershipLinqia: Since joining the firm, Bendes has been instrumental in shifting influencer marketing from a "social-only" tactic to a scalable, data-driven business s...

Eric Sheinkop is a Chicago-based entrepreneur, author, and tech innovator known for disrupting legacy industries through expert-driven content and music technology. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of The Desire Company . Launched in 2018 (originally as DesireList), The Desire Company is a content-as-a-service platform that replaces traditional "influencer marketing" with "exp...

Shalbrack is a seasoned marketing executive and the VP of Growth (Creative & Media), Americas at DEPT®, a global digital agency. With over 15 years of experience, she has specialized in the intersection of technology, entertainment, and social media. Professional Background Agency Leadership: At DEPT®, she serves as a Managing Director and Partner, overseeing growth strategies that integrate c...

Stefanie Beach is an award-winning digital marketing executive and the Founder and CEO of The Marketeer Group (formerly SMB Media Consulting). A veteran of the ad tech world with over 15 years of experience, she is widely recognized for her leadership in programmatic strategy and her advocacy for flexible, expert-led talent models. Under Beach’s leadership, the firm rebranded from SMB Media Consul...

Nicolas Bailliache is a French-born entrepreneur and marketing tech executive who is widely recognized as an expert in LiveCommerce and shoppable video . He is the Co-Founder and CEO of eStreamly , a SaaS platform that enables brands and retailers to integrate shoppable video directly into their own websites and digital channels. eStreamly: Since founding the company in 2020, Bailliache has been a...

Paul Archer – Tech Entrepreneur & Adventurer Paul Archer is best known for blending a career in high-stakes adventure with cutting-edge marketing technology. Professional Role: He is the Founder and CEO of Duel , a brand advocacy platform used by major global brands like Pandora, Dove, and Charlotte Tilbury. He is a leading voice on "Brand Advocacy," arguing that authentic community...

Ellis Verdi is a prominent American advertising and marketing executive best known as the Founder and President of DeVito/Verdi, an independent, award-winning agency based in New York City. Professional Career & DeVito/Verdi Early Career: Verdi spent the first half of his career on the "client side," holding positions at PepsiCo (managing Mountain Dew and diet brands), American Home...

Chris Heller is the CRO of PLACE and is a veteran real estate executive and strategist, widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the industry. He served as the President of OJO (formerly OJO Labs), where he shapes partner strategies and bridges the gap between technology and real-world real estate professionals. Professional Career & Leadership Keller Williams Realty, LLC Re...

Jason Haddad, a senior media executive and advertising professional. He is with Two by Four (often stylized as twoxfour), a highly awarded independent advertising and marketing agency with offices in Chicago and Chattanooga. Professional Background Two by Four (twoxfour): Jason serves in a leadership capacity on the agency's media team. The agency, founded in 1998, focuses on brand evolution a...

Samuel Donner is a digital storyteller, entrepreneur, and podcast producer known for his high-production interviews and viral social media content. He has carved out a niche by blending deep-dive entrepreneurship stories with fast-paced comedy and lifestyle content. Donner is the creator and host of Finding Founders , a podcast that uses immersive sound design and narrative storytelling to explore...

Andrew Gall Executive Creative Director / Head of Strategy Andrew is a creative strategist and writer known for blending business results with "emotional resonance." Role: He co-leads the creative department at Copacino Fujikado, where he focuses on "Human-Centric" marketing—the idea that even B2B buyers should be treated as emotional humans rather than clinical logic-processin...

Asha Shivaji is a prominent marketing executive and entrepreneur known for her work in "responsible AI" and brand inclusivity. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of the SeeMe Index , a platform launched in 2023 to provide objective, data-driven measurement of inclusivity in advertising. SeeMe Index: Along with co-founder Jason R. Klein, Shivaji developed a proprietary AI tool that benchmarks...

Lisa Rosenberg – Global President of Consumer Brands A major leader in the public relations and marketing world, she is the Global President of Consumer Brands at Allison Worldwide (formerly Allison+Partners). Expertise: She is known for "social-first" marketing and brand storytelling. She gained significant industry fame for leading viral campaigns, including the "Cronut" and...

Jordyn Curley is an accomplished animation producer, entrepreneur, and creative leader based in Provo, Utah (with ties to Portland, Maine earlier in her career). She serves as COO and Lead Producer for Tuttle Twins TV (an animated series on the Angel Studios platform, which has won multiple awards including Silver for Online Series: Education/Discovery, Bronze for Animation, and Silver for Comedy)...

Bianca Guimaraes is a Founding Partner and Executive Creative Director at Mischief @ No Fixed Address, an award-winning independent agency based in New York. She is widely recognized as a "maverick" in the advertising industry for creating provocative, culturally impactful campaigns that push boundaries. Professional Background Career Trajectory: Originally from São Paulo, she began her...

Noah Sanborn Friedman is a New York-based entrepreneur, investor, and venture capitalist, best known for his leadership in the beverage alcohol industry and for building high-level professional communities. He's also the founder of OuterSignal. Top Shelf Ventures: He is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Top Shelf Ventures , a venture capital and private equity fund that specializes in the...

Geoffrey Goldberg – Co-Founder & CCO of Movers+Shakers This Geoffrey Goldberg is a major figure in the "social-first" marketing world, specifically known for his expertise in viral content and TikTok. Role: He is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Movers+Shakers , an agency that became famous for creating the most viral campaign in TikTok history (the #eyeslipsface challeng...

Jeremy Heilpern is an Atlanta-based advertising executive and the Founder and CEO of Ammunition, a full-service independent agency established in 2017. He is known for building high-growth, "full-funnel" agencies that integrate creativity with data-driven technology. Professional Career & Ammunition Early Start: An advertising prodigy, Heilpern founded his first digital agency at age...

Charlie Tetrick is a prominent figure in the Kansas City advertising and business community, currently serving as the CEO of WTA (formerly Walz Tetrick Advertising). Professional Career Agency Leadership: In 1993, his firm, Tetrick Marketing Design, merged with Travis Walz to form Walz Tetrick Advertising. At age 27, Charlie took full ownership of the agency in 1994 following the death of his ment...

Jens Stoelken - founder - Ceremony Botanical Brews & co founder of The Many Jens Stoelken is the founder of Ceremony Botanical Brewing, a recently launched independent beverage brand based in Austin, Texas. Professional Background & Inspiration Heritage: Stoelken grew up in Germany, where he developed a deep appreciation for the cultural significance and heritage of beer. Japan Influence:...