Best Refreshments Provided Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 84 Hype vs. Reality: Tom Goodwin on Fixing What’s Broken in Advertising 36:33

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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, I’m joined by Tom Goodwin for a no-holds-barred conversation about the gap between marketing hype and real consumer experiences. We dive into the current state of advertising from the pitfalls of performance obsession to the urgent need for brand building and creative reinvestment. Tom shares his take on AI’s g…

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The Refresh News: June 23 - TV Takes the Spotlight: Cannes 2025’s Battle for the Future of Streaming Advertising 7:25

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In this week’s episode of The Refresh, Kait dives into the wave of major announcements that dominated Cannes Lions 2025 highlighting a shift inadvertising where TV and streaming platforms stole attention from AI. From exclusive inventory deals to AI-powered product placement, the episode unpacks how players like Amazon, Disney, Netflix, and Comcast…

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Ep. 83 Giuseppe La Rocca on Customer Outcomes, AI, and the Future of AdTech 26:54

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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Giuseppe La Rocca, VP Global Enterprise at StackAdapt, shares his journey from a blue-collar background to becoming a leader in ad tech. He discusses his experiences at Yahoo, the transition to StackAdapt, and the importance of understanding the differences between mid-market and enterprise clients. Giuseppe em…

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The Refresh News: June 16 - Agencies, AI, and the Streaming Shake-Up 10:09

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In this episode of The Refresh News, host Kait unpacks a headline-heavy week across the advertising industry, setting the stage for big Cannes conversations. From Warner Bros. Discovery’s strategic split to Mark Read’s departure from WPP, and a flurry of pre-Cannes product rollouts, this episode highlights how the future of media, agency relevance,…

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Ep. 82 Quality Over Chaos: Heather Carver on Building a Smarter AdTech Future 25:45

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Heather Carver, Chief Revenue Officer at Freestar, shares her journey in the ad tech industry, discussing her experiences from working at various companies to her current role. She highlights the evolution of publisher monetization, the impact of AI on the industry, and her optimistic view on the future of advertising technology. Heather emphasizes…

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The Refresh News: June 9 - Brand Safety Scandals, AI Missteps, and FTC Crackdowns 7:31

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In this episode of The Refresh, Kait walks us through an overlooked but impactful week in advertising. From explosive revelations about brand ads on explicit platforms, to Meta’s push for fully automated AI-driven ad creation, and a new FTC investigation into media watchdogs, this week’s headlines raise deeper questions about trust, transparency, a…

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Ep. 81 From Buying to Building: Bari Bucci on Streaming, Strategy, and Staying Curious 25:11

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AdTechGod is joined by Bari Bucci, Senior Director of Programmatic Partnerships at Warner Brothers Discovery. She shares her journey from the buy side to the sell side of advertising. She discusses the importance of relationships in her career, the value of asking questions, and how her experiences shape her insights into the streaming and CTV land…

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The Refresh News: June 2nd - Interview with James Rosewell on Saving the Open Web + AI Anxiety and Media Upheaval on The Refresh weekly news 26:39

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In this episode, AdTechGod interviews James Rosewell, co-founder of Movement for an Open Web, discussing the evolution of the open web, the implications of the Privacy Sandbox, the importance of web browsers, and the future of regulation in the digital advertising landscape. They explore the impact of political changes on antitrust initiatives and …

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GovRAMP: Navigating the Path to Authorization 10:52

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Welcome to Part 3, the final episode of our GovRAMP Mini-Series. Over the last two episodes, we’ve covered what GovRAMP is and why companies are pursuing it. Today, we’re closing things out by getting tactical—what does the GovRAMP process actually look like from start to finish? To walk us through it, we’re joined by Matt Strasburg, manager of our…

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Ep. 80 Beyond the Feed: Vulnerability, Voice, and the Creator Economy with Shawn Lim 20:07

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In this episode, Shawn Lim, founder of Human Algorithm, shares his journey from journalism to creating a purpose-driven media platform focused on personal branding and representation. He discusses the impact of his personal experiences and on his content creation and the importance of authenticity in personal branding. Sean emphasizes the challenge…

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The Refresh Live from MAU: The Great Mobile Reset: Measurement, Performance and AI. 32:21

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Live from MAU Las Vegas and sponsored by InMobi, this episode features a dynamic conversation about mobile performance marketing. Hosted by Kunal Nagpal, the discussion includes insights from Zach Gryphon (WaveMaker) and Maulana Moore (AppsFlyer). Together, they explore measurement frameworks, attribution challenges, AI in marketing, fraud detectio…

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Ep. 79 Streaming Ahead: Ria Madrid on CTV, Performance, and Leadership 27:33

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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Ria Madrid, Vice President of Advertising at WURL, shares her unique journey into the advertising technology space, discussing her experiences at XUMO and the transition to WURL. She emphasizes the importance of performance marketing in connected TV (CTV) and how her background has equipped her to build effecti…

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The Refresh News: May 19 - Upfronts, AI, and the Future of AdTech 8:39

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In this episode of The Refresh News, Kait from Marketecture breaks down the top stories shaking up the advertising world. The focus is on the evolving nature of the TV upfronts, with a spotlight on how platforms are embracing ad tech to meet buyer demands. The Trade Desk makes headlines with the launch of OpenSincera, and Microsoft officially close…

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GovRAMP: Why It’s a Smart Growth Move for Cloud Providers 7:37

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This is Part 2 of the GovRAMP Mini-Series. In this episode, we’re digging into the big question: Why would a cloud provider pursue GovRAMP in the first place? We’re joined by Jeremiah Thompson, 38North Security's VP of IT and Cloud Solutions. We also have Matt Strasburg, Manager of our Cloud Security Advisory practice. Jeremiah’s been in the compli…

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GovRAMP: What Is It, Anyway? 6:09

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Welcome to Part 1 of our GovRAMP Mini-Series—a quick, focused look at what GovRAMP is, why it matters, and how cloud service providers can use it to unlock the public sector. In this episode, we tackle the basics: What exactly is GovRAMP? Why the rebrand from StateRAMP? And is this more than just a name change? Elizabeth Lopez helps us break it dow…

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Ep. 78 FAST Forward: Bill Condon on the Future of Streaming 36:09

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In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, host AdTechGod interviews Bill Condon, former VP of Enterprise Sales and Partnerships at Xumo. They discuss Bill's extensive career in the advertising and media industry, the rise of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television), and the evolution of content distribution. Bill shares insights on the future of s…

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The Refresh News: May 12 Interview with Christian Muche from Beyond Ordinary (Possible) + New Fronts and the future of TV 22:43

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In this episode, AdTechGod sits down with Christian Muche, CEO of Beyond Ordinary, to unpack the Possible event in Miami one of the most talked-about gatherings in advertising this year. Christian shares what made it click, how AI reshaped the conversation, and what’s next for Possible. Key Takeaways from the Interview: Possible was built to go bey…

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Ep. 77 30 Years of Chaos, Change & Curation A Candid Conversation with Bob Regular 34:47

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AdTech God interviews Bob Regular, CEO and founder of InfoLinks. Bob reflects on his 30 years of experience, discussing the constant changes in the ad tech industry, the evolution of ad networks, and the importance of direct relationships with publishers. He emphasizes the need for transparency in advertising and the impact of emerging technologies…

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The Refresh News: May 5 - Bots, and Big Tech Earnings 7:29

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AI and earnings took center stage this week. Perplexity’s building a browser, OpenAI wants to be your shopping assistant, and Big Tech dropped their Q1 numbers. We cover: Perplexity builds a browser – CEO Aravind Srinivas explains how Comet aims to work at the operating system level, enabling actions like scraping pages, taking actions on your beha…

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Ep. 76 Curate, Don’t Complicate: Unlocking Curations Potential with Yen Nguyen 25:03

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In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Yen Nguyen, the SVP Head of Curation at Consumable, shares her journey on focusing in on curation. She discusses the evolution of curation in the ad tech space, particularly in audio advertising, and highlights the untapped potential of digital audio. Yen emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between tr…

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The Refresh News: April 28 - Google Backs Off, Apple Gears Up 8:21

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When the going gets tough, Big Tech finds a way to shift the blame. This week’s news? Google quietly backs out of cookie deprecation, fights for control in court, and Apple slowly makes its ad empire move. In todays news we cover: Google waves the white flag on cookies — After five years of chaos, Google scraps its opt-out prompt. The Privacy Sandb…

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Ep. 75 Investing in What’s Next: Danilo Tauro on AI, Startups, and Strategic Shifts 26:59

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In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, Danilo Tauro, Managing Partner at Aperium Ventures, shares his journey from engineering to the ad tech industry. He discusses his experiences at Procter & Gamble, Amazon Ads, and Uber Eats Advertising, highlighting the evolution of ad tech and the importance of networking and technology. Danilo also delves into…

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The Refresh News: April 21- The Antitrust Era Begins, Meta & Google Under Fire 6:59

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They say everyone gets their day in court. For Big Tech, it’s looking more like a reckoning. Kait from the Refresh reports on this weeks news. This Week’s Breakdown: Meta on trial — Zuck, Sandberg, and Mosseri take the stand as the FTC argues Meta bought Instagram to “neutralize” a competitor. Old emails. Big receipts. Google found guilty — A feder…

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Bonus Episode: The Brand Forum with Workday’s Erika Lamoreaux 21:44

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In this exciting second episode of Marketecture’s The Brand Forum, hosts Josh Palau and Jeremy Bloom sit down with Erika Lamoreaux, one of the driving forces behind Workday’s renowned brand strategy. Discover how Erika and her team leverage Workday’s forward-thinking culture to deliver meaningful experiences for both customers and employees. From a…

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The Refresh News: SAX Appeal: Spotify’s Bet on the Future of Audio Ads 18:35

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In this episode of The Refresh, AdTechGod interviews Per Sandell, VP of Product at Spotify, discussing the launch of Spotify's ad exchange and its implications for advertisers and creators. They explore the importance of owning ad tech, the rise of generative AI in advertising, and how Spotify is building a strong user culture. The conversation als…

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Ep. 74 Streaming Forward: Moe Chughtai on Data, AI, and the Future of Video Advertising 22:48

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In this episode of the AdTechGod Podcast, host AdTech God speaks with Moe Chughtai, the global vice president at MIQ, about his journey in the advertising industry, the evolution of connected TV (CTV) and streaming, and the importance of data and measurement in advertising strategies. They discuss the transition from traditional linear TV to stream…

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The Refresh News: April 14 – Google’s AI Mode, Walmart’s Retail Media Pressure, and Economic Headwinds 9:09

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In this episode of The Refresh by Marketecture, Kait breaks down a whirlwind of developments: from Google’s search experience to Walmart’s aggressive retail media push and the economic signals impacting advertising decisions. This week’s highlights: • Google’s AI Mode & Multimodal Search – Search continues to evolve with multimodal inputs like imag…