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Welcome back to Modern Marketing and Measurement. Today we are joined by Jake Bentham, Head of SEO at AgencyUK. We discuss what happens when impressions rise, clicks fall, and brands start worrying more about AI visibility than search rankings. Jake shares why traditional SEO fundamentals still matter, how schema markup and content structure influence LLM visibility, and why marketers shouldn't abandon proven strategies in the rush...

Today we're joined by Josh Hudgins, CPO at VideoAmp. We talk about why TV advertising has outgrown panels, GRPs, and proxy metrics, and what replaces them. Josh explains how a unified data foundation makes real time optimization possible, why AI should move beyond insights into orchestration, and how the industry is shifting toward buying media based on business outcomes instead of just impressions.

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Today we are joined by Bob Walczak, CEO of MadConnect, to talk about the infrastructure challenges behind AI, automation, and modern marketing. We discuss why the biggest bottleneck is not the AI model itself but the connections between platforms, how intelligent connectivity helps agents take action across complex tech stacks, and why the future belongs to organizations that can turn data, systems, and automation into real busines...

In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Skinazi, Chief Commercial Officer at Equativ. We explore what happens when AI moves from being a tool for marketers to becoming part of the media ecosystem itself. Ben shares his perspective on advertising inside LLMs, the growing role of agentic media, and why the future of marketing depends on connecting creative, targeting, inventory, and measurement in smarter ways. It’s a practica...

On this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, Anastasia Leng, Founder and CEO of CreativeX, joins the conversation to dig into why more creative, more data, and more AI-generated content do not automatically lead to better marketing. From protecting brand consistency and defining creative excellence to building stronger feedback loops between creative, media, and measurement, Anastasia shares a practical look at how marketer...

In this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined by Brad Quinn, SVP, Strategy & Growth at KERV.ai, to talk about a part of marketing that’s been hiding in plain sight—context. Brad breaks down how analyzing content at the scene level, not just the audience level, is helping brands show up at the right moment with far more relevance. From turning underutilized content libraries into high-value in...

In this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined by Laura Forester, Head of U.S. Brand Strategy at Gravity Global, for a conversation that brings marketing back to what actually matters—people. Laura shares why the industry’s obsession with tracking everything can miss the bigger picture, and how shifting from attribution to intention helps uncover what truly drives behavior. We get into the power o...

On this episode we sit down with Natasha Wallace Chief Solutions Officer & Managing director at Jellyfish to talk about what happens when AI starts to “mediate parts of the journey” and reshape how decisions get made. We get into her idea of “decision orchestration” and why visibility is now a “consequence of influence.” Natasha’s joy is contagious all while painting a picture for curre...

In this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, I talk with Phil Case, President and Chief Client Officer of Max Connect Marketing, about cutting wasted ad spend and focusing on what actually drives results. We get into how AI is speeding up decisions without replacing human judgment, why measurement still isn’t perfect, and how brands can balance short-term performance with long-term growth.

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On this episode, I sit down with Jeff Matisoff, North America CEO & Managing Partner at The Brandtech Group, to talk about how AI is reshaping everything from MMM to creative and media. We get into what real-time, scenario-based measurement actually looks like, why conversational data is changing how teams work, and how keeping a clear North Star—and a strong human point of view—matters more than ever as the tools g...

Today I sit down with Steve Filler, UK Country Manager at ShowHeroes, to unpack one of the most talked-about shifts in advertising right now—attention as a metric, and where it falls short. We get into why attention is really about opportunity, not outcomes, and how pairing it with brand lift and creative strategy is what actually drives results. Steve also shares how CTV is evolving, what’s holding back real-time optim...

Welcome back to Modern Marketing and Measurement. On this episode I sit down with Jessica Shapiro, CMO at LiveRamp, to talk about what she coins a Brand Renaissance. We cover how data collaboration helps connect the full customer picture, how personalization should support (not dilute) brand, and why treating customer data with care is key to building relationships that actually last.

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Welcome back to Modern Marketing and Measurement. Today I’m joined by Laura Grover, SVP and Head of Client Solutions at EDO. We talk about how TV measurement is evolving beyond reach and frequency to real consumer action—like search and site visits—and what that means for marketers navigating today’s mix of linear, streaming, and live sports. Laura also shares why contextual creative matters more than ever, ...

Welcome back to Modern Marketing and Measurement. In this episode, I’m joined by Rick Miller, Partner of Marketing Effectiveness at Big Chalk Analytics. We talk about a tough reality in modern media: billions in ad spend produce little to no measurable return. Rick explains where measurement often goes wrong, why “always-on” MMM isn’t always the answer, and how better data—from local signals to real pe...

On this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined by Henry Innis, Co-Founder and CEO of Mutinex. We talk about how CMOs can cut through fragmented data, move beyond last-click thinking, and use faster, clearer measurement to answer tough growth questions with confidence. From protecting brand investment to aligning metrics with the P&L, Henry makes the conversation easy to enjoy by being whip smart with a sh...

Today on Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined by Karen Kaufman, Global Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Gain Theory. We talk about why measurement has to go beyond media and into every business driver—from pricing and promotions to economic forces—and how next-gen models, clearer objectives, and more agile planning help teams move from hindsight to true foresight. It’s a practical look at turning...

Welcome back to Modern Marketing and Measurement. Today I’m joined by Sean Corcoran, President of MissionOne Media, a new arm of BarkleyOKRP. We talk about what happens when creative, media, and analytics stop operating in silos, and the benefits of an agency fully engaging & collaborating with your brand's team. From smarter budget allocation to AI-powered insights and better collaboration, it’s a practical look at...