Genuin Connections

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Video conversations with our community of brand marketers, innovators, creators, media mavens, and commerce-minded thought leaders.

  1. 30. MÄRZ ·  VIDEO

    Genuin Connections: Episode 14 -- Chad Hickey, Founder & CEO at Givsly

    What if advertising could actually do something good — and perform better because of it? Chad Hickey, CEO and Co-Founder of Givsly, spent nearly two decades building revenue teams at some of ad tech's most data-driven companies. Then he asked a question the industry tends to avoid: what if media dollars could reflect what people actually believe? That question became Givsly — a values-based advertising platform that connects brands with consumers through shared beliefs, and directs real dollars to nonprofit causes in the process. In this episode of Genuin Connections, Matt Wurst and Chad dig into why values are entering the consumer consideration set alongside price, quality, and convenience — and what that means for how brands build trust, drive performance, and show up consistently for the people they're trying to reach. What we cover: Why values-based advertising is a targeting strategy, not a cause marketing tactic How Givsly achieves 90%+ retention by running campaigns that outperform The difference between genuine purpose and performative purpose — and how consumers tell them apart Why human connection is becoming the defining scarcity of the next decade What the fastest-growing values-driven consumer segments actually look like (hint: it's not who you think) If you're a marketer trying to build something that lasts, this one's for you. 🎙️ Genuin Connections is hosted by Matt Wurst, CMO at Genuin — where we explore the convergence of community, content, creativity, commerce, and the future of media and marketing.

    38 Min.
  2. 30. MÄRZ

    Genuin Connections: Episode 14 -- Chad Hickey, Founder/CEO at Givsly

    What if advertising could actually do something good — and perform better because of it? Chad Hickey, CEO and Co-Founder of Givsly, spent nearly two decades building revenue teams at some of ad tech's most data-driven companies. Then he asked a question the industry tends to avoid: what if media dollars could reflect what people actually believe? That question became Givsly — a values-based advertising platform that connects brands with consumers through shared beliefs, and directs real dollars to nonprofit causes in the process. In this episode of Genuin Connections, Matt Wurst and Chad dig into why values are entering the consumer consideration set alongside price, quality, and convenience — and what that means for how brands build trust, drive performance, and show up consistently for the people they're trying to reach. What we cover: Why values-based advertising is a targeting strategy, not a cause marketing tactic How Givsly achieves 90%+ retention by running campaigns that outperform The difference between genuine purpose and performative purpose — and how consumers tell them apart Why human connection is becoming the defining scarcity of the next decade What the fastest-growing values-driven consumer segments actually look like (hint: it's not who you think) If you're a marketer trying to build something that lasts, this one's for you. 🎙️ Genuin Connections is hosted by Matt Wurst, CMO at Genuin — where we explore the convergence of community, content, creativity, commerce, and the future of media and marketing.

    38 Min.
  3. 4. MÄRZ

    Genuin Connections: Episode 13 -- Debra Aho Williamson, Founder at Sonata Insights

    How is AI reshaping the future of marketing, advertising, and consumer decision-making? And what happens when discovery, research, and purchase all happen in a single conversation? In this episode of Genuin Connections, host Matt Wurst (CMO, Genuin) sits down with Debra Aho Williamson, Founder and Chief Analyst at Sonata Insights and former eMarketer analyst of 20 years, to unpack the rapid rise of AI media and the AI advertising economy. Debra has spent decades helping marketers understand the biggest digital transformations—from the early ad-supported web to the rise of social media—and today she’s one of the leading voices analyzing how AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Copilot are transforming consumer behavior and marketing strategy. Together they explore how AI is collapsing the traditional marketing funnel, what Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) means for brands, and why trust, authority, and context are becoming the new performance signals in an AI-driven media ecosystem. They also discuss why the convergence of organic AI visibility and paid AI media is happening faster than the evolution of search or social media—and what marketers must do now to stay ahead. Topics Covered in This Episode: - Why AI is the fastest digital transformation marketers have ever faced - How consumers are using AI assistants to discover, evaluate, and buy products - The rise of AI media as a new advertising channel - Why AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and paid AI advertising must work together - How conversational AI is compressing the traditional marketing funnel - The role of trust, authority signals, and brand credibility in AI environments - How retailers and platforms like Amazon and Walmart are embedding AI into commerce experiences - What marketers should expect from AI advertising and measurement over the next 18 months Debra also shares her perspective on which companies may dominate the AI media landscape, why marketers must pay closer attention to consumer behavior shifts, and how brands can prepare for a world where answers—not clicks—drive outcomes. If you're a marketer, media executive, brand leader, or founder trying to understand how AI will reshape advertising, search, commerce, and content, this conversation is a must-listen.

    40 Min.
  4. 4. MÄRZ ·  VIDEO

    Genuin Connections: Episode 13 -- Debra Aho Williamson, Founder - Sonata Insights

    How is AI reshaping the future of marketing, advertising, and consumer decision-making? And what happens when discovery, research, and purchase all happen in a single conversation? In this episode of Genuin Connections, host Matt Wurst (CMO, Genuin) sits down with Debra Aho Williamson, Founder and Chief Analyst at Sonata Insights and former eMarketer analyst of 20 years, to unpack the rapid rise of AI media and the AI advertising economy. Debra has spent decades helping marketers understand the biggest digital transformations—from the early ad-supported web to the rise of social media—and today she’s one of the leading voices analyzing how AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Copilot are transforming consumer behavior and marketing strategy. Together they explore how AI is collapsing the traditional marketing funnel, what Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) means for brands, and why trust, authority, and context are becoming the new performance signals in an AI-driven media ecosystem. They also discuss why the convergence of organic AI visibility and paid AI media is happening faster than the evolution of search or social media—and what marketers must do now to stay ahead. Topics Covered in This Episode: Why AI is the fastest digital transformation marketers have ever faced How consumers are using AI assistants to discover, evaluate, and buy products The rise of AI media as a new advertising channel Why AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and paid AI advertising must work together How conversational AI is compressing the traditional marketing funnel The role of trust, authority signals, and brand credibility in AI environments How retailers and platforms like Amazon and Walmart are embedding AI into commerce experiences What marketers should expect from AI advertising and measurement over the next 18 months

    40 Min.

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Video conversations with our community of brand marketers, innovators, creators, media mavens, and commerce-minded thought leaders.