Great Minds

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Advertising Week Co-Founder and Chairman Matt Scheckner sits down with Great Minds from all walks of life from across the globe.

  1. 22h ago

    When the Customer Sends an Agent with Abhay Singhal of InMobi & InMobi Advertising

    Joining us is Abhay Singhal, co-founder and CEO of InMobi Advertising. Abhay explains what he means by agentic advertising and where early experiments with conversational ads are taking the industry. We discuss the data and infrastructure brands need to prepare, how to set limits on autonomous decisions, and why investment should follow demonstrated results. He also shares why marketers may be expecting too much in the short term while underestimating the longer-term change.

  2. 1d ago

    One YouTube, Too Many Strategies with Leah Malone of Pixability

    Joining us is Leah Malone, Chief Revenue Officer at Pixability, a YouTube advertising intelligence company. Leah shares how brands can find relevant creators beyond subscriber counts, approach YouTube viewing on television screens, and distinguish content improved by AI tools from low-value videos generated entirely by AI. We also discuss which campaign decisions need human judgment and what her experience at The Onion and Foursquare taught her about recognizing a lasting industry shift.

  3. 1d ago

    People Still Buy From People Featuring Madeline Schofield of Salesforce

    Welcome to Great Minds, recorded live at Advertising Week New York 2026 in the Salesforce Podcast Studio. Joining us is Madeline Schofield, VP, Experience Strategy and Executive Marketing at Salesforce, fresh from Dreamforce. Madeline shares how her team designs different experiences for developers and senior executives, assesses success through both data and conversations with sales leaders, and carries the event’s story into the months that follow. We also discuss why curiosity matters when building marketing teams and how AI can free up time for deeper creative and strategic thinking.

  4. 1d ago

    Giving Shoppers a Say Featuring Will Cohen, CEO and Co-Founder of Downtime

    Welcome to Great Minds, recorded live at Advertising Week New York 2026 in the Salesforce Podcast Studio. Joining us is Will Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Downtime, whose background in retail media led him to build a business around customer participation. Will shares how the company works with retailer loyalty programs, the challenge of distinguishing meaningful feedback from behavior driven by incentives, and his thoughts on using AI to personalize advertising while preserving a human connection.

  5. 1d ago

    Give People Something Worth Talking About with Pauline Oudin from Gradient Experience

    Today, we're joined by Pauline, CEO of Gradient Experience, an experiential agency working across luxury, spirits, beauty, and technology. We talk about how experiences have moved closer to the center of the marketing mix, what brands should expect from them, and how to measure their value. Pauline also shares examples of how a strong experience can become a larger brand program, with a focus on making sure the creative work delivers on the business goals behind it.

  6. 01/20/2025

    EP350 – Part 2: Otis Williams, Singer, Songwriter, Producer

    In this final episode of Great Minds, Otis Williams, the founder and last surviving member of The Temptations, takes us on a journey through the legendary group’s history. From his early days in Texarkana to the vibrant music scene of Detroit, Otis shares how the group evolved from the Distants to Motown superstars. He reflects on pivotal moments, including the addition of David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, their breakthrough with “My Girl,” and the challenges of navigating fame, racial discrimination, and industry changes. With personal anecdotes, insights into their global impact, and reflections on the group’s enduring legacy, this episode is a must-listen for music lovers and Motown enthusiasts alike.

  7. 11/19/2024

    EP350 – Part 1: Shelly Berger, Manager of The Temptations

    On this first episode of two, Great Minds is pleased to be joined by Shelly Berger, manager of legendary American vocal group The Temptations. Shelly discusses the early days of the group, their Detroit origins, their place in popular culture, and what made (and continues to make) their music so special. Don’t miss this part one of two! It’s a must-listen!

  8. 11/11/2024

    EP349: Smokey Robinson, Singer, Songwriter, and Music Legend

    On this very special episode of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome the legendary Smokey Robinson to the show. Smokey walks us through his incredible career in this must-listen episode.

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Advertising Week Co-Founder and Chairman Matt Scheckner sits down with Great Minds from all walks of life from across the globe.

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  • Creator
    Advertising Week
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    354
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 Advertising Week
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    Great Minds

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