The Digital Distillery Podcast Network

The Digital Distillery

The Digital Distillery Podcast Network brings all of our shows covering Digital Marketing, Digital Sustainability, CTV, and Digital Publishing under one roof. Host Phil McDowell brings you to the exclusive invite only Digital Distillery events from across the globe with one-on-one interviews with some of the most influential speakers on The Digital Distillery Podcast. Digital Sustainability is the topic of the day in the Green About Media podcast where Phil sits down with digital professionals who have made sustainability part of their job. We discuss the issues, the solutions, and how they got into the industry. ChatCTV: Conectando Realidades is our Spanish-language podcast featuring discussions from both demand and supply sides of the CTV landscape with Hector Rodriguez and Victor Soldevilla.Her Digital Story: Publisher Truths, hosted by Amelia Parsons, is dedicated to authentic conversations about the trends, challenges, and future of digital publishing and the supply side of adtech. Through insightful discussions, Amelia explores what it takes to lead, innovate, and build lasting impact with inspiring women at the forefront of the digital publishing industry.In Women Lead,  hosted by Nadia Koski, we hear from professional women from around the globe and learn about their career journeys, growth, challenges, and successes.Now all under one feed, this is the Digital Distillery Podcast Network.

  1. Live from Cannes with Microsoft: How AI, Creativity & Co-Creation Are Shaping the Future of Advertising

    JUL 3

    Live from Cannes with Microsoft: How AI, Creativity & Co-Creation Are Shaping the Future of Advertising

    Recorded on the Microsoft Beach in Cannes, this special episode of The Digital Distillery Podcast brings you into the heart of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity with two of Microsoft’s insightful voices. Host Nadia Koski sits down with Jonathan Stringfield, VP, Global Business Strategy, Analytics & Trust, and Jesus Serrano, Principal Product Manager, to explore how AI is moving beyond optimization and targeting to transform creativity, brand storytelling, and user experience. This episode captures the energy of Cannes while unpacking some of the most pressing conversations in media and advertising today. Jonathan shares his perspective on how gaming is shaping emotional brand engagement and what the advertising industry can learn from this immersive world. Jesus dives deep into GenAI innovation, revealing how brands and fans are beginning to co-create in real time, and how emerging tools are reshaping the future of audience interaction. Listeners will come away with a fresh understanding of how AI is evolving from a behind-the-scenes optimizer to a front-line creative partner. The conversation also highlights the ethical and strategic responsibilities marketers must embrace as intelligent systems become central to the advertising experience. Whether you’re a marketer, a creative, or an AI enthusiast, this episode is filled with forward-looking insights and firsthand reflections from two of Microsoft’s future-facing leaders. Tune in to hear how strategy meets imagination, live from the Croisette. LINKS: Connect on LinkedIn with Jesus Serrano Connect on LinkedIn with Jonathan Stringfield Follow Microsoft: Facebook, X This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery. If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com You can follow us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell Executive Producer: Nadia Koski Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner

    50 min
  2. [TDD] Women's Edition Vol. 2: LIVE from Hamburg

    MAY 22

    [TDD] Women's Edition Vol. 2: LIVE from Hamburg

    Welcome back to the Digital Distillery Podcast. By popular demand, The Digital Distillery: Women Edition was hosted for the second time in just two months. Held at 4 WALLS in Hamburg May 5th, the second edition explored two main themes between conversation-starting, interactive keynotes and panels: "Why Women Are the Future of Sports Fandom in Sports" and "Abandoning Stereotypes & Breaking Barriers in Brand Communications." Women Lead host, Nadia Koski, sat down with some of the inspirational speakers from the event to bring you the best takeaways from this exclusive content. Hear from: Evangelia Mitoli, Sales & New Business Manager - DACH, DOUGLAS Marketing Solutions Judy Laumayer-Nerzak, Head of Media & AdTech Solutions - Germany, Microsoft Kim Dammon, Director Strategy & Brand Transformation, Odaline Lara Weber, Head of Digital at FC St. Pauli Benjamin Becker, Managing Director, Sports, OMG Some of the key takeaways: Women are increasingly shaping sports fandom across football, F1, tennis, gymnastics, and rising women’s leagues.Female fans aren’t just watching, they’re driving engagement and redefining fan culture. Brands and media must adapt to the growing influence of women as athletes, advocates, and decision-makers.Traditional gendered marketing is becoming obsolete—products once seen as "male" or "female" are now for everyone.Authentic storytelling and inclusive design are crucial for modern brand relevance. Brands must rethink how they connect with diverse audiences in a more inclusive, stereotype-free world. This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery. If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com You can follow us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell Executive Producer: Nadia Koski Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner

    1h 3m
  3. [HER DIGITAL STORY] - The Evolution of Official Charts

    APR 24

    [HER DIGITAL STORY] - The Evolution of Official Charts

    Welcome to the debut episode of Her Digital Story: Publisher Truths with host Amelia Parsons, Head of Supply UK at ShowHeroes, the podcast that unpacks the world of digital publishing through the voices of the women shaping it. In this episode, Amelia speaks with Becca Monahan, Commercial Director, and Lauren Kreisler, Director of Brand & Digital at Official Charts, the home of the UK's biggest music chart moments. Together, Becca and Lauren bring a rich mix of experience across film, music, publishing, and brand development, with previous roles at iconic companies like Bauer and News UK. Amelia discusses their career journeys, how they are helping evolve the Official Charts brand in a fast-changing digital landscape, and the trends they see shaping the future of publishing and media. In this episode, you will learn about: Navigating career pivots across industries — from film to digital musicBuilding a brand legacy in the modern, fast-paced media ecosystemThe unique challenges (and advantages) of working with an iconic media brandAudience engagement strategies in a streaming-first worldLessons in leadership, collaboration, and adaptability Whether you're a media professional, a digital strategist, or just curious about the evolving world of publishing, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and real-world advice. Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on Her Digital Story. Subscribe, rate, and review to support women’s voices in digital publishing. LINKS & RECS Connect with Amelia Parsons on LinkedIn Connect with Lauren Kreisler on LinkedIn Connect with Becca Monahan on LinkedIn Follow Official Charts on: TikTok LinkedIn Instagram X (Twitter) Facebook This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery. If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com You can follow us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell Executive Producer: Nadia Koski Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner

    58 min
  4. ChatCTV: Conectando Realidades Part 2 [ES]

    APR 23

    ChatCTV: Conectando Realidades Part 2 [ES]

    SPANISH LANGUAGE EPISODE EN: In this second episode of ChatCTV: Conectando Realidades, Héctor Rodríguez, ShowHeroes Head of Supply CTV, and Víctor Soldevilla, ShowHeroes Head of Strategy, dive deep into the evolving landscape of Connected TV. They discuss the technical challenges around standardization and metadata, the opportunities for incremental reach beyond traditional TV, and the innovations that are pushing the boundaries of CTV advertising. En este segundo episodio de ChatCTV: Conectando Realidades, Héctor Rodríguez, Head of Supply CTV en ShowHeroes, y Víctor Soldevilla, Head of Strategy en ShowHeroes, analizan en profundidad la evolución del ecosistema de la televisión conectada (CTV). Hablan sobre los retos técnicos en torno a la estandarización y los metadatos, las oportunidades de incrementar la cobertura más allá de la televisión tradicional, y las innovaciones que están redefiniendo los límites de la publicidad en CTV. Desde los desafíos de medición hasta los avances creativos, desglosan la complejidad de escalar CTV a nivel global y explican por qué la colaboración en todo el ecosistema es fundamental para su futuro. En este episodio descubrirás: Por qué la estandarización de metadatos de contenido e identificadores de dispositivos es esencial para mejorar la eficiencia programática en CTV.Cómo la CTV ya está generando un alcance incremental real para las marcas — y por qué es clave para campañas que buscan expandirse más allá de la televisión lineal.Qué innovaciones en inteligencia artificial, creatividades contextuales y medición cross-screen están impulsando la próxima ola de publicidad en CTV.Sintoniza para conocer de primera mano las fuerzas técnicas, estratégicas y creativas que están moldeando el futuro de la CTV. Connect with: Marina Gómez on LinkedIn Hector Rodríguez on LinkedIn Victor Soldevilla on LinkedIn This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery. If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com You can follow us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell Executive Producer: Nadia Koski Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner

    27 min

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The Digital Distillery Podcast Network brings all of our shows covering Digital Marketing, Digital Sustainability, CTV, and Digital Publishing under one roof. Host Phil McDowell brings you to the exclusive invite only Digital Distillery events from across the globe with one-on-one interviews with some of the most influential speakers on The Digital Distillery Podcast. Digital Sustainability is the topic of the day in the Green About Media podcast where Phil sits down with digital professionals who have made sustainability part of their job. We discuss the issues, the solutions, and how they got into the industry. ChatCTV: Conectando Realidades is our Spanish-language podcast featuring discussions from both demand and supply sides of the CTV landscape with Hector Rodriguez and Victor Soldevilla.Her Digital Story: Publisher Truths, hosted by Amelia Parsons, is dedicated to authentic conversations about the trends, challenges, and future of digital publishing and the supply side of adtech. Through insightful discussions, Amelia explores what it takes to lead, innovate, and build lasting impact with inspiring women at the forefront of the digital publishing industry.In Women Lead,  hosted by Nadia Koski, we hear from professional women from around the globe and learn about their career journeys, growth, challenges, and successes.Now all under one feed, this is the Digital Distillery Podcast Network.