Leadership In

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Leadership In is a candid, conversation-driven podcast hosted by adtech industry veterans Greg MacDonald and Geoff Wolinetz. Each episode explores a focused theme through the lens of a senior leader in advertising, media, or adjacent tech. Guests bring real stories, unfiltered perspectives, and lessons learned from the front lines of leadership, the wins, the failures, the tough calls, and the turning points that shaped their careers. © 2025 Chelsea Strategies and JPEG Consulting. All rights reserved.

Episodes

  1. 11/11/2025

    S1E8: GumGum’s Kerel Cooper & Katy Loria: Mindset, Outcomes, and Leading in Ad Tech

    Greg and Geoff sit down with GumGum’s Kerel Cooper (CMO) and Katy Loria (CRO) to discuss the importance of embracing vulnerabilities, managing personal brands, and the difference in dynamics between large and small organizations. The conversation delves into GumGum’s approach to contextual advertising, the role of consumer mindset in targeted ads, and how AI and machine learning influence their strategies.  Link: Minority Report Podcast, co-hosted by Kerel Cooper https://www.minorityreportpodcast.com/ 01:45 Early Career Advice 02:51 Personal Branding and Goal Setting 05:44 Influential Leaders and Mentors 08:58 Navigating Different Organizational Sizes 11:36 GumGum 12:45 Contextual Advertising and Mindset 17:27 Balancing Leadership and Innovation 18:33 AI and Human Touch in Customer Engagement 21:29 Emotional Connection in Branding 32:12 Looking Ahead

    35 min

  2. 11/04/2025

    S1E07: Receptiv’s Dave Jacobs on Leading with Attention

    What if the key to better advertising isn’t more data, but more attention? Geoff and Greg sit down with Dave Jacobs, President and CEO of Receptiv, a company with a fresh take on driving performance by focusing on when people are most receptive. The conversation explores how leadership, focus, and accountability drive both innovation and impact in adtech. From leading teams at startups and global corporations, Dave shares how he’s scaling performance, culture, and outcomes, without losing sight of what matters most. Disclosure: Leadership In hosts and guests may hold financial interests in companies discussed in this episode, including Receptiv.

    36 min

  3. 10/28/2025

    S1E06: Outcome-First Leadership with TV Scientific’s Nick Cote

    In a market obsessed with results, true leadership means knowing how to deliver them, again and again. Nick Cote, VP and Head of Supply at TV Scientific, shares how he leads through hyper-growth and constant change in the connected-TV space. He breaks down outcome-based television, how to drive measurable performance at scale, and why clarity and accountability are the ultimate competitive advantages in ad tech’s next chapter. 01:55 Early lessons 03:17 Culture that drives growth  07:25 How TV Scientific redefines performance  09:14 Innovation in CTV 11:25 The shift to outcome-based advertising 18:25 Leading through hyper-growth  26:21 Looking ahead

    28 min

  4. 10/21/2025

    S1E05: Winning with Accountability with OpenX’s Amanda Forrester

    ⁠Amanda Forrester, SVP of Marketing at ⁠OpenX⁠, discusses what it means to win the right way. She shares how empathy, integrity and doing things the right way, even when it’s hard, have shapred her leadership and the company’s culture.  She also unpacks the future of AI and infrastructure in programmatic advertising, the myth of limitless supply, and the power of believing you belong in every room. 00:44  Amanda’s Path from The New York Times to OpenX 05:17  Leadership and Accountability in Action 07:11  Diversity and Belonging in Ad Tech 11:26  Leading Innovation at OpenX 15:37  Sustainability and Ethical Leadership 17:43  Balancing Agility with Responsibility 18:28  Permission to Pay: Ethical Dilemmas in Ad Tech 21:00  Supply-Side Targeting and Market Education 22:53  AI’s Impact on Programmatic Advertising 30:25  Mentorship and Leaving Ad Tech Better Than You Found It

    33 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    S1E04: Leading Where the Cart Turns with Grocery TV's Nolan Johnson

    Nolan Johnson, SVP of Media Partnerships at Grocery TV has helped turn grocery stores into one of advertising’s most powerful new frontiers. In this episode, he shares how leading with curiosity and courage helped him scale a startup into a national network, why 85% of grocery purchases still happen in-store, and what it takes to build both a category and a culture from the ground up. 03:19 The Importance of Taking Initiative 04:42 Advice for Early Career Professionals 06:47 Grocery TV: Leading in Digital Out-of-Home Media 10:23 Navigating Advertising Ecosystems and Measurement 12:53 The People Behind Grocery TV's Success 14:08 Hiring Entrepreneurial Talent 14:52 Balancing Agility and Focus 16:16 Building a Market from Scratch 17:27 Driving Innovation in Leadership 21:37 Challenges of Leading a Unique Market 25:32 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership 28:41 Legacy and Mentorship

    30 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    S1E03: Values at Velocity with Advertible's Priti Ohri

    Priti Ohri, CEO of Advertible, has built her career, and her company, on one principle: do the right thing, even when it’s hard. In this episode, she shares how authenticity and values drive better business, why trust matters more than speed, and how she’s redefining leadership in the fast-moving world of ad tech. Links from this episode: DesiUS Fast Company: The Brand Called You Geoff’s Substack 00:28 Meet Priti Ohri: CEO at Advertible 02:33 Insights on Leadership and Career Growth 08:46 Building and Leading Advertible 13:53 Challenges and Responsibilities in Native Advertising 19:31 Values and Decision-Making at Advertible 21:30 The Importance of Values in Business 22:43 Navigating Customer Expectations 24:34 Advocating for Diversity and Inclusion 27:41 Building a Supportive Community 30:28 Leadership and Personal Branding 32:40 The Future of Leadership and Industry

    40 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    S1E02: Building the Modern Agency with Butler/Till’s Scott Ensign

    Scott Ensign, Chief Strategy Officer at Butler/Till, a leading independent advertising agency, joins us to discuss leadership in a rapidly evolving industry. Scott shares insights on Butler/Till's unique Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) model, fostering transparency and engagement, and creating a results driven culture where everyone feels invested in the company's success. The conversation delves into Scott's career journey, the impact of intellectual curiosity, and the importance of aligning strategy with core business values. Scott also highlights the balance of consensus decision-making and long-term vision in leadership. 01:19 Scott's Career Journey 06:31 Advice and Leadership Insights 08:51 Butler Till's Unique Culture 09:46 Employee Ownership and Its Impact 14:49 Challenges and Benefits of the ESOP Structure 23:31 Leadership Decisions and Strategy 34:55 Future Vision and Legacy

    38 min

  8. 09/16/2025

    S1E01: Flipping the Script with Digiday’s Ronan Shields

    Veteran adtech reporter Ronan Shields from Digiday joins Greg MacDonald and Geoff Wolinetz to explore leadership in advertising, media, and technology. The conversation covers Ronan's career journey as a journalist across three continents, insights on the relationship between media and industry figures, and the essential role of fact-checking in digital journalism. Ronan also talks about the potential benefits and challenges posed by AI in journalism. 01:00 Ronan's Global Journey in Journalism 01:45 Navigating Media and Industry Dynamics 05:59 The Role of Journalism in Shaping Leadership 09:12 Engagement and Storytelling in Journalism 12:44 Notable Leaders in Media and Tech 15:26 The Role of Fact-Checking in Digital Media 17:22 The Influence of Corporate Communications 21:01 The Impact of AI on Journalism 22:29 Leadership Trends in the Media Industry 23:59 The Role of CEOs in Shaping Company Culture This episode was recorded at Podstream Studios in New York City.

    28 min

  9. TRAILER

    Trailer: Introducing Leadership In

    Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s choices, lessons, and turning points. Leadership In is a 10-episode series hosted by adtech industry veterans and consultants Greg MacDonald and Geoff Wolinetz, featuring candid conversations with senior leaders in advertising, media, and tech. Follow now to get the full episodes and join the conversation.

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Leadership In is a candid, conversation-driven podcast hosted by adtech industry veterans Greg MacDonald and Geoff Wolinetz. Each episode explores a focused theme through the lens of a senior leader in advertising, media, or adjacent tech. Guests bring real stories, unfiltered perspectives, and lessons learned from the front lines of leadership, the wins, the failures, the tough calls, and the turning points that shaped their careers. © 2025 Chelsea Strategies and JPEG Consulting. All rights reserved.

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