AW360

AW360

Weekly thought-leadership conversations with the best in the advertising, marketing, and technology industries.

  1. 29/09/2025

    Decoding Culture: Crystal Foote on Connecting with Audiences Beyond Demographics

    In this AW360 episode, Crystal Foote—Founder and Head of Partnerships at Digital Culture Group—shares how her team uses real-time cultural data and their award-winning Audience Resonance Index (AARI) platform to help brands connect with audiences authentically. Crystal explains why it’s time to move past broad demographic targeting, how data can transform raw insights into meaningful engagement, and why chasing viral trends can waste marketing dollars. From privacy-compliant insights to anticipating cultural shifts before they go mainstream, Crystal reveals what future-ready marketers need to know to resonate at the true speed of culture.

  2. 22/09/2025

    Purpose Isn’t Dead: Elmwood CEO Daniel Binns on Building Brands with Intent

    Elmwood CEO Daniel Binns shares why purpose still matters—and how today’s most successful brands turn intent into measurable impact. Discover practical advice on staying authentic, designing for attention, and driving growth in a polarized world.

  3. 15/09/2025

    Inside Bindery: Greg Beauchamp on Mid-Funnel Magic and the Art of Human Storytelling

    Greg Beauchamp, founder and CEO of Bindery, joins the AW360 Podcast to share how his team blends cinematic storytelling with measurable marketing impact. From Sundance-screened documentaries to high-conversion brand campaigns, Greg reveals why the “mid-funnel” is the sweet spot where culture meets commerce. Hear how Bindery applies film-level craft to advertising, the power of documentary-style authenticity, and why data should give form—not formula—to creative ideas.

  4. 08/09/2025

    From Fragmentation to Orchestration: Prisma’s Ramsey McGrory on Redefining Advertising’s Supply Chain

    In this episode of AW360, we sit down with Ramsey McGrory, President of Prisma, to explore how the advertising industry can cut through complexity and rediscover simplicity. McGrory shares why he views his career as a relay race, how Prisma has evolved into a critical orchestration layer for modern marketing, and what true efficiency looks like in today’s fractured TV and digital ecosystem. From ad serving’s transformation beyond “plumbing,” to the rise of AI as a practical tool for planning, measurement, and optimization, Ramsey offers a front-row perspective on how advertisers can consolidate, innovate, and thrive in a hedged-garden world.

  5. 03/09/2025

    Designing the Future of Experience: Michael Mayton on AI, Co-Innovation, and Human Creativity

    Bounteous EVP Michael Mayton joins AW360 to explore how AI is reshaping customer experience, why co-innovation drives loyalty, and how brands can thrive at the intersection of physical and digital touchpoints—without losing the human spark that fuels creativity.

  6. 20/08/2025

    Voice, Emotion & the Future of Marketing with Verena Papik, Chief Emotion Officer of Talkalytics

    In this episode of AW360, we sit down with Verena Papik, Chief Emotion Officer of Talkalytics, to explore how voice is transforming the way brands understand their audiences. Verena—whose career spans from Musical.ly and TikTok to launching a voice-first insights platform—shares why the human voice is the most revealing emotional signal, why “social asking” matters more than “social listening,” and how emotionally intelligent AI is reshaping marketing strategy.   From stories about her Alpine roots to real-world brand case studies, Verena explains how Talkalytics captures raw, unguarded feedback and turns it into insights that drive trust, loyalty, and growth. Plus, she looks ahead to a future where adaptive narratives, emotional dashboards, and real-time sentiment will redefine the customer experience.

  7. 14/07/2025

    Building Brand Homes: Inside the World of Immersive Retail with Hot Pickle’s Rupert Pick

    What do Marmite, Guinness, and Buffalo Trace have in common? They’ve all been part of the theatrical, strategic, and delightfully human experiences created by Hot Pickle.   In this episode, Rupert Pick—co-founder of the experiential agency Hot Pickle—joins us to share the story of how a Marmite pop-up store launched a 15-year journey creating unforgettable brand experiences for clients like Diageo, BBC, Amazon, and Moët & Chandon. From retail rule-breaking to building brand homes that feel more like conversations than campaigns, Rupert dives into the origins of Hot Pickle to the future of experiential.

  8. 07/07/2025

    Human-Powered AI & the Future of Creativity: Inside Joint’s Vision for 2025 and Beyond

    In this episode of the AW360 Podcast, we sit down with Richard Exon, Co-Founder of London-based creative agency Joint, for an expansive conversation on where the creative industry stands in 2025—and where it’s headed. From navigating the rise of generative AI to evolving client-agency relationships, Exon shares sharp insights on how agencies can stay indispensable in an era of automation, fragmentation, and unpredictability. We explore: Why AI is a catalyst—not a replacement—for human creativity The evolving role of DEI in agency culture and hiring How Gen Z’s resilience is shaping new consumer and talent dynamics What clients really want in an age of political and economic volatility Why “primary thinking” is the new agency superpower Whether you’re a strategist, a creative, or just trying to keep pace with change, this is your front-row seat to what’s next in marketing, agency life, and creative leadership.

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    AW360
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
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