Adspeak

4.7 (150)
MARKETING
UPDATED WEEKLY

Love it or hate it, the advertising and marketing industry is the ultimate broker of power and influence in the world today. Adspeak, hosted by ADWEEK editor in chief Ryan Joe, brings to life stories from our top reporters, delving into the people, brands, ad agencies, and adtech giants that shape how we view the world, the products we buy, and the entertainment we enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6D AGO

What Really Killed The Mill?

Thousands of jobs gone. Decades of prestige, erased. What really killed The Mill? We go inside parent company Technicolor’s mismanagement and hidden debt, and the talent drain behind one of the production and VFX industry’s most shocking implosions. Plus: what it all means for the future of VFX and ad production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min
JUL 1

Why Agency Life Feels Broken

Holdcos promise prestige, but are they killing creativity? We unpack ADWEEK’s exclusive survey about staffer satisfaction at big agencies, and hear from ex-employees who’ve gone indie for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
JUN 24

The Great Cannes Land Grab

Behind the rosé and rooftops, Cannes 2025 laid bare a deep anxiety in advertising. With AI unease and retail media consolidation looming, Cannes became ground zero for creative one-upmanship. We break down the land grab, the ad tech wars, and the award season drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
JUN 17

Mark Read Is Out. Now What?

WPP’s CEO is on his way out, with no clear successor in place. Mark Read inherited a holding company in crisis, and the company is still in crisis. We unpack his legacy and what the future holds for the ad giant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
JUN 10

Adalytics vs. the Industry

Adalytics has become the industry's most polarizing watchdog, praised for its transparency crusade—and sued for it. We unpack how its research is shaking up ad tech and whether the company can survive its own impact. Guest: Kendra Barnett, ADWEEK senior tech reporter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
JUN 3

Holding Company Succession

The power struggle among ad giants has never been fiercer. Publicis has surged ahead, WPP is wobbling, and Omnicom is making a massive play by plotting a historic merger with IPG. Ryan Joe and Alison Weissbrot unpack the drama behind the consolidation frenzy reshaping Madison Avenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
MAY 27

Every Story’s an Ad Now

Batman’s selling insurance. Sally is unreasonably excited about mayonnaise. Morpheus has more than a few chip flavors to offer. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery’s Storyverse – where your favorite characters become the face of your household products. On this episode of Adspeak, Editor in Chief Ryan Joe and Deputy Editor Bill Bradley unpack the strategy, risks, and ripple effects of turning every story and every beloved character into a sales channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 min
MAY 20

Dark Times at the LA Times

Can billionaires save journalism—or are they accelerating its collapse? ADWEEK’s Mark Stenberg reports on how Patrick Soon-Shiong’s hands-on management of the Los Angeles Times sparked internal chaos, subscriber losses, and advertiser backlash. With insights from Janice Min, we explore what this case says about the future of legacy media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min

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Introducing Adspeak from ADWEEK

Love it or hate it, advertising is the ultimate broker of power and influence in the world today. Adspeak, hosted by Adweek editor in chief Ryan Joe, brings to life stories from our top reporters, delving into the people and companies that shape how we view the world, the products we buy, and the entertainment we enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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150 Ratings

ADSPEAK FTW!

Apr 23

robsampogna

If you’re into advertising & media, ADSPEAK is a fun, sharp listen. It has a smart and punchy tone with expert reporting and interesting insights about brands, agencies, and more.
Ryan Joe is a great host

Apr 16

emmarswanson

Excellent job holding your first guest accountable to answering the tough questions. Excited for more episodes!
Love this show!

03/02/2023

mvelasco07

Appreciate the variety of episodes, engaging conversations, and insightful content. I learn something every time I listen! Thanks so much for putting out such a stellar show guys - keep up the great work!
Relevant content!

08/01/2022

Facqt Media

Love this podcast! It got the latest info and strategies in advertisement and creatives, got into a few episodes, and the content and format are great! Looking forward to the next one!

Love it or hate it, the advertising and marketing industry is the ultimate broker of power and influence in the world today. Adspeak, hosted by ADWEEK editor in chief Ryan Joe, brings to life stories from our top reporters, delving into the people, brands, ad agencies, and adtech giants that shape how we view the world, the products we buy, and the entertainment we enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.