The Advertising Forum by Marketecture

AdTechGod and Jeremy Bloom
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The Advertising Forum was created to address popular adtech, media and advertising topics and foster innovation by bringing together industry thought leaders, innovators, and experts from AdTech, Agency, and Brand sectors. Recognizing the industry's thirst for knowledge, we empower the community through open discussions with industry experts. Each series will focus on a topic ranging from creative to yield with a goal of eliminating industry noise and getting straight to the topic. Together, we can create a brighter future for advertising. To learn more about The AdTech Forum contact us at www.theadvertisingforum.com

  1. 17H AGO

    CTV Advertising Reality Check: Transparency, Performance, and Driving Store Traffic with Tim Glover

    In Episode 2 of the From Screen to Store series, sponsored by JamLoop, Tim Glover (EVP Media, USA Marketing Partners) breaks down transparency, performance, and the shift from linear vs. digital to a unified video strategy. Learn how agencies can connect media spend to store traffic, revenue, and measurable ROI in today’s evolving advertising landscape. Takeaways People, process, and partnerships are the foundation of modern agencies Brands hire people, not agencies Transparency is the most critical factor in partnerships CTV should be viewed as part of a unified video strategy Performance measurement requires both macro and micro views Retail success is driven by store traffic and sales Data sharing unlocks better results Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Guest Overview 00:41 Tim’s Career Journey & Agency Background 02:05 Building an Agency: People, Process, Partnerships 02:26 The Hub-and-Spoke Agency Model 04:25 Building CTV Capabilities: In-House vs. Partners 05:08 What Clients Really Want: Experience & Performance 06:14 Evaluating Partners: Why Transparency Wins 07:10 The Evolution of CTV Expectations 08:07 Rethinking CTV as “Video” 08:58 Connecting CTV to Real-World Outcomes 09:46 Measuring Performance: Macro vs. Micro 10:28 Optimizing Campaigns with Geo Targeting 11:18 Transparency in Practice 12:18 Final Thoughts & Closing

    13 min

  2. APR 2

    From Screen to Store: How CTV is Driving Real Outcomes with Leif Welch of JamLoop

    In episode 1 of the From Screen to Store series, sponsored by JamLoop, Leif Welch, Founder and CEO of JamLoop, breaks down how connected TV is evolving from a brand awareness channel into a full-funnel performance driver. He shares how mid-market brands are leading this shift, why outcomes now matter more than impressions, and how advertisers can connect CTV to real business results both online and offline. Takeaways CTV is shifting from impressions to measurable business outcomes Mid-market brands are leading the move toward performance-driven advertising A full-funnel strategy is key to turning awareness into action Transparency and measurement are critical in modern media buying A 70/30 mix of CTV and digital formats drives better results Incrementality helps prove real impact beyond correlation Chapters 00:14 Introduction to the series and Leif Welch from JamLoop 01:04 What JamLoop does and its focus on driving real outcomes 02:04 The importance of transparency in CTV advertising 03:06 Measuring real-world impact of CTV campaigns 05:05 Why outcomes have become the new standard in advertising 06:07 The gap between traditional TV thinking and modern CTV 07:04 Rising costs and challenges in search and social 08:02 Building a full-funnel CTV strategy in practice 10:22 How to define success and measure campaign performance 11:31 Time, scale, and expectations for effective campaigns 12:24 Using incrementality to validate real impact 13:10 The 70/30 framework for full-funnel performance

    14 min

  3. MAR 26

    Tom Burke & Kevin Zoss on Open Ecosystems, AI Workflows, and Agency Growth

    In this episode of the Advertising Forum’s Open Garden Series, sponsored by AI Digital, Jeremy Bloom, AdTechGod, Tom Burke (AI Digital), and Kevin Zoss (Lazy Boy Agency) break down platform openness, AI-driven workflows, and how agencies can future-proof their marketing stack. They discuss fragmentation in ad tech, the return of agency partnerships, the rise of AI tools in media buying and creative development, and why human taste and strategy remain critical in modern marketing. Takeaways Open equals leverage for agencies. Openness creates more opportunities for brand connections. Fragmentation is reshaping media buying. Being open requires more structure, not less. AI is transforming workflows. Human taste and strategy remain irreplaceable. Future-proofing marketing stacks requires optionality. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Open Garden Series 00:40 What “Open” Really Means in Advertising 02:06 The Brand to Human Connection 03:04 Fragmentation and the Evolution of Buying Tools 04:20 Why Openness Requires More Structure 05:27 The Friction in Modern Media Buying 07:38 AI and Intelligence Layers in the Open Ecosystem 09:36 Choosing Neutral and Trusted Partners 11:03 Building an Open but Usable System 12:19 Future Proofing the Marketing Stack 14:10 Final Thoughts on the Open Ecosystem

    15 min

  4. MAR 19

    Tim Ringel, Meet The People CEO, on Open Ecosystems, Agency Growth, and Breaking Down Walled Gardens

    In this episode of the Advertising Forum Open Garden Series, Tim Ringel, Founder and CEO of Meet The People, shares how openness shapes the way modern agencies scale and collaborate. He explains why breaking down silos between creative, media, and data is critical for performance and client trust. Tim also discusses how agencies balance flexibility with structure, how vendor partnerships should be evaluated, and how open tech stacks and AI tools can unlock better insights and ROI for brands.

    13 min

  5. MAR 12

    Angel Suarez, Founder and CEO of Pixel & Plume, on How Smaller Agencies Compete with Big Networks

    In this episode of the Advertising Forum Open Garden Series, Angel Suarez, Founder and CEO of Pixel & Plume, shares how smaller agencies compete with larger players using flexible tech stacks, strategic partnerships, and AI-driven tools. He also discusses the importance of trust, customization, and prioritizing quality over scale in building strong client relationships.

    14 min

  6. MAR 5

    Open Garden Talk: Mary Gabrielyan on Winning in an Open Ad Ecosystem

    In this episode of the Open Garden Series, Jeremy Bloom and AdTechGod sit down with Mary Gabrielyan, Chief Strategy Officer at AI Digital, to talk about why embracing openness in advertising is becoming a competitive advantage. From navigating platform fragmentation to staying vendor-neutral, Mary shares how flexibility and expertise help brands drive real business outcomes. Takeaways The ad ecosystem is more fragmented than ever, pushing marketers to think beyond individual platforms Vendor neutrality and flexible budgets help optimize performance across channels Measurement and attribution remain the biggest challenges in open advertising Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Open Garden Series 00:27 Why AI Digital chose the open garden philosophy 01:17 Fragmentation across the ad ecosystem 02:17 Vendor neutrality and AI-native strategy 02:58 How AI Digital evaluates partners and platforms 04:05 Using flexibility to create client value 05:15 Measurement and attribution challenges 06:12 Negotiation power with vendors 06:39 Turning fragmentation into a strategic portfolio 08:23 How the open garden mindset shapes hiring 10:50 What needs to change for open advertising to work13:08 Closing thoughts and episode wrap-up

    13 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Domenic Venuto on Trust as the New Media Currency in an AI Driven Advertising World

    In episode 4 of the Brand Trust series sponsored by Mozilla Ads, Jeremy Bloom and AdTechGod sit down with Horizon Media Chief Product and Data Officer Domenic Venuto, who unpacks why trust has become central to modern advertising. He explains how Horizon’s AI native Blu Platform uses first-party data enrichment and transparent LLM workflows to speed up insight and decision-making without turning media into a black box. The group also digs into privacy-first browsers, shifting consumer search behavior, and why agencies must prove trust both during upfront diligence and in day-to-day operations. Finally, Venuto shares a pragmatic view of AI as both smarter and riskier, and argues that ethical, observable systems are the path to protecting brands and improving outcomes. Takeaways Trust is no longer a brand value alone; it is a business requirement driving media and technology decisions AI accelerates insight and decision-making, but only works when transparency and data integrity are built in Clients demand visibility into how AI models work, what data is used, and how outputs are generated Privacy-first platforms and shifting consumer behavior are fundamentally changing search and personalization Horizon’s hands-on keys approach removes delays and empowers clients with the same tools used internally Ethical, observable AI can reduce risk while making media buying smarter and more accountable The future of advertising depends on trust-first models becoming the industry standard Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Brand Trust Series and guest Domenic Venuto 00:49 What “trusted environments” really mean for clients today 01:15 Horizon’s AI-native Blu Platform and first-party data enrichment 02:41 Why trust matters when AI drives critical business decisions 03:33 Adapting to privacy-first browsers and rapid innovation cycles 04:38 How client expectations around trust have evolved 05:59 Operational trust and decision-making at scale 06:29 Proving trust and performance through hands-on technology access 07:28 Reinventing the agency model while keeping business personal 09:00 Is AI making media buying smarter or riskier for brand safety 10:36 Using ethical, transparent AI to rebuild trust 11:04 The future of trust-first models in advertising 11:52 Closing thoughts and sponsor acknowledgments

    12 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Brand Trust and Performance in Modern Advertising with Natasha Shaikh and AI Privacy First Media

    Natasha Shaikh, Head of Paid Media Center of Excellence at Wells Fargo, joins the Brand Trust series sponsored by Mozilla Ads to unpack how brand safety has expanded beyond placement into sentiment, especially as AI shapes how brands appear to consumers. She explains why trust can break in a single ad, how subjective audiences make safety decisions harder, and why marketers must balance privacy-first environments with effective targeting. The conversation also dives into the rise of user-generated content, the challenge of distinguishing real from fake in a GenAI world, and why long-term ROI depends on pairing smart targeting with layered safeguards. Takeaways Brand safety now includes brand sentiment because AI systems influence how consumers perceive a brand. Trust can fracture instantly, and what feels unsafe is often determined by highly subjective audience beliefs. Privacy-safe media can boost trust but may limit efficient discovery of the right customers. User-generated content and GenAI blur reality, making safety controls harder and more necessary. The best path forward is balanced spending that protects environments without losing targeting performance. Chapter 00:00 Natasha explains how brand safety now goes beyond placements to include sentiment and AI-driven perception. 02:14 She shares why trust can break instantly from one ad or sponsorship because offense is subjective. 04:05 Natasha describes choosing trusted environments that match where real customers spend time. 05:46 She outlines the challenge of balancing privacy first media with effective targeting. 07:17 Natasha talks about how social and user generated content make trust harder to control. 11:26 She argues for combining precise targeting with layered safety to protect long term brand value. 13:09 The episode wraps with a look at what is next for trust focused media strategies.

    13 min
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The Advertising Forum was created to address popular adtech, media and advertising topics and foster innovation by bringing together industry thought leaders, innovators, and experts from AdTech, Agency, and Brand sectors. Recognizing the industry's thirst for knowledge, we empower the community through open discussions with industry experts. Each series will focus on a topic ranging from creative to yield with a goal of eliminating industry noise and getting straight to the topic. Together, we can create a brighter future for advertising. To learn more about The AdTech Forum contact us at www.theadvertisingforum.com

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  • Creator
    AdTechGod and Jeremy Bloom
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
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