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 A Podcast For The People About The People. The AdTechGod ® Pod celebrates the Minds Behind Adtech and offers an engaging platform where listeners can discover the stories and insights of the individuals driving the advertising technology industry. This podcast shines a spotlight on the creative and innovative minds that make adtech great, providing a unique perspective on the people behind the technology that shapes our digital advertising experiences. All guests appearing on the adtech god podcast are invited participants; they do not provide compensation to AdTechGod for their appearance. The podcast's funding is provided through preroll and midroll advertisements, which are sponsored by various companies. If you are interested in being a guest or advertising on the AdTechGod Pod (The Adtech God Podcast) please visit https://www.adtechgod.com/adtechgod-pod.Copyright © 2025 Marketecture Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • How Agencies Are Adapting to the AI Meteorite

    How Agencies Are Adapting to the AI Meteorite
    Apr 3 2026
    At Marketecture Live in NYC, Bob Lord (President, Horizon Media) and Obele Brown-West (President, Colle McVoy), with Mike Shields (Founder, Next in Media) break down innovation cycles, legacy tech challenges, and why human creativity still matters in an AI-driven world. Takeaways: AI is creating massive confusion, but also an opportunity Legacy systems are the biggest barrier to progress The future is platform-based, not siloed AI won’t replace creativity, but will scale execution Upskilling talent is more important than replacing it Legal and transparency concerns are rising fast Agency business models must evolve Creative and media are converging again Chapters : 00:00 Introduction to Marketecture Live 01:23 The “AI Armageddon” Debate Begins 01:54 What Clients Are Really Saying About AI 02:53 Why Brands and Agencies Aren’t Ready Yet 03:28 The Need for New Marketing Operating Systems 04:40 Can AI Replace Agencies? 06:00 Legacy Tech Is Slowing Everything Down 07:30 Open Ecosystems vs. Fragmentation 08:28 Do New Agencies Have the Advantage? 10:06 AI, Jobs, and the Need for Upskilling 12:11 Rethinking Agency Pricing Models 14:04 Connecting Marketing to Business Outcomes 15:16 The Limits of AI in Creativity 17:07 AI Legal Risks and Client Concerns 19:19 Responsible AI Use in Agencies 20:46 The Future: AI as a Growth Engine 21:03 The Reunification of Creative and Media 22:05 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ep. 127 Katie Daleo, GM of CPG Ads at DoorDash, on Retail Media Innovation and Dish-Level Targeting

    Ep. 127 Katie Daleo, GM of CPG Ads at DoorDash, on Retail Media Innovation and Dish-Level Targeting
    Mar 31 2026
    Katie Daleo, GM of the CPG ads business at DoorDash, joins the AdTechGod Pod to discuss how retail media is evolving and how DoorDash is helping CPG brands reach consumers in new ways. She shares her journey from Right Media and Unilever to building retail media capabilities at Jet and DoorDash, along with insights into data, targeting, and the future of advertising. Katie explains how DoorDash uses closed-loop measurement, dish-level targeting, and off-site audience activation to help brands drive performance. She also discusses the growing complexity of retail media networks, why simplification matters for advertisers, and how AI and data will shape the next phase of the ad tech ecosystem. Takeaways Katie Daleo’s career spans early ad tech, CPG brand management, and retail media leadership. DoorDash connects CPG brands with consumers using its marketplace and retail media platform. Dish-level targeting lets brands reach users based on the meals and cuisines they order. Closed-loop measurement allows advertisers to track campaigns directly to purchases on DoorDash. Retail media networks must balance simplification with tailored solutions for different brands. AI and data analysis are becoming key tools for faster consumer discovery and decision making. Strong leadership comes from curiosity, intentional career moves, and understanding personal strengths and gaps. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Katie Daleo and the DoorDash CPG ads business 01:00 Katie’s path from Right Media to Unilever and into retail media 04:00 How DoorDash’s retail media platform works for CPG brands 05:18 Dish-level targeting and how brands reach food-affinity audiences 07:25 The role of data science and insights teams in advertising strategy 08:22 Trends shaping retail media and advertising over the next year 10:20 Closed-loop measurement and full-funnel advertising on DoorDash 12:15 AI, consumer discovery, and the future of search and advertising 14:08 Using DoorDash data for off-site advertising campaigns 15:37 Building partnerships and scaling DoorDash retail media 18:16 Leadership lessons and building a successful career in ad tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Power Players: How Female Athletes Are Redefining Business and Brand Value

    Power Players: How Female Athletes Are Redefining Business and Brand Value
    Mar 27 2026
    Recorded live at the Marketecture Live Conference in New York City, this episode brings together Cosette Chaput, CEO & Co-Founder, Always Alpha; Allyson Felix, Co-Founder, Always Alpha; Wes Felix, Co-Founder, Always Alpha; and Zoe Ruderman, Chief Content Officer, ADWEEK, to unpack how female athletes are reshaping brand strategy, storytelling, and ROI. From breaking outdated sports marketing models to building authentic athlete-driven campaigns, this conversation dives into why brands need to rethink their approach now, before the window closes ahead of LA28. Takeaways Women’s sports is a high-growth business, not a trend, delivering strong and compounding ROI. Traditional sports marketing models were built for men and do not translate effectively to female audiences. Brands miss the mark by targeting male audiences instead of engaging female consumers authentically. Female athletes outperform influencers in engagement and trust despite having smaller followings. The biggest opportunity lies in storytelling. Female athletes bring relatable, real-life narratives that drive deeper connection. Waiting until major events like the Olympics is too late. Effective campaigns require long-term buildup. Investment in women’s sports is currently top-heavy, creating sustainability risks if the broader ecosystem is not developed. Brands that win collaborate with athletes as partners, not just endorsers. Categories like beauty are leading the way, while sectors like finance and automotive still lag behind. The window of opportunity is open but closing fast as competition and valuations rise. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the session and why women’s sports matter now 00:56 The origin story of Always Alpha 02:43 The problem with one-size-fits-all athlete representation 03:18 Why women’s sports is still misunderstood as a trend 04:40 Why traditional sports marketing does not work for women 05:32 Looking ahead to LA28 and the future of brand investment 06:19 The risk of a women’s sports bubble 08:15 What brands should be doing differently by LA28 09:08 The power of 360 storytelling in women’s sports 10:15 Authenticity and relatability as marketing advantages 11:23 What brands are getting wrong today 12:39 Why storytelling beats templated campaigns 14:05 Female athletes vs influencers, engagement and impact 15:19 ROI in women’s sports and brand trust 16:07 The education gap with brands entering sports 16:59 Why brands need to act now 17:26 Categories leading the way (beauty, retail) 18:17 Opportunities in underrepresented industries 19:00 How Always Alpha defines success today 20:17 What is driving optimism for the future 23:05 Closing remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
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