Unlock YouTube’s future with Google’s Brian Albert. Discover team empowerment, CTV, and creator strategies for impact.

Barbara Riley shares how modern mentorship and community fuel smarter marketing, stronger teams, and more impactful brand growth.

Drive digital strategy by empowering voices, balancing brand/performance, and navigating industry hype with a ”what if” mindset.

Unpack CTV’s rise, AI’s role, and the human element in media. Gain insights on career growth and industry shifts in advertising.

Discover how purposeful data strategy and disciplined execution reshape global brands, fostering innovation and consistent growth across diverse markets.

Uncover how purpose and content ignite real impact. This episode sparks new ideas for scaling your brand and creating meaningful connections.

Adam Katz sits down with media leader Maureen Bosetti, Chief Investment Officer at IPG Mediabrands, for a candid conversation about resilience, reinvention, and riding the relentless waves of change in media.

A grounded and refreshingly honest look at how real innovation happens in media today with Liane Nadeau, Chief Investment Officer at Digitas North America.

Discover culture first media leadership. Gain insights on innovation, retention, coaching, and navigating volatility from Carat CEO Michael Law.

Bernice Chao shares how authenticity fuels her creative leadership, uplifting AANHPI voices and crafting culturally resonant brand stories.

Discover how David Campanelli’s 27-year journey at Horizon Media reveals timeless lessons on leadership, culture, and staying ahead in an AI-driven world. Tune in to learn how to play the long game and keep your edge.

Laura Lee and Michele Ching explore how performance marketing, powered by AI and strategic inclusivity, can drive equity by uplifting API and women founders, redefining the industry with authentic, human-centered impact.

What do cowboy ethics, climate-conscious media, and the perfect chocolate chip cookie have in common? For John Osborn, it all comes back to purpose. In this episode, Sightly CEO Adam Katz sits down with John—Director at Ad Net Zero and longtime industry force—for a no-BS conversation about sustainability, values-driven leadership, and why the future of advertising depends on doing the right thing and doing it well. Together, Adam and John unpack: 💥 The “cowboy ethic” that fuels stronger partnerships 📊 Why carbon measurement is key to smarter media planning ⚖️ How to balance speed with scalable, lasting impact 👥 Why employees—not execs—are redefining brand values from the inside out 🍪 And yes, the secret to the perfect chocolate chip cookie (crispy edges, gooey middle) They also dig into Sightly’s role in the movement, the rise of real-time value expression, and a global sustainability framework that could unite the industry around measurable change. Whether you’re deep in ESG strategy or just getting started, this episode makes one thing clear: purpose and performance can go hand in hand.

Amy Lanzi, Digitas North America CEO, shares her unorthodox rise from airline data analyst to agency titan with Sightly CEO Adam Katz. Her data-driven grit and compassionate leadership reveal how to forge lasting brand bonds and smarter agency strategies.

What happens when media strategy, leadership, and resilience collide? Join Cara Lewis, a powerhouse in media investment, as she shares her 15-year rise at dentsu and game-changing insights with Adam Katz in a bold, unfiltered talk on navigating the ever-shifting media landscape.

Digitas CSO Ali Amarsy joins Ben Lambert to discuss community-driven marketing, AI-powered creativity, and cultural strategies that make brands resonate.

In this episode, Nancy Benter, Enablement & Strategy Partner at Starbucks, shares how embracing her Chinese American identity and leading authentically shaped her 14-year career in tech and retail. She explains why diversity is essential for business, how transparency builds trust, and reveals three key questions she uses to stay grounded as a leader. Nancy also highlights turning Starbucks coffee tastings into cultural connections and why clear values simplify leadership and life. This episode of Breaking Through the Mayhem delivers her inspiring insights on integrity, connection, and courageous leadership that encourage you to bring your true self to work.

Change sucks, but irrelevance kills media buyers. Rishad Tobaccowala shares how to adapt fast, stay curious, and thrive in AI on Breaking Through.

Nicole Estebanell, US CEO of Mediahub, joins Adam Katz to discuss how the best leaders build cultures that execute strategy, the real impact of AI on creativity, and why leadership thrives on influence and teamwork over authority. From global markets to mentorship’s superpower, she shares insights on staying ahead in a fast-moving industry—listen now!

Jeremy Bloom, founder of OhHello and co-founder of Marketecture Media, chats with Adam Katz about transitioning from leading hundreds to starting anew in public. He discusses how authenticity and grit fuel his journey, from viral dance intros to building an AI mentorship platform. Bloom previews Marketecture Live, an adtech conference focused on real talk, and emphasizes mentorship’s untapped potential. The episode blends insights on AI, advertising, and community-building with fun detours into WWF nostalgia, showcasing Bloom’s Phil Jackson-like approach to adtech. Perfect for fans of media, tech, and underdog tales.