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The Big Impression — 145 episodes

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E.W. Scripps’ Seth Walters on making premium sports more accessible

2

Best Buy Ads’ Lisa Valentino on retail media’s next chapter: commerce media

3

Oura’s Doug Sweeny on turning data into daily wellness

4

Land O’Lakes’ Heather Malenshek on reshaping rural America’s story

5

Stanley Steemer’s Andrew Schneider on owning the spring clean

6

Introducing The Big Impression Podcast

7

Pedigree’s Natalia Ball on turning an underdog into a Titanium Lion

8

Diadora’s Antonio Gnocchini on the power of discovery

9

Dish Media’s Liam Kristinnsson on how linear and programmatic TV are converging

10

Former Lyft brand leader Jessica Bryndza on humanizing mobility in the age of AI

11

Albertsons’ Brian Monahan on turning shopper data into retail media gold

12

Mitsubishi’s Kimberly Ito on how a challenger brand punches above its weight

13

Kate Wik, the CMO of Las Vegas, on marketing an iconic city

14

Formula 1’s Emily Prazer on revving up American enthusiasm through an ‘always-on dynamic’

15

Peggy Roe on redefining the travel journey — from loyalty to living a life well-traveled

16

Godiva’s Ahad Afridi on marketing chocolate as an everyday indulgence

17

The Guardian’s Sara Badler on promoting journalism that’s “global, independent and free”

18

Michael Rubenstein on Building Firsthand, AI, and the Future of Ad Tech

19

Samsung’s Allison Stransky on the future of AI in the home — and beyond

20

Nestlé’s Antonia Farquhar on why KitKat and F1 joined forces

21

Roku’s Sarah Harms on building the future of CTV advertising

22

People Inc.’s Jonathan Roberts on the untapped power of content

23

Spotify’s Brian Berner on the ‘untapped’ potential of audio

24

State Farm’s Patty Morris on pulling off an NFL crossover in less than two days

25

Diageo’s Sophie Kelly on why great brand-building starts offline

26

Kinective Media’s James Rothwell on United’s sky-high media ambitions

27

Unilever’s Ryu Yokoi on Dove’s sweet-smelling campaign

28

SAP’s Tim Hoppin on why emotional storytelling belongs in B2B

29

Valnet’s Ji Heon Kim on how the publisher encouraged users to authenticate themselves

30

Gallo Winery’s Amy Lund on bringing wine to the NFL

31

CNN International Commercial’s Rob Bradley on evolving a legacy media company

32

Chuck E. Cheese’s Melissa McLeanas on becoming a media network for families

33

PayPal’s Jenna Griffith on building a media business from transaction data

34

DSW’s Sarah Crockett on building a flexible brand for unpredictable times

35

MilkPEP’s Miranda Abney on reclaiming milk’s cool factor

36

Firestone Walker Brewing’s Dustin Hinz on tapping beer and sports fans through CTV

37

Dow Jones’ Sherry Weiss on marketing at the speed of a newsroom

38

Stellantis’ CMO Raj Register on knowing your brand’s true north

39

Paze and Zelle’s Andrea Gilman on the future of digital payments

40

CMI Media Group’s Melissa Giordano on advocating for women who are not in the room

41

New Belgium’s Rebecca Dye Yonushonis on winning Gen Z with bold branding

42

Genentech’s Erica Taylor on how healthcare brands became mainstream post-Covid

43

PNC Bank’s Jenn Garbach on reclaiming the word ‘boring’ for the legacy brand

44

JPMorgan Chase’s David Pinto-Carpenter on redefining media buying for a 225-year-old banking giant

45

Beyond Yoga’s Katie Babineau on the power of community

46

Meijer’s Derek Steele on building a Midwest retail media powerhouse

47

Grubhub’s Marnie Kain on standing out in a crowded market

48

American Express’ Jessica Ling on tapping into Gen Z fandom with Olivia Rodrigo

49

Goalhanger’s Tony Pastor on building a global podcast brand

50

Jaguar Land Rover's Charlotte Blank on why premium content builds brand loyalty

51

Gopuff’s Daniel Folkman on delivering the retail media goods

52

Campari’s Julka Villa on building brand affection in person and the power of the moment

53

Samsung’s Olga Suvorova on how marketers can quickly tap into cultural trends

54

Jeff Green on how The Trade Desk’s new OS can improve the CTV ecosystem

55

DoorDash’s Toby Espinosa on helping local economies grow

56

SiriusXM Media’s Lizzie Collins on the power of podcasts for influencers

57

Resy’s Hannah Kelly on building community and connection

58

Colgate-Palmolive’s Brigitte King on steering a global giant through digital transformation

59

Reuters and SAS on trusting the brand and publisher relationship

60

United Airlines’ Mike Petrella on personalizing the in-flight experience

61

Wayfair’s Kara O’Brien on unifying the in-store and digital shopping experience

62

CVS Media Exchange’s Parbinder Dhariwal on the next phase of the retail-media revolution

63

Stagwell’s Mark Penn on polling, politics and media

64

Polaris’ Pam Kermisch on marketing past assumptions in the powersports space

65

Foxtel Media’s Mark Frain on why improving the customer experience is top of mind for the streaming age

66

e.l.f. Beauty CMO Kory Marchisotto on betting on women’s love for live sports

67

ADT’s DeLu Jackson on why the marketing funnel is more like an ‘infinity loop’ now

68

Crunch Fitness’s Chad Waetzig on getting strong first-party data

69

Intuit’s Dave Raggio on creating a media network for small businesses

70

Las Vegas Raiders’ Kristen Banks on marketing to old and new fans alike

71

NBCUniversal's Alison Levin on strategic audience buying, the power of brand storytelling and the Paris Olympics

72

Hearst Newspapers’ Michael Irenski on the value of local journalism, keyword blocklists and Popeye

73

Ford’s chief futurist imagines how AI could grow the relationship between drivers and their cars

74

How MLS plans to capitalize on 2026 World Cup fever

75

CMO Laura Jones on the final frontier of Instacart’s retail media ambitions

76

BBDO on why marketing needs humor

77

On chocolate and politics: What CPG brands and political campaigns have in common

78

AARP on combatting ageism in marketing

79

Booking.com’s Arjan Dijk on how brands can’t ignore sports if they want to be part of the zeitgeist

80

Moderna’s Kate Cronin on turning a pandemic hero into an everyday hero

81

White Castle on maintaining itself as a pop culture icon

82

Hilton’s Mark Weinstein on driving loyalty and inspiring wanderlust

83

Tubi’s Nicole Parlapiano on sustaining growth after virality

84

Activision Blizzard’s Jonathan Stringfield on creating for the unseen gamer

85

State Farm’s Alyson Griffin’s policy: Meet customers at every life stage

86

NFL's Marissa Solis on how she’s helping the league find new meaning in legacy

87

Zillow’s Beverly Jackson on bringing real estate marketing closer to home

88

VML CEO Jon Cook wants more creativity while advertising on streaming platforms

89

Francesca’s Traci Graziani on merging in-person experiences with digital

90

LG Ad Solutions CMO Tony Marlow on the evolving nature of TV

91

Kendra Scott CMO Michelle Peterson on connecting with consumers through experiences

92

Lenovo CMO Emily Ketchen on delivering tech with diversity

93

VaynerX CMO Andrea Sullivan on moving at the speed of culture

94

Publicis Health Media President Andrea Palmer on connecting health and wellness

95

The Weather Company's Randi Stipes on why weather is the original influencer

96

PepsiCo SVP Shyam Venugopal on the importance of simple human insights

97

SiriusXM’s Suzi Watford on growing a subscriber base through community

98

AMC's Kim Granito on how its genre fandoms, from "The Walking Dead" to "Mad Men," inspired their streaming strategy

99

Expedia’s Rory Paterson on the value of destination marketing

100

Cadillac’s Melissa Grady Dias on the drive to become an entirely EV brand by 2030

101

Snap’s Doug Frisbee on staying at the forefront of AR

102

Time Out’s Stacy Bettman on giving readers access to local treasures

103

Paramount+’s Domenic DiMeglio on pioneering the FAST space

104

Klarna’s David Sandström on disrupting “one of the most hated industries in the world”

105

Canva’s Zach Kitschke on harnessing AI to advance products

106

Gymshark’s Noel Mack on achieving virality with a pandemic deal on a Times Square ad

107

Uber’s Lee Walsh on leaning into local experiences

108

Pereira O’Dell’s Robert Lambrechts on the importance of creativity

109

Brilliant Earth’s Lisa Perlmutter on resonating with Gen Z values

110

Sling SVP Ajinkya Joglekar on humanizing data

111

Edward Jones' Tim Rea shares his advice to young marketers

112

Kroger’s Cara Pratt on the unexpected value of knowing your audience’s grocery preferences

113

Cicis Pizza’s Stephanie Hoppe on bouncing back from bankruptcy

114

Zulily’s Denise Jaeschke on simplifying shopping for moms

115

Haleon’s Katie Williams compares marketing to the scientific method

116

Mint Mobile’s Aron North explains why failure is the key to success

117

Hyundai’s Angela Zepeda on shattering the glass ceiling

118

REI’s Vivienne Long on purpose-driven marketing

119

T-Mobile’s Kari Marshall compares telecom competition to an episode of ‘Game of Thrones’

120

Johnson & Johnson's Nate Notwell on venturing into retail media

121

Dollar General’s Chad Fox has a mission to serve small towns

122

Microsoft’s Kathleen Hall on the advantage of sitting out of the upfronts

123

Ally Financial’s Andrea Brimmer on competing against ad spend as an underdog

124

DraftKings’ Stephanie Sherman on using data to zero in on states with legalized sports betting

125

Match Group’s Melissa Mobley and Mekanism’s Jason Harris on the art of bold, provocative ads

126

IAB CEO David Cohen believes ‘the future of video will be streamed’

127

Campbell’s Marci Raible on why ‘Not all data is created equal'

128

Senate Leadership Fund’s Billy McBeath and Bully Pulpit Interactive’s Mike Schneider sound off on political ads from across the aisle

129

Mischief’s Greg Hahn on the benefits of taking risks in campaigns

130

Discover’s Kate Manfred on her journey from chemical engineer to data-driven CMO

131

Carat's Mike Law discusses the importance of a diverse workforce

132

L’Oreal’s Shenan Reed sees advertising as a blend of art and science

133

Roblox’s Christina Wootton on the power of the metaverse

134

Citi’s Mike Venables on differentiating the banking experience

135

Marriott’s Nicolette Harper on how the brand built up consumer confidence during the pandemic

136

Nissan’s Allyson Witherspoon says digital showrooms see 20 percent higher conversions

137

Anheuser-Bush’s Paolo Provinciali on how the consumer journey should have no ‘deadends’

138

Pinterest’s Jon Kaplan on investing in creator culture

139

Liquid Death’s Hamid Saify on a punk rock approach to marketing water

140

Samsung’s Janet Lee on ‘Obsessing over consumer needs is key to success’

141

Visible Former CMO Minjae Ormes on winning the next generation of consumers

142

Los Angeles Times Former CMO Josh Brandau on navigating a digital transformation in publishing

143

Spotify VP Jay Richman on why the company is betting big on podcasts

144

Clorox’s Doug Milliken on continuing ad spend despite economic uncertainty

145

Kimberly-Clark’s Zena Arnold on agility during the pandemic