Ad Apocalypse Now: Lou Paskalis on Saving Media Ethics from AI and Clickbait Chaos

In this episode of The ADOTAT Show, Lou Paskalis takes the mic, not to preach but to pull back the veil on the crumbling foundations of media ethics. He’s not here to sugarcoat the truth—he’s here to hold up a mirror to an industry often too enamored with its own reflection. From the creeping tentacles of AI shaping ad targeting to the relentless erosion of journalism under the weight of clickbait economics, Lou speaks with the urgency of someone who’s seen the storm clouds gathering and refuses to look away.

This is not just a conversation; it’s an autopsy of an industry caught between innovation and moral compromise. Lou lays bare the stakes: the dangerous bifurcation of truth into haves and have-nots, the rising tide of misinformation, and the ad industry’s complicity in sustaining a broken system.

What’s on the Table:

• Why advertising is on trial in the court of public trust—and the role brands must play in saving journalism from collapse.
• The double-edged sword of AI: innovation or chaos? Lou spells out the high stakes of this unregulated frontier.
• The quiet menace of click-driven content and how it feeds a deeper, systemic assault on democracy.
• A candid diagnosis of regulatory gridlock—and a call for a unified privacy framework before it’s too late.
• Real talk for media insiders: If you’re not inspecting your ad buys, you’re complicit in the mess.

Why Tune In:

Because this isn’t just about advertising; it’s about accountability. It’s about saving the very idea of truth in a world hooked on speed and scale. Whether you’re a brand chasing purpose, a journalist grappling with shrinking newsrooms, or just someone who’s tired of the noise, Lou delivers a masterclass in clarity and conviction.

A Word of Thanks:

This episode is made possible by the support of Troutman Amin and Incremental—champions of conversations that matter. Their backing reminds us that advertising, at its best, builds bridges instead of barriers.

This is not your average industry chat. It’s a reckoning. Watch it. Share it. And maybe, just maybe, join the fight to fix what’s broken.