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Apr 19, 2025 • 34min

ADSN | Alex Heath reports on the Google & Meta legal sagas

ADSN is made possible by:DashFi - https://dash.fiMeasured - https://measured.com/Follow ADSN: https://TheADSN.comhttps://x.com/The_ADSNhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3JyftL7aNBc7Q5axOdIaov?si=4b9b1c3697944021https://youtube.com/@theadsn____________________________________Sponsored by DashFiIf You’re Spending $100K+ Per Month on Ads, You’re Probably Overpaying.DashFi is the corporate charge card built for advertisers spending heavily on Meta and Google. Our AI-powered Ad Pay Protection uncovers hidden overcharges and billing discrepancies—protecting your campaigns from costly billing failures and putting real money back into your business.In the last $20M of audited ad spend, DashFi uncovered an average of 12% in discrepancies, with advertisers receiving up to 6% back in ad credits. With high flexible limits, no personal guarantee, and fast approvals, you can scale spend without financial roadblocks.👉 Want to see how much you’re leaving on the table?Email phat@dash.fi to request a VIP application today.
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Apr 11, 2025 • 48min

ADSN | Guest Commentators: Eric Seufert & Taylor Holiday

ADSN is the ESPN for the ads/marketing industry. This week, hosts James Borow and Daniel welcome guest commentators Eric Seufert and Taylor Holiday to talk about current market volatility, tariffs, and the impact on ad platforms and DTC brands.ADSN is made possible by: dash.fi - https://dash.fiMeasured - https://measured.com/Follow ADSN: Keep up with ADSN:https://TheADSN.comhttps://x.com/The_ADSNhttps://youtube.com/@theadsn
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Apr 8, 2025 • 44min

ADSN | Tariffs, AI, more AI, and M&A

ADSN is the ESPN for the ads/marketing industry. This week, hosts James Borow and Daniel talk all things tariffs, AI, even more AI, and M&A with a special guest appearance from Conor McKenna from LUMA Partners.ADSN is made possible by:dash.fi - https://dash.fiMeasured - https://measured.com/Follow ADSN: https://TheADSN.comhttps://x.com/The_ADSNhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3JyftL7aNBc7Q5axOdIaov?si=4b9b1c3697944021https://youtube.com/@theadsn
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Apr 2, 2025 • 37min

Taking Inventory is now ADSN: The Ads Network

ADSN is the ESPN for the ads/marketing industry. This week, hosts James Borow and Daniel talk all things vibe coding, AI ads, why Zuck claims Meta is not an ads co and have a special guest appearance from the Boring Marketer (aka James Dickerson) to do a deep dive on Vibe Marketing - the term and concept that he created - and why marketers and advertisers should care.ADSN is made possible by:dash.fi - https://dash.fiMeasured - https://measured.com/
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Feb 13, 2025 • 18min

Rebuilding LA #2: Housing & Zoning with Cover's Alexis Rivas

Alexis Rivas, co-founder and CEO of Cover, talks rebuilding LA after the recent wildfires. Explore how Cover's innovative use of technology is transforming home construction, and how this approach could impact the recovery efforts - making it faster, efficient, and affordable. Tune in to learn how Alexis sees the future of residential building and zoning - and how Cover is playing a pivotal role in the city's recovery.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 42min

Rebuilding LA: EP1 Fire Insurance

The Taking Inventory podcast was originally about the digital economy and advertising, but after our co-host's house burned down—thanks to LA’s chaos—we’ve shifted our focus to fixing what could be the best city in the world. In our first episode about rebuilding LA, we have Jennifer Fitzgerald, the co-founder and former CEO of Policy Genius. Jennifer is working full-time on recovery and rebuilding efforts after losing her home and most of her neighborhood in the 2025 Palisades Fire in LA.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 37min

MAJOR UPDATE from James & Daniel + Conor McKenna, Partner at LUMA, on the state of M&A markets and what to watch for heading into 2025

Join Conor McKenna, Partner at LUMA Partners, as he dives into the dynamic world of M&A markets in adtech and martech. He reveals how the upcoming presidential election and economic factors are shaping M&A activities. Conor discusses the resurgence of strategic transactions post-pandemic and highlights the implications of Google’s antitrust trial on the industry. With insights on navigating the complexities introduced by major tech players and shifting regulations, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone in the sector.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 42min

Snap Mafia: David Shim, founder of Read AI, on building a better future of work with AI and the story of his $175M acquisition by Snap

David Shim, founder and CEO of Read AI, has a rich background including leading Foursquare and founding Placed, which Snap acquired for $175M. In this discussion, he shares his journey, highlighting his 'aha' moment in location measurement. Shim explains how AI can transform meetings with summaries and enhance workplace efficiency. He also tackles the challenges of optimizing video conferencing during the pandemic and the significance of emotional engagement in communication. Get ready to explore the future of AI in work!
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Jul 29, 2024 • 30min

The rise of self-service and what it means for advertisers, publishers, and markets with Jeffrey Mayer, Managing Director, US at DanAds

If you like Taking Inventory, do us a favor and give us a 5-star rating or review. It’s the best way to help support the podcast.  ——— Jeffrey Mayer is the Managing Director, US, and Head of Product at DanAds, which is an industry leading provider of self-serve technology. They power fully automated, and white-labeled self-serve infrastructure that enables global media owners like Roku, Spotify, Paramount, Zillow, WSJ, and more to support advertisers interested in buying ad inventory through owned tools. During our conversation Jeffrey discusses the importance of self-service tools and their growth over the years, how publishers are using AI automation to drastically reduce costs, and the impact of ad platform fragmentation. ——— Connect with James and Daniel! LinkedIn: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesborow/  Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldruger/  Twitter:  James: https://twitter.com/jamesborow  Daniel: https://twitter.com/ddruger Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.takinginventorypod.com/ and follow Taking Inventory on LinkedIn and Twitter!
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Jul 22, 2024 • 45min

Gokul Rajaram on one of the biggest mistakes startups and founders make, the role of board members, and leadership qualities from some of the greats

Gokul Rajaram, an experienced tech investor, discusses common mistakes made by startups, the changing role of board members, and shares insights on leadership qualities. He delves into the evolution of online advertising, founder-driven vs. culture-driven innovation, and the impact of AI on the future workforce.

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