ADSN

James Borow and Daniel Druger
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Jan 26, 2026 • 51min

AI ad wars with Eric Seufert, Netflix (social) media battle, and OpenAI’s ecomm money grab.

In this ADSN episode, James and Daniel chat with Eric Seufert to discuss the varying strategies of AI ad monetization and where it all leads. We dive into Netflix’s latest earnings, highlighting what the company said about the state of their advertising business and the competitors they’re keeping an eye on. We cover the Netflix app redesign, battle for shorts, and why we’re now in a world where ‘media is media’. There’s plenty of ad news including the OpenAI announcements, Meta’s Reel revenue, and Amazon’s Rufus. STAY CONNECTED*JAMES*Twitter – /jamesborowLinkedIn — /jamesborow*DANIEL*Instagram — /danieldrugerTikTok — /ddrugerLinkedIn — /danieldruger👉 Hit Subscribe, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.It takes 10 seconds and makes all the difference in helping other people discover ADSN
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Jan 20, 2026 • 44min

ADSN is back! Agentic Commerce, Converging Media, and Mike Khristo on going from idea to launch with AI

Join Mike Khristo, CEO and co-founder of Layers, as he dives into the revolutionary world of agentic coding and the game-changing Opus 4.5. Discover how Claude Code is empowering developers to turn ideas into reality, regardless of technical skill. The discussion highlights the potential of AI assistants evolving into new social networks, and insights into the Universal Commerce Protocol's impact on commerce. Mike shares practical examples of vibe coding, showcasing how anyone can embark on their project journey.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 29min

ADSN | Ari Paparo on Google's path to ad tech dominance and stories along the way

Ari Paparo sits down to talk about his new book Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance, and talk about some of the defining moment of ad tech.Buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/Yield-Google-Bullied-Advertising-Dominance/dp/B0F67HV2BBFollow ADSN: https://TheADSN.comhttps://x.com/The_ADSNhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3JyftL7aNBc7Q5axOdIaovhttps://youtube.com/@theadsn
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May 31, 2025 • 27min

ASDSN | 1000s of new marketers are about to come online and the MCP effect

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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May 12, 2025 • 21min

ASDSN | Andrew Covato on the latest on ad measurement and takeaways from Possible

In this engaging discussion, Andrew Covato, Founder of Growth by Science, shares insights from the Possible conference. He delves into the evolving landscape of ad measurement, stressing the need for flexible strategies. Covato highlights the role of AI in advertising, discussing its potential and pitfalls, especially around creative data. The conversation forecasts the future of advertising in 2026, focusing on the rise of retail media networks and the exciting innovations on the horizon, marking a transformative era for the industry.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 33min

ADSN | Payments are the new cookies, ads in AI, and more AI ads.

ADSN is made possible by dash.fi & Measured.Today on ADSN, James Borow & Daniel Druger dive into:💸 Why payments are the new cookies and why this is so money for Dr. Mark Grether and the PayPal Ads team. 🍎 Why Apple should adopt the same philosophy and go all in.👻 Snap Inc.'s affiliate program and why Fintan Gillespie & Ali Rana are geniuses.🤖 How ad tech is fundable again (h/t Icon) and the future of ad supported AI.And talk with Waymark's Alex Persky-Stern about the future of AI video ads and which models you should know about ASAP.
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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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