
The Digiday Podcast
The Digiday Podcast is a weekly show on the big stories and issues that matter to brands, agencies and publishers as they transition to the digital age.
Latest episodes

Jun 24, 2025 • 51min
Meta, Netflix & FTC’s Omnicom-IPG approval + “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”’ Danielle Pistotnik
Danielle Pistotnik, a talent manager at Select Management Group and executive producer of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," shares insights into the evolving reality TV landscape. She discusses the challenges of creating a show centered on TikTok creators and navigating traditional media. The conversation touches on Meta's acquisition strategies, FTC approvals affecting advertising, and Netflix's expansion into French networks. The dialogue captures the intersection of social media influence and conventional entertainment, highlighting fresh perspectives in the creator economy.

Jun 20, 2025 • 25min
Digiday at Cannes: AI hype, data overload and other takeaways from Cannes Lions 2025
Carly Carson, Head of Integrated Media at PMG, shares insights from Cannes Lions 2025, where she reflects on the industry’s struggles and innovations. She discusses the crucial role of human intuition in AI applications and warns about data quality—"garbage in, garbage out." Carson also highlights the shifting landscape of ad spending, urging marketers to adapt to new consumer behaviors in video and retail. The conversation emphasizes building genuine relationships and co-creating future strategies amid economic challenges, making for a thought-provoking dialogue.

Jun 19, 2025 • 25min
Digiday at Cannes: Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay makes the case for creators
Rachel Lindsay, former Bachelorette and co-host of the Higher Learning podcast, shares her journey as a content creator and emphasizes the need for genuine connections at events like Cannes. Roman Wasenmüller, Spotify's head of podcast business, discusses the platform's support for creators and the importance of diverse revenue streams. They delve into the evolving monetization landscape, the transition from audio to video content, and how collaboration can enhance the creative experience while building trust within the community.

Jun 18, 2025 • 24min
Digiday at Cannes: From center stage to closed doors, inside X’s quiet Cannes strategy
A few years ago, Twitter Beach was one of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity places to be. Nowadays, the beach and Twitter execs are harder to find. Instead of the flashy fireside chats and branded lounges, X’s execs are found behind closed doors, quietly courting marketers and media buyers against a backdrop of lawsuits, Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM)’s disbanding and political crosshairs. It’s a clear sign that the platform’s role in the ad ecosystem– and culture overall–has dramatically shifted. In this episode of the podcast, platforms reporter Krystal Scanlon joins host Kimeko McCoy about Twitter, now X, and what its retreat from the Cannes beachfront says about its relationship with advertisers, as well as TikTok’s head in the sand mentality around the ban.

Jun 17, 2025 • 23min
Digiday at Cannes: Ad networks take center stage — are buyers buying in?
Peggy McCann, Chief Media Officer at GSD&M, dives into the vibrant world of retail media networks at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. She highlights their rise, emphasizing how they’ve evolved from mere conversion tools to key players in the entire marketing funnel. McCann discusses the importance of first-party data and emotional connections with consumers. As advertising faces economic challenges, she underscores the need for flexible strategies and collaboration between brands and retail partners to truly drive engagement.

Jun 16, 2025 • 30min
Kimberly-Clark’s Patricia Corsi on the AI hype, Cannes jargon
Patricia Corsi, the Chief Growth Officer at Kimberly-Clark, shares her insights on navigating the buzz of AI at Cannes Lions 2025. With a background at Bayer, she emphasizes the importance of cutting through the hype to focus on impactful marketing. Corsi discusses innovative strategies for brand messaging, particularly for Kimberly-Clark's adult care brand Poise, and reflects on the festival's evolution as a business hub for creativity and collaboration. Her perspectives on networking and the transformative role of AI in marketing are particularly engaging.

Jun 10, 2025 • 45min
Cannes survival tips, WBD split, ad spend outlook and WPP’s big AI bet
Jim Cooper, Editor-in-chief at Digiday, offers insights from his Cannes Lions experiences, sharing tips for surviving the festival's blend of glam and networking chaos. He discusses crucial strategies for balancing professional commitments with social events, cautioning on the importance of self-care. The conversation also touches on Warner Bros. Discovery's split, an optimistic outlook for ad spending, and WPP’s ambitious plans for AI in advertising. Prepare to navigate Cannes with style, hydration, and savvy!

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Jun 3, 2025 • 36min
AI’s big moves at NYT, Business Insider and Meta + A Day in the Life of Marie Claire’s EIC Nikki Ogunnaike
In this engaging discussion, Nikki Ogunnaike, Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, shares insights on her daily routines and the challenges of leading a fashion magazine in today's digital landscape. The conversation dives into AI's transformative impact on the media industry, including Amazon's new content licensing deal and recent layoffs at Business Insider due to AI advancements. Nikki also emphasizes the importance of mindful mornings and work-life balance, highlighting how personal routines can foster creativity and well-being.

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May 27, 2025 • 42min
Google’s AI Mode, OpenAI’s io buy, Publicis’s Capitv8 capture + Google’s AI ads era with Dan Taylor
Dan Taylor, VP of Global Ads at Google, shares insights on the tech giant's shift to AI-driven advertising in search. He discusses how this transformation enhances user engagement through dynamic ad placements tailored to individual queries. The conversation also touches on the impacts of OpenAI's hardware ambitions and Publicis's acquisition of Captiv8 in the influencer marketing landscape. Taylor emphasizes the balance between monetization and user experience, as Google navigates the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into its advertising ecosystem.

May 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
Upfront Week recap, Charter-Cox merger, Microsoft’s DSP shutdown + Horizon Media’s David Campanelli on the upfront market ahead
David Campanelli, President of Global Investment at Horizon Media, shares his insights on the TV and streaming upfront ad marketplace. Sam Bradley, a senior reporter at Digiday, provides a European perspective on the upfront market. They discuss the recent Charter-Cox merger amidst declining pay-TV audiences and Microsoft's shutdown of its demand-side platform. The duo sheds light on the challenges in ad tech, the evolving dynamics of advertising measurement, and the urgent need for brands to adapt their strategies in a fast-changing landscape.