

Identity Architects
InfoSum
Identity Architects is the podcast dedicated to spotlighting individuals who have pioneered the way that data and identity can improve the customer experience across media, gaming, financial services, healthcare and more!
Visit https://www.infosum.com for more information on InfoSum.
Visit https://www.infosum.com for more information on InfoSum.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
Dr. Marcus Collins: A matter of perspective
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Dr. Marcus Collins, Professor of Marketing at the University of Michigan and author of For the Culture, to discuss why brands shouldn’t ‘tap into’ culture but contribute to it, creativity and culture in the era of AI, building trust, why curiosity is the most critical skill for culturally fluent teams, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Nov 12, 2025 • 44min
Paul Farrow, Microsoft Ads: Privacy is actually simple
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Paul Farrow, Principal Product Manager, Microsoft Ads, to discuss Microsoft’s role across the ad tech ecosystem, how to balance AI innovation and privacy, how trust and transparency will define the next era of digital media, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Oct 29, 2025 • 44min
Samantha Bukowski, WPP Media: You’ve got to commit
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Samantha Bukowski, Global Head of Commerce at WPP Media, to discuss the evolution of commerce, data collaboration, the power of creativity and AI in marketing, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Oct 15, 2025 • 33min
Budi Tanzi, Experian: There’s always evolution
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Budi Tanzi VP, Product at Experian, to discuss optimizing for outcomes, why measurement is critical, why curation belongs in the marketing flywheel, AI, and more.—Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Oct 1, 2025 • 33min
Kerel Cooper, GumGum: Everything starts with culture
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Kerel Cooper, Chief Marketing Officer, GumGum, to discuss contextual advertising, the role of AI in marketing, consumer privacy, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Sep 17, 2025 • 43min
Victoria Bruce, Carwow: Data collaboration is the driving force
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Victoria Bruce, Senior Media Lead at Carwow, to discuss the evolving automotive market, commerce media, data collaboration, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Sep 3, 2025 • 34min
Giovanni Gardelli, Yahoo: Transparency is the lever
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Giovanni Gardelli, VP DSP Data Products at Yahoo, to discuss safe data collaboration, transparency, the evolving measurement landscape, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Aug 20, 2025 • 56min
Karina Kogan, Napster: The internet’s next act
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Karina Kogan, President and CMO at Napster, to discuss the reimagining of Napster, the future of consumer experiences, shaping brand narratives and values, AI agents, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Aug 6, 2025 • 46min
Brian Stempeck, Evertune AI: Add the human voice
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Brian Stempeck, CEO & Co-Founder, Evertune AI, to discuss the impact AI is having on advertising, the future of creativity, the role of AI agents, and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq

Jul 23, 2025 • 41min
Nadine Warren, ITV: Giving the advertiser choice
In the latest episode of Identity Architects, InfoSum's SVP, Marketing & Communications, Ben Cicchetti, sat down with Nadine Warren, Advanced Advertising Manager at ITV, to discuss data collaboration, privacy, innovation and more. —Listen to our Identity Architects’ Soundtrack Playlist: https://hubs.la/Q02yC7Vt0 More information on InfoSum https://www.infosum.com/ InfoSum Case Studies: https://www.infosum.com/resources/library/case-studies —Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.infosum.com/resources/insights Follow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infosumhq


