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The Marketecture Podcast is hosted by industry experts Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi. Every Friday they publish an interview with an important thinker in the advertising and marketing industries, and cover that week's most important news. Every Monday there's an in-depth vendor interview where you learn about interesting companies. https://www.marketecture.tv
Latest episodes

Apr 21, 2025 • 18min
TripleLift’s New CEO on Creative Innovation, Retail Media, and the Future of CTV
TripleLift CEO Dave Helmreich joins Ari Paparo to discuss his first 60 days at the helm and how the company is evolving beyond its native roots. They explore TripleLift’s push into creative as a differentiator for programmatic, its role in powering retail media through adaptive commerce solutions, and how it’s helping publishers and advertisers innovate in CTV. Dave also shares thoughts on balancing infrastructure with innovation, where the biggest growth opportunities lie, and why he thinks TripleLift is like a hummingbird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 45min
Episode 119:🚨Blockbuster episode🚨The Google antitrust ruling + Mark Zagorski on what the critics have wrong about DoubleVerify
Mark Zagorski, CEO of DoubleVerify, shares insights on the evolving role of measurement and AI in advertising. He addresses how his company is tackling external scrutiny while ensuring effective ad performance. Meanwhile, Alan Chapell from The Monopoly Report analyzes the recent antitrust ruling against Google’s ad tech, diving into its potential implications for competition and regulatory landscapes. Together, they discuss the urgent need for transparency and the industry's challenges in building advertiser trust amidst evolving technologies.

Apr 14, 2025 • 15min
Understanding Concepts Over Keywords: Inside Inuvo's AI-Powered Targeting with Eric Tilbury
In this episode, Ari Paparo interviews Eric Tilbury, Head of Operations at Inouvo, to explore how their platform moves beyond traditional keyword targeting using a proprietary “concept graph.” Tilbury explains how Inouvo identifies the underlying meaning and sentiment of content at the sentence level, enabling more precise ad targeting—even without user identifiers. He shares the company’s origins from a UCLA machine learning lab, their dual business model spanning ad tech and publishing, and the ongoing challenge of attribution in a post-ID world. The conversation also touches on how Inouvo integrates with Microsoft’s SSP and why building trust around alternative measurement remains a key hurdle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 11, 2025 • 54min
Episode 118: Anthony Katsur on Navigating the Future of Ad Tech with Trusted Server
Anthony Katsur, Head of the IAB Tech Lab, dives into the groundbreaking Trusted Server initiative aimed at revolutionizing ad tech. He explains how this initiative tackles browser privacy and signal loss while boosting attribution and transparency for publishers. The conversation highlights the shift from client-side to server-side technology, emphasizing the importance of consumer privacy amidst evolving marketing strategies. Katsur also delves into the intersection of advertising, trade dynamics, and innovative partnerships that are reshaping the industry.

Apr 7, 2025 • 14min
How KERV.ai is Powering Contextual Video and Shoppable Ads with AI
Gary Mittman, CEO of KERV.ai and an expert in AI-driven video analysis, dives into the transformative power of AI in contextual and shoppable ads. He shares how KERV.ai identifies key moments in video content for targeted ad placements, collaborating with major brands like Disney and Warner Brothers. The discussion highlights challenges in data transparency for publishers, the shift towards programmatic advertising, and innovative strategies that set KERV.ai apart from industry giants. This insight is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of digital advertising!

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Apr 4, 2025 • 46min
Episode 117: Chris Kane and Mike O'Sullivan debate supply and data
Chris Kane, an ad tech expert known for his insights into bid stream signals, joins Mike O'Sullivan, who provides a buy-side perspective on the same topic. They engage in a lively debate covering critical issues like ad verification and the integrity of bid requests. The conversation also highlights the complexities of bot traffic in digital ads and the ongoing war over DSP fees. With dynamic viewpoints, they tackle trust, transparency, and the evolving landscape of ad tech, offering listeners an engaging look into industry challenges and innovations.

Apr 2, 2025 • 28min
Bonus Episode: The Brand Forum, a New Podcast from Marketecture
Explore the intricate dynamics of modern branding as industry experts tackle marketing complexities. Discover how to balance multiple brands while engaging with younger consumers authentically. Dive into the importance of aligning internal perceptions with external feedback to meet expectations. Get insights on collaborative strategies using data-driven approaches and surprising culinary metaphors. Finally, reflect on personal career journeys in marketing and sports, emphasizing meaningful consumer connections.

Mar 31, 2025 • 25min
Sean Black from DailyMotion talks about myths and misunderstandings in the CTV market
This interview was recorded at Marketecture Live. Sean Black from DailyMotion talks about myths and misunderstandings in the CTV market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mar 28, 2025 • 54min
Episode 116: Brian Wieser on why his ad forecasts are heading downwards and what happens if pharma ads are banned
Ari, Eric, and Brian Wieser dive into the revised 2025 ad forecast, what’s driving uncertainty, and the potential impact of pharma ad bans. Plus, AI advancements reshaping media buying, IAB’s latest technology, and YouTube allowing host-read ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2025 • 23min
Marketecture Live: Bill Wise and Grant Parker on the New Innovid
At the Marketecture Live event, Bill Wise (CEO of Mediaocean) and Grant Parker (President of Innovid) discussed the merger of Flashtalking and Innovid, emphasizing scale, independence, and AI-driven innovation in ad tech. They highlighted balancing control and transparency for advertisers while competing with Google’s ecosystem. The conversation covered AI’s role in campaign automation, supply path optimization, and the Harmony initiative, which enhances ad performance across multiple channels. They also touched on brand safety, DSP market fragmentation, and future ad tech trends, underscoring their commitment to neutral, scalable solutions for enterprise advertisers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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