Modern Marketing + Measurement

Speed to Spend: Smarter Curation for Modern Media Teams

On this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, I sit down with James Leaver of Multilocal Media to talk about why curation has gone from buzzword to business driver. We dig into supply-side complexity, the role of AI and humans, and how better data and faster execution help brands move from fragmented buying to measurable outcomes.
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From Vanity Metrics to Real Impact: Measuring Creator Marketing at Scale

On this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined by Tim Sovay from CreatorIQ. We dig into how brands are moving beyond likes and followers to measure what actually matters in creator marketing — from brand suitability and safety to full-funnel performance, commerce, and long-term ROI.
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CTV Grows Up: How Roku Is Powering the Full-Funnel Future of TV

Today on Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined by Sarah Harms from Roku to talk about how streaming TV has evolved from a reach extension into a true full-funnel marketing engine. We dig into Roku’s consumer-first approach, the shift toward precision and performance in CTV, how culture and commerce are converging on the big screen, and what marketers need to rethink now—from planning frameworks to measurement—as streaming becomes the new foundation of television.
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Human Truth in the Age of AI: Inside GWI’s Approach to Modern Marketing

On this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined by Misha Williams, COO of GWI. We explore how marketers are using real, human-sourced data to power smarter decisions, from audience discovery to activation. Misha shares how GWI is helping teams move faster with AI—without losing trust, transparency, or the human truth behind the data.
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Why Live Works: Measuring Emotion, Experience, and Brand Impact

Live events are emotional by nature—but how do you actually measure their impact? Today on Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m talking with Ollie Blake, VP of Strategy at AEG Global Partnerships International about the data behind live entertainment partnerships. We dig into AEG’s Live Effect research, how emotional engagement translates into brand performance, and what modern measurement looks like when experience, data, and activation all come together.
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Europe’s Independent Ad Tech Advantage: Transparency, Identity, and What’s Next

In this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, Phil Acton, Country Manager UK at Adform, joins the show to explore how Europe’s independent ad tech is reshaping modern marketing through greater transparency, stronger identity foundations, and a more privacy-first approach. We dig into how omnichannel activation is evolving across CTV, digital out-of-home, and emerging retail media networks, and what it really takes to deliver relevance without relying on legacy signals.
It’s a grounded, forward-looking conversation on the practical innovations—and the mindset shifts—driving the next era of programmatic.
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Inside the Composable Future: Snowflake’s Dennis Buchheim on Data, AI, and the New Marketing Stack

In this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, Snowflake’s Global Head of Media, Entertainment, and Adtech Dennis Buchheim breaks down how a unified data foundation, composable technology, and emerging AI capabilities are reshaping the way brands plan, activate, and measure media. From the shift away from monolithic marketing stacks to the rise of conversational data access and agent-driven workflows, Dennis shares a clear-eyed view of where the industry is heading—and what true data ownership, privacy, and agility look like in a world moving faster than ever. David makes it easy to have a practical, forward-looking conversation designed to help marketers navigate complexity and turn data into real business momentum.
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Modern TV Strategy in Practice: A Conversation with Paul Her-Sturm of Hawthorne Advertising

Welcome back to Modern Marketing and Measurement, I’m joined today by the Senior Vice President of Digital Media at Hawthorne Advertising, Paul Her-Sturm.
We discuss blending linear and connected TV with smart measurement and localized targeting. Paul breaks down how his team approaches multi-market complexity, why CTV has become a true performance driver, and how layered attribution, smart geo-targeting, and the strategic use of AI are reshaping how marketers plan and optimize. Grab a cup and listen in as this conversation offers clear, practical insight into what’s working right now and what’s coming next.
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Beyond the Logo: How Modern Sponsorship Measurement Really Works with Fuse’s Marie Binet

In this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, we sit down with Marie Binet from Fuse, Omnicom’s global sports and entertainment agency, to explore why sponsorship has evolved far beyond logos on a pitch. Marie breaks down how modern partnerships function as full creative and media ecosystems, why leaning on media equivalency alone misses the true impact, and how brands can build smarter, more flexible measurement frameworks from day one. From navigating shifting fan behaviors to preparing for major global events, Marie offers a clear, conversational look at what it really takes to prove value and drive ROI in today’s complex sports marketing landscape.
 
 
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From Silos to Synergy: Magnite on Building a Unified Future for Omnichannel Measurement

In this episode of Modern Marketing and Measurement, Magnite’s VP of Strategic Partnerships International, David Snocken, joins us to explore how CTV and premium video are evolving from brand channels to measurable performance engines. We discuss the shift from brand uplift to real business results, why privacy-centric supply-side data is becoming essential, and how AI and automation are opening the door to real-time optimization. David also explains why measurement and activation are no longer separate workflows—but two sides of the same coin. It’s a candid, practical look at the path to consistent, transparent results across every screen.
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