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Adspeak

Love it or hate it, the advertising and marketing industry is the ultimate broker of power and influence in the world today. Adspeak, hosted by ADWEEK editor in chief Ryan Joe, brings to life stories from our top reporters, delving into the people, brands, ad agencies, and adtech giants that shape how we view the world, the products we buy, and the entertainment we enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:11

How Atlanta Became a Marketing, Music, and Sports...

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2026/02/17

In this episode of Adspeak by ADWEEK, host Will Lee sits down with Tony Ressler, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Ares Management Corporation, and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, a Grammy-Winning Artist, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist, for a fast-moving conversation on culture, community, and the business mechanics behind Atlanta’s rise.What You'll Learn:How to identify and leverage your city's unique creative assetsWhy diversification across entertainment, tech, and philanthropy protects long-term

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23:48

From Retail Relic to Market Darling: Sharon Price...

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2026/02/11

In this episode of Adspeak by ADWEEK, host Will Lee speaks with Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, about engineering one of retail’s most unlikely turnarounds. Recorded live at BrandWeek, the conversation explores how Build-A-Bear reinvented its business model, leveraged nostalgia and emotional connection, and reshaped investor storytelling to fuel a 2000% stock surge. Sharon shares lessons on distinguishing brand problems from business problems, balancing data with

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48:42

Why Coca-Cola Bet Big on Generative AI, with Pratik...

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Adspeak by ADWEEK, host Jenny Rooney speaks with Pratik Thakar, Global VP and Head of Generative AI at The Coca-Cola Company, about the brand’s bold, AI-generated holiday campaign unveiled at Brand Week. Thakar explains why Coca-Cola prioritised creative ambition and speed over cost-cutting, and how a human-first approach to AI is reshaping modern marketing. The conversation explores legal and ethical considerations, new agency collaboration models, and how to embed AI expertise

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28:22

Don’t Blink: Marketing by Turning Controversy into...

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2026/01/27

In this episode of Adspeak by ADWEEK, host Ryan Joe speaks with Craig Brommers, CMO of American Eagle, about how bold and polarizing marketing can translate into real business growth. Brommers breaks down the strategy behind American Eagle’s headline-grabbing celebrity campaigns, including how the brand gained over a million new customers by refusing to retreat amid social media backlash. The conversation explores risk-taking and crisis management, while exploring why data and not online noise

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26:53

From Hooters to Building a Health Empire: Rewriting...

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2026/01/20

Recorded on the sidelines of Brandweek, this episode of Adspeak by ADWEEK features Jenny Rooney in conversation with AG1 CEO Kat Cole. Kat shares her journey from a Hooters hostess to leading a global wellness brand, unpacking how resilience and intuition shape bold leadership decisions. She explains AG1’s evolution from a single-product DTC business to a multi-product, multi-channel brand, including its first global “Good Morning Moon” campaign created in-house with Rick Rubin. Cole also reveals

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22:11

Trust Yourself First: Bozoma Saint John on Leading...

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2026/01/14

What if the most powerful career advice is to stop listening to everyone else?In this episode of Adspeak by ADWEEK, recorded live at Brandweek, host Ryan Joe sits down with marketing powerhouse Bozoma Saint John to unpack how intuition and not approval has guided her career across Apple, Uber, Netflix, and beyond. Bozoma shares why traditional mentorship is overrated, how fear often disguises itself as “good advice,” and what it really takes to assert authority in rigid corporate environments. From

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21:59

How Cultural Relevance Builds Billion-Dollar Brands...

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2026/01/06

Disrupting a legacy category takes more than buzz; it takes clarity, conviction, and consumer empathy. In this Adspeak by Adweek episode, host Zoë Ruderman speaks with Elizabeth Banks and Marian Leitner-Waldman about how Archer Roose Wines reimagined the wine industry by solving real consumer problems, embracing humor, and refusing growth that didn’t align with their brand voice. From treating product launches like entertainment premieres to choosing partnerships that show up in real-life moments of

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31:51

Scale or Stale? Omnicom’s Big Bet on the Future

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2025/12/02

As Omnicom reveals its new structure after completing its $13 billion acquisition of IPG, is it building the modern holdco of the future or repeating an old playbook? On this episode of Adspeak, we explore the deal’s consolidation of brands, cuts in staffing, and push into data and buying power.Ibotta Founder & CEO, Bryan Leach joins Ryan at the end of this episode to discuss why “performance” and “measurement” are the words on every brand marketer’s mind right now. Hosted on Acast. See

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32:18

Inside Houseplant’s Growth Play

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2025/11/25

Houseplant CEO and co-founder Mikey Mohr details how he and Seth Rogen used ceramics and home goods to build trust before entering the THC market. He explains the evolution from ashtrays to CPG and what it takes to survive a volatile category.Also, Treasure Data CMO Karen Wood joins Ryan in a mid-episode sidebar to discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges for companies leaning into autonomous hyper-relevant AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:42

Amazon’s Next Ad War

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2025/11/18

Amazon spent this year making an aggressive bid for the ad industry’s future, and the ripple effects were felt across agencies, tech vendors, and rival platforms. Ryan Joe and Adweek Retail & Commerce editor Kathryn Lundstrom break down Amazon's new tech that could challenge Meta, Google, and The Trade Desk for 2026 budgets. They also unpack why buyers were buzzing, why some partners were sweating, and why Amazon’s deeper push into the open internet and premium video may reshape the entire media

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22:17

Warner Bros. Discovery's M&A Madness

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2025/11/11

All eyes in the media world are on Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to hang up a "for-sale" sign, with a potential deal rippling across the media space. Lauren Johnson and Bill Bradley unpack the media giant's move and why Paramount may be the big winner.ADWEEK shifts into high gear this November as we head to Las Vegas during formula racing season. Sports marketing has never been bigger, and we’re bringing together the industry leaders who are in the fast lane to brand growth and peak consumer

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20:03

Hot Santa vs. The Grinch

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2025/11/04

Target’s Hot Santa is back, and Walmart’s going full Dr. Seuss. Ryan Joe and Brittaney Kiefer unpack two wildly different holiday ad strategies and what they reveal about each retailer’s fortunes heading into the season.ADWEEK shifts into high gear this November as we head to Las Vegas during formula racing season. Sports marketing has never been bigger, and we’re bringing together the industry leaders who are in the fast lane to brand growth and peak consumer engagement.Register now:

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25:57

On the First AI of Christmas

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2025/10/28

Santa’s out, chatbots are in. As Walmart, Shopify, and Etsy plug into ChatGPT, agentic AI is reshaping how consumers discover and buy gifts. Ryan Joe talks with ADWEEK deputy editor Lauren Johnson about what’s real, what’s hype, and how brands can prep for an AI-driven holiday rush.ADWEEK shifts into high gear this November as we head to Las Vegas during formula racing season. Sports marketing has never been bigger, and we’re bringing together the industry leaders who are in the fast lane to brand

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21:05

AI’s Big Emotional Ad Makeover

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2025/10/21

From OpenAI to Anthropic, the machines have feelings now — or at least, really good creative directors. ADWEEK's Rebecca Stewart, Brittaney Kiefer, and Trishla Ostwal unpack how AI companies are humanizing their brands with some help from Madison Avenue, and how those efforts are landing with consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:57

In Brands We Trust: Gen Z vs. Millennials

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2025/10/14

From Google and PayPal to Red Bull and Bitcoin, the brands we trust say a lot about the generations we’re part of. In this episode, Morning Consult CMO Jeff Cartwright unpacks which brands Millennials and Gen Z trust most—and what their choices reveal about hustle culture, digital skepticism, and the future of brand loyalty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:34

The Meme Lord of Adland

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2025/10/07

Digital_chadvertising built a meme account, got a flood of sources, and now shapes the industry’s inside jokes. We go deep on verification, fake‑tip paranoia, and why the coffee chart broke his DMs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:05

American Eagle CMO Craig Brommers Runs Toward the Fire

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2025/09/30

American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney campaign broke the internet, drove 1 million new customers, and sparked outrage—from eugenics accusations to presidential hot takes. American Eagle CMO Craig Brommers unpacks how the brand weathered the storm, what it couldn’t say during the quiet period, and whether he thought the discourse had any merit. Plus: Travis Kelce, Roblox, and what’s next after the most polarizing jeans ad Gen Z has ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:01

Kimmel, Colbert, and Late Night in Limbo

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2025/09/23

ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has cast a new shadow over late night. ADWEEK’s Rebecca Stewart and Bill Bradley dig into what this moment says about free speech, censorship, and the future of a genre already under pressure.This episode was recorded Monday September 22nd, before the news broke that Jimmy Kimmel would return to air.Learn more about miniMBA courses HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:36

Flipping the Swoosh Script

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2025/09/16

Nike has one of the most recognizable taglines in the world. But as its brand struggles to reach Gen Z, it’s betting that playing with that equity will pay dividends. In this episode, Brittaney Kiefer unpacks Nike’s latest global brand campaign and whether or not a flip on its tagline will resonate with the anxious generation.Learn more about miniMBA courses HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:00

The 15-Front War Facing Publishers

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2025/09/09

Publishers are bleeding traffic, battling 15 problems at once—and experimenting like never before. Mark Stenberg breaks down the rise of on-site answer engines, the Substack vs. Patreon turf war, and why the New York Times quietly killed its audio app. It’s messy, but there is a playbook.And if you're interested in getting Mark's insights on a weekly basis, be sure to sign up for his newsletter On Backgroundhere.ADWEEK House Advertising

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