Legends of Adtech Podcast

In Episode Two, we sit down with Seun Odeneye, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, Media at KINESSO, to explore his journey from the sell side to leading one of the largest media teams in the region. A true game-changer, Seun shares what today’s buy side really wants from adtech, how to lead with culture and performance in a fast-moving industry, and why CTV’s growth story is far from over (but also not all that different to other video media).

Welcome to Legends of Adtech: the podcast where we go beyond the buzzwords and straight to the peop...

In our debut episode, Emma Newman, CRO EMEA at PubMatic, unpacks her impressive career, AI concerns, and the mission behind PubMatic's new #FundedByAdvertising campaign. From assisting in launching HuffPost UK to what it takes to forge a path as a leader in adtech, Emma shares her biggest lessons and what she hopes the industry gets right.

Welcome to Legends of Adtech: the podcast where we go beyond the buzzwords and straight to the people at the cold face of the adtech industry. Every two weeks, we sit down with the industry’s boldest thinkers, pioneers, and disruptors, to...

The final episode of our third season of Off Record, On Point is here! Hosts Julia and Kasey dive into the power of voices with Jessica Doyle Mekkes, bestselling author of I'm Speaking, vocal coach and Head of Musical Theatre at East Caroline University. Join us one last time for a deep dive into finding your power on stage, the practices - mental and physical - needed to become a fantastic speaker, and what it's really like getting a book published... For anyone who's ever had jitters when speaking up, you don't want to miss The Power of Voices!<...

The penultimate episode of our third season of Off Record, On Point has landed! Join hosts Julia and Kasey as they dive into Generative AI, vanilla content, and why everyone should be a marketer with Paul Evans, consultant CMO and founder of SixtyForty Marketing. If you want to take your marketing From Bland to Blooming, don't miss this episode!

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are career paths, charity runs, and what some marketers ar...

In this month's episode of Off Record, On Point, we're joined by Sally Henderson, your High-Stakes Leadership Mentor, for a deep dive into leadership mentoring and how leaders can become changemakers.

Join us to get the lowdown on Sally's walk-and-talks, why now is the time to make change, and what she really means when she tells her mentees not to bring their whole selves to work...

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode ar...

This week we catch up with Jon Walsh, co-founder of JobsinAdtech.com and founder of the industry's biggest WhatsApp groups, as we explore how to survive the adtech job market!

Jon, Julia and Kasey dive into why the industry was missing a job board, the success of Jon's WhatsApp groups and a finite answer on the most pressing issue of all: does pineapple really belong on pizza?

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s ep...

Lauren Palmer is no stranger to bravery – earlier this year she took a huge, transatlantic leap from a senior position at Foundry to a new role at Interlink in New York with her whole family in tow.

In the latest episode of our podcast Off Record, On Point, Julia and Kasey deep dive with Lauren into where she finds the courage to take risks, how she thrives in a male-dominated sales environment, and exactly why she hates the term 'Imposter Syndrome'. Lauren's a real inspiration to listen to, so what are you waiting for?

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It's time that the advertising industry wake up and realise there's new kids on the consumer block: Gen Z are here. They've got a lot to say and they're actually older and more mature than you think. Jay Richards, CEO at Imagen Insights, joins Julia and Kasey for episode 3 of Off Record, On Point Season 3 as they dive into what Jay would do differently setting up a company again, how it is working with Gen Z, and what mistakes brands are still making.

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on...

We're back with the second episode of Off Record, On Point Season 3, with special guest Tamara Littleton, winner of Campaign's Inspiring Women Awards 2024, CEO and Founder of The Social Element, and Co-Founder of Polpeo! Julia and Kasey sit down with her to talk crisis management, building an award-winning business, and how companies can keep on track this coming Pride month...

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are reputation crisis, equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. Please li...

Off Record, On Point is back and better than ever for Season 3! Join us for a brand new season packed full of confessions from industry gamechangers, led up by a special celebrity guest Ferne McCann. Hosts Julia and Kasey deep dive with Ferne into burnout and mental health, what it's really like in the spotlight, and making the jump from TV personality to being a female founder.

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are me...

In this International Women's Day 2024 special episode of Off Record, On Point, hosts Julia and Kasey catch up with Katie Street, sole female founder of Street Agency, to talk MAD//fest Female Leader's Club, why more men need to be included in the equality conversation, how language needs to change and whether or not chivalry is really dead...

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are gender disparity, sexism, and equality. Please listen responsibly and ch...

The final episode of Off Record, On Point season 2 has landed, and it's a juicy one! Join Julia, Kasey and SeenThis' Chief Product Officer, Gabrielle Persson, for a deep dive into balancing sustainability in the fast-moving world of advertising and media. What are the best and worst practices? How much of an impact does the industry really have on carbon emissions? And what on earth is 'greenhushing'?

The episode was recorded in October 2023. Please note that since its recording, SeenThis has significantly improved their technology, leading to up to a 60% reduction in data waste compared to conventional dow...

We've almost all faced a toxic workplace at least once in our lives – whether it was because of bad management, cruel co-workers or team culture that didn't serve you. But healing toxicity may be easier than you'd expect: on the penultimate episode of the Off Record, On Point podcast season 2, Julia and Kasey catch up with Jules Castenskiold, Head of Mentoring at Bloom women's network, to crack the case.

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s epis...

Step behind the curtain in the fast-paced world of advertising sales with Simon Reed, CRO at multilocal in the latest episode of our podcast, Off Record, On Point! Simon sits down with hosts Julia Linehan and Kasey Long to talk about what it takes to make it in sales and how to cultivate an incredible team behind the cold, hard face of our industry.

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are sales culture, team bu...

In our latest episode, hosts Julia and Kasey get into the big scary world of AI... or is it? We're joined this episode by special guest Suzanna Chaplin, CEO of esbconnect, as she sheds some light on the reality of artificial intelligence and automation.

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are parenthood and AI fears.

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For episode 2 of season 2, Julia and Kasey get candid with Sumran Kaul, Client Lead at Brand Metrics and mentor for MEFA, about the state of equality and diversity in the media industry, how he would grade it and what needs to change in 2024...

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are racism, prejudice, inequality and change. Please listen responsibly and find a list of resources and links below:

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Julia and Kasey are back with more Off Record, On Point, and for the very first episode of our second season, we sit down with Andy Powell, VP and MD EMEA & MENA for InMobi, to talk about the state of hiring and firing, tips for job-seekers, and one very fitting quick-fire round...

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are empathy, culture and good leadership. Please listen responsibly and find a list of resources and li...

In this month's episode of Off Record, On Point, and the last of our first season, Julia and Kasey sit down with the CEO of Sphere Digital Recruitment, Ed Steer, to talk about the state of hiring and firing, tips for job-seekers, and one very fitting quick-fire round...

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are alcoholism, health management, sobriety, and social drinking culture. Please listen responsibly and find a list of resources and links be...

In this month's special episode of Off Record, On Point, ahead of the start of events season in the adtech industry, host Julia sits down with Mitch Cobb – founder of Upstreet Craft Brewing and creator of Libra alcohol-free beer – to discuss how alcohol has become ingrained into our social culture and how to approach mindful drinking by changing the ingredient, not the habit.

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are alcoholism, health management, sobriety, and so...

In this month's episode of Off Record, On Point, we sit down with Ellie Edwards-Scott, co-founder of The Advisory Collective and Digital Leading Ladies, to uncover all her leadership and community-building secrets... and she does not disappoint! Whether you're looking for advice, support or inspiration, this episode has it all. Join the conversation with our hosts Julia Linehan and Kasey Long.

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are female leadership, creating communities and gender eq...

Join us for another career culture deep dive with special guests Kate Merritt and Laura Braithwaite of recruitment tech company Liberty Hive, as we uncover the secret to Remote Working Harmony!

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Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we often touch on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are careers, salary discrepancies and company culture. Please listen responsibly and find a list of resources and links below.

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Join us for another career culture deep dive as we dig into identity, sexuality, and standing out in the crowd with special guest Phil Schraeder, CEO of contextual advertising technology leader, GumGum! Phil spills all on his coming out journey, how to stay accountable in the workplace, and just how many bright and colourful shirts he owns...

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Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we're touching on sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topics discussed in today’s episode are sexuality, workplace equality, and representation of non-majority gr...

Join us for a very special Christmas episode of Off Record, On Point as hosts Julia Linehan and Kasey Long are joined by all of our team leads here at The Digital Voice to uncover the secret to surviving the holidays! Get jolly with us and dive into our best winter tips, favourite moments from 2022 and hopes for 2023…

Disclaimer: We love the holiday season and it should be a very happy time for everyone, but this isn’t always the case. Whether you need some extra support yourself over Christmas or want to support others who are out...

Join us for another undercover deep dive with Caroline Mastoras, President of Bloom UK women's network! This week we unzip the secret to smashing the glass ceiling as we dive into boundaries, Bloomfest, and some of Caroline's personal horror stories...

Bloomfest 2022 is coming up fast on November 30th but there's still time to register and attend! Find everything you need to know at bloomnetwork.uk. You don't want to miss this!

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we're unzipping sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topic discussed in...

In Episode 2 “The Secret to… Making Mentoring Work” we speak with the glamorous Maria McDowell of lollipop mentoring, about her journey into mentoring, how she landed a famous ambassador for the programme, and the reality Black women face in the workplace every day. 

Deep dive with us into this all important discussion, all off record, all on point

Disclaimer: When we say off the record we mean it; we're unzipping sensitive issues and hard to talk about topics. The topic discussed in today’s episode is racial inequality in the workplace. Please listen responsibly and if anythi...

Rip off that mask! In this episode of Off Record, On Point, we sit back and chat with Yahoo’s newest Global Neurodiversity co-lead, Jack Ellis, about how his ADHD diagnosis has changed his life. We talk about the power of a healthy man’s mental health, the evolving workplace, and how Yahoo and other companies support neurodiverse individuals. Jack also shares his methods of becoming his most authentic self while navigating the world around that’s built for the “norm”. So join us as we take the plunge on all things neurodiversity and mental health awareness for men – tune in toda...