Episode 101: The Emotionally Available Brand with Joanna O’Connell

Episode 103: The AI Gender Gap with Nadia Koski

AI is everywhere, but is it working against women? Stefanie Beach sits down with global marketing powerhouse Nadia Koski to tackle the gender gaps embedded in AI systems and what they mean for brands, consumers, and the future of advertising. Raw, real, and ahead of the curve, this is the conversation the industry needs to have. About Nadia Koski: Nadia is a global marketing and communications leader with 18+ years of experience driving brand growth, digital transformation, and high-impact storytelling across adtech, martech, and publishing. She has led global strategy, PR, and omnichannel content ecosystems across international markets and delivered measurable business impact through data-driven content and innovation. She specializes in architecting AI-driven content ecosystems and multimedia networks that bridge the gap between technical innovation and human-centric storytelling. She has founded various ESG initiatives, mentorship programs, and networks to build inclusive, high-performing global teams that drive social impact and measurable ROI. Known for her strong executive presence as an international speaker, podcaster, and educator with a “connector” mindset, she is a driving force creating thought leadership and communication strategies in media, technology, and culture. Discover more at ⁠linkedin.com/in/nadiakoski⁠ [http://linkedin.com/in/nadiakoski]

Episode 102: Substance Over Spectacle with Jasmine Presson

LIVE FROM POSSIBLE 2026! Stefanie Beach meets with Jasmine Presson, Chief Strategy Officer, North America at MediaPlus Group to talk about what it takes to drive sustainable growth in today's evolving marketing landscape. The discussion explores the value of independent agency thinking, the intersection of media and creativity, and how brands can unlock stronger business outcomes by combining data-driven insights with innovative storytelling. Jasmine shares her perspective on navigating industry transformation, building meaningful consumer connections, and creating strategies that deliver measurable results while keeping pace with rapidly changing consumer expectations. About Jasmine Presson: Jasmine Presson is Chief Strategy Officer, North America at MediaPlus Group, with more than 20 years of experience in marketing research and advertising strategy. Known as a “marketing matchmaker,” she focuses on building authentic connections between brands and consumers that drive growth. Her career includes work with major brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo, Revlon, Chiquita, and Canon. She also played a key role in building Mediaplus North America and shaping its strategic vision. About MediaPlus Group: MediaPlus Group is part of Serviceplan Group, Europe’s largest independent agency group. The company develops integrated media strategies that blend data, consumer insights, technology, and creativity to help brands grow. With a focus on agility and customized solutions, Mediaplus helps clients strengthen customer relationships, improve marketing performance, and navigate today’s evolving media landscape. Discover more at mediaplusgroup.com [https://www.house-of-communication.com/de/en/brands/mediaplus.html]

Episode 101: The Emotionally Available Brand with Joanna O’Connell

LIVE FROM POSSIBLE 2026! Stefanie Beach sits down with Joanna O’Connell, Chief Intelligence Officer at Omnicom Media Group, for a fascinating conversation about the future of brand influence. From emotional availability and AI-powered purchasing decisions to influencer trust, ad fatigue, and the evolving role of storytelling, Joanna shares groundbreaking research and actionable insights on how brands can build deeper connections, earn consumer trust, and stay relevant in an increasingly complex media landscape. About Joanna O’Connell: Joanna O’Connell is Chief Intelligence Officer for Omnicom Media, North America where she heads Omnicom Media Intelligence. OMI helps its colleagues and clients anticipate and smartly react to the most important trends in media and advertising through research-based guidance and actionable insights. A data-driven advertising expert, O’Connell has served as a pioneer throughout her 20+ year career. About Omnicom Group, North America: Heading the marketplace intelligence function for OMG, NA, marketplace intelligence delivers the actionable insights, predictive analyses and prescriptive recommendations that enable OMG teams and clients to anticipate, manage and  leverage , emerging trends, rapid shifts and seismic disruptions  in the media landscape to drive business growth. Discover more at omnicommedia.com [http://omnicommedia.com]

Episode 100: AI Edge Podcast

Staying on the leading edge of Artificial Intelligence... The landscape of digital marketing is shifting, and industry leaders are sounding the alarm on the hidden biases within AI. In this episode, our very own Stefanie Beach and Nadia Koski join Shiv Gupta and Myles Younger on the podcast to discuss the critical importance of inclusivity as AI becomes the primary layer for media buying and consumer interaction, exploring why brands that fail to address biased data risk losing both revenue and the trust of future generations. About The AI Edge Podcast: AI Edge Podcast is a specialized platform designed specifically for marketing and advertising professionals to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. In each episode, the show bridges the gap between complex AI advancements and their practical, real-world impact on the industry. By exploring critical topics, from the emergence of agentic shopping assistants and AI-driven data strategies at major media upfronts to the ethical challenges of biased training data, the podcast empowers its audience with the knowledge needed to maintain a competitive advantage in a tech-driven market. Watch more at https://uofdigitallive.podbean.com/ [https://uofdigitallive.podbean.com/]

Episode 99: The Agentic Edge with Scott Ensign

LIVE FROM POSSIBLE 2026! The future of media buying is here, and Butler/Till is already running it. In this episode, host Stefanie Beach sits down with Scott Ensign, Chief Strategy Officer at Butler/Till, to unpack how agentic media is transforming the way campaigns are built, bought, and optimized, from pharma to franchise networks, and why the agencies embracing it now will be the ones setting the pace for everyone else. About Scott Ensign: Scott Ensign is Chief Strategy Officer at Butler/Till and a leading voice in how marketing operates in a continuously disrupted world. His work centers on omnichannel marketing, a framework for driving performance when data is fragmented, limited, or just messy. He focuses on rethinking how media decisions are made, using AI as a continuous decision layer rather than a one-time optimization tool. Scott’s approach helps Butler/Till's clients adapt faster, compete more effectively, and build marketing systems that improve over time, especially in highly regulated and privacy-driven markets. About Butler/Till: Butler/Till is a data-driven media buying and marketing agency that helps healthcare, regulated, and multi-location brands turn media investment into measurable growth. The agency plans and activates campaigns across digital and traditional channels with a focus on outcomes like patient acquisition, qualified leads, and local market performance. They are known for reaching complex and underserved audiences, including rare disease patients and healthcare professionals, through privacy-first, HIPAA-conscious strategies. Combining programmatic media, advanced audience design, and AI-driven optimization, Butler/Till delivers efficient, compliant growth in environments where traditional targeting falls short.  Discover more at butlertill.com [http://butlertill.com]