AW360

Decoding Culture: Crystal Foote on Connecting with Audiences Beyond Demographics

In this AW360 episode, Crystal Foote—Founder and Head of Partnerships at Digital Culture Group—shares how her team uses real-time cultural data and their award-winning Audience Resonance Index (AARI) platform to help brands connect with audiences authentically. Crystal explains why it’s time to move past broad demographic targeting, how data can transform raw insights into meaningful engagement, and why chasing viral trends can waste marketing dollars. From privacy-compliant insights to anticipating cultural shifts before they go mainstream, Crystal reveals what future-ready marketers need to know to resonate at the true speed of culture.

Purpose Isn’t Dead: Elmwood CEO Daniel Binns on Building Brands with Intent

Elmwood CEO Daniel Binns shares why purpose still matters—and how today’s most successful brands turn intent into measurable impact. Discover practical advice on staying authentic, designing for attention, and driving growth in a polarized world.

Inside Bindery: Greg Beauchamp on Mid-Funnel Magic and the Art of Human Storytelling

Greg Beauchamp, founder and CEO of Bindery, joins the AW360 Podcast to share how his team blends cinematic storytelling with measurable marketing impact. From Sundance-screened documentaries to high-conversion brand campaigns, Greg reveals why the “mid-funnel” is the sweet spot where culture meets commerce. Hear how Bindery applies film-level craft to advertising, the power of documentary-style authenticity, and why data should give form—not formula—to creative ideas.

From Fragmentation to Orchestration: Prisma’s Ramsey McGrory on Redefining Advertising’s Supply Chain

In this episode of AW360, we sit down with Ramsey McGrory, President of Prisma, to explore how the advertising industry can cut through complexity and rediscover simplicity. McGrory shares why he views his career as a relay race, how Prisma has evolved into a critical orchestration layer for modern marketing, and what true efficiency looks like in today’s fractured TV and digital ecosystem. From ad serving’s transformation beyond “plumbing,” to the rise of AI as a practical tool for planning, measurement, and optimization, Ramsey offers a front-row perspective on how advertisers can consolidate, innovate, and thrive in a hedged-garden world.

Designing the Future of Experience: Michael Mayton on AI, Co-Innovation, and Human Creativity

Bounteous EVP Michael Mayton joins AW360 to explore how AI is reshaping customer experience, why co-innovation drives loyalty, and how brands can thrive at the intersection of physical and digital touchpoints—without losing the human spark that fuels creativity.