Adtech Unfiltered

What makes an ad "acceptable"? And who gets to decide? In this episode, Terry Taouss, President of the Acceptable Ads Committee (AAC), joins host Noor Naseer to explore why user experience is at the heart of ad standardization.   Terry discusses the AAC's research-driven approach to setting ad standards, how the committee balances industry needs with user rights, and common misconceptions about ad blocking. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the future of sustainable, user-first advertising.

From the rise of ad-supported streaming and direct-to-glass strategies to shifting consumer behavior driving FAST adoption, the world of TV advertising is evolving, well...fast.   In this episode, Tony Marlow, CMO of LG Ad Solutions, joins host Noor Naseer to unpack the TV trends marketers can't ignore in the CTV-first era. Listen in to gain insights around shoppable ads, measurement, AI-fueled creative and segmentation, and how marketers can better plan and optimize campaigns in an increasingly fragmented TV landscape.

Fragmentation in the marketing industry isn’t new—but the pressure to make faster, smarter decisions in today's increasingly complex landscape is. In this episode, Greg Dolan, CEO and co-founder of Keen Decision Systems, joins host Noor Naseer to discuss how marketing mix modeling (MMM) is evolving to meet these challenges.   Dolan outlines how breaking down marketing silos with a top-down and bottom-up approach can drive better decisions, collaboration, and results across teams and organizations. He and Noor also explore why real-time insights and holistic measurement are critical in a world of shrinking budgets and exploding channels.

Is too much tech undermining your marketing strategy?   In an era where there seems to be a tech point solution for everything, hear why it’s critical to build a strong strategic foundation first before layering on technology and automation.   Tash Walker, founder of global research agency The Mix, joins host Noor Naseer to explore how marketers are mistaking data for insight, and why chasing short-term media metrics can derail long-term brand growth. Together, they break down what it takes to craft strong, human-centered strategies in a fragmented media landscape—and why it’s time to rethink how much thinking we’re outsourcing to our tools.

Host Noor Naseer sits down with author, podcaster, and ad industry visionary Rishad Tobaccowala to discuss how leaders should be rethinking work in today’s adtech landscape. Rishad explores how work has fundamentally changed, details the evolving priorities of the modern workforce, and shares why the adtech industry must broaden its perspective to stay relevant. Listen in for candid conversation and actionable advice on navigating the future of work in advertising and adtech.