Podcast

The Big Impression

Business, Careers, Marketing

The Big Impression returns for another season of insights and inspiration from leaders at the world’s most influential brands. Editors and co-hosts Damian Fowler and Ilyse Liffreing will look to uncover candid stories on game-changing campaigns from some of the world's biggest brands — including wins, losses, and lessons. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Episodes
168
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
24 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

168 episodes, newest first

  1. Walmart Connect’s Jon Gibs on finding growth beyond ROAS

    Season 14, Episode 168

    Show notes

    Walmart Connect’s Jon Gibs discusses how retail data and closed-loop measurement help marketers optimize campaigns, reach new audiences, and drive incremental sales.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    22 min
  2. J&J Snack Foods CMO Lynwood Mallard on the art of keeping the 60-year-old ICEE brand cool

    Season 14, Episode 167

    Show notes

    J&J Snack Foods CMO Lynwood Mallard talks nostalgia, National ICEE Day, and why authenticity--and not AI--is the future of marketing legacy brands like ICEE.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min
  3. Dow Jones Factiva's Emma O'Brian on why publishers hold 'the ace card' in the AI era

    Season 14, Episode 166

    Show notes

    Factiva GM Emma O'Brian joins The Big Impression to discuss how Dow Jones is licensing journalism for the AI era, why attribution and trust matter more than ever, and how publishers can turn AI disruption into a new revenue stream.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
  4. Inside Levi’s and TBWA’s cultural comeback with the Super Bowl, Beyoncé and a return to denim’s roots

    Season 14, Episode 165

    Show notes

    Levi’s and TBWA leaders reveal how the brand tapped Beyoncé, reimagined its iconic advertising through a female lens and turned big cultural moments into lasting momentum. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

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    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    20 min
  5. Chili's CMO on the restaurant's cultural comeback

    Season 14, Episode 164

    Show notes

    Brinker International CMO George Felix on the consumer insight behind Chili’s’ “Better Than Fast Food” strategy, creating culture-driving moments and building a brand that stays relevant.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min
  6. BBDO ‘client-whisperer’ Daale Carter: Brands need a challenger mindset — even the iconic M&M’s

    Season 14, Episode 163

    Show notes

    BBDO’s Daale Carter reveals how consumer listening, challenger thinking and a willingness to take risks are helping both iconic and upstart brands stay relevant. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

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    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    27 min
  7. Asana CMO Prachi Gore on how AI workflows are ‘completely disrupting’ the B2B playbook

    Season 14, Episode 162

    Show notes

    Asana CMO Prachi Gore explains why AI’s biggest marketing opportunity lies beyond content creation, as agents reshape workflows, B2B buying and growth. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    26 min
  8. How Tripadvisor and PMG are breaking down the brand-agency divide with an ‘in-residence model’

    Season 14, Episode 160

    Show notes

    Tripadvisor and PMG leaders share how breaking down barriers between brands, agencies and platforms can drive stronger performance, smarter collaboration and better marketing. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    14 min
  9. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Marisa Crocker: 'It's an attention economy' and live sports is the last great gathering place

    Season 14, Episode 161

    Show notes

    Warner Bros. Discovery’s Marisa Crocker breaks down why sports are becoming more valuable in a fragmented media landscape, how programmatic is changing the way advertisers buy live events and why brands should be betting on women’s sports now.
    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    23 min
  10. Formula E CMO Ellie Norman on rewriting the rules of sports marketing

    Season 14, Episode 159

    Show notes

    As Formula E takes on the giants of global motorsport, Ellie Norman explains how the electric racing series is using creators, technology and a challenger mindset to build the next generation of sports fans. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

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    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    27 min
  11. Tenzing founder Huib van Bockel on leaving Red Bull to build a natural energy drink challenger

    Season 14, Episode 158

    Show notes

    Inspired by the teas of Himalayan Sherpas, founder and CEO Huib van Bockel set out to prove energy drinks could be healthier, more sustainable and every bit as effective.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
  12. BBDO's Nancy Reyes and Chris Beresford-Hill on why epic creativity is good for business

    Season 14, Episode 156

    Show notes

    BBDO’s Nancy Reyes and Chris Beresford-Hill discuss why creativity still matters in the AI era, the value of long-term client relationships and the balance between award-winning work and measurable results.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    19 min
  13. MINI CMO Jennifer Treiber-Ruckenbrod on the rise of AI bots and the risk of ‘water armies’

    Season 14, Episode 157

    Show notes

    MINI’s Jennifer Treiber-Ruckenbrod discusses AI-generated content, bot-driven conversations and the new challenges brands face online.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    23 min
  14. Disney’s Jamie Power explains why advertisers are buying audiences, not shows

    Season 14, Episode 155

    Show notes

    Disney is reinventing advertising across its streaming ecosystem. On this edition of The Big Impression, Disney’s SVP, Addressable Sales, Jamie Power explains how advertisers can now buy audiences seamlessly across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN and more — and why more brands are choosing biddable to transact their upfront commitments. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    15 min
  15. Target's Matt Drzewicki explains why retailers are becoming AI's most valuable data partners

    Season 14, Episode 154

    Show notes

    Hear how Target's Roundel is helping brands navigate AI, retail media and the changing consumer journey, while proving the impact of every advertising investment.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
  16. Hinge's Tamika Young explains why the app wanted to reach Gen Z at the movies

    Season 14, Episode 153

    Show notes

    Hinge's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Tamika Young, talks about the challenges of marketing to an audience whose goal is to delete the app. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    17 min
  17. Joy Robins on how The New York Times is luring news-averse advertisers

    Season 14, Episode 152

    Show notes

    The New York Times' Global Chief Advertising Officer, Joy Robins, discusses games, commerce media and why news organizations need to shift the narrative away from "brand safety" to attract advertisers.

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
  18. Kroger's Christine Foster says more brands are applying retail data to CTV campaigns

    Season 14, Episode 151

    Show notes

    Christine Foster, group vice president of commercial strategy and operations at Kroger Precision Marketing, talks about the benefits of grocery data, helping brands see all the way through the marketing funnel, and the scale of its loyalty data set. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    26 min
  19. Reddit's Paulita David on how brands are using the internet’s most valuable focus group

    Season 14, Episode 150

    Show notes

    Paulita David, VP, Head of U.S., Large Customer Sales at Reddit, unpacks how brands are tapping into Reddit’s communities for sharper consumer insights, real-time cultural signals, and a deeper understanding of what drives decision-making online.

    For more on what's moving the industry, head to The Current: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    23 min
  20. Hisense CMO Sarah Larsen on turning the FIFA World Cup into a brand-building moment

    Season 14, Episode 149

    Show notes

    As FIFA World Cup fever takes hold across North America, Hisense USA CMO Sarah Larsen joins the podcast to discuss the brand's role as an official tournament partner, the strategy behind its "Out Host with Hisense" campaign, and how the company is using one of the world's biggest sporting events to drive awareness, cultural relevance, and business growth in the competitive consumer electronics market. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech:
    https://www.thecurrent.com/

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
    for information about our collection and use of personal data for
    advertising.

    25 min