Podcast
The Big Impression
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
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22 min
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/
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29 min
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.
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24 min
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.
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20 min
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:
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26 min
Chili's CMO on the restaurant's cultural comeback
Season 14, Episode 164
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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.
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27 min
BBDO ‘client-whisperer’ Daale Carter: Brands need a challenger mindset — even the iconic M&M’s
Season 14, Episode 163
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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:
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26 min
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:
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14 min
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:
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23 min
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:
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27 min
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:
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24 min
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.
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19 min
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.
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23 min
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.
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15 min
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:
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24 min
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.
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17 min
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
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24 min
Joy Robins on how The New York Times is luring news-averse advertisers
Season 14, Episode 152
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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.
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26 min
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
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23 min
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.
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25 min
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.
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