On this special episode celebrating International Women’s Day, we feature Alice Li, founder of First Day, and host Nicola Mendelsohn, Head of Global Business Group at Meta, as they dive into the challenges and triumphs of leveraging technology in female entrepreneurship. They explore the personal motivations behind First Day's inception and the pivotal role of AI in shaping marketing strategies. The conversation also touches on the importance of resilience, strategic planning, and the impact...

On our latest episode, Alex McArthur, Chief Marketing Officer at Kizik, and Jimmie Stone, Vice President and Global Head of Creative Shop at Meta, leaders in marketing innovation, delve into the transformative power of customer connection and AI in marketing. They share insights on Kizik's unique approach and the role of creativity in reaching diverse audiences. They look at the future of footwear marketing and how AI is reshaping creative strategies.    Key Takeaways:   (03:07) Kizik,...

On the first episode of 2024, guests Kevin Goodwin, VP of Performance Marketing at New Engen, Inc., and Bianca Bradford, Director and Head of North American Agency at Meta, delve into the world of digital marketing with a focus on the power of Reels. They share valuable insights on leveraging Reels for enhanced engagement and digital marketing success.   Key Takeaways:   (01:23) Kevin introduces Reels as a crucial digital marketing tool. (03:47) Bianca discusses the algorithmic benefits...

On this episode, hosts Jordan Rogers-Smith and Christine Lu are joined by Gamze Yılmaz, Head of Paid Social of Delivery Hero, as they delve into the dynamic world of Instagram and Facebook Reels. They explore its profound impact on digital marketing, highlighting Reels as a pivotal tool for driving Direct Response results through immersive short-form video content and consumer engagement.   Key Takeaways:   (04:09) Differentiation in using Reels for branding and advertising. (06:37)...

Edlynne Laryea, Head of Industry, CPG Food and Beverage at Meta, hosts this episode as we delve into the complexities of marketing strategy with Byron Sharp, Professor of Marketing Science and Director of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, University of South Australia.    Key Takeaways:   (02:34) Attention as a questionable metric in advertising. (03:27) The significance of fleeting ad exposure. (04:24) Short ads can be effective. (04:40) Long-term impact of advertising over immediate...

In an exploration of AI's influence on business operations and customer interactions, Cristina Fonseca, VP of Product at Zendesk, and Shadi Copty, Senior Director of Business Engineering at Meta, discuss the future of AI in the corporate landscape.    Key Takeaways:   (04:38) AI existing “off the shelf.” (09:04) AI's transformative role in customer service. (12:18) Initial skepticism faced by agents when introducing AI. (14:32) How AI assists new agents in remote working...

We’re living through times of great technological change, with emerging trends like AI shaping the way businesses and marketers operate on just about every level, and CTOs must be ready to adapt to these rapid transformations.   On today’s episode, we’re joined by Lauri Tarkkala, Chief Technology Officer at Smartly.io. We talk about:   - Lauri’s career path and where he is today. - A typical day in Lauri’s life as CTO. - The potential of AI in the fields of technology and marketing. -...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Wesley Saraceni, Senior Director of Digital Commerce (E-Commerce and DTC) at Mondelēz International   We talk about: - Wes’ background and what led him to his current role. - How direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing brings brands and customers closer. - Some exciting ways Mondelēz International is using DTC to connect with its audiences. - What are some of the biggest challenges facing marketers today? - Thinking about privacy and security in a new era...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Luke Hurd, Director of Experience Design (XR) at VMLY&R. Luke is here to discuss augmented reality and immersive spaces and what these concepts mean for today’s advertisers.   We talk about:   - What exactly is AR? - How can people discover and use AR? - How AR storytelling has evolved. - The importance of interaction when it comes to AR. - Using Instagram Reels in storytelling.   Resources mentioned: Instagram Reels Keep up with the...

Today’s podcast features a talk from Jake Bailey, Senior Director, Head of Industry and VC Partnerships at Meta, which covers:   - Performance 5 — five data-backed strategies to help marketers maximize performance. - How these five pillars have evolved and been refined. - The importance of account simplification. - How advertisers can succeed with automation. - How Meta’s Advantage tools can help tap into the power of automation. - How performance marketers have achieved great results...

Today’s episode features  Matt Steiner, VP of Monetization Infrastructure, Ranking and AI Foundations at Meta. Matt discusses the impact of AI on performance marketing, how it works with Meta’s tools and what the future holds.   Matt talks about:   - Meta’s history of using AI and some recent changes. - Meta’s foundational AI infrastructure and technology. - Understanding Meta’s AI models and how they help marketers. - AI modeling and AI-powered ad experiences. - The power of Meta’s...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Simon Whitcombe, who leads a portion of Meta’s North American sales team, and Vatsal Mehta, Vice President of Business Engineering at Meta.   We talk about:   - Some key business updates across Meta’s platforms. - How Meta users can ensure they get the most out of Meta’s tools. - Brand advertising and how it works with performance marketing. - Key trends in omnichannel marketing. - How advertisers can continue to drive great performance in a more...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Clive Henry, Director of ISV Partnerships at Adobe, and Jennifer Downes, CMO of Global E-Commerce at Lenovo. They’re here to talk about the evolution of advertising and a powerful new integration from Meta and Adobe.   We discuss:   - How the advertising industry is evolving. - Meta Conversions API tool and how it works. - Adobe Real-Time CDP and how it works alongside Meta to support advertisers. - How Lenovo is using Meta Conversions API at scale. ...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Cristina Marinucci and Ana Golubovic. Cristina is the Global Head of Shopper - Sr. Director, Insights & Analytics at Mondelēz International, a multinational confectionery, food and beverage company. Ana is a designer at EyeSee, a full-service agency that works with consumer packaged goods brands, media, tech and healthcare companies.   We talk about:   - Some of the main issues consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) are currently facing when it...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Ralph Burns. Ralph is the founder and CEO of Tier 11 and the host of Perpetual Traffic, a podcast about acquiring leads and sales for your business through paid traffic.   We talk about:   - Ralph’s background and how he got started. - The value of short-form video vs. paid media. - When does a short-form video become long-form? - Some powerful formulas used in video marketing. - How to use the call-to-action in short-form videos. - Ralph’s advice...

Today’s episode is the third in a three-part series where we share interviews and conversations from this year’s International Women’s Month event.    Nicola Mendelsohn, VP of Global Business Group at Meta, is here to chat with actress and singer Danielle Brooks, best known for her role in Orange is the New Black and HBO Max’s Peacemaker, along with numerous other accolades.   We talk about:   - Danielle’s career and the wealth of different roles she’s played. - Danielle’s upcoming...

This is the second episode in a three-part series where we share interviews and conversations from this year’s International Women’s Month event.    In today’s episode, Sam Stetson interviews Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya and Marley Dias. Amanda is a multidisciplinary artist, educator and activist whose work examines the unseen labor of women and affirms the depth, resilience and beauty of communities of color. Marley is an author, advocate and executive producer.   We talk about:   -...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jacs Wyatt, who is the MX Head of Social Media at Samsung Electronics America. Today, we’re going to talk about creators and the key role they play in driving customer engagement and conversions for businesses.   We talk about:   - How to define a creator. - Why supporting the creator economy is so important for Samsung. - What is the Team Galaxy Program? - Samsung’s partnership with Meta on their upcoming Galaxy Creator event. - How Samsung helps...

  Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series where we share interviews and conversations from this year’s International Women’s Month event.    In this episode, Nicola Mendelsohn, VP of Global Business Group at Meta, starts off the panel with a great introduction, defining and discussing the challenges women are facing since the pandemic affected the timeline set for progress, and what we can do to enable us to push forward. In the first part of the series, Judy Toland, VP of...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Brandon Brown. Brandon is the CEO and Co-Founder of GRIN, Inc, the pioneer behind the world’s first Creator Management platform. Brandon is here to talk about the key role of creators in driving engagement and providing valuable content to their communities, and what that means for advertisers.   We discuss:   - Brandon’s background and his journey to GRIN. - The difference between influencers and creators. - How brands can take advantage of creator...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Anthony Scarpaci, VP of Growth at Acorns, and Will Sargisson, Marketing Science Manager at Meta. They’re here to dive into the idea of performance and attribution, and a ton of connected questions. We talk about:   - How digital media has changed over time and how companies like Acorns have had to adapt. - How to choose measurement tools and methodologies in a privacy-centric landscape - The resurgence of media mix modeling (MMM), and how it fits with...

On today’s episode, we’re talking to Miku Jha, Director of Applied AI and Innovation: Business Messaging and Ads here at Meta and Vikas Bhambri, Director of Sales and CX at Kustomer, recently acquired by Meta.   We talk about:   - The growth of messaging as a preferred form of communication.  - The shift to business messaging and what it will mean for companies that adopt it. - Cultural and global trends around how business messaging is evolving. - Why businesses should embrace...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Cassidy Lavin, SVP of Innovation at Smule, Inc., and Alex Watt, Strategic Partner Manager for Developer Partnerships here at Meta. They’re here to talk about how businesses like Smule are seeing growth from investments in video and how new Meta products can make this easier.   We talk about:   - How the rise of short-form video is impacting different industries. - The importance of audio in short-form video compared to traditional video content. -...

Turning Audiences Into Businesses with Kipp Bodnar and Piyush Mangalick    On today’s episode, Alvin Bowles at Meta is talking to Kipp Bodnar, CMO at HubSpot, and Piyush Mangalick, VP of Business Engineering for a Media & Community Partnerships team at Meta. We’re talking about:   - How to get started building audiences and turning them into businesses. - The shift from trusting brands and media to trusting influencers and creators. - Tools and resources for turning audiences into...