Expert Series
Hear from industry experts
Welcome to egta’s Expert Series on the hottest topics shaping the advertising and media industry today. Our interviews are available as both videos and podcasts, so you can choose the format that works best for you. Our team has reached out to a variety of experts who have extensive experience and knowledge in the advertising and media industry. They will share their insights and opinions on the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that are driving the industry forward. Whether you’re a marketer, advertiser, media professional, or just someone interested in the industry, you’ll find these interviews informative, thought-provoking, and engaging. So tune in and join us as we explore the cutting-edge ideas and developments that are shaping the future of advertising and media.
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The evolving podcast landscape
Join us in celebrating International Podcast Day with this special edition, where we discover the latest trends in the thriving podcast ecosystem and discuss topics such as podcasts and video, the growth opportunities in podcasting, different age group audiences, aspects of churn and reasons listeners tune out, the potential of podcasts in advertising, value propositions, podcast discovery, and more.
An interview with:
Tom Webster, Partner, Sounds Profitable
CTV and programmatic trading
What role does programmatic play in Europe’s media future, and how can broadcasters stay competitive? What does programmatic offer in terms of creative control or the ability to support various compliance requirements, particularly for broadcasters? How can programmatic help ad buyers make the buying process simple and more efficient?
An interview with:
Hitesh Bhatt, Senior Director, CTV/OTT (EMEA), Pubmatic,
Calculating the environmental impact of advertising
We get to grips with the critical topic of calculating the environmental impact of advertising with Estelle Reale, CMO at DK. We investigate the development and challenges of DK’s carbon calculator tool, discuss the broader implications of sustainability in the advertising industry and provide practical advice for markets at different stages of their ecological transition.
An interview with:
Estelle Reale, Chief Marketing Officer, DK
The future of radio and AI
What does a strategic application of AI technology to enhance content creation and curation in broadcasting look like? What role does AI play in refining advertising strategies, targeting, and audience segmentation? How can AI accelerate the effectiveness of revenue generation and speed up the sales cycle?
An interview with:
Tracy Gilliam, Chief Strategy Officer, Futuri
Speaking the Language of Brands’ CFOs
Why should TV and radio sales houses target their communication to the Boards and CFOs of their clients? How can they better speak to the priorities and drivers of their clients’ decisions around their advertising spend? What kind of language and financial terms are key to persuade clients of the essential role advertising plays in growing their businesses?
An interview with:
Ian Whittaker, Managing Director & Owner, Liberty Sky Advisors
An Introduction to Digital Accessibility with P&G
In this interview, Paul Gallagher, Global Accessibility Lead, P&G, offers an overview of P&G’s strategy and approach to web accessibility, with insights into how the FMCG giant is ensuring that people with disabilities can access, enjoy and engage with digital communications.
Attribution in the CTV space
What are some of the most exciting opportunities for TV companies and advertisers in the CTV space now? What are the main obstacles to overcome for CTV advertising and analytics to really take off in the future? Which KPIs are most in demand by advertisers?
An interview with:
Charles Manning, Chief Executive Officer, Kochava
Hybrid audio measurement
What does a hybrid approach to measurement look like in the streaming audio world? What are the benefits and challenges of combining panels and logs in this evolving landscape? What about podcast and on-demand audio measurement? How will the new approaches, methodologies and technologies impact the audio monetisation business?
An interview with:
Daryl Battaglia, Senior Vice President Measurement, Triton Digital
Driving podcast growth
Why should broadcasters embrace podcasting? Can the podcasting space help marketers with their branding campaigns? How should content creators approach YouTube be as a platform for the consumption and the discovery of podcasts?
An interview with:
Bryan Barletta, Partner, Sounds Profitable
Netflix, Disney+ and the state of streaming
Are you curious about the performance of Netflix’s ad-supported tier nine months post-launch, how content strategies of Disney and Netflix compare, and how international approaches differ from local streaming strategies, such as those employed by UK’s ITVX?
An interview with:
Matt Ross, Managing Director, Digital i
Accessibility in advertising
In this episode of the Expert Series, we delve into the topic of accessibility in TV advertising with David Padmore, Director of Accessibility, and Chris Goldson, Director of Commercial Marketing and Pitch Development at ITV. While ITV has made strides in promoting inclusivity in TV programming, there are still challenges to be addressed in making TV commercial breaks more accessible. David and Chris discuss the importance of greater accessibility, access services for linear and streaming, and ITV’s collaborative efforts with the industry to advance accessible TV advertising. Tune in to discover how we can make TV advertising more inclusive and accessible for all.
An interview with:
David Padmore, Director of Accessibility, ITV UK &
Chris Goldson, Director of Commercial Marketing and Pitch Development, ITV UK
Accessibility in advertising
How do we create more inclusive and accessible TV and video advertising? In this episode of egta’s Expert Series, Josh Loebner, Global Head of Inclusive Design at Wunderman Thompson, shares his expert insights on making advertising and marketing more accessible and inclusive. With over 20 years of experience in the industry and a PhD in advertising and disability, Josh discusses what successful accessibility looks like in advertising and explains how Wunderman Thompson approaches inclusive design.
An interview with:
Josh Loebner, Global Head of Inclusive Design, Wunderman Thompson
Accessibility in advertising
Join egta Director General Katty Roberfroid in conversation with Taide Guajardo, Chief Brand Officer/Senior Vice President Brand Europe at P&G, as they discuss the company’s pioneering efforts in making all of their advertising messaging accessible by 2025. Taide shares P&G’s journey towards more inclusive communication, the obstacles they faced along the way, and how they plan to collaborate with industry partners to encourage other advertisers to follow suit. Tune in to learn more about P&G’s approach to making advertising more accessible.
An interview with:
Taide Guajardo, Chief Brand Officer – Senior Vice President Brand – Europe, P&G
Current ad market trends and predictions
The interview explores pressing topics such as the battle between linear and streaming platforms, the audio revolution, and the impact of trending technology like AI and the Metaverse. Brian also weighs in on the importance of content and distribution, and the balance between good governance, profit, and growth.
An interview with:
Brian Wieser, Strategic Media Analyst
State of digital advertising
How widespread is ad fraud? What are the dangers of tracking in digital advertising? What can the industry do to mitigate these risks? How can regulators and policymakers address this issue?
An interview with:
Bob Hoffman, Advertising Expert and Author, Ad Contrarian
Battle for streaming dominance: winners, losers and lessons from the history
What is the current state of the Global Streaming Wars? Who are the likely winners and, alternatively, losers of this battle, and why are the media and tech companies competing so ferociously to gain market share on the streaming market? Furthermore, what can history and World War I teach us about how it will all play out in the near future?
An interview with:
Ian Whittaker, Founder and Managing Director, Liberty Sky Advisors