- 29 minutes 14 secondsJ&J Snack Foods CMO Lynwood Mallard on the art of keeping the 60-year-old ICEE brand cool
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.
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23 September 2026, 4:00 am - 24 minutes 4 secondsDow Jones Factiva's Emma O'Brian on why publishers hold 'the ace card' in the AI era
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.
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17 September 2026, 4:30 pm - 20 minutes 25 secondsInside Levi’s and TBWA’s cultural comeback with the Super Bowl, Beyoncé and a return to denim’s rootsLevi’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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.14 September 2026, 4:00 am
- 26 minutes 15 secondsChili's CMO on the restaurant's cultural comeback
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.
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9 September 2026, 1:31 pm - 26 minutes 30 secondsBBDO ‘client-whisperer’ Daale Carter: Brands need a challenger mindset — even the iconic M&M’sBBDO’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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.2 September 2026, 10:00 am
- 26 minutes 2 secondsAsana CMO Prachi Gore on how AI workflows are ‘completely disrupting’ the B2B playbookAsana 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 August 2026, 5:32 pm
- 13 minutes 43 secondsHow Tripadvisor and PMG are breaking down the brand-agency divide with an ‘in-residence model’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.24 August 2026, 9:00 am
- 22 minutes 40 secondsWarner Bros. Discovery’s Marisa Crocker: 'It's an attention economy' and live sports is the last great gathering placeWarner 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.19 August 2026, 1:25 pm
- 27 minutes 14 secondsFormula E CMO Ellie Norman on rewriting the rules of sports marketingAs 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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.12 August 2026, 10:00 am
- 23 minutes 52 secondsTenzing founder Huib van Bockel on leaving Red Bull to build a natural energy drink challenger
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.
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5 August 2026, 10:00 am - 19 minutes 2 secondsBBDO's Nancy Reyes and Chris Beresford-Hill on why epic creativity is good for business
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.
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