AW360 Live

In this episode, Sean Betts, Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Omnicom Media UK, joins us to explore how AI is fundamentally changing how consumers discover brands. He explains why we’re moving from clicks to recommendations, why visibility and accuracy now matter more than ever, and how a shrinking consideration set is raising the stakes for marketers. We also get into trust, transparency, and what brands need to do—from better data to AI-ready content—to show up and stay competitive in an AI-mediated world.

In this episode, Helenor Gilmour, Head of Beano Brain, joins us to share insights on Gen Alpha, the youngest and savviest consumers today. We explore what makes brands “cool” with kids, how heritage names like Lego and KitKat stay relevant, and why safety, humor, and authenticity are shaping the future of marketing to this generation. Helenor breaks down the top brands kids love and what lessons marketers can take from them.

On this episode, we sit down with Jessica McGorgan, VP of Growth at The Trade Desk, to talk about how channels like CTV and retail media are changing from pure awareness plays into full-funnel drivers, why connected campaigns are more effective (and less fatiguing), and how bringing data and teams together leads to smarter, more cohesive customer experiences.

Stephen Jenkins, Founder and Managing Director at Too Many Dreams, joins us to talk about why product alone is no longer enough for B2B tech companies to stand out. He shares why more founders are rethinking the performance-led playbook, how strong positioning and storytelling drive real differentiation, and why the most successful companies are investing in brand earlier. We also touch on AI, the limits of automation, and why the human touch still matters more than ever.

On this episode, we’re joined by Todd K. Harris, General Manager, Transportation & Hospitality at Gradial, to explore how AI is reshaping the way brands get discovered. Todd explains the shift from SEO to a more dynamic, AI-driven discovery model, why visibility alone isn’t enough, and how operational agility is becoming the real competitive edge. It’s a clear, practical look at how marketers can connect insights to execution and keep pace in a rapidly changing landscape.

On this episode, I sit down with Richard Exon, Co-Founder at Joint, to talk about why independent agencies are having a moment. We cover what independence actually unlocks—from faster decision-making to tighter collaboration—how talent and clients are rethinking what they want from agency partners, and why new tech is making it easier than ever to compete without the traditional scale of a network.

Richard Reeves, CEO at the Association of Online Publishers, joins us to talk about the evolving role of premium publishers in a fragmented, AI-driven media landscape. He shares why trust and quality environments are making a comeback, how publishers are balancing the opportunities and risks of AI, and why supporting premium content isn’t just a moral decision—it’s a smart commercial one for brands looking to drive real impact.

Sarah Robertson, Chief Product Officer at Experian UK, joins us to unpack what’s really changing in AI-driven marketing—and what’s just hype. She explains why data quality, identity, and governance are foundational to making AI actually work, and why outcomes—not tools—should guide every decision. We also get into the growing role of real-time intelligence, the importance of keeping a human touch, and how marketers can build practical frameworks to turn AI into measurable impact.

On this episode, we sit down with Barry Frey, President and CEO of DPAA Global, to talk about how digital out-of-home has evolved far beyond its traditional role. We cover the shift from pure awareness to a full-funnel channel, how programmatic and real-time data are changing the game, and why reaching people in the real world—on the path to purchase—is becoming more valuable than ever.

Live sports are having a generational identity crisis—and Barrick Prince is building the solution in real time.

Recorded live at Advertising Week New York, this episode of AW360 Live dives into how the Creator Sports Network is rethinking sports distribution for an audience that simply isn’t showing up for traditional television. Instead of forcing fans to change behavior, CSN takes live sports directly to where Gen Z and Gen Alpha already live: YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, and creator-led communities at scale.

Prince unpacks why creator-distributed live sports are non-cannibalistic, how brands are moving beyond 30-second ads toward baked-in, conversational integrations, and why challenger leagues are leaning in fast. From lessons learned in gaming and live streaming to a bold vision of “a million ESPNs,” this conversation explores what the next five years of live sports, fandom, and cultural moments will actually look like.