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The $400M+ Ad Engine: How to Maximize Cross-Channel Ads


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In Episode 113, we’re back with Ryan Nelsen, CMO at StackAdapt, to talk about how AI and marketing are driving their $300M+ revenue and helping brands scale. Ryan breaks down how StackAdapt went from a native advertising platform to a powerhouse that helps brands connect with the right audiences across multiple channels.

Ryan also shares the importance of trust in building a brand, why marketing today is all about personalization, and how AI is shaking up the marketing game. He opens up about the growth mindset required to succeed in the fast-paced world of marketing and scaling a business.

Key Moments:

00:00 - Intro

03:27 - Hot Sauce Intro

04:41 - 1st Hot Sauce Shot🌶️

05:26 - Ryan’s 4 Girls & Their Chickens

07:11 - Ad Spend Insights

08:57 - Qualtrics Events with Oprah & Obama

13:05 - 2nd Hot Sauce Shot🌶️

14:43 - Ryan’s Hobbies

16:16 - “This or That” Segment

19:36 - 3rd Hot Sauce Shot🌶️

22:22 - StackAdapt’s Revenue Streams

30:12 - Podcasting & Ad Spend

31:48 - 4th Hot Sauce Shot🌶️

33:08 - ROAS Perspective

40:00 - Revenue Question + 5th Hot Sauce Shot🌶️

42:33 - Events in Marketing

50:42 - AI & Marketing’s Future

57:28 - Rapid-Fire Round

01:01:07 - 6th Hot Sauce Shot🌶️

01:02:16 - Question from Previous Guest

01:04:37 - Goodbyes👋

Why Watch?

If you're curious about AI, programmatic advertising, or how tech and marketing can lead to major growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

🔔 Hit that subscribe button and don’t miss out on more real-talk with the biggest names in marketing!🌟 Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanelsen/ 🌟 Explore StackAdapt: https://www.stackadapt.com/ 

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