Today on The Brainiac Blueprint Podcast by Left Brain AI, we sit down with Scott Salik, Founder and Executive Producer at Carpe Canum, to explore how AI is transforming video advertising, making high-performing, personalized creative accessible for small and mid-sized businesses.
With a career that spans from producing Anchorman and Team America to launching streaming campaigns for local brands, Scott shares how his team is using AI to scale video personalization, automate focus group testing, and keep creative quality high without the bloated costs.
We dive into how high volume personalization (HVP) works, why localizing ads boosts conversions, and how synthetic focus groups are reshaping creative feedback. From legacy film stories to real-world AI workflows, this episode is packed with lessons for marketers, creatives, and media buyers alike.
Whether you’re in paid media, brand strategy, or just want to future-proof your ad creative, this one's for you.