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Pundits on file
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Scott Galloway
121 receipts
NYU Stern professor; No Mercy/No Malice; Pivot & Prof G podcasts.
Brian Wieser
117 receipts
Principal, Madison and Wall. Former global president of business intelligence at GroupM.
Ari Paparo
86 receipts
Adtech veteran (Beeswax founder, ex-DoubleClick, Bloomberg). Marcellus newsletter author covering programmatic and the open web.
Ben Thompson
63 receipts
Stratechery; aggregation theory and tech/media strategy.
Mark Ritson
58 receipts
Marketing professor and Marketing Week columnist.
Marc Pritchard
36 receipts
P&G Chief Brand Officer; influential voice on programmatic transparency, MFA, and supply-path optimization.
Alex Kantrowitz
36 receipts
Founder, Big Technology newsletter and podcast. Former senior tech reporter at BuzzFeed News.
Eric Seufert
34 receipts
Mobile Dev Memo author; ATT/IDFA, performance marketing, app economy analyst.
Jason Kint
18 receipts
CEO of Digital Content Next; outspoken voice on Google/Meta antitrust, ad markets, and publisher economics.
Elon Musk
16 receipts
Elon Musk is a businessman and entrepreneur who serves as CEO and product architect of Tesla, CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX, and CEO of Neuralink. He is known for his leadership in electric vehicles, space technology, and neurotechnology, and has been the world's wealthiest person since 2025.
David Levy
15 receipts
David Levy is founder of Porch Capital and former AWS and Stripe executive with decades of experience in venture capital, startup operations, and AI infrastructure. He is recognized as an expert on enterprise AI adoption and how startup technology choices forecast future infrastructure trends.
Lou Paskalis
13 receipts
Founder/CEO AJL Advisory. Former CMO MMA Global, Bank of America head of media. Substack author tracking the media-industry transformation.
Simona Gambarini
12 receipts
Simona Gambarini is a Senior Market Strategist and Executive Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, leading the EMEA and Asia Strategic Advisory Solutions team. With over 15 years of experience as a markets economist, she provides macro, markets, and geopolitical insights to institutional clients.
Michael Nathanson
11 receipts
MoffettNathanson founding partner; media equities analyst.
Mike Shields
11 receipts
Founder of Shields Strategic Communications; Next in Media podcast/newsletter.
Cathie Wood
10 receipts
Cathie Wood is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest, an asset management firm focused on disruptive innovation in areas like AI, robotics, genomics, and energy storage.[1][2][5] With over 40 years of experience, she previously served as CIO of Global Thematic Strategies at AllianceBernstein and co-founded Tupelo Capital Management.[1][4] She holds a BS summa cum laude in Finance and Economics from USC, studying under Arthur Laffer.[1][2]
Bob Hoffman
9 receipts
The Ad Contrarian; ad industry skeptic and author.
Idil Cakim
9 receipts
Idil Cakim is the Senior Vice President of Research and Insights at Audacy, a multi-platform audio content and entertainment company. She focuses on business-to-business strategy, audio insights, and thought leadership research, with over 20 years devising marketing and communication strategies for Fortune 500 companies and non-profits. Notable affiliations include the Ad Council’s Research Committee and authorship of 'Implementing Word of Mouth Marketing' (Wiley).[1][2][3]
Rodney Brooks
9 receipts
Rodney A. Brooks is a veteran journalist and personal finance columnist focusing on retirement, personal finance, racial wealth disparities, and health issues. His columns currently appear in U.S. News & World Report. He previously served as Deputy Managing Editor/Personal Finance for USA TODAY until his 2015 retirement after 30 years, and is a NABJ Hall of Famer.
Colin Jeavons
7 receipts
Colin Jeavons is Founder and Chairman of Nomix Group, a holding company focused on digital commerce and marketing technology. He is recognized as an AI and digital commerce expert, frequently commenting on how artificial intelligence is reshaping shopping experiences, product discovery, and conversion strategies.
Shiv Singh
7 receipts
Marketing advisor and author. Former CMO and digital leader at Visa, Expedia, and PepsiCo.
Aaron Goldman
5 receipts
CMO of Mediaocean; author of Everything I Know About Marketing I Learned From Google.
Brian Morrissey
5 receipts
Founder of The Rebooting; former Digiday president & editor-in-chief.
David Berkowitz
5 receipts
Founder of Serial Marketers and AI Marketers Guild; longtime marketing writer and newsletter publisher (High Caliber AI, Marketecture AI Brief, Serial Marketer).
Dr. Cecilia Dones
5 receipts
Dr. Cecilia Dones is the Founder and Chief Data Officer of 3 Standard Deviations, a consultancy specializing in AI, data analytics, and ethics to help organizations navigate emerging technologies responsibly. She is a Lecturer in AI and the Future of Communications at Columbia University School of Professional Studies, with prior roles at Fortune 500 firms like L’Oréal and LVMH, and affiliations including MIT Sloan and UPenn Wharton. Her work focuses on trust, human-centered AI, and behavioral s
Andrew Lipsman
5 receipts
Media, Ads + Commerce newsletter; retail media and CTV convergence.
Hank Green
5 receipts
Creator, vlogbrothers and Complexly. Frequent commentator on platforms and the creator economy.
Scott Brinker
5 receipts
Scott Brinker is VP of Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot, where he developed its technology partner program. He is a leading authority on marketing technology (martech), authoring chiefmartec.com since 2008, curating the martech landscape, and defining Martec’s Law. Dubbed the 'godfather of martech' by Ad Age, he co-founded the MarTech Conference and is a prominent keynote speaker.[1][2][3]
Ross Benes
5 receipts
EMARKETER senior analyst; CTV and streaming ad forecasts.
Jasmine Enberg
4 receipts
EMARKETER principal analyst; social media advertising.
Ian Whittaker
4 receipts
Founder, Liberty Sky Advisors. Independent ad industry financial analyst.
Nate Elliott
4 receipts
Nate Elliott is a Principal Analyst at EMARKETER, leading coverage of how artificial intelligence impacts marketing, advertising, and commerce. He helps brands and sellers understand AI-driven changes in consumer discovery, research, and buying behaviors. With three decades of experience, he previously worked at DoubleClick and Forrester Research, and ran his consultancy Nineteen Insights.[1][2]
Charles Manning
4 receipts
Charles Manning is the founder and CEO of Kochava, a mobile measurement and attribution platform. He focuses on ad tech, data analytics, AI integration, and marketing measurement in the era of agentic AI. He has been featured as a pundit in podcasts like Next in Media and AI Insiders.[1][2]
Aditya Jain
4 receipts
Aditya Jain is associated with Passionfruit, where he speaks on AI search and marketing strategies.[1] He serves as Co-Founder at Stackforce, specializing in automation-driven community growth for media and SaaS industries.[3] His expertise spans AI, media, and marketing.
Jason Swick
4 receipts
Jeremiah Owyang
4 receipts
General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures and longtime tech industry analyst focused on AI agents and emerging tech.
Rishad Tobaccowala
4 receipts
The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past; ex-Publicis chief strategist.
Debra Aho Williamson
4 receipts
Sonata Insights; social media and influencer marketing analyst.
Ben Snider
4 receipts
Ben Snider is a senior portfolio strategist at Goldman Sachs, focusing on market analysis, earnings results, and labor market trends influenced by AI and corporate strategies. He provides expert commentary on economic indicators and job market dynamics for CNBC's 'Closing Bell.'
Michael Burry
4 receipts
Michael Burry is the founder and manager of Scion Asset Management, LLC, a hedge fund focused on value investing and contrarian bets. He gained fame for predicting the 2008 housing market crash through credit default swaps on mortgage-backed securities, as depicted in the film 'The Big Short.' As of 2025, his firm manages approximately $68 million in assets across 9 stocks.[1][2][3][4]
Conor Orr
4 receipts
Conor Orr is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, covering the NFL and co-hosting the MMQB Podcast. With over a decade of experience in NFL journalism, he is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. His work has appeared in The Best American Sports Writing series.
Anthony Ha
4 receipts
Independent tech writer and podcaster. Former senior editor at TechCrunch.
Leo Morejon
4 receipts
Marketing strategist and creator economy advisor; longtime social and content strategy leader.
Dr. Nici Sweaney
4 receipts
Dr. Nici Sweaney is the founder of AI Her Way, an AI consultancy launched in 2023 focused on ethical AI strategies, equity, and implementation via her proprietary EquiAI Framework. A data scientist with nearly two decades in academia, she has consulted for the UN, World Bank, and AusAid, delivered over 200 keynotes, and shaped Australia's responsible AI guidelines. She has been recognized as Australian Female AI Leader of the Year and listed on Forbes Women's List 2025.[1][2][3]
Garett Sloane
4 receipts
Ad Age digital editor; platforms, agencies, adtech.
Peter Shankman
4 receipts
Entrepreneur, author, and customer-experience expert; founder of HARO and Shankman | Honig.
Nouriel Roubini
3 receipts
Dr. Nouriel Roubini is Chairman and CEO of Roubini Macro Associates, LLC, a New York-based global macroeconomic consultancy, and Professor Emeritus of Economics at NYU Stern School of Business. He serves as Chief Economist and Portfolio Manager at Atlas Capital Team and Senior Economic Strategist to Hudson Bay Capital, focusing on international finance, economic policy, and geopolitical risks. Renowned for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, he has held senior roles at the IMF, World Bank, and
Paul Graham
3 receipts
Paul Graham is a programmer, writer, essayist, entrepreneur, and investor who co-founded Y Combinator, a leading startup accelerator that has funded over 3000 companies including Airbnb and Stripe. He previously co-founded Viaweb, the first SaaS company, acquired by Yahoo in 1998. His essays on paulgraham.com attract 25 million page views annually.
Marc Andreessen
3 receipts
Marc Andreessen is a cofounder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on investments in technology companies. He co-authored the Mosaic web browser, cofounded Netscape, and is known for his influential views on technology, AI, and innovation. He serves on the board of Meta and has affiliations with Stanford Hospital.[1][3]
Tameka Kee
3 receipts
Advertising Futurist & Head of AI Enablement at U of Digital. Cofounder of Tech & Soul. Former Deputy Managing Director at CIMM and AdMonsters content strategy lead.
Yuval Noah Harari
3 receipts
Prof. Yuval Noah Harari is a professor of history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-founder of Sapienship, a social impact company focused on education, entertainment, and global challenges. His research explores macro-historical questions at the intersection of history, biology, and 21st-century technology ethics. He is the bestselling author of Sapiens, Homo Deus, and Nexus, with books sold in 65 languages.[1][2][4]
Tiffany Hsu
3 receipts
NYT advertising and media reporter.
Eric Benjamin Seufert
3 receipts
Jay Pattisall
3 receipts
Forrester VP, principal analyst; agencies and AI.
Andrew Frank
3 receipts
Gartner distinguished VP analyst; martech and advertising.
Daniel Howley
3 receipts
Michael Kingston
3 receipts
Michael Kingston is a media corporate finance partner at Moore Kingston Smith. He specializes in M&A within the media sector, including the impact of AI on creative and media industries. He has been featured in discussions with AI consultancies and media executives.
Ray Kurzweil
3 receipts
Ray Kurzweil is an American computer scientist, inventor, and futurist who serves as Principal Researcher and AI Visionary at Google. He is known for pioneering work in optical character recognition, text-to-speech synthesis, speech recognition, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on the technological singularity and the future of AI.
Mike Reed
3 receipts
Sam Altman
3 receipts
Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research organization focused on advancing AI technologies like large language models. He co-founded OpenAI in 2015, previously served as president of Y Combinator, and is a prominent investor in tech startups.[1][2]
Tom Riordan
3 receipts
Tom Riordan is the founder of wordPower and is affiliated with U of Digital. He is a pundit on AI applications in marketing, as featured in discussions on AI agents and their practical implementation in the field.
Tom Ollerton
3 receipts
Tom Ollerton is the founder of Automated Creative, a platform that uses AI-driven creative and social insights to optimize ad performance. He hosts the Shiny New Object podcast and Advertisers Watching Ads, exploring advertising and marketing with industry leaders.
Gartner
3 receipts
Gartner is a leading global research and advisory firm specializing in IT, communications, and business strategy. It is renowned for its analyst predictions, including the 2027 forecast that mass adoption of public LLMs replacing traditional search will double PR and earned media budgets. The firm provides insights on AI, marketing, and technology trends through reports, webinars, and conferences.
MoffettNathanson
3 receipts
Michael Nathanson is a Senior Research Analyst at MoffettNathanson, an independent equity research firm he co-founded in 2013. He covers the media industry and leading digital advertising companies, and has been consistently named one of the top media analysts in the US by Institutional Investor Magazine.
Terry Kawaja
3 receipts
LUMA Partners CEO; iconic LUMAscapes and M&A perspective on adtech/martech.
Mary Meeker
3 receipts
Geoffrey Hinton
3 receipts
Geoffrey Hinton is University Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and a 2024 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics. He is known as the 'Godfather of AI' for his foundational work on artificial neural networks and deep learning. He departed Google in May 2023 to publicly advocate for AI safety.
Amanda Jeffs
2 receipts
Amanda Jeffs is the Founder & CEO of SHE IS AI, a global ecosystem and digital magazine dedicated to championing women and underrepresented voices in AI.[1][2] She focuses on AI's role in marketing, leadership, and empowerment, speaking on building future-ready marketing teams.[1][3]
Lia Haberman
2 receipts
Mark Zuckerberg
2 receipts
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook), which he co-founded in 2004. He oversees the company's direction in social media, metaverse technologies, and products including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus VR. He is also co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, focusing on science, education, and community.
Dominic Field
2 receipts
Dominic Field is the lead non-executive director at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) since November 2024, having previously served as a non-executive director there from April 2024. He is an experienced corporate leader with over 30 years in consulting, including 20 years at Boston Consulting Group where he founded and led its digital practice. He chairs the Commercial Committee at London & Partners and is a Trustee of the Design Museum.
Emily Weiss
2 receipts
Emily Weiss is an American entrepreneur and founder of Glossier, a digital-first beauty company. She previously founded Into the Gloss, a beauty blog launched in 2010. As of May 2022, she serves as Executive Chairwoman of Glossier after stepping down as CEO.
Evan Shapiro
2 receipts
ESHAP; the media universe maps; streaming/CTV.
Mary Gabrielyan
2 receipts
Mary Gabrielyan is Chief Strategy Officer at AI Digital, an AI-native media consultancy focused on machine learning, generative AI, and LLMs for supply path optimization, value-based bidding, and media planning. She advocates for an open ad ecosystem prioritizing strategy and business outcomes over platform margins. Her expertise spans AI-driven ad tech innovation and client transformation.
FTI Consulting
2 receipts
Christopher T. Nicholls
2 receipts
Demis Hassabis
2 receipts
Sir Demis Hassabis is the CEO and co-founder of Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs, leading AI research focused on neuroscience-inspired machine learning and protein structure prediction. A British AI researcher and entrepreneur, he won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for AlphaFold and serves as a UK Government AI Adviser. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society with a background in cognitive neuroscience and game design.[1][2][4]
Rachel Brandt
2 receipts
Brett Winton
2 receipts
Peter Rakozy
2 receipts
FTI Consulting
2 receipts
Jeff Sundheim
2 receipts
Jeff Sundheim is an AI Strategist at Google, focusing on how AI tools like Gemini, Google Lens, and Notebook LM are transforming digital marketing and search. He shares insights on AI adoption metrics, such as explosive token usage growth, in discussions with industry leaders like AI Marketers Guild founder David Berkowitz.
Yann LeCun
2 receipts
Yann LeCun is the Executive Chair of Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs (AMI Labs), a startup he founded in late 2025 after leaving Meta Platforms where he served as Chief AI Scientist and founded FAIR. He is the Silver Professor of Data Science, Computer Science, Neural Science, and Electrical Engineering at New York University (NYU). His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and computational neuroscience.[1][2][7]
Sara Fischer
2 receipts
Axios senior media reporter; Media Trends newsletter author.
Rand Fishkin
2 receipts
Catherine Perloff
2 receipts
Adweek senior reporter covering programmatic, AI in advertising, and the open web.
Chamath Palihapitiya
2 receipts
Chamath Palihapitiya is the founder and CEO of Social Capital, a technology investment firm focused on healthcare, AI, climate, and space, and co-founder and CEO of 8090, an AI company. A former senior executive at Facebook from 2007-2011, he is known for pioneering SPAC deals, holding a minority stake in the Golden State Warriors, and co-hosting the All-In podcast on tech and business.
Mike Wilson
2 receipts
Aleda Stam
2 receipts
PRWeek US Editor-in-Chief, formerly Adweek and Crain's, covering communications and brand reputation.
Christopher T. Nicholls
2 receipts
Tim Peterson
2 receipts
Marketing Brew editorial director; ad industry trends.
Balaji Srinivasan
2 receipts
Balaji S. Srinivasan is founder of the Network School and author of The Network State. He is a former CTO of Coinbase and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, known for work in crypto, networks, and governance.
Brian Dean
2 receipts
David Kohl
2 receipts
David Kohl is Founder & Principal at Morgan Digital Ventures, focusing on AI adoption, marketing strategies, and digital transformation in agencies, brands, and consultancies. He is frequently quoted as a pundit on AI's impact on marketing ROI, publishing economics, and business outcomes.[1][2]
Casey Newton
2 receipts
Platformer; social platforms and content moderation.
Max Willens
2 receipts
Independent media analyst. Former senior reporter at Digiday and analyst at Insider Intelligence.
Jim Cramer
2 receipts
Jim Cramer is the host of CNBC's *Mad Money* and a markets commentator for CNBC and TheStreet.com, where he provides investment advice and contributes to RealMoney and Action Alerts PLUS. A former hedge fund manager who founded Cramer Berkowitz and co-founded TheStreet.com, he is a Harvard Law School graduate and bestselling author on finance.[2][3][4]
Tom Henriksson
2 receipts
Sandy Jordan
2 receipts
ARK Investment Management LLC
2 receipts
ARK Investment Management LLC is an American investment management firm founded by Cathie Wood in 2014, specializing in thematic investing in disruptive innovation across genomics, artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, and blockchain technology. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, ARK manages over $50 billion in assets under management through actively managed ETFs and venture funds.
Alexandra Bruell
2 receipts
WSJ CMO Today reporter on agencies and the marketing industry.
Andrew Casale
2 receipts
Andrew Casale is the President and CEO of Index Exchange, a global supply-side platform focused on programmatic advertising innovation. With over three decades in digital media, he drives industry standards in ad tech, including containerization and AI applications. He is a prominent pundit on media, marketing, AI, and ad tech economics.
Katherine Toms
2 receipts
Catherine Toms is a marketing AI expert, educator, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in agency and in-house roles, now Founder of AI Growth Academy (formerly Marketing Growth Academy). She focuses on making AI accessible and actionable for marketers, teams, and leaders, partnering with major brands on data-driven and digital strategies. She runs the academy with her husband Stephen, providing hands-on training.[1][2][3][4]
Andrew Ng
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Dr. Andrew Ng is Founder & CEO of Landing AI, Founder of DeepLearning.AI, General Partner at AI Fund, and Chairman & Co-Founder of Coursera. He is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University’s Computer Science Department, focusing on machine learning, deep learning, and AI applications. A pioneer in AI and online education, he previously led Google Brain and served as Chief Scientist at Baidu.[1][3]
Gil Luria
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Gil Luria is Managing Director and Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson & Co., focusing on software and financial technology sectors. He is a frequent media commentator on CNN, CNBC, and Bloomberg, and appears at payments conferences. Luria holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in economics from Hebrew University.
John Deighton
1 receipt
Dan Salmon
1 receipt
Matthew Rivard
1 receipt
Ed Hayes
1 receipt
Stuart Williams
1 receipt
Ernesto Pagano
1 receipt
Gregory Peters
1 receipt
Geoffrey Goldberg
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Dave Vellante
1 receipt
Breaking Analysis team
1 receipt
Deloitte
1 receipt
Noah Greenberg
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Nic Newman
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Neil Patel
1 receipt
Sir Martin Sorrell
1 receipt
Afreen Rahat
1 receipt
Paul Hiebert
1 receipt
Reid Hoffman
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Dario Amodei
1 receipt
Dara Denney
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Rory Sutherland
1 receipt
Javier Rodriguez Horta
1 receipt
Paul Hardart
1 receipt
Malorie Benjamin
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A. Guttmann
1 receipt
Taryn Crouthers
1 receipt
Gary Coichy
1 receipt
Kate Scott-Dawkins
1 receipt
Mike Fantis
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Dan Skelly
1 receipt
Joe Marchese
1 receipt
Human Ventures / Attention Capital founder; ex-Fox Networks ad sales president.
Peter Adams
1 receipt
Lily Ray
1 receipt
Adrian Swinscoe
1 receipt
Ian Truscott
1 receipt
Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf
1 receipt
Daniel Binns
1 receipt
Dorothy Urlich
1 receipt
Mikkel Andreassen
1 receipt
John Jantsch
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Laura Griffin
1 receipt
Bobby Hundreds
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Co-founder of The Hundreds; brand and streetwear commentator.
Anthony Vargas
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AdExchanger reporter on programmatic and CTV.
Jaclyn Nix
1 receipt
Bill Ackman
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Bill Ackman is the founder, CEO, and portfolio manager of Pershing Square Capital Management, a leading investment firm managing over $30 billion in assets focused on concentrated investments in high-quality growth businesses.[1][3][4] He is known as an activist investor who engages with portfolio companies to create long-term value, and serves as co-trustee of the Pershing Square Foundation.[2][4] Ackman holds a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.[5]
Krystal Scanlon
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Senior reporter at Digiday covering social media, creator economy, and identity.
Belinda J. Smith
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Marketing/measurement leader and former Bayer global media director. Vocal on attention metrics and DEI in adtech.
Antoinette Siu
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Tech and media reporter at Digiday and The Information covering platforms, adtech, and AI.
Ilyse Liffreing
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Senior reporter at Digiday covering brand marketing and creative.
Rosie O'Meara
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Rosie O’Meara is Chief Executive Officer of GroundTruth, a media platform specializing in location-based advertising that drives in-store visits using real-world consumer behavior data. She previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at GroundTruth and CEO of Zapp360, a SaaS mobile marketing platform acquired by a4Media. Recognized as a 2022 Top Woman in Media and AdTech, she focuses on adtech strategy and growth.[3][4]
Rob Deichert
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Rob Deichert is a Montreal-based media analyst quoted on topics including AI, visual components of media performance, and streaming industry developments such as Paramount+ pricing changes. He maintains a professional presence on LinkedIn, where he shares insights on media and technology.
Jeremy Hlavacek
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Jeremy Hlavacek is Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Marketing Services, previously serving as head of global automated monetization at IBM Watson Advertising, overseeing programmatic monetization and data partnerships.[1][2] He holds an MBA from Cornell University, a master’s in media and communication from the London School of Economics, and a bachelor’s from the College of William and Mary.[1] He has spoken at industry events like MMA Global on marketing and media topics.[1]
Steve Greenfield
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Steve Greenfield is the Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an early-stage automotive technology investment firm. He is a prominent pundit on automotive tech, AI, and industry trends, frequently featured on CBT News and at events like the NADA Show. With over 20 years in the sector, he has led companies like VINFactor and advised on billions in investments and M&A.
Brian Hall
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Brian Hall is the Founder and Head of Artificial Intelligence at AlphaPlay AI, an AI platform serving the global sports industry with advanced modeling, data engineering, and generative AI for insights in everyday language.[2] He regularly speaks on AI applications across industries including sports and defense, and teaches analytics, machine learning, and AI at New York University.[2] Previously, his research at Harvard focused on sports analytics, machine learning, and neural networks; he also
Jill Axline
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Jill Axline, PhD, is Co-Founder and CEO of Mavera, where she develops generative AI systems for instant, scalable insights into people and markets. Her expertise spans human insight, behavioral science, empathy, and intelligent systems, informed by prior roles building Morningstar's market insights team. She is a recognized voice on AI applications in marketing and business strategy.[1][2][3]
Graham Wilkinson
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Graham Wilkinson is EVP of Product Innovation and Global Head of AI at Kinesso, part of the Interpublic Group (IPG), based in New York. He leads R&D, product design, math engine, innovation culture, and incubation frameworks, with over 15 years in product, innovation, digital, marketing, and business leadership across Europe, Australia, and North America. He is frequently quoted as a pundit on AI's role in advertising, marketing, and media.[1][3][4]
Misha Leybovich
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Misha Leybovich is the CEO of AdSmith.AI, a company that automates advertising campaigns using AI to optimize creative decisions, run experiments, and improve ROAS by 3x.[1][2] He focuses on AI-driven marketing, niche AI transformations, and building innovative products.[3][4] Notable affiliations include his personal site showcasing AI projects and Substack updates.
Tusar Barik
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Tusar Barik is Senior Director of Marketing for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, based in the New York City area. He focuses on advertising technology, digital marketing, and innovative AI-driven strategies to connect brands with audiences. Previously, he served as SVP of Marketing at The New York Times, where he led AI-powered advertising tools like Brand Match.
Miles Young
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Miles Young is the former Chairman and CEO of Ogilvy, a global advertising agency. He authored 'Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age,' a follow-up to David Ogilvy's seminal work, and is recognized as a thought leader on advertising, media, and digital transformation trends.
Ken Fischer
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Ken Fisher is the founder, Executive Chairman, and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Fisher Investments, a $387 billion investment adviser he established in 1979. He is a prominent financial columnist in major global publications and author of 11 investing books, including four New York Times bestsellers. Fisher frequently comments on markets, AI in investing, and economic trends in media appearances.[4][5]
Doug Kass
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Doug Kass is a world-renowned hedge fund manager and founder of Seabreeze Partners Management, Inc., with over 45 years of experience in finance. He is known for his contrarian market analysis, short-selling expertise, and contributions as a pundit on TheStreet Pro, navigating turbulent market periods. Notable affiliations include trustee at Alfred University and board roles such as with Aspen Group.
Rich Muhlstock
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Rich Muhlstock is Head of Offers & eCommerce and President of Chase Media Solutions at JPMorgan Chase. He leads the bank's digital media business, including Chase Media Solutions, a dual-sided platform connecting brands to Chase's 80 million customers to drive consumer value and merchant sales. He has been featured discussing commerce media in industry podcasts.
Robin Gelfenbien
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Robin Gelfenbien is a media and marketing executive specializing in AI, finance, and digital strategy. She serves as a frequent pundit quoted in outlets like Forbes and CNBC, offering insights on emerging technologies and market trends. Notable affiliations include past roles at major agencies and current advisory positions in fintech.
Mike Montague
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Mike Montague is the founder of Avenue9, a human-first AI marketing agency, and host of the Human-First AI Marketing podcast. With over 20 years of experience as a web developer and speaker, he specializes in blending human creativity with AI for small and mid-sized businesses. He is also the author of Playful Humans, an Amazon Best-Seller in the Happiness category.
Ana Milicevic
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Co-founder, Sparrow Advisers. Independent ad tech strategist.
Mike Fleischman
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Michael Fleischman is an AI Policy Advisor at DLA Piper, based in the Washington, DC office as part of the Government Affairs and Public Policy team.[2] He previously served as CFO of Digital Remedy for 10 years and held C-suite roles at a Fortune 500 Public Media Company and a Global Digital Media Ad Tech Company, with expertise in M&A, financing, and operations.[1] He is currently on the Board of Directors of Digital Remedy.[1]
Allison Schiff
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AdExchanger senior editor on adtech, privacy, identity.
John Breeden II
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John Breeden II is an award-winning journalist and reviewer with over 20 years of experience covering technology. He serves as CEO of the Tech Writers Bureau, a group that creates technological thought leadership content for organizations. He is known for reviewing gear and gadgets and contributing to outlets like CSO Online, Network World, and Government Executive.
Skip Bayless
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Skip Bayless is an American sports columnist, commentator, and television personality known for his provocative opinions on sports, particularly football and basketball. He co-hosted ESPN's First Take with Stephen A. Smith until 2016 and Fox Sports 1's Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe from 2016 to 2024. Post-Fox, he hosts The Skip Bayless Show podcast, focusing on sports debates.
Scott Monty
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Leadership advisor and brand strategist; former Ford head of social media; publisher of the Timeless & Timely newsletter.
BCA Research
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Eric Jaffe is the Chief Executive Officer of BCA Research, a leading independent provider of global investment research founded in 1949 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. BCA Research offers economic analysis, trend forecasts, and investment strategy advice across major asset classes and geographic markets to institutional clients worldwide. Jaffe was previously Managing Director and Global Head of Content at GLG.
Elyse Ausenbaugh
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Elyse Ausenbaugh is Head of Investment Strategy at JPMorgan Wealth Management. She provides insights on market trends, consumer behavior, and investment strategies, frequently appearing on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' as a finance pundit. Her commentary emphasizes continued market momentum and resilient consumer spending.
Ann Handley
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MarketingProfs CCO; Total Annarchy newsletter; B2B marketing voice.
Brian Steinberg
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Variety senior TV editor; advertising and media.
Tim Hwang
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Author of "Subprime Attention Crisis"; researcher on programmatic advertising market structure.
Suzanne Vranica
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WSJ advertising reporter; Madison Avenue beat.
Joe Mandese
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Editor-in-chief of MediaPost; longtime ad/media trade journalist covering measurement, agencies, and adtech since the 1990s.
Lucia Moses
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Veteran media journalist; covered media business at Adweek, Digiday, Insider/Business Insider.
Myles Younger
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Marketing/adtech analyst and educator; head of innovation at U of Digital, formerly MightyHive/Media.Monks.
Jay Friedman
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CEO of Goodway Group; longtime programmatic media voice and frequent industry commentator.
Sahil Patel
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The Information reporter covering media and creator economy.
Ronan Shields
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Digiday senior reporter on adtech and programmatic.
Nicholas Grous
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Nicholas Grous is an Associate Portfolio Manager at ARK Invest, focusing on investments in AI, quantum computing, and disruptive technologies. He contributes to ARK's research and appears on podcasts like The Brainstorm, discussing market trends in AI stocks and fintech. Previously a journalist for Seeking Alpha.
Ian Black
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No verifiable public professional profile for an 'Ian Black' matching the description as a media/marketing/AI/finance pundit could be identified from the provided search results.
Eric Brackmann
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Eric Brackmann is Vice President of Commerce Media at Koddi, overseeing the company's commerce media business including strategy, operations, customer success, and product direction. With over 15 years in the media industry, he focuses on launching and scaling large commerce and retail media programs for top brands. Previously, he held key roles at Criteo, HookLogic (acquired by Criteo), Accenture, and Publicis.
Devin Ryan
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Devin Ryan is a Managing Director and equity research analyst at Citizens Bank, where he heads financial technology research, covering investment banks, brokers, asset managers, commercial finance, and FinTech. He has been quoted in media on prediction markets and their economic potential. He holds a BBA in management information systems from the University of Notre Dame.
Chris Neff
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Christopher Neff is VP of Innovation and Creative Technology at The Community, a global creative agency. He specializes in creative storytelling for brands using emerging methods and technologies, with focus on driving understanding and craft within new mediums.
Tom Lee
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Tom Lee is Co-Founder and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, and Chairman of the Board at Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), the largest Ethereum treasury company. A Wall Street veteran with nearly 30 years in equity strategy, he focuses on data-driven macro analysis, digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and manages the Fundstrat Granny Shots U.S. Large Cap ETF (GRNY). Known for contrarian bullish calls and early institutional Bitcoin research.
Lisa Shalett
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Lisa Shalett is Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Global Investment Office for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, overseeing more than $250 billion in assets and leading asset allocation models and thought leadership. She chairs the Global Investment Committee and serves on the Wealth Management Operating Committee. A Harvard MBA graduate with degrees in applied mathematics and economics from Brown University, she previously served as CIO at Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management and CEO of Sanford C. Bernstein.
Nate Tice
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Nate Tice is an NFL analyst for Yahoo Sports, focusing on draft evaluations and team analysis. He provides commentary on professional football, including draft grades and player projections, as seen in coverage of the Kansas City Chiefs' draft selections like Mansoor Delane. Previously associated with Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Courtney Rickert McCaffrey
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Courtney Rickert McCaffrey is the Deputy Insights Leader for the EY Geostrategic Business Group. She drives market-leading insights on geopolitics, corporate performance, and political risk management, and is a recognized thought leader in political risk and global macro trends. She holds a BA from Drake University and an MA from Johns Hopkins SAIS.