The Digital Distillery Podcast Network – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Hello and Welcome Back to The Digital Distillery Podcast. Today on the show I reunite with executive producer Nadia Koski and global TDD event manager Alex Jovanovic to reflect on an incredible year for the Digital Distillery. From live podcasting at the Cannes Lion Festival to the launch of the Women Edition events, we talk all about our highlights from the year so far and give a bit of a sneak preview for whats coming up after the summer break!

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

Recorded on the Microsoft Beach in Cannes, this special episode of The Digital Distillery Podcast brings you into the heart of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity with two of Microsoft’s insightful voices. Host Nadia Koski sits down with Jonathan Stringfield, VP, Global Business Strategy, Analytics & Trust, and Jesus Serrano, Principal Product Manager, to explore how AI is moving beyond optimization and targeting to transform creativity, brand storytelling, and user experience.

This episode captures the energy of Cannes while unpacking some of the most pressing conversations in media and advertising today. Jonathan shares his perspective on how gaming is shaping emotional brand engagement and what the advertising industry can learn from this immersive world. Jesus dives deep into GenAI innovation, revealing how brands and fans are beginning to co-create in real time, and how emerging tools are reshaping the future of audience interaction.

Listeners will come away with a fresh understanding of how AI is evolving from a behind-the-scenes optimizer to a front-line creative partner. The conversation also highlights the ethical and strategic responsibilities marketers must embrace as intelligent systems become central to the advertising experience.

Whether you’re a marketer, a creative, or an AI enthusiast, this episode is filled with forward-looking insights and firsthand reflections from two of Microsoft’s future-facing leaders. Tune in to hear how strategy meets imagination, live from the Croisette.

LINKS:

Connect on LinkedIn with Jesus Serrano

Connect on LinkedIn with Jonathan Stringfield

Follow Microsoft: Facebook, X

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

Join us for the first ever Women's Edition of The Digital Distillery, held in Hamburg in February 2025, and the first Digital Distillery event of the year. 

We had a record number of guests on this one, each discussing the topics and issues that were presented in the panels at the event.

You can connect with the guest on LinkedIn below:

Yasemin Efiloglu - Volt Europa

Katja Garff - makers & breakers

Natalia Hilgers - Equativ

Franziska Brückner - Vodafone

Lena Schütze - DOUGLAS

Patrick Stoltze - Integral Ad Science

Julia Wittich-Sauer - Google

Kathrin Franssen - OMD

Anja Jeremias - pilot Agenturgruppe

Katharina Jäger - BVDW

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

Hello and welcome back to a new year full of Digital Distillery Events. 

Today on the show I got to sit down [Edit: Dragged in unawares] two colleagues of mine who are responsible for organising the international Digital Distillery events. One a seasoned and grizzled veteran of TDD event organisation, the other a fresh faced untested but mustard full newbie.

We talk about some of the upcoming events for the year, and what it actually takes to get one of these things off the ground.

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

In this conversation, Seb Royce, Climate Conscious Creative Director, shares his journey from a traditional advertising background to a focus on sustainability in marketing. He discusses the evolution of digital advertising, his awakening to the importance of sustainability, and the challenges of transitioning to a more purpose-driven mindset. Seb emphasises the need for businesses to adopt long-term thinking and the importance of making a business case for sustainability. He also introduces his new initiative, Planet Partners, aimed at bridging the gap between climate science and communication.

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

TL:DR all of our content will move over to The Digital Distillery Podcast Network Feed

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

You can follow us on:
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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

TL:DR all of our content will move over to The Digital Distillery Podcast Network Feed

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

You can follow us on:
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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

In this episode, Phil and Nadia reflect on a busy year filled with events, cultural experiences, and personal anecdotes. From the snow of the Austrian mountains, to the drizzle of London's streets and the baking heat of Madrid, Phil and Nadia relive some of the fondest moments from a year full of exciting events.

Enjoy this end of year reflection and stay tuned for a host of new announcements when we return in the new year.
Happy Holidays!

- Phil & Nadia

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

In this special episode of The Digital Distillery Podcast, in partnership with HORIZONT and Obsession, host and Executive Producer Nadia Koski takes you back to the stunning 2024 HORIZONT Snowmasters event in Lech Zürs, Austria. This unforgettable three-day gathering brought together top minds in tech, tourism, media and marketing for a unique mix of skiing, snowboarding, and inspiring conversations.

From cozy fireside chats exploring cutting-edge campaigns to candid “Slope Talks” in the snow, the event was a perfect blend of professional insights and alpine adventure. Looking ahead, HORIZONT Snowmasters 2025 promises to be even more exciting. We’ll be coming back to you live from Lech Zürs March 27–30, 2025, with a very special Digital Distillery event on March 28th.

Tune in to relive the magic from this year’s event, get inspired, and prepare for another unforgettable experience. We’ll see you on the slopes!

Listen to the Women Lead Podcast Live from HORIZONT Snowmasters episode with exclusive interviews with Verena Grundel, Sara Emmerich, and Maud Schock.

Connect with:

Isabelle von Medinger, Company owner and managing director of Medinger Consulting Agency
Jennyfer Hümmer, Manager at ANY EVER, the Audio Experts
Kim-Laura Wieland, Manager Sponsorships & Cooperations at WIRmachenDRUCK
Lena Schlegel, Founder & CEO at Seadster
Eva-Maria Schmidt, Editor-in-chief, HORIZONT
Christine Fuchs, Publishing Director, HORIZONT
Jewgeni Patrouchev, Senior Tourism and MICE Representative Central and Eastern Europe at PROCOLOMBIA
Matthias Girlich, CEO Gravity3

Learn more about the HORIZONT Snowmasters 2025 edition

Obsession - Germany’s Top Event Agency

Discover Lech Zürs, Austria
Discover Hotel Montana

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner 

On this episode of Green About Media, we sit down with Tim Collier, UK & Northern Europe Head at Scope3.

We dive into discusses the evolving landscape of sustainability in digital advertising. Tim shares insights on the industry's growing awareness of environmental challenges, the importance of collaboration, and the role of generative AI in shaping sustainable practices. W ee talk about the need for industry standards and the significance of making sustainability a core part of marketing strategies.
Tim also provides advice for individuals looking to engage in sustainability efforts within their organisations.

Links:
Connect with Tim on Linkedin
Scope3 Solutions

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner