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AI is reshaping advertising roles and responsibilities. Kevan Yalowitz, Global Software and Platform Lead at Accenture, examines which positions face disruption as agentic AI becomes mainstream. He discusses how NotebookLM and similar tools are transforming basic research functions, while emphasizing that technology-savvy professionals who leverage AI will thrive regardless of their position in the organization.

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AI is reshaping the advertising landscape. Kevan Yalowitz, Global Software and Platform Lead at Accenture, shares his comparative analysis of leading AI models including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. He demonstrates how each platform excels in different use cases—Gemini for broad data integration, ChatGPT for deep reasoning and research, and Claude for nuanced copywriting—revealing how marketing teams can leverage complementary AI strengths rather than relying on a single solution.

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AI hype is creating a marketing technology minefield. Tom Chavez, Founding General Partner at super{set}, shares his expertise from building companies acquired by Salesforce and Microsoft. He reveals how to identify AI posers versus genuine innovators, emphasizes the importance of systems thinking over technical expertise, and explains why vertical AI applications offer better business opportunities than building foundational models.

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Su Li Rivera, SVP of Marketing at Rakuten Rewards, delves into the power of data-driven personalization strategies in the e-commerce landscape. Discover how Rakuten, a pioneer in online shopping rewards, leverages data to enhance customer experiences and drive engagement. Show Notes

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• Su Li Rivera: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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n part one of our episode with Jon Miller, we talked about how ABM is different than just great targeting as it takes personalization on a next level, and why it’s important to know that it is a strategy, a way of doing business and not just a campaign. Why CMOs should be with the First Team influencing corporate decisions and why technology should be an enabler of a strategy and not the other way around was also explored and tackled. Show Notes

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• Jon Miller: Website // LinkedIn 
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Niklas Dorn, CEO of Filestage, talks about the importance of an optimal martech stack. There’s often a struggle to find the balance between keeping teams aligned with communication and allowing them enough time to really focus on tasks. Producitivity starts with etsbalishing processes and workflows, then integrates technology to automate and optimize those processes. Today, Niklas discusses how we can use technology to increase our productivity and output. Show Notes

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• Niklas Dorn: Website // LinkedIn
• The MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Niklas Dorn, CEO of Filestage, talks about the importance of an optimal martech stack. Point solutions vs integrated platforms has been an ongoing debate as it relates to creating an optimal martech stack. While integrated platforms boast the ability to seamlessly share data, point solutions offer flexibility to switch out parts of the tech stack as your business’ needs change. Today, Niklas discusses how to create the optimal martech stack. Show Notes

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• Niklas Dorn: Website // LinkedIn
• The MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Niklas Dorn, CEO of Filestage, talks about the importance of an optimal martech stack. Filestage has gone from being a bootstrapped company to a market leader in content review and approval platform for marketing teams. As a SaaS company, they were able to scale their product and user base relatively quickly, but the journey wasn’t without its challenges and pitfalls. Today, Niklas discusses how to grow a SaaS startup. Show Notes

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• Niklas Dorn: Website // LinkedIn
• The MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Alex Ciccimarro, Vice President of Marketing at RCA Records, talks about creating an effective marketing plan based on lessons learned from the music industry. More and more brands are starting to build communities around their products and services. Similarly, Grammy-winning artists like Logic, have successfully built communities that remain supportive even throughout long periods without any releases. Today, Alex discusses community-building secrets from your favorite band. Show Notes

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• Alex Ciccimarro: Website // LinkedIn
• The MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Alex Ciccimarro, Vice President of Marketing at RCA Records, talks about creating an effective marketing plan based on lessons learned from the music industry. In the age of Youtube and Tik Tok, marketing and music go hand in hand. In fact, as an unknown artist, the potential for acquiring millions of fans and achieving artistic success is more likely through social media than being discovered at an open mic event. Today, Alex discusses the music industry's playbook for marketing. Show Notes

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• Alex Ciccimarro: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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