The Business of Marketing

Lindsay Boyajian Hagan, Vice President Marketing and Co-Head Revenue, Conductor

Recorded live at Advertising Week New York, this episode of The Business of Marketing Podcast features Lindsay Boyajian Hagan, VP of Marketing and Co-Head of Revenue at Conductor AI. Lindsay explores how AI is redefining the role of marketing leaders, the rise of AEO (AI Engine Optimization), and what it takes to build authentic, people-first brands in an era of automation.
 
 
 

Tony Marlow, Chief Marketing Officer, LG Ad Solutions

From smart TVs to smart ads, Tony Marlow, Chief Marketing Officer at LG Ad Solutions, shares how the company is transforming the TV experience - blending attention, addressability, and real outcomes for brands.
 
 
 

Darren D'Altorio, SVP of Paid Media, Wpromote

WPromote’s SVP of Paid Media, Darren D’Altorio, explores the intersection of creativity, data, and truth in advertising. He shares lessons on storytelling, AI ethics, influencer ROI, and why smashing silos between brand, performance, and creative teams is key to modern marketing success.
 
 
 

Kimberly Hairston-Hicks, CMO, Gold Bond

From Legacy to Leadership: Kimberley Hurst-Hicks on Modernising Brands with Soul CMO of Gold Bond Co, Kimberley Hurst-Hicks shares how she’s reinventing a 100-year-old brand without losing what made it iconic. From her journey through Coca-Cola and L’Oréal to launching her own venture, Kimberley discusses inclusive innovation, brand leadership, and why the future of wellness is holistic.
 
 
 

Mindie Kaplan, VP Innovation, MediaMint

From Microsoft to MediaMint, Mindie Kaplan shares her journey through innovation, resilience, and the creation of Million Mammograms, a global movement for women’s health.

Ruslan Tovbulatov, CMO at Gloat

Gloat’s CMO Ruslan Tovbulatov joins The Business of Marketing Podcast to discuss the rise of AI-driven work orchestration, why brand is the ultimate moat, and how the best CMOs balance brand, demand, and expansion in the age of AI.

Martin Kihn, SVP, Strategy at Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Martin Kihn, SVP, Strategy, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, shares his perspective on how AI, data, and storytelling are shaping the future of marketing. He discusses the rise of agentic AI, lessons from history on tech disruption, and how marketers can stay human-centred while embracing automation and innovation.

Kerel Cooper, CMO, GumGum

GumGum CMO Kerel Cooper joins The Business of Marketing Podcast to discuss how contextual advertising, creativity, and data combine to create more human, meaningful brand connections.

John Piccone, Regional VP Americas at Adform

Adform’s John Piccone reflects on 30 years in ad tech, the future of programmatic, and why independence, curiosity, and smart teams matter more than ever.

Ashley Bassman, Program Director, Product Marketing, Data & AI at IBM WatsonX

Ashley Bassman, Program Director, Product Marketing, Data & AI at IBM WatsonX, shares how storytelling, product marketing, and AI are transforming enterprise marketing. She discusses simplifying complexity, creating real-world impact, and driving relevance in an AI-first world.