AI and the Future of Media Strategy: Insights from Publicis
Learn how Jason Smith, AI Strategy Lead at Publicis Media, is helping clients navigate the fast-changing world of AI in media and advertising. In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, Smith shares practical insights on applying AI to audience targeting, creative automation, and responsible governance.
Jeff Gangemi
This episode’s host, Jeff Gangemi, holds an MBA from Cornell University. He has spent the past 15 years building demand generation, content marketing, and digital programs that drive meaningful transformation and growth for both internal teams and external clients.
AI, Search, and the Next Evolution of Commerce Content: Insights from Forbes
Discover how Emily Jackson, SVP of eCommerce at Forbes, is shaping the next era of digital publishing. In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, she shares insights on how commerce content became a key revenue driver, the evolving role of AI in product discovery, and how Forbes balances editorial trust with business growth.
Jeff Gangemi
This episode’s host, Jeff Gangemi, is the Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead at Toptal. Jeff has spent the past 15 years building demand generation, content marketing, and digital programs that drive meaningful transformation and growth for both internal teams and external clients.
Building an AI-ready Culture: Lessons from Ricoh’s Digital Transformation
Discover how Ricoh’s Vice President of Portfolio Software Solution Development, Ashok Shenoy, is leading AI-driven transformation by focusing on people, process, and data. In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, Shenoy shares how Ricoh built an AI-ready culture, overcame adoption challenges, and scaled AI to improve business operations.
TJ Urglavitch
This episode’s host, TJ Urglavitch, has over a decade of leadership experience in the hosting and cloud services industry. He helps organizations navigate the complexities of cloud computing adoption and transformation, ensuring scalable and efficient technology solutions.
Rethinking B2B Marketing: The Power of Brand in Long-Term Growth
Discover how Evidenza co-founder and former global head of development of The B2B Institute at LinkedIn, Peter Weinberg is redefining B2B marketing by challenging conventional wisdom. In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, Peter shares insights on the balance between brand and performance marketing and why distinctiveness—not just differentiation—is the key to long-term success.
Jeff Gangemi
This episode’s host, Jeff Gangemi, is the Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead at Toptal. Jeff has spent the past 15 years building demand generation, content marketing, and digital programs that drive meaningful transformation and growth for both internal teams and external clients.
Insights on Building Content-Driven, Agile Marketing Teams at Airbnb, Salesforce, and Logitech
Discover how Logitech marketing leader Hayley Nelson is reshaping content strategy using agile principles, newsroom-style storytelling, and deep customer insights. In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, she shares lessons from Salesforce, Airbnb, and Logitech on building high-impact content marketing teams that drive trust and engagement.
Jeff Gangemi
This episode’s host, Jeff Gangemi, holds an MBA from Cornell University. He has spent the past 15 years building demand generation, content marketing, and digital programs that drive meaningful transformation and growth for both internal teams and external clients.
Reinventing Gifting: Inside Edible’s eCommerce Transformation
Discover how Edible’s VP of eCommerce, Erica Randerson, is driving bold brand transformation and redefining the gifting experience through data, AI, and innovation on this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.
Jeff Gangemi
This episode’s host, Jeff Gangemi, holds an MBA from Cornell University. He has spent the past 15 years building demand generation, content marketing, and digital programs that drive meaningful transformation and growth for both internal teams and external clients.
Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation: Insights from Inside Google Cloud
Discover how agile cybersecurity practices and workforce enablement can drive digital transformation and safeguard businesses in this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.
Michael Figueroa
This episode’s host, Michael Figueroa, leads a global consulting practice that disrupts traditional hiring by matching Toptal talent with leading companies. Previously, he served as president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and held various other roles in security and government advisory.
B2B Marketing: Keys to Innovation and Growth in B2B SaaS
Uncover strategies for thriving in the B2B SaaS world and fostering lasting customer connections on this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.
Jeff Gangemi
This episode’s host, Jeff Gangemi, holds an MBA from Cornell University. He has spent the past 15 years building demand generation, content marketing, and digital programs that drive meaningful transformation and growth for both internal teams and external clients.
AI and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities
Discover how AI, cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration are transforming government technology and workforce efficiency on this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.
Michael Figueroa
This episode’s host, Michael Figueroa, leads a global consulting practice that disrupts traditional hiring by matching Toptal talent with leading companies. Previously, he served as president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and held various other roles in security and government advisory.
Cybersecurity Insights: Proactive Thinking, Ad Platform Safety, and More
Tune into this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast for a deep dive into cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, securing advertising platforms against digital threats, and the challenge of recruiting top cybertalent.
Michael Figueroa
This episode’s host, Michael Figueroa, leads a global consulting practice that disrupts traditional hiring by matching Toptal talent with leading companies. Previously, he served as president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and held various other roles in security and government advisory.
Marketing Spotlight: Building Brands With Product-led Storytelling
Discover how bold product innovation and product-led storytelling can transform brands and enhance customer experiences on this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.
Jeff Gangemi
This episode’s host, Jeff Gangemi, holds an MBA from Cornell University. He has spent the past 15 years building demand generation, content marketing, and digital programs that drive meaningful transformation and growth for both internal teams and external clients.
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