Adtech Unfiltered

Innovation gets thrown around a lot in advertising—but what does it actually mean inside an agency? In this episode of AdTech Unfiltered, we sit down with Savannah Westbrock, Head of Agency Solutions at Radar Analytics, to unpack how agencies can spot real opportunities for change, avoid hype-driven distractions, and build innovation that truly helps clients. From "desire paths" to pilot programs, Savannah shares practical frameworks for testing new ideas, improving workflows, and using AI to accelerate creative and media performance.

Patchwork privacy fixes and workarounds are failing brands and advertisers. Liz Emery, co-founder of Vyvr, is tackling the adtech industry's battle with signal loss and compliance challenges. She joins host Noor Naseer to share critical lessons from the privacy trenches, practical advice for avoiding legal risks, and her vision for building data infrastructure that's ready for whatever comes next—from AI to new privacy laws and beyond.

What happens when media, ethics, and performance finally align?
 
Chad Hickey, CEO of values-based advertising solutions company Givsly, joins host Noor Naseer to unpack why investing in responsible media makes sense not only ethically, but strategically. From evolving consumer expectations around brand responsibility to the ways advertisers can turn purpose into measurable ROI, this conversation explores the future of values-based advertising.

Darrick Li of media planning data platform Guideline joins host Noor Naseer to unpack the big shifts reshaping media planning and buying. From brands bringing planning in-house with the help of technology, to the evolving role of data in smarter decision-making, Darrick highlights where advertisers need to be putting their attention.
 
This episode also explores key trends in retail media, CTV and cross-platform measurement, as well as how AI is helping teams unlock insights and accelerate strategy in an increasingly complex ecosystem.

In this episode, adtech consultant Peter Crofut (formerly with Wurl) joins host Noor Naseer to unpack audience discovery and other evolutions in the world of connected TV.
 
From avoiding mismatched ad moments to creating emotionally resonant connections, Peter highlights the benefits of going beyond premium audiences by focusing on premium moments, too. He also shares how FAST channels are reshaping perceptions of premium content and how AI is unlocking new levels of contextual targeting. He and host Noor Naseer discuss challenges around measurement, attribution, and privacy, as well as the roles of innovation and interactivity in shaping the future of CTV advertising.