OMD RedTalks focuses on a culture of curiosity. Podcast discussions explore what's next, what's now, and what's orbital to all things marketing and media. The goal of this podcast is to inspire our clients and teams, and give them a vision into what could be the future of media and marketing. Hosted by Justin Simon.
In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Granados, a purpose-driven leader at TelevisaUnivision, to explore how brands can move beyond check-the-box marketing and truly connect with Hispanic audiences through culture, community, and insight-driven strategy.
17 Apr 2025
Talk #17: Moving at the Speed of Culture
In this episode of Red Talks, Justin Simon sit's down with a voice many of you will recognize—Luke Lambert, OMG’s new Head of Reputation Marketing & Insights and former host of this very podcast. Known for his ability to spark transformation across Omnicom Media Group, Luke has played a pivotal role in integrating digital capabilities into OMD USA and is driven by a passion for adtech and emerging opportunities that push the industry forward.
We explore what it really means to market at the speed of culture—how brands can show up in relevant, authentic ways without falling into the trap of trying too hard. Luke shares the “smart cuts” that have defined his career, and we break down the core ingredients of culturally significant brands today. Plus, we discuss how OMD clients are leaning into culture with more purpose and clarity than ever before.
If you’re curious about what it takes to actually resonate in today’s landscape, this one’s for you.
19 Mar 2025
Talk #16: Game Changers: How Women’s Sports Are Reshaping Media & Marketing
Women’s sports are booming—not just in popularity, but as a smart business opportunity. Yet, major gaps remain in media coverage, marketing, and brand investment.
We sat down with Haley Rosen, Founder & CEO of Just Women’s Sports, and Kristen Gray, Managing Director of Optimum Sports, to break down how brands can tap into this momentum, what’s working, and why real investment is driving real returns.
8 Nov 2024
Talk #15: Evolutions of Gen AI and Its Role In The Business World
Tune into this hour long special of RedTalks where we dive deep into discussion about Gen AI. In this episode, OMD’s Chief Innovation Office, Luke Lambert is joined by Caroline Yap, Managing Director of Global AI Business and Applied Engineering at Google to talk about everything Gen AI, and its past, present, and future role within the business world.
Listen to this podcast and hear about the humble beginnings of virtualization to the paradigm shift and importance of Humanities within AI as roles evolve. For further education, check out Google’s Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence learning here: https://cloud.google.com/learn/training/machinelearning-ai.
28 Aug 2024
Talk #14: Music Makes the World Go Round
In this talk, Grace Kao, Spotify's Global Head of Business Marketing, speaks with OMD's Chief Innovation Officer, Luke Lambert, about how brands are extending brand storytelling through music and are connecting with consumers in positive environments to build fandom and springboard their brands into culture.
Tune in to learn about the increasingly central role of music in campaign idea creation and how brands are collaborating with artists and creators to drive cultural shifts and achieve positive business outcomes.
4 Jun 2024
Talk #13: Gamifying Shopper Data: How Consumer Rewards Apps Are Transforming Customer Loyalty Programs
In this episode of OMD RedTalks, Robin Wheeler, Chief Revenue Officer at Fetch, discusses how a combination of first-party shopper data and purchase behavior insights provides marketers with a deeper understanding of the consumer journey, ultimately helping to enhance customer loyalty by offering users more personalized rewards for purchases.
Tune in to discover how Fetch is revolutionizing marketing strategies by enabling brands to tap into a more comprehensive view of where customers shop and what they’re buying.
27 Mar 2024
Talk #12: Revolutionizing CTV: Programmatic Solutions for Next-Gen Audience Reach
Programmatic buying solutions have reshaped the digital ad market for close to a decade. Now, CTV is the next way of digital media getting a buying approach reset.
In this talk, Nicole Scaglione, VP of OTT and CTV at PubMatic, and Leo O’Connor, SVP of Advertising at Paramount, discuss the demand for streaming video and the rise of programmatic buying solutions.
Learn how providers, publishers, and advertisers are targeting consumers with relevant ad content on CTV to help maximize performance and ROI goals.
28 Feb 2024
Talk #11: The Well-Being Revolution
In this Talk, Jason Schulweis, Chief Revenue Officer at mindbodygreen and Hannah Margaret Allen, Executive Editor at mindbodygreen, delve into the latest trends driving consumer behavior shifts towards living healthier and more abundant lives.
Tune in to hear how brands can effectively distinguish themselves within the wellness sector to build genuine consumer connections and relevancy via content creators.
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/well-being-forecast-2024-hub
18 Dec 2023
Talk #10: Greening of the Advertising Industry
This talk will showcase John Gentry, CEO of OpenX, and Amanda Forrester, VP of Marketing. Tune in to learn the difference between net-zero and carbon-neutral, and how companies can prioritize sustainability in marketing campaigns without compromising campaign performance.
27 Nov 2023
Talk #9: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in STEM
Talk #9 explores why dismantling gatekeeping and traditional barriers in the tech industry is vital to creating a more inclusive and diverse sector that fosters innovation, creativity, and growth.
Listen in to learn how Girls Who Code utilizes disruptive marketing and state-of-the-art educational programs to increase the number of women in STEM fields, boost their confidence, and change a long-standing perception of what a coder looks like.
31 Oct 2023
Talk #8: The Power of Person-First Storytelling: The Impact of Brave Brand Communication
In this episode, Cayley Arbitsman, Global Head of Consumer Research and Insights at Insider, discusses how brands can take a stand on social issues that matter to consumers by aligning their ads with bold and personal storytelling. Tune in to learn how brave communication can improve ad effectiveness, consideration, and consumer attitudes toward your brand.
29 Sept 2023
Talk #7: The Future of Web3: Exploring the Power of Blockchain and Digital Wallets
Tune in for “Talk #7: The Future of Web3: Exploring the Power of Blockchain and Digital Wallets" as we explore blockchain technology and its potential to transform how advertisers and brands interact with consumers through digital wallets. George Stella, Founder and CEO of BIGToken, and Richard Taub, Co-Founder and CFO of BIGToken, will discuss how digital wallets can enhance consumer privacy and how smart contracts are revolutionizing data governance to reduce costs for advertisers and brands.
29 Aug 2023
Talk #6: Podcast Myth-Busting and the Power of Storytelling
The latest episode of OMD RedTalks explores the growing popularity of podcasts and their potential for creators, brands, and advertisers to cultivate trust with audiences actively seeking to learn and connect with their favorite creators. Podcast pioneers Jenny Kaplan, Co-Founder & CEO of Wonder Media Network, and Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group, joined OMD RedTalks to discuss the relationship between content creators, publishers, and media buyers in podcasting.
Podcast Myth-Busting and the Power of Storytelling offers a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities for brands, businesses, and content creators in building and strengthening relationships with their audiences.
21 Jul 2023
Talk #5: The Dirty, Dull & Dangerous
Learn from C2 Ventures Founding Partner Chris Cunningham about the impact global market shifts are having on early-stage funding, the intrigue pertaining to AI investments, and what is currently captivating venture capitalists’ attention.
28 Jun 2023
Talk #4: Leaning into Transformation
How do you define transformation? This episode discusses how Mahera Khanshab, Senior Manager of Agency Partnerships at LinkedIn, was part of a customer-centric marketing approach that revealed an untapped audience sector from the transformative evolution of LinkedIn’s platform.
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3 May 2023
Talk #3: Achieving Your Career & Business’s Mountain Top Moment
Professional growth and development are enriched by mentorship. Excellence in mentorship can motivate, inspire, and empower career milestones and business success. Tune in to learn how Founder and CEO of Sistas in Sales, Chantel George, and Global Social Strategist and Writer, Lisa Kay Davis, have navigated their careers by being both mentors and mentored.
17 Feb 2023
Talk #2: Accessing The Offline Data Economy
Talk #2: "Accessing The Offline Data Economy" dissects various QR code use cases impacting the consumer journey and evaluates how QR codes are helping marketers garner data-driven insights from an offline world.
9 Jan 2023
Talk #1: Advertising Entering A New Dimension
Marketers play an impactful role introducing tech-enhanced experiences to consumers. Three-dimensional spatial computing technology such as AR is a fundamental component of the metaverse - creating new aperture for more immersive and interactive virtual experiences.
Premier episode includes OMD RedTalks introduction.
Podcast hosted by Luke Lambert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeklambert/).
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