What’s Next: The Ruder Finn Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>What's Next: The Ruder Finn Podcast </strong>is a monthly podcast from Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest global independent integrated marketing and communications agencies. Each episode features candid conversation with innovators, ranging from business visionaries and leading marketers to Ruder Finn’s regional leaders and industry partners, unpacking the trends, technologies, and philosophies that are redefining the future of marketing communications.</p> <p>Ruder Finn has spent nearly 80 years shaping and predicting where communications is headed, and helping brands, companies, and leaders move from "what’s now” to “what’s next". The podcast draws on this bold heritage and CEO Kathy Bloomgarden's dynamic leadership style, known for championing adaptability, innovation, disruption, and more.</p> <p>For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email whatsnextpodcast@ruderfinn.com.</p>
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2/13/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 12, 2026
From Performance to Possibility: How AI Storytelling Is Humanizing Technology
In this episode, Kathy Bloomgarden speaks with Bryan Madden, Global Head of Marketing – AI Software, Sovereign & Physical AI at AMD, about what’s really shaping the future of AI. From the growing influence of developers to the power of open ecosystems, Bryan explains why trust is imperative for driving adoption. He also shares why storytelling and emotion are becoming essential to making complex technologies resonate, and how “possibility is personal” in the age of AI. Tune in for a conversation about technology, creativity, and what it takes to build a more human-centered AI future. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email whatsnextpodcast@ruderfinn.com.
April 30, 2026
From Experimentation to Impact: How Organizations are Operationalizing AI Across the Enterprise
In this episode, Kathy Bloomgarden speaks with Tejas Totade, Chief Technology Officer and Head of AI at Ruder Finn, about the shift from AI experimentation to real business impact. As organizations move beyond pilots, Tejas shares a sharp perspective on what it takes to operationalize AI across an organization, from identifying where it can drive measurable ROI, to upskilling teams and leadership, to embedding into everyday workflows in ways that deliver real value. They also reflect on Ruder Finn’s evolution as a tech-forward agency and the agency’s philosophy on true AI integration internally and for clients. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email whatsnextpodcast@ruderfinn.com.
February 18, 2026
The Agentic Future: How AI Will Redefine the Way We Work, Live, and Lead
What happens when one of the world’s leading technologists redefines the future of AI through a human lens? In this episode, Kathy Bloomgarden sits down with Yvette Kanouff, Emmy Award–winning engineer and Partner at JC2 Ventures, to explore how AI is becoming the next essential utility for business and life. Together they discuss how curiosity, collaboration, and generosity drive innovation and how technology, when grounded in human connection and purpose, can transform the way we live, learn, and lead. For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email whatsnextpodcast@ruderfinn.com.
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- What is What’s Next: The Ruder Finn Podcast?
<p><strong>What's Next: The Ruder Finn Podcast </strong>is a monthly podcast from Ruder Finn, one of the world’s largest global independent integrated marketing and communications agencies. Each episode features candid conversation with innovators, ranging from business visionaries and leading marketers to Ruder Finn’s regional leaders and industry partners, unpacking the trends, technologies, and philosophies that are redefining the future of marketing communications.</p> <p>Ruder Finn has spent nearly 80 years shaping and predicting where communications is headed, and helping brands, companies, and leaders move from "what’s now” to “what’s next". The podcast draws on this bold heritage and CEO Kathy Bloomgarden's dynamic leadership style, known for championing adaptability, innovation, disruption, and more.</p> <p>For any inquiries about the podcast, or to connect with Kathy, please email whatsnextpodcast@ruderfinn.com.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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