From Merger to Mastery: Transforming Into a Comprehensive Digital Partner
The Marketing Agency Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 03/27/2024
Bootstrapping With AI: The Startup Story Behind Omneky’s AdTech Success With Hikari Senju
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Hikari Senju is the Founder and CEO of Omneky, a San Francisco-based company leveraging AI to generate, analyze, and optimize personalized advertising creatives at scale. Under his leadership, Omneky has pioneered advancements in AI-driven advertising, building on Hikari's expertise in computer science and AI technologies gained from Harvard University. A renowned Japanese-American entrepreneur, he co‑founded QuickHelp, an on‑demand tutoring app later acquired by Yup Technologies, where he served as Head of Growth. Hikari’s leadership at Omneky has earned him numerous recognitions,...
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Building an Eight-Figure Agency From Scratch With Jacqueline Basulto
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Jacqueline Basulto is the Founder and CEO of SeedX, an eight-figure digital marketing and business consultancy that has helped its clients generate over $1 billion in revenue. With over eight years of industry experience, Jacqueline has been instrumental in shaping SeedX's success, driving initiatives from sales to fostering a vibrant company culture. A Columbia University graduate, she began her entrepreneurial journey during her senior year, leveraging freelance digital marketing work and co-founding a tutoring company, which laid the groundwork for SeedX. Jacqueline’s achievements earned...
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Navigating Agency Growth Challenges With Gilad Bechar
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Gilad Bechar is the Founder and CEO of Moburst, a global mobile-first digital marketing agency established in 2013 to address the inefficiencies in mobile app marketing. Under his leadership, Moburst has expanded internationally, collaborating with major brands like Google, Samsung, and Uber, and has been recognized as one of Adweek’s fastest-growing agencies from 2022 to 2024. Before founding Moburst, Bechar held senior marketing roles at companies such as CallApp and Mobilano and served as a mentor at Microsoft Accelerator. He also contributed to academia as the Mobile Marketing Academic...
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Building a Winning Team Culture With Chris Shihadeh
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Chris Shihadeh is the President of Skylab Digital, a performance marketing agency specializing in media buying and lead generation within the Medicare and insurance sectors. With over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Chris has helped scale numerous brands using data-driven strategies and proprietary tech platforms. Under his leadership, Skylab Digital has become a recognized leader in the digital advertising industry, generating over 7,500 inbound calls for major insurance companies.
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Finding Purpose, Niche, and Balance in Agency Life With Veronica Clerkin
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Veronica Clerkin is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at AMZG Agency, a boutique, women-owned marketing and public relations firm. With over two decades of experience in the New York City media and advertising industry, she has held leadership roles at top organizations, including CBS, Fortune, and InStyle. Veronica is known for her strategic thinking, creative leadership, and commitment to supporting women-led brands. Her agency thrives on authentic client relationships, transparency, and delivering measurable results across social media, PR, and paid media.
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The Art of Content Chemistry With Andy Crestodina
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Andy Crestodina is the CMO and Co-founder at Orbit Media Studios, an award-winning digital agency specializing in web design and development since 2001. With over two decades of experience, he has provided digital marketing guidance to more than a thousand businesses. Andy is also the author of Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook for Content Marketing, now in its seventh edition. Beyond his writing, he is a top-rated keynote speaker, delivering up to 100 presentations annually at major marketing conferences.
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Navigating SEO's Evolution With Nick Musica
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Nick Musica is the Founder and CEO of Optics In LLC, a digital agency specializing in SEO strategy and execution for small businesses across various sectors, including finance and technology. With nearly two decades of in-house SEO leadership, Nick has driven impactful organic growth at companies such as High Point Insurance and Rocket Lawyer, significantly enhancing their online visibility. Now based in San Diego, he and his team offer a comprehensive suite of services, including SEO optimization, in-depth audits, link acquisition, long-form content creation, SEO coaching, and search engine...
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Scaling a Digital Marketing Agency With White Hat SEO: Insights From Cody Jensen
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Cody C. Jensen is the CEO and Founder of Searchbloom, an award-winning search engine marketing firm specializing in local, national, and e-commerce SEO. Cody began his career at Google and later advanced through renowned digital marketing agencies, identifying a need for ethical, transparent strategies focused on ROI. Under his leadership, Searchbloom has built a reputation for delivering measurable results and maintaining a transparent, partner-centric approach. The agency’s commitment to excellence has earned numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Utah's fastest-growing...
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Embracing Change and AI in Photography With Stewart Cohen
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Stewart Cohen is the Director and Photographer at SCPictures, a full-service production company catering to the advertising and marketing world. With a passion for the power of images and video in shaping brand identity, Stewart is known for capturing genuine moments from the viewer's perspective. Originally from Montreal, he pursued a career in photography and film after studying at the University of Texas in Austin. In 2019, Stewart expanded his creative reach by acquiring SuperStock, a media licensing house managing 25 million still and video assets, where he currently serves as CEO and...
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AI and Data-Driven Marketing: Scaling Business Growth With Irina Papuc
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Irina Papuc is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Galactic Fed, a growth marketing agency specializing in strategic growth solutions for companies of all sizes. A CERN physics researcher turned digital marketer, Irina co-founded Galactic Fed to bring a scientific approach to the marketing agency world. With a passion for fostering a remote-first company culture that values independent thought, she has been instrumental in expanding the agency to a team of 120 members. Irina previously led SEO operations at Toptal and is the President and Co-founder of Galactic Good Foundation, which provides...
info_outlineKevin Hourigan is the President of Spinutech, a full-service website design and digital marketing agency dedicated to developing customized and data-driven digital marketing solutions. Before merging his business with his current business partner, Kevin founded Bayshore Solutions, which he operated for over two decades. He’s been an active YPO member for over 12 years and serves as its Digital Marketing and Media Network Forum Officer.
In 2023, Kevin launched The Growth Fire Podcast, a business growth-focused medium where top business leaders share their experiences and insights. When Kevin is not leading his digital agency, he spends his time boating, skiing, golfing, and enjoying other outdoor activities.