Omnicom digital chief Jonathan Nelson joins the show to discuss why ad agencies, forever under threat, will adapt to AI. We go into Omnicom's purchase of Flywheel Digital, a software company for digital commerce -- a further sign that the next phase of what we used to call the internet will be defined by commerce rather than advertising.
Topics:
- 00:00 Opening Banter and Warm-Up
- 00:31 Introduction to 'People vs. Algorithms' Podcast
- 01:33 The Future of Magazines and Ad Agencies in the AI Era
- 03:57 Navigating the Digital and Media Landscape: Insights and Anecdotes
- 22:04 Navigating Media, Identity, and the Outlaw Mentality
- 36:54 The Dawn of Digital Agencies and Banner Ads
- 39:21 Evolution of Advertising: From Novelty to Foundation
- 43:52 The Future of Advertising: AI, Ethics, and Consumer Impact
- 50:52 Navigating the Media Landscape: Relationships and Technology
- 55:15 The Role of Websites and Consumer Behavior Online
- 57:36 Reflections on Advertising, Technology, and Career Advice
- 01:09:04 Concluding Thoughts on AI, Ethics, and the Future of Advertising
