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Over A Pint Marketing PodcastMichael DeNunzio: How To Stay Ahead In AI #158 Michael DeNunzio is back talking more about AI. More specifically, how to get on top of this wave 🌊 and not get left behind. 2025 has been a pivotal year for AI. The amount of growth and attention in this area is bananas! Individuals and organizations are either going to invest or get left behind. Where are you? Here are highlights from the conversation: Timestamp Topic 00:00 – 02:00 Intro 03:00 – 06:00 Michael’s pivot from Web3 to AI 10:00 – 13:00 The firehose eff...2025-04-1542 minOver A Pint Marketing PodcastFrom Early Days Of The Web Startup To Mastering AI, With Michael DeNunzio.#130 Holy cow we made it this far. For all of you who have been listening to this along the way – thank you! We have another great episode for you today. In this episode, Pat McGovern sits down with Managing Director of PVAI Consulting Michael DeNunzio. Michael will take you on a wild ride from developing the first digital marketing program for the advertising agency Foote Cone and Belding back in the early ‘90s. To launching a new AI training program: Mastering AI Skills For Marketers on Maven. He talks...2024-08-2244 min
The Tony Kornheiser Show“It’s bracket time baby!”Tony opens the show by talking with Steve Sands about the finish at TPC, and he also gets Steve’s bracket for the NCAA Tournament. Michael Wilbon calls in with his picks and also talks about Justin Fields being traded to the Steelers, Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about the ACC tournament and he also makes his NCAA picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : JJ DeNunzio “Misery” ; Dan Bern “George-Said Nothing” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...2024-03-181h 02
Metaverse MattersEpisode 14: Olga Chernysheva of DressX - Sustainability and Digital FashionOn this episode, Michael DeNunzio, founder of Pebble Ventures, speaks with Olga Chernysheva, Chief Sustainability Officer of DressX, one of the leading digital fashion platforms worldwide. Olga is a distinguished business leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in Project Management and Sustainable Development. Prior to DRESSX, Olga spent 3 years in Central Africa where she founded a non-profit organisation to bring awareness to local communities about plastic pollution. She raised money to put in place a waste collection and management system. Olga is passionate about helping companies that create innovative solutions to restore our planet and supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs.Olga joined...2023-04-2134 min
Building a Better WorldIntegrating Web3 Into Your Brand with Michael DeNunzio, Founder of Pebble Ventures LLCThere’s a lot of confusion amongst brands as to why they should even give Web3 a chance. Who can blame them? It’s a new and growing phenomenon that many folks on the internet have pushed back on, claiming that it’s a scam or that it’s no more than a trend waiting to die out. Well, sorry to disappoint, but if this were a trend, then it would have died out a long time ago; it’s here to stay.In this episode of Building a Better World, Hrish is joined by Michael DeNunzio, Managing Director and Founde...2023-04-1344 min
Metaverse MattersLiz Suman of Playboy: Reimagining Brand Legacy for the MetaverseIn this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, hosts Mike and Lauren are joined by master storyteller and innovator, Liz Suman, the Executive Editor and VP of Art, Editorial, and Web3 Projects at Playboy.Liz shares the evolution of Playboy as an iconic, global brand transitioning from print to digital alongside the explosive growth of Web3, creating an opportunity for Playboy to translate their fine art legacy and brand pillars into a new dimension. The move away from print opened a door to drive culture and reach new audiences in fresh ways, inspiring a series of successful...2023-03-0940 minMetaverse MattersChris Ebeling of Virtually Human & Zed Run: The Future of Digital EntertainmentIn this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, hosts Mike and Lauren are joined by Chris Ebeling, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Virtually Human, the creators of headline-making ZedRun.Chris has amassed over a decade of experience in animation, AR/VR, VFX including work on several Hollywood blockbusters such as The Lego Movies, The Great Gatsby, Gods of Egypt, and Happy Feet 2. He channels this experience to pioneer the next chapter of digital entertainment, co-founding Virtual Human and leading a team of artists creating ZED RUN, a breakthrough success in the play-and-earn gaming world.ZedRun...2023-02-2354 minMetaverse MattersMaura Welch of Together Labs: The Power of the Metaverse Creator EconomyIn this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, hosts Mike and Lauren are joined by Maura Welch, VP of Marketing at Together Labs, a veteran marketer in social media, virtual worlds, and now the metaverse. In our conversation, we focus on IMVU, the world’s largest friendship discovery and social metaverse platform with over 1 million daily active users. Maura shares more on how IMVU works, including why fans show up to connect, self-express, build communities, and create. Even more valuable, Maura shares insights on how brands can approach communities in virtual worlds to co-create, grow their brand, an...2023-01-2746 minMetaverse MattersDes Martin of Outlier Ventures: Accelerating the Open MetaverseIn this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, hosts Mike and Lauren are joined by Des Martin, Chief Marketing Officer of Outlier Ventures, a multifaceted Web3 accelerator, venture capital firm, and metaverse resource.In 2019, Outlier launched the first ever Web3 accelerator, a 3 month intense boot camp for pre-seed start-ups in the Web3 space with a deeper focus on knowledge of tokenomics, token design, community development. Today, Outlier has established itself as the go-to resource for navigating Web3 and the Metaverse.Des shares his insights on partnerships with metaverse companies such as Boson Protocol, what it...2023-01-1133 min
Metaverse Matters Noah Pompan of Plex: Building Audience Relationships with Web3 Mike and Lauren speak with Noah Pompan, Co-Founder of Plex, a no code tool to discover, manage & engage audiences in Web3. Noah provides his insights on building the future of marketing, user data, privacy and how brands can benefit by entering the Web3 space. Hear his views on interesting web3-related topics such as the next iteration of NFTs, self expression through digital wallets and customer privacy. Pebble Ventures recently signed on to participate in their Beta Program and we share our perspectives on how the platform has the potential to help us gather unique Web3 insights for strategic...2022-10-2634 min
Metaverse MattersGina Bibby: Fashion and the Law in the MetaverseOn this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, our hosts Mike and Lauren are joined by Gina Bibby, partner and lead of the global fashion tech practice at Withers Worldwide.Gina started her career as a Computer Software Engineer and later moved into highly technical cases as an Intellectual Property Attorney, including trial litigations with the US International Trade Commission and US Federal Trade Commission. By 2016, she "became curious about the innovation that was occurring at the intersection of fashion and technology," and started her own Fashion Technology practice.Fast forward to today, Gina is...2022-07-0840 min
Metaverse MattersGina Bibby: Fashion and the Law in the MetaverseOn this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, hosts Lauren and Mike are joined by Gina Bibby, partner and lead of the global fashion tech practice at Withers Worldwide. Gina provides her perspective on trademark, ownership, smart contracts and more for brands entering the metaverse. Hear her views on interesting metaverse-related cases that involve Hermès in one as well as StockX and Nike in another. It was a great episode, we hope you enjoy. Please support the show by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review!Nothing in the episode is legal, financial or investment a...2022-07-0740 min
Metaverse MattersCult & Rain: Altering the fashion industry in the MetaverseToday on the podcast we are joined by Cult & Rain founder, George Yang. Cult & Rain is a disruptive digital fashion brand, merging innovative NFT art with exclusive high-end physical products. We dive into George’s many years of fashion industry experience working with major brands and how he pivoted into Web 3.0. George launched Cult & Rain only a few months ago, but shares his incredible vision about where Cult & Rain is headed and how he plans to evolve in digital, physical, and experiential aspects.Please support the show by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review!...2022-06-3042 min
Metaverse MattersB Earl: Storytelling in the MetaverseMike and Lauren speak with Benjamin Jackendoff also known as B. Earl. Ben is a Marvel writer, Blockchain consultant, NFT storyteller as well as a lover of comic books. Ben and our hosts cover topics such as the everchanging creator economy, ways creators can utilize the metaverse, and how they can create new revenue streams in Web 3.0.Please support the show by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review!Pebble Ventures: https://www.pebbleventures.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeDeNunzioSFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldenunzio/Email...2022-06-2045 min
Metaverse Mattersnueno: A Marketplace for Digital FashionWe speak with Natalie Johnson, Founder, and CEO of new fashion NFT marketplace, neuno. Natalie shares her interesting journey of bringing neuno to life through two accelerators. We cover web3, interoperability, competitive marketplaces, and advice for fashion and consumer brands exploring NFTs and digital goods. We also go into detail on neuono’s NFT-based loyalty program, their Metaverse Fashion Week success with Deadfellaz, and a collaboration they have with Diesel.Please support the show by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review!Pebble Ventures: https://www.pebbleventures.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/Mi...2022-05-0744 min
Metaverse MattersMONA: Virtual Spaces for CreatorsIn this episode, hosts Mike and Shaun speak with Justin Melillo, MONA CEO. A creator of immersive AR and VR experiences (among other creations), his AR lenses have been viewed over 100 million times across Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. We break down what is a 3D space, how can brands/creators think about these new 3D spaces when it comes to storytelling & community. What should a brand think about before building one? How do these spaces add value today, how does Mona unlock new kinds of experiences that we’ve never tried before and how do customers discover & interact with Mo...2022-04-2233 min
Metaverse MattersAglet: Intersecting real and virtual worlds into OnLife.We talk with Ryan David Mullins, founder of mobile app, Aglet. We discuss the gamification of commerce, launching right before the pandemic, the difference between Web3 and Web3D, how gaming is eating the world, building communities and collaborations, digital-first products, and insights for brands looking to better understand how physical, digital and experiential can drive real value for the consumer and the brand. Please support the show by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review!Pebble Ventures: https://www.pebbleventures.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeDeNunzioSFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2022-04-0942 minMetaverse Matters3: Aglet: Intersecting real and virtual worlds into OnLife.We talk with Ryan David Mullins, founder of mobile app, Aglet. We discuss the gamification of commerce, launching right before the pandemic, the difference between Web3 and Web3D, how gaming is eating the world, building communities and collaborations, digital-first products, and insights for brands looking to better understand how physical, digital and experiential can drive real value for the consumer and the brand. Please support the show by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review!Pebble Ventures: https://www.pebbleventures.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeDeNunzioSFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2022-04-0842 min
Metaverse MattersThe Diigitals: The Future of Virtual Influencers, Avatars, and IdentityToday, we welcome Cameron-James Wilson of The Digiitals to discuss digital only models & influencers and how consumers think of them, the growing importance of identities and a number of insights for brands thinking about creating their own avatars or working with existing ones.Pebble Ventures: https://www.pebbleventures.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeDeNunzioSFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldenunzio/Email: mike@pebbleventures.comNewsletter:https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=TLA8PZ&g=Sf82qrLauren Fennemahttps://www.linkedin.com/in...2022-03-2531 min
Metaverse MattersMetaverse Matters TrailerWelcome to the Pebble Ventures Metaverse Matters video podcast where we will explore how as virtual and real worlds converge, the way consumers are thinking of self-expression, experiences and ownership is fundamentally changing. The implications and opportunities for brands will be as profound as the internet some 25 years ago. Back then we experienced a paradigm shift from analog to digital, and we believe these new technologies will drive another revolutionary shift, but faster.Hear different skill sets and perspectives on digital marketing, product design, distribution, technology, and venture provides interesting discussion insights, ideas, for how your brand can capitalize...2022-03-2501 min
Metaverse MattersMetaverse: What's a Signal and What's Noise?On today’s episode of Metaverse Matters we focus on what’s a signal and what’s noise and the elevated role of experiences. Lauren, Mike, and Shaun delve into the metaverse and attempt to define it while discussing topics such as the value within the space and how brands can properly transition into the virtual world.Our hosts tackle questions such as, “Is the metaverse a new channel? Is it a place for brand awareness, conversion, distribution or all 3? How do we scope and set expectations for metaverse projects?”Visit Pebble Ventures Website Here:https...2021-11-1924 min