The Big Impression

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Sep 2026

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The Big Impression returns for another season of insights and inspiration from leaders at the world’s most influential brands. Editors and co-hosts Damian Fowler and Ilyse Liffreing will look to uncover candid stories on game-changing campaigns from some of the world's biggest brands — including wins, losses, and lessons. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

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September 23, 202629 min

J&J Snack Foods CMO Lynwood Mallard on the art of keeping the 60-year-old ICEE brand cool

J&J Snack Foods CMO Lynwood Mallard talks nostalgia, National ICEE Day, and why authenticity--and not AI--is the future of marketing legacy brands like ICEE. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 17, 202624 min

Dow Jones Factiva's Emma O'Brian on why publishers hold 'the ace card' in the AI era

Factiva GM Emma O'Brian joins The Big Impression to discuss how Dow Jones is licensing journalism for the AI era, why attribution and trust matter more than ever, and how publishers can turn AI disruption into a new revenue stream. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14, 202620 min

Inside Levi’s and TBWA’s cultural comeback with the Super Bowl, Beyoncé and a return to denim’s roots

Levi’s and TBWA leaders reveal how the brand tapped Beyoncé, reimagined its iconic advertising through a female lens and turned big cultural moments into lasting momentum. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9, 202626 min

Chili's CMO on the restaurant's cultural comeback

Brinker International CMO George Felix on the consumer insight behind Chili’s’ “Better Than Fast Food” strategy, creating culture-driving moments and building a brand that stays relevant. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 202626 min

BBDO ‘client-whisperer’ Daale Carter: Brands need a challenger mindset — even the iconic M&M’s

BBDO’s Daale Carter reveals how consumer listening, challenger thinking and a willingness to take risks are helping both iconic and upstart brands stay relevant. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 26, 202626 min

Asana CMO Prachi Gore on how AI workflows are ‘completely disrupting’ the B2B playbook

Asana CMO Prachi Gore explains why AI’s biggest marketing opportunity lies beyond content creation, as agents reshape workflows, B2B buying and growth. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 24, 202613 min

How Tripadvisor and PMG are breaking down the brand-agency divide with an ‘in-residence model’

Tripadvisor and PMG leaders share how breaking down barriers between brands, agencies and platforms can drive stronger performance, smarter collaboration and better marketing. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 19, 202622 min

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Marisa Crocker: 'It's an attention economy' and live sports is the last great gathering place

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Marisa Crocker breaks down why sports are becoming more valuable in a fragmented media landscape, how programmatic is changing the way advertisers buy live events and why brands should be betting on women’s sports now. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 12, 202627 min

Formula E CMO Ellie Norman on rewriting the rules of sports marketing

As Formula E takes on the giants of global motorsport, Ellie Norman explains how the electric racing series is using creators, technology and a challenger mindset to build the next generation of sports fans. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 5, 202623 min

Tenzing founder Huib van Bockel on leaving Red Bull to build a natural energy drink challenger

Inspired by the teas of Himalayan Sherpas, founder and CEO Huib van Bockel set out to prove energy drinks could be healthier, more sustainable and every bit as effective. Dive into more insights and inspiration from leaders in ad tech: https://www.thecurrent.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.