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November 4, 2025Episode 850 min

AI Is Only as Good as You Are - The Voiro Podcast

As the year end draws close, The Voiro Podcast dives deep into one of the most pressing conversations shaping every tech-forward business: AI readiness.Host Kavita Shenoy (CEO) sits down with Ankit Richariya (Head of Engineering) to explore how the media and ad-tech industries are navigating the shift from automation to agentic AI, and what it really takes to be “AI-ready.”From the evolution of Voiro’s own AI analyst, Genie, to the emergence of new industry protocols like AdCP, this episode questions the hype, the pace of change, and the real-world challenges of adopting AI in large, legacy-driven organizations.The verdict? AI is only as effective as the clarity and intent behind your systems. Key Talking Points How AI adoption differs between legacy and cloud-native companies.Why protocols like AdCP matter for the future of ad tech.Lessons from building Voiro’s own AI agent, Genie.The blurred line between automation and AI.What it really means to be “AI-ready” today.How speed, scale, and governance shape AI success.The future of browser-based AI agents. Documents mention in the show:https://github.com/adcontextprotocol/adcphttps://shellypalmer.com/2025/10/adcp-ad-context-protocol-a-real-attempt-to-make-agents-buy-media/amp/About Voiro: Voiro is an ad monetisation infrastructure company that powers premium media and commerce platforms across streaming, digital, gaming, and fintech. Learn more at www.voiro.com or follow us on LinkedIn.👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech

October 22, 2025Episode 741 min

The Future of FAST, CTV, and Ad Monetisation - The Voiro Podcast

In this episode of The Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy speaks with Oindrilla Chakraborty, Co-Head of Streaming Sales at Amagi, to explore how Connected TV (CTV) and Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) are reshaping the video ecosystem in India and APAC.Oindrilla draws on her experience across JioSaavn, TikTok, HT Media, and now Amagi, to break down how broadcasters and advertisers can build sustainable, measurable, and scalable revenue streams in a multi-platform world.Together, they decode how Amagi’s Make–Move–Monetise framework enables media partners to create, distribute, and monetise channels entirely on the cloud — and what this means for the future of television.Key Talking PointsAmagi’s cloud-native Make–Move–Monetise modelFAST and CTV adoption in IndiaHow free, ad-supported content is scalingSolving low ad fill with Pod SplitMeasuring ads through SSAI and viewabilityDynamic brand insertion on connected TVsSmart TV discovery and EPG promotionIndia’s scale driving APAC FAST growthAbout Voiro: Voiro is an ad monetisation infrastructure company that powers premium media and commerce platforms across streaming, digital, gaming, and fintech. Learn more at www.voiro.com or follow us on LinkedIn.👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech

August 7, 2025Episode 628 min

We Don’t Do Outsourcing, We Build Capabilities - The Voiro Podcast

Reimagining Global Capability Centers for the Media Industry Guest: Vinay Sarawagi, Founder of Media GCCHost: Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro) Why do media companies still hesitate to adopt the Global Capability Center (GCC) model, even when it’s clearly time?In this provocative episode of The Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy sits down with Vinay Sarawagi, Founder of Media GCC, to challenge long-standing perceptions of outsourcing and explore how mid-sized media companies can own their IP, scale globally, and build for the AI-first world, without losing their soul.This conversation dives deep into the emerging "GCC-as-a-service" model, its relevance to media and entertainment, and how India’s top 5% tech talent is helping redefine operational excellence for global companies.Key Talking Points:👉 Why legacy media firms must look beyond cost savings and toward capability building👉 The untapped mid-market segment: 430 global media companies ready for GCC adoption👉 What sets Media GCC apart from traditional outsourcing or captive models👉 How India’s engineering talent can become the nerve center for global M&E workflows👉 Vinay’s take on hiring, upskilling, and what Gen Z engineers need to hear👉 Real talk on context vs. competency, and why UI jockeys just won’t cut it👉 Building scalable, secure, and flexible models like Build-Operate-Transfer for the futureAbout Voiro: Voiro is an ad monetisation infrastructure company that powers premium media and commerce platforms across streaming, digital, gaming, and fintech. Learn more at www.voiro.com or follow us on LinkedIn.👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech#VoiroPodcast #MediaTech #GlobalCapabilityCenters #GCC #AdOps #MediaTransformation #IndianTechTalent #MonetizationOps #BuildOperateTransfer #MidsizeMedia #DigitalTransformation

June 27, 2025Episode 535 min

Retail Media Isn’t Just a Channel. It’s a Strategy with Akshay Singh - The Voiro Podcast

Season 7, Episode 5: In this episode of The Voiro Podcast, Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro) speaks to Akshay Singh (Majid Al Futtaim) about the rapidly evolving world of retail media, especially in the UAE.They break down:Why retail media is not the same as e-commerce—and how it's becoming a major profit engine for retailers.The growing role of first-party data, clean rooms, and offsite monetisation.Why measuring incrementality is a better north star than just ROAS or CTR.The need for data transparency, third-party validation, and mutual maturity between brands and retailers.Where AI and Agentic AI will play a game-changing role—in media planning, campaign automation, and smart selling.Akshay shares honest insights from the ground, drawing from his experience across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and leaves us with a simple truth: Retail media will only grow if both sides—brands and retailers—collaborate, challenge each other, and standardise the rules of the game.Listen in for a sharp, insightful view on the future of retail monetisation.Guest: Akshay Singh, VP Retail Media Products & Analytics, Majid Al FuttaimHost: Kavita Shenoy, CEO, VoiroAbout Voiro: Voiro is an ad monetisation infrastructure company that powers premium media and commerce platforms across streaming, digital, gaming, and fintech. Learn more at www.voiro.com or follow us on LinkedIn.👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech#VoiroPodcast #RetailMedia #Monetization #RMN #ecommerce #quickcommerce #advertising #ads

May 27, 2025Episode 448 min

AI, Audiences, and Adtech: Dr. Nage Sethu Talks the Next Frontier in Broadcast - The Voiro Podcast

Season 7, Episode 4: In this compelling episode of the Voiro Podcast, Kavita Shenoy sits down with Dr. Nage Sethu, a seasoned voice in the ad tech and media monetisation world, to explore the seismic shifts redefining how audiences consume content and how broadcasters monetise it.From linear legacy to the rise of connected TV, from first-party data strategy to AI-assisted advertising workflows—this episode is a masterclass in how the convergence of content, data, and commerce is transforming the media ecosystem.Talking Points:The tectonic shift from linear to digital: where convergence is truly happeningFirst-party data, alternate currencies, and the evolution of measurementWhy broadcasters must think like tech companies—and act fasterContent meets commerce: what’s real, what’s hypeThe new era of self-serve ad platforms and the rise of SMB advertisersAI’s three critical roles in the ad business: prediction, optimisation, and automationHow video remains the most powerful advertising medium—and what comes nextGuest: Dr. Nage Sethu, Distinguished Engineer, Warner Bros. DiscoveryHost: Kavita Shenoy, CEO, VoiroAbout Voiro: Voiro is an ad monetisation infrastructure company that powers premium media and commerce platforms across streaming, digital, gaming, and fintech. Learn more at www.voiro.com or follow us on LinkedIn.👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech#VoiroPodcast #Convergence #CTV #AdTech #FirstPartyData #AIinAdvertising #MediaMonetisation #BroadcastTech

April 8, 2025Episode 346 min

IPL, Ads, Dreams & Data: Decoding Modern Media Monetization - The Voiro Podcast

Season 7, Episode 3: What happens when you mix cricket, advertising, tech, and data? You get a powerhouse conversation on the business of media in India’s biggest content season—IPL.This episode is a whirlwind of insights as Kavita, Abash, and Deven:Break down Dream11’s creative genius in ad campaignsUnpack CTV’s rising dominance, pricing models & audience targetingExplore the emotional and business impact of IPL fan loyaltyDiscuss the power and complexity of quick commerce advertisingDebate performance vs. branding in a data-obsessed worldReflect on the evolution of retail media into media mediaIntroduce Voiro’s Brand Center MVP — bridging the media planning chaosWhy Tune In? Whether you’re a marketer, media planner, or a cricket-loving ad nerd, this episode offers the perfect blend of business smarts and fandom fun.Learn about Brand Center: https://brandcenter.voiro.com/phoenix/systems/HomeHost—Kavita Shenoy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-shenoy-3565485/Co-host—Abash Sinha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abashsinha/Co-host—Deven Shan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deven-shah-635210145/👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech #VoiroPodcast #IPL2025 #CTVAdvertising #RetailMedia #BrandCenter

March 24, 2025Episode 225 min

Unlocking a New Ad Sales Channel for Publishers: The Story Behind Brand Center - The Voiro Podcast

Season 7, Episode 2: In this episode of the Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro) sits down with Abash Sinha (Lead - Enterprise Sales at Voiro) to unveil the product journey behind Brand Center, a bold new self-serve direct sales platform for premium publishers.Brand Center is Voiro’s latest step in reshaping how publishers monetize inventory—opening up access to premium ad slots for SMB brands and agencies without needing a direct sales team. This isn’t another DSP or a repackaged SSP—it’s a supply-side-first marketplace focused on accessibility, efficiency, and publisher empowerment in a fragmented digital ad ecosystem.If you’re a publisher, agency, or brand curious about the future of ad sales beyond the walled gardens, this one’s for you.Learn about Brand Center: https://brandcenter.voiro.com/phoenix/systems/HomeHost—Kavita Shenoy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-shenoy-3565485/Co-host—Abash Sinha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abashsinha/👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech#VoiroPodcast #AdTech #MediaMonetisation #ProgrammaticAdvertising #RetailMedia #PublisherRevenue #SelfServeAds #BrandCenter #AdvertisingTechnology #DigitalAds #Voiro

February 7, 2025Episode 139 min

Talking Retail Media Trends, ID Graphs, Monetisation and more with Ajio’s Vignesh - The Voiro Podcast

Season 7, Episode 1: Welcome to Season 7 of the Voiro Podcast! In this episode, Kavita Shenoy is back in the hot seat for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of retail media, AI in advertising, and the power of data-driven brand monetisation. Our special guest, Vignesh (Lead - Ad Strategy, Ajio.com), shares insights on:⚡️ Ajio’s monetisation evolution⚡️ His thoughts on data-driven advertising ⚡️ Building a retail ID graph⚡️ Thoughts on Ajio’s adtech infrastructure⚡️ Retail trends in India to watch out for⚡️ Role of AI on PLAs⚡️ How brands approach ads on Ajio⚡️ And more.Reach out to us on linkedIn:Host—Kavita Shenoy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-shenoy-3565485/Guest—Vignesh. M.V: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvvignesh/👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech#RetailMedia #Advertising #AI #EcommerceMarketing #Monetization #VoiroPodcast

December 17, 2024Episode 1355 min

Talking Media Tech, Content, and Human Connection with Zee’s Asha Kulkarni

Season 6, Episode 13: Join us for an insightful conversation with Asha Kulkarni, VP of Partnerships and Ecosystem at Zee, as she shares her extensive experience in India's broadcasting evolution. With over a decade of experience across major broadcasters, Asha offers unique perspectives on the future of content delivery, monetisation, and the role of technology in broadcasting.In this episode, we explore:The transformation of India's broadcasting landscape from linear TV to digital platformsKey strategies for broadcasters to succeed in the next decadeThe importance of balancing subscription and advertising modelsThe role of data-driven decision making in content strategyThe significance of local content and storytellingHow sustainability and conscious content consumption are shaping the futureThe evolution of gaming and interactive content in broadcastingPersonal insights on resilience, work-life balance, and giving back to the industryAsha also shares her inspiring personal journey, including her recovery from a major health challenge and her current work mentoring women in technology through the RISE initiative.Reach out to us on linkedIn:Kavita Shenoy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-shenoy-3565485/Asha Kulkarni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha07/👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech#VoiroPodcast #womenintech #mediatech #broadcasting #ott #monetization #content

November 4, 2024Episode 1237 min

From Bangalore to LA: Kalyani Narayanan's Journey in Tech Leadership

Season 6, Episode 12: In this inspiring episode of the Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy sits down with Kalyani Narayanan, Senior Director, Solutions Architecture at Moloco, for an authentic conversation about navigating the tech industry as a woman leader.Key Talking Points:Kalyani's 20-year journey from Bangalore to Los AngelesThe evolution of women in tech across India and the USThe importance of building and nurturing mentor relationshipsThe role of empathy and authenticity in leadershipTransitioning from streaming technology to ad techObservations on diversity in the entertainment and tech industriesThe changing landscape for women entrepreneurs in IndiaBuilding a support system and professional tribeThe value of staying true to oneself while advancing professionallyReach out to us on linkedIn:Kavita Shenoy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-shenoy-3565485/Kalyani Narayanan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knarayanan1/👉 Watch or listen to all our podcast episodes: https://voiro.com/podcast👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/voiro👉 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiroTech#VoiroPodcast #WomenInTech #Leadership #TechCareers #Mentorship #DiversityInTech #AdTech #StreamingTech #CareerGrowth