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ADSN (The Ads Network) is a weekly show for people building and investing in ads, media, and monetization products. Every Tuesday, join James Borow and Daniel Druger as they bring over 30 years of experience to discuss the headlines and the why and how behind them. They also welcome industry leaders to go deep on topics in a fun and approachable format. Join the ADSN crew every Tuesday šŸ—“ļø

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Sequoia just dropped a thesis that's shaking up the industry: the next trillion-dollar company won't sell software — it'll sell work. Meanwhile, founders are cutting SaaS tools to pay for AI tokens, Block built a "Claude for money" inside Cash App, a... more

Julia Knight rebuilt every single workflow at her agency Knight Vision using Claude. Condensing 5 people’s roles into one in just 3 weeks. James and Daniel sit down with Julia to talk about what it actually looks like to scale a marketing agency with... more

It's bizarro world this week with James going phoneless for 10 hours, his new found respect for IBM, and why he's so bullish on out of home (OOH) advertising. Then it's back to digital land with Meta launching Muse, another week of OpenAI ads announc... more

This week: OpenAI just paid $100M+ for a business show — and it's not really about content. James and Daniel break down what that acquisition signals for AI, media, and anyone building right now.

Plus they talk about the founder literally talking to... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Knight
Founder of Knight Vision, a consulting agency for marketing, brand, and startups
Knight Vision
Episode: She Rebuilt Her Entire Agency with AI in 3 Weeks ft. Julia Knight
Akash Gupta
Episode: OpenAI's $100M Grab, Elon Forces Grok on Wall Street & Ads for AI Agents
Olivia Kory
Chief Strategy Officer, Haus Analytics
Haus Analytics
Episode: The New Marketing Playbook That's Leaving Most Brands Behind (ft. Olivia Kory, Haus)
George Buffs
CEO and founder of Buffs
Buffs
Episode: How this founder is taking Cheetos head on w/ AI and Grass Fed Beef
Dante Dicicco
Former head of product, vendor and procurement at Block; restaurateur
Block / ZD (acquired by Block); Dicicco's Italian Restaurant
Episode: Block Cuts 40%, Data Centers vs Offices, and Bots on Bots on Bots | Ft. Bock Exec Dante DiCicco
Bryan Kim
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: a16z's Bryan Kim on why adtech is investable again, plus the energy space race, AI monetizing, and web 4.0
Ben Putley
CEO and founder of Alkimi, focused on digital advertising and blockchain integration.
Alkimi
Episode: The Agent Era: OpenAI Scoops OpenClaw, Manus Meets Ads Manager & Ben Putley on AI-Crypto Convergence
Steven Liss
CEO of OpenAds, expert in AI and advertising
OpenAds
Episode: From Moltbook to Mars, ADSN Heading to the Olympics, Netflix Meets the Senate
Sam Khoury
Chief Strategy Officer of Marketecture
Marketecture
Episode: Sam Khoury on B2B Creator Businesses, Netflix+WB4EVA, the $1B Digital Twin, and Meta the Energy Company

Hosts

James Borow
Host with co-host credentials, frequent in-depth analysis and commentary on ads, media, and AI.
Daniel Druger
Co-host providing commentary and analysis on ADSN topics, often offering industry experiences from the field.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Great guests… poor content

    Great guests… lots to learn about them… but get to the industry content! To much about your guests greatness and road to masters of the universe that the actual meaningful industry insights and value get lost…

    I tried 5 different pods and it’s a pattern.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Frank80909
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the few podcasts I listen to on the reg

    Honestly this podcast gets me fired up. I feel like I learn so much I just wish there were more episodes so I had more to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dtaj14
    United States2 years ago
  • Great listen for anyone in media/tech/startup world.

    This is a great podcast for getting the lowdown on all things digital media. James and Daniel break down complex stuff in a way that's easy to get, but they still pack in some solid insights and tips. If you're into tech, media, startups, entrepreneurship, and all things in between, you should definitely make it your weekly go-to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GregL550
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting Content

    Great podcast about ad tech and digital marketing. I love hearing about the ups and downs of starting a new company. The episode with Kenan Saleh talking about growing his startup and selling to Lyft was really interesting. Great work, James and Daniel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harry Campbell
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it

    Killer hosts and super informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OllieNlucy
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great guests with strong industry insight, but some episodes feel more interview-like than actionable strategy.
Audience appreciates coverage of real-world adtech shifts and founder-focused stories, with some desire for deeper industry dashboards and-tactical guidance.
Listeners praise the practical takeaways and energy of the hosts, though a few think the show leans into guest prestige over content.
Episodes are seen as highly relevant for anyone in adtech, marketing, or startup-building, with strong coverage of AI in advertising.
Fans describe the hosts as energetic and informative, with a good balance of skepticism and optimism.

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She Rebuilt Her Entire Agency with AI in 3 Weeks ft. Julia Knight
Q: What is your view on the creator ecosystem and AI influencers in the B2B space?
The space is in its early stages but poised for significant expansion, with B2B influencers offering scalable, authentic engagement beyond consumer influencer models; acquisition activity (e.g., TBPN by OpenAI) signals momentum.
She Rebuilt Her Entire Agency with AI in 3 Weeks ft. Julia Knight
Q: What role do creators and creator programs play in your strategy?
Creator programs are central for B2B growth but require careful budgeting and attribution; they create halo effects and organic mentions that complement traditional paid ads, with content being repurposed across channels.
She Rebuilt Her Entire Agency with AI in 3 Weeks ft. Julia Knight
Q: How did you approach rebuilding your agency around AI?
She centralized workflows in Claude, condensed multiple roles into one, and built a high-volume, high-insight output process that accelerated growth and allowed her to onboard a new creative director quickly.
Block Cuts 40%, Data Centers vs Offices, and Bots on Bots on Bots | Ft. Bock Exec Dante DiCicco
Q: What excited you most about the AI-enabled procurement shifts for restaurants, and how might this reshape vendor relationships?
AI-enabled procurement can reveal true price transparency and streamline vendor catalogs, enabling better negotiations and cost controls. Restaurants will want systems of record that integrate with procurement data, making it easier to see what's working and where improvements are needed. The biggest shift is moving from traditional SaaS contracts to workforce planning around agents and automated workflows.
Block Cuts 40%, Data Centers vs Offices, and Bots on Bots on Bots | Ft. Bock Exec Dante DiCicco
Q: How should SMBs, like a restaurant, approach AI adoption given that frontline workers are skeptical and data accuracy matters?
For Main Street businesses, AI should power back-end ops and decision dashboards rather than front-end chat experiences. The focus should be on labor cost optimization, menu data integrity, and procurement efficiency. The key is to provide simple, familiar interfaces that leverage AI behind the scenes to improve outcomes without replacing the essential human touch.

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ADSN delivers weekly, practical analysis at the intersection of ads, media, and monetization products, hosted by two veterans who unpack headlines with real-world experience. Episodes consistently blend sharp takeaways on adtech, AI-enabled marketing, and platform shifts with hands-on perspectives from founders, investors, and industry leaders. The show stands out for its candid, opinionated breakdowns, quick-fire guest insights, and a willingness to connect big-picture trends to operational details that marketers and operators can actually act on.

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1. Julia Knight
2. Akash Gupta
3. Olivia Kory
4. George Buffs
5. Dante Dicicco
6. Bryan Kim
7. Ben Putley
8. Steven Liss

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