Leader Generation
Host: Tessa Burg
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
EP71: How To Drive Business Growth With An AI Council
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Ever wondered how top companies maintain the edge in today's rapidly advancing technological landscape? Enter the AI Council.
In this episode, Tessa Burg emphasizes how having a well-orchestrated AI Council is not just a strategic move, but a game-changer for businesses. By harnessing the power of diverse expertise and aligning it with the innovations in AI and machine learning, companies can unlock unprecedented growth opportunities.
Dive into this podcast to discover how the right structure and focus of an AI Council can become your secret weapon to drive business growth.
Leader Generation is hosted by Tessa Burg and brought to you by Mod Op. To provide feedback and ask marketing questions for future episodes, message Tessa on LinkedIn.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is the Chief Technology Officer and Host of the Leader Generation podcast at Mod Op. She’s been leading data-driven marketing and technology teams for 15+ years on both the agency and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa has deep skills in data and tech architecture, software product development and management, digital transformation and strategy. As CTO, she oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging and securing the right platforms and data to deliver valuable and measurable results across physical, digital and virtual experiences. Tessa can be reached on LinkedIn or at [email protected].
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
EP70: AI Leadership - How CEOs Steer Digital Transformation
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
In this episode of Leader Generation, Tessa Burg interviews Jonathan Murray, Mod Op's Chief Strategy Officer. Jonathan shares insights from his extensive background on the role of CEOs in the age of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Their conversation covers several topics, such as:
CEO's role in technology adoption and business transformation
Embracing AI and machine learning in the business landscape
Leadership in the digital age
Setting clear objectives and accountability in change initiatives
The importance of mission and vision in motivating employees
Don't miss out on this essential discussion for business leaders. Listen now for tips to better navigate the evolving technology landscape.
Leader Generation is hosted by Tessa Burg and brought to you by Mod Op. To provide feedback and ask marketing questions for future episodes, message Tessa on LinkedIn.
About Jonathan Murray:
Jonathan Murray is the Chief Strategy Officer at Mod Op and has 25 years of experience in digital transformation. He’s passionate about helping forward-looking executives turn strategy into results by enabling organizations to thrive in a digital world through empowered cultures and modern operating models. Jonathan can be reached at [email protected].
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is the Chief Technology Officer and Host of the Leader Generation podcast at Mod Op. She’s been leading data-driven marketing and technology teams for 15+ years on both the agency and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa has deep skills in data and tech architecture, software product development and management, digital transformation and strategy. As CTO, she oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging and securing the right platforms and data to deliver valuable and measurable results across physical, digital and virtual experiences. Tessa can be reached at [email protected].
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
EP68: The Unique Edge Marketers Have Over ChatGPT
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
As artificial intelligence shapes a swiftly changing landscape, marketers are grappling with uncertainties about their future roles. However, amidst this evolution, today's marketers offer unique value that AI—like ChatGPT—can't replicate.
Join Tessa Burg for this episode as she highlights the exclusive data that businesses have that sets them apart. Learn how marketers can harness this data to excel through personalization, prediction and pattern identification, gaining a competitive edge that’s uniquely human.
Leader Generation is hosted by Tessa Burg and brought to you by Mod Op. For feedback and marketing questions for future episodes, message Tessa on LinkedIn.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is the Chief Technology Officer and Host of the Leader Generation podcast at Mod Op. She’s been leading data-driven marketing and technology teams for 15+ years on both the agency and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa has deep skills in data and tech architecture, software product development and management, digital transformation, and strategy. As CTO, she oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging and securing the right platforms and data to deliver valuable and measurable results across physical, digital, and virtual experiences.
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
EP67: The Impact Of AI On SEO
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
In this episode, Tessa Burg from Mod Op explores the future impact of generative AI on SEO and how it could potentially decrease unbranded website traffic. With Google's development of Search Generated Experience (SGE), businesses need to prepare strategies to offset traffic loss from non-branded keywords.
Tessa discusses the importance of building brand and community, creating non-commoditized content and capturing customer behavior data to optimize offerings and increase conversion rates. Stay ahead of the game and find out how to navigate the evolving SEO landscape in this informative discussion.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is the Chief Technology Officer and Host of the Leader Generation podcast at Mod Op. She’s been leading data-driven marketing and technology teams for 15+ years on both the agency and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa has deep skills in data and tech architecture, software product development and management, digital transformation and strategy. As CTO, she oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging and securing the right platforms and data to deliver valuable and measurable results across physical, digital and virtual experiences.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
EP65: Google Performance Max: Maximizing Ad Performance with Google AI
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Are you ready to take your ad performance to the next level? In this episode of the Leader Generation podcast, we explore Google Performance Max and how it can supercharge your advertising efforts using the power of artificial intelligence.
Google expert Matz Lukmani will give an overview of this cutting-edge solution that can help you optimize your ad campaigns like never before. If you’re wondering if Google Performance Max is right for you, we’ll discuss how businesses of different sizes and industries can use it to deliver exceptional results tailored to specific needs. Matz will also address rumors about Google using extra ad spend on low-performing placements. Plus, the incremental lift that Google Performance Max can bring to your marketing efforts.
In this episode, we only scratched the surface of what Google Performance Max can do for your business. Join us for [Part 2], where we'll dive deeper into the features and implementation strategies that will help you harness the power of this AI-driven technology.
To discover more on the topic of AI, join Tessa at the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). She’ll join the panel discussion, “Unlocking the Power of AI for Agencies.” Use the code LEADERGEN100 when registering at maicon.ai to receive $100 off.
This episode of the Leader Generation Podcast is hosted by Tessa Burg, Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op.
About Murtaza (Matz) Lukmani:
Matz Lukmani is the EMEA Product Lead, Performance Max & Attribution at Google. Based in London, UK, Matz has been with Google for 7+ years, working on products like Google Analytics 360, Google Ads, Search Ads 360, and Firebase Analytics. He leads Performance Max Campaigns and Attribution offerings within Google Ads, Search Ads 360 and Google Analytics in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is Host of the Leader Generation podcast and Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op after the acquisition of Tenlo in 2022. In her previous role as Vice President of Technology, she helped clients execute engaging, multi-platform experiences and products to bring their brands to life. In her role as CTO, Tessa oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging the right platforms to deliver valuable and measurable marketing communications, entertainment, and experiences.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
EP64: Marketing Leadership: Driving AI Adoption and Growth
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Get ready to talk more about the world of AI and machine learning in marketing. We discuss the role marketing leadership plays in championing this technology and driving its adoption. We'll also explore how marketers can embrace AI tools to amplify their skills, unleash their creativity tackle complex problems and align efforts with the overarching business vision. Join us to hear more about how marketing leaders can become the driving force tor igniting change fueling growth.
To dive deeper into the topic of AI, join Tessa at the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). She’ll be joining the panel discussion, “Unlocking the Power of AI for Agencies.” Use the code LEADERGEN100 when you register to receive $100 off.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is Host of the Leader Generation podcast and Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op after the acquisition of Tenlo in 2022. In her previous role as Vice President of Technology, she helped clients execute engaging, multi-platform experiences and products to bring their brands to life. In her role as CTO, Tessa oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging the right platforms to deliver valuable and measurable marketing communications, entertainment and experiences.
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
EP63: Web 3 Marketing To Reach Gen Z
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of Web3 marketing. We explore the immense potential that Web3 holds for marketers while addressing the skepticism surrounding it.
Web3 goes beyond technology; it’s become a cultural representation and a powerful tool for connecting with Gen Z. We examine how Gen Z actively embraces and utilizes Web3, and discuss strategies for effectively engaging them through this platform.
Join us as we uncover the latest trends in Web3 marketing and share compelling examples of successful brand adoptions. Get ready to explore the intersection of technology, culture and marketing in the realm of Web3.
This episode of the Leader Generation Podcast is hosted by Tessa Burg, Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op.
About Jonathan Verk:
Jonathan has been building companies and brands in entertainment, advertising, tech and media for over 25 years. He was named the Executive Vice President of Web3 and Business Innovation at Mod Op following the acquisition of CreativeDepartment in 2023. After the sale of an early AI ‘telehealth for divorce’ app in 2021, he launched CreativeDepartmint to help fortune 500 companies navigate and leverage Web3. CreativeDepartmint helped clients such as WarnerBrothers, CBS, Fox/Blockchain Creative Labs, Boston Pizza, drive over $10M in revenue launching NFTs, metaverse activations and Blockchain games.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is Host of the Leader Generation podcast and Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op after the acquisition of Tenlo in 2022. In her previous role as Vice President of Technology, she helped clients execute engaging, multi-platform experiences and products to bring their brands to life. In her role as CTO, Tessa oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging the right platforms to deliver valuable and measurable marketing communications, entertainment and experiences.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
EP61: How AI Is Impacting Marketers & Agencies
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we approach marketing. In this episode, Tessa Burg explores the impact of this technology on marketers and provides insights on how to adapt to this new landscape.
As businesses increasingly turn to AI to optimize their operations, marketers must learn to leverage this technology to stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, Tessa Burg shares practical tips on how leaders can use AI to manage and operate marketing agencies as well as how to balance its use with human creativity.
To dive deeper into the topic of AI, join Tessa at the Marketing AI Conference (MIACON). She’ll be joining the panel discussion, “Unlocking the Power of AI for Agencies.” Use the code LEADERGEN100 when you register to receive $100 off.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is Host of the Leader Generation podcast and Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op after its acquisition of Tenlo in 2022. In her previous role as Vice President of Technology, she helped clients execute engaging, multi-platform experiences and products to bring their brands to life. In her role as CTO, Tessa oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging the right platforms to deliver valuable and measurable marketing communications, entertainment and experiences.
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
EP59: Unlock the Marketing Power of The Metaverse
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
On this episode of the Leader Generation podcast, we explore the metaverse and its potential as a marketing platform.
Our guest, Limore Shur, shares valuable insights on creating customer-centric brand experiences and highlights examples of successful brands in this space. We discuss the latest trends and opportunities for brands in the metaverse, as well as the costs associated with creating high-quality experiences. Additionally, we examine the role of influencer brands and experience creators in shaping the future of marketing in this virtual world.
Tune in to learn how your brand can unlock the marketing power of the metaverse and win in the next dimension.
This episode of the Leader Generation Podcast is hosted by Tessa Burg, Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op.
About Limore Shur:
Limore Shur is a Creative Partner who provides marketing consulting services. He’s worked with Fortune 500 CEOs, executive committees, and business paragons, providing his unique perspective on the potential of a business/product and out-of-the-box solutions. Limore has also envisioned significant advertising campaigns, directed commercials, and developed brand strategies and roadmaps, making him a truly innovative, creative mind.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is the Host of the Leader Generation podcast and Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op after its acquisition of Tenlo in 2022. In her previous role as Vice President of Technology, she helped clients execute engaging, multi-platform experiences and products to bring their brands to life. In her role as CTO, Tessa oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging the right platforms to deliver valuable and measurable marketing communications, entertainment, and experiences.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
EP58: Building Brand Communities & Measuring Brand Engagement On Discord
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
On this episode of Leader Generation, host Tessa Burg and co-host Mat Segal are joined by Lauren Rothwell, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Blaze—a web3 customer engagement platform.
The three of them discuss how Discord, a popular communication platform originally designed for gamers, can be leveraged by B2C and B2B marketers to build brand communities and engagement.
Whether you're new to Discord or already using it for your brand, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice for marketers looking to build strong online communities.
About Lauren Rothwell:
Lauren Rothwell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blaze, a community growth tool It seamlessly centralizes data from key platforms like Discord and Twitter. This helps make community management and marketing easier. Plus, helps companies understand their users better, so they can create personalized experiences.
About Tessa Burg:
Tessa Burg is Host of the Leader Generation podcast and Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op after its acquisition of Tenlo in 2022. In her previous role as Vice President of Technology, she helped clients execute engaging, multi-platform experiences and products to bring their brands to life. In her role as CTO, Tessa oversees Mod Op’s technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging the right platforms to deliver valuable and measurable marketing communications, entertainment, and experiences.
About Mat Segal:
Mat Segal is a Digital Producer at Mod Op. He’s a seasoned communicator and planner with a decade of experience bringing digital concepts and campaigns to market. With a specialty in digital strategy and production, he’s fluent in all aspects of digital marketing, from creative and launches to tracking and trafficking.