Randy Laughlin is a serial data entrepreneur who's spent decades turning linear TV viewership into advertising intelligence, and his refreshing reminder that "we're not doing brain surgery, we're selling ads" brings some much-needed perspective to an industry that takes itself very seriously.
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🎯 From Code to Cross-Screen: Computer science engineer turned serial entrepreneur—Randy's spent two decades turning linear TV data into advertising power.
⚡ The VideoAmp Revolution: Complete makeover—new leadership, rebuilt tech stack, API-driven everything—transforming from DSP to full-funnel attribution powerhouse.
🤝 The Ultimate Vendor Rescue: When a competitor killed VideoAmp's metadata contract with 90 days' notice, TiVo swooped in with lightning-fast execution.
💭 The Reality Check: Randy's controversial take—everyone in ad tech takes themselves too seriously when "we're not doing brain surgery, we're selling ads.
ADWEEK's Alison Weissbrot accidentally went from travel writing dreams to covering advertising's biggest transformations. She documents how big agencies consolidate while indies rise, AI disrupts creativity, and the tension when agencies become the story instead of brands.
Creative Solutions CEO Lorin Ogawa grew up playing with her mom's promotional product samples at their dining room table. Thirty-five years later, she's leading the industry's transformation from cheap tchotchkes to intentional merch that actually represents brand DNA.
Stephanie Ramos went from NYC musical theater to ABC journalism after 9/11 inspired military service. Rose from local news grind to interviewing Latin legends she grew up loving. This greeting-obsessed working mom sees her national platform as a gift to tell stories.
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