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25th May 2025

After Dinner Chats, Ripped Off Less Ep2: AI Strategies, AdTech Realities & User Truths

Ever wondered what it's like to be a fly on the wall at one of those incredible dinner parties where fascinating minds connect? Well, "After Dinner Chats" (an offshoot of TNDP The Next Dinner Party) was born precisely for that reason! I wanted to share the fabulous and interesting people who've graced my dinner table with a wider audience. You might not be able to join me any time soon for a TNDP dinner in person, but you absolutely should still get to "meet" these amazing individuals through these special 15-minute livestream chats! And remember, you've gotta be at the dinner table first to snag an invite to record one of these!

Following our engaging Episode One guests (the amazing Julia Linehan, Jon Walsh, and Deborah Gbadamosi!), this episode features another trio of industry stars: the visionary Chris Pile, the incredible Austin Scott, and the insightful James Breeze. They didn't just drop knowledge bombs; they spilled the beans on who THEY think should pull up a chair for a future dinner and podcast pow-wow!

And let me tell you, the personal stories from these three? Pure gold! You'll be rushing to that subscribe button!

🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE! 🥁

🚀 First, we have the phenomenal Chris Pile! Get this: Chris has been involved in a project to build a LITERAL DIGITAL COUNTRY, complete with blockchain passports! 🤯 How's that for nation-building 2.0? Chris's pick for the next dinner guest? The super-connector Cyrus Cruz from Tenity!

🌟 Next up, the one and only Austin Scott! Hold onto your hats, because this ad tech aficionado once performed the CRAB DANCE for MC HAMMER! 🦀 Yes, the MC Hammer! And who does Austin nominate for a future feast and feature? The brilliant Michelle Lira from Dentsu!

✨ And completing our all-star panel, the man himself, James Breeze! Want a peek into the future? Breezy has trained his PERSONAL AI with his own manifesto, so it thinks just like him! 🧠 Now that's what I call next-level! And James's recommendation? Proving great minds think alike, his intended guest was none other than Chris Pile – who, as you now know, was already part of this very stellar guest lineup! Talk about being in sync! 😉

Want to hear the full, fascinating stories behind these tidbits? Eager to know why these top names were recommended and get the lowdown on how to get 'Ripped Off Less' in media, marketing, and ad tech? You know you do! 🔥

🎧 Don't walk, RUN to listen to "After Dinner Chats"! Catch Episode Two with Chris Pile, Austin Scott, and James Breeze – and make sure you're caught up on Episode One! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts – you won't want to miss a single byte!

A massive shout-out to our fantastic sponsor, JobsInAdtech.com! Looking for your next big role in digital media or ad tech, or hiring top talent? This is THE place! Use promo code JWPOD for a 10% discount on any package. 🚀

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About the Podcast

After Dinner Chats
Ripped Off Less
These conversations started over dinners where I get to introduce everyone at the table in a way that interests me.

Dinners are always fun. And sometimes useful, but the end of the day doesn’t really matter if it’s fun or useful it’s just the fact that we are all there connecting and making sure that we can all see what’s coming round the corner.

And the next thing we’ve got to do is to stay in touch with each other.

Yes, we have ended up having dinner parties where people have made new jobs, got new contacts for work . For me, it’s been just a way over the last 17 years to get to know the fabulous people who are always a little bit senior and a little bit fun and a little bit smarter, brighter, shinier than most!