15 Sept 2025
1h 1m

How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your money

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Decoder with Nilay Patel

In this episode of Decoder, guest host Hank Green interviews Amy Lanzi, CEO of Digitas, a modern marketing agency, to demystify the world of digital advertising. They discuss the shift from traditional advertising to personalized, data-driven marketing strategies, and how agencies like Digitas help brands understand and connect with consumers through various channels. Lanzi explains Digitas' approach to building "networked experiences" by integrating creative content, media, CRM, commerce, and social strategies, emphasizing the importance of both customer acquisition and retention. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on the advertising industry, the value of creator collaborations, and the challenges of measuring advertising effectiveness across different platforms.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Modern Marketing

Part 2: E-commerce, Structure, and AI

Part 3: Agencies, Creators, and Future

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