Podcast appearances and mentions of John Still

In our very first mailbag special, ExchangeWire's head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and John Still, head of content, to answer our listeners' biggest questions about ad tech and media.The team put on their media planning hats, debating where they would allocate spend across retail & commerce media, CTV, and out-of-home. They also discuss the strengths of independent agencies versus holdcos, and unpack the legal and regulatory battles shaping the industry, from antitrust trials to social media bans.0:00 Introduction1:27 Kerry asks: Media planning14:01 Steve asks: Agencies26:16 Paul asks: Investigations & policy moves

How many UK households have a Netflix subscription? What percentage of Meta's total revenue comes from scam ads? What was the smartphone usage rate in the UAE in 2025?In this quiz edition of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire's head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by COO Lindsay Rowntree and John Still, head of content. They look into the changing TV and streaming landscape, tolerances for fraudulent ads (and insects in chocolate), and open web versus mobile advertising.0:00 Introduction1:14 SVOD subscription numbers13:28 Meta scam ads revenue21:15 Smartphone usage rates26:01 MENA focus

In this episode of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire's head of marketing, Grainne Reid, is joined by COO Lindsay Rowntree and John Still, head of content, to discuss three shifts across the AI, advertising, and digital media landscapes.  They look into Amazon Ads' Model Context Protocol, OpenAI's minimum spend for ChatGPT advertising, and Google shutting down an initiative comparing YouTube viewing with traditional TV and streaming.0:00 Introduction1:27 Amazon unveils MCP12:15 OpenAI testing ChatGPT ads21:39 Google halts Kantar & Barb initiative 

“If you think about GAM's stranglehold, it's over the open web, and the open web is in decline, so they can make the argument that [they're] not really a monopoly.”In this episode of the MadTech podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by co-founder & advisor Ciaran O'Kane and head of content John Still to discuss the TV and video landscape, shifting consumer mindsets in e-commerce, and Google's legal battles.They look into the BBC's new partnership with YouTube, Temu catching up with Amazon in global cross-border e-commerce, 5 US publishers filing lawsuits against Google, and Google appealing the verdict in its search antitrust case.0:00 Introduction1:32 BBC and YouTube announce partnership10:52 E-commerce: Amazon & Temu20:57 5 US publishers file lawsuits against Google27:23 Google appeals US landmark antitrust ruling

In this episode of the MadTech podcast, ExchangeWire's head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and COO Lindsay Rowntree to discuss three major stories surrounding AI, consumer tech, and media power dynamics.They look into Google's new protocol for AI-driven commerce, Apple's decision to tap Google's Gemini for Siri, and Paramount's lawsuit following Warner Bros' rejection of its latest offer.0:00 Introduction0:56 Google announces Universal Commerce Protocol13:53 Apple strikes deal with Google to use Gemini19:50 Paramount sues Warner Bros over Netflix deal

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by head of content John Still and COO Lindsay Rowntree for a quiz covering some of the biggest recent events in the ad tech industry. They look at ChatGPT, cookies, ad fraud, and the bidding war for WBD.

In this special episode of the MadTech podcast, ExchangeWire's head of content John Still is joined by CEO Rachel Smith, COO Lindsay Rowntree, and co-founder & advisor Ciaran O'Kane to share their big industry predictions for the year ahead. They look at the impact of AI search on brands and publishers, how the Omnicom-IPG deal will change the global agency landscape, and a reframing of ad tech amid the contraction of the open web. 0:00 Introduction 1:52 Rachel: “Publishers become brands, brands become publishers” 20:10 Lindsay: “Agencies” 29:54 Ciaran: “A reframing of ad tech”

Figures have revealed where people moving to Kent from London are choosing to set up home.According to data from the Office for National Statistics, nearly six in 10 people who've moved to Dartford since 2011 came from the capital, while more than a third of those who've relocated to Folkestone and Hythe in the same time were so-called DFLs.Hear from Local Democracy Reporter Dan Esson who compiled the data.Also in today's podcast, a Kent teacher has told us government plans to tackle misogyny and toxic behaviour in schools should focus on positive masculinity.Teachers are going to given specialist training and a helpline will also be set up for pupils. Hear from John Still who teaches in Medway.The Tunbridge Wells MP has again called for the boss of South East Water to resign following major supply issues in the town at the start of the month.It's after David Hinton said in an interview that he wants to remain in his job - and 'absolutely empathises' with customers. We've got reaction from Mike Martin.A Medway MP is calling for those responsible for creating an illegal waste dump in her constituency to be prosecuted.Up to 40 lorries a day used to be seen taking tonnes of rubbish to Bramletree Wharf in Borstal near Rochester.It's expected to be one of the busiest days on Kent's roads for the Christmas getaway.The RAC reckons 3.6 million journeys will be made today ahead of what's being dubbed Snarl-up Saturday tomorrow.Operation Brock remains in place on the M20 and lorries will be queued between Maidstone and Ashford if there are delays at the Port of Dover.And in sport, it's a trip to Fleetwood Town for Gillingham in league two this weekend.The Gills are on a run of six games unbeaten, but five of those have ended in a draw. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the MadTech podcast, ExchangeWire co-founder & advisor Ciaran O'Kane and head of content John Still join head of marketing Grainne Reid to look at pivotal changes across media consolidation and transatlantic policy tensions.  They discuss Paramount's move to gazump Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, US backlash against the EU's fine on X, and the EU's investigation into Google's AI overviews.

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, Shula Sinclair, chief strategy officer at T&P, joins ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín and head of content John Still to discuss the latest surrounding Meta's fraudulent ads, AI sending traffic and conversions soaring for retailers, and the influencer landscape. They look at a complaint launched by Swedish publishers against Meta, how AI is reshaping consumer habits, and influencer content's increasing popularity with older viewers.

On this week's podcast, Samara Hocihara of the Telegraph joins John Still and Rachel Smith to discuss AI litigation, Reddit's big moment and the new Browser Wars. *Check out the winners from The Wires Awards 2025*

In this special episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire's head of content John Still is joined by Nikki Bhargava, partner at Reed Smith LLP, to discuss the convergence between privacy and ad tech in the US. They look at the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the AB566 bill recently signed by governor Gavin Newsom, and what the implementation of opt-out preference signals might look like for both businesses and consumers.

In this MadTech Podcast team episode, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and COO Lindsay Rowntree. They look at Apple Maps moving towards ad monetisation, Comcast making their linear TV inventory available programmatically for advertisers, and the launch of the new Ad Context Protocol (AdCP). They discuss Apple's and Google's relationships with long tail businesses, the state of the TV landscape for media buyers, and the adoption of ad tech industry standards.

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by head of content John Still and Charlotte Stavrou, founder & CEO of SevenSix Agency. They look into global ad spend figures from WARC, Meta implementing safeguards around AI character chatbots for children, and Instagram testing skippable ads in Reels.  They also discuss social media algorithms and the dominance of big platforms, the repercussions of AI on children, and the state of creator marketing.

It's been a week since the Padres broke our hearts and lost the Wild Card round in the playoffs. Obviously, this affected John, but has he got over it? Listener Rusty called in this morning to check on him...

In this episode of the MadTech podcast, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by co-founder & advisor Ciaran O'Kane and head of content John Still. They discuss the FTC's finalised ad rules for the Omnicon-IPG acquisition, OpenAI's ad tech growth, and Spotify's new policies to tackle the misuse of AI.

In this MadTech Podcast episode, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by head of content John Still, and Rich Ashton, managing partner at FirstPartyCapital.  They look at the US Federal Trade Commission launching an investigation into whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers, and a new partnership which will bring Netflix's premium ad inventory to Amazon's DSP, Amazon Ads.  They also discuss the latest M&A activity in the ad tech scene, including Bending Spoons' acquisition of Vimeo, and Vitruvian Partners buying a majority sake in healthcare DSP DeepIntent. 

09-12-25 - First Amendment Emailers And Reactions - Since The Kirk Suspect Is Young What If It's Another Luigi Mangione Situation - Could John Still Be With Dua Lipa If She Wore A Ravens Jersey Or Committed A CrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

09-12-25 - First Amendment Emailers And Reactions - Since The Kirk Suspect Is Young What If It's Another Luigi Mangione Situation - Could John Still Be With Dua Lipa If She Wore A Ravens Jersey Or Committed A CrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this team episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by COO Lindsay Rowntree, head of content John Still, and research lead Mat Broughton.  They discuss the latest news surrounding Google, including its €2.95bn (£2.55bn) fine from the EU and the lawsuit brought against it this week by PubMatic. They also discuss highlights from this year's ATS London, which took place on Tuesday. 

On this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Teodora (Teddy) Tepavicharova, programmatic strategy at Condé Nast.  They discuss Meta inflating its ad performance, TikTok's newly introduced AI mandate for brands selling through the platform, and AI worming its way into journalism. 

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Simi Gill, head of digital at The Kite Factory, to discuss the latest in media and marketing.  They examine Elon Musk's plans to bring ads to Grok, Google denying that AI Overviews is killing website traffic, and lawmakers urging Meta to shut down its new Instagram Map. 

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Georgia Goodwin, chief client officer at influencer marketing agency Digital Voices.  They look at the drop in the number of Brits consuming news brands through print and online formats, creator rates skyrocketing as they capitalise on brands' growing interest, as well as the latest from Reddit and Snap including financial figures, declining users, and using AI to their advantage.  Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oIX5nVMu6E&t=1342s

In this ExchangeWire team episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by CEO Rachel Smith, and head of content John Still, to discuss the latest headlines in the TV and streaming landscape.  They examine the surge we're seeing in ad-supported streaming, ITV announcing a new cost-cutting drive as its profits fall, and UK media regulator Ofcom proposing that YouTube should promote videos made by public service broadcasters. 

07-15-25 - Is John Still Sticking To His Odd Sleep Whenever Schedule And Would His Dad Do It - Guy Emails That He Was Off Yesterday So He Tried Putting Yogurt On His Windows - Wondering About How Barney Got Betty On The FlinstonesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

07-15-25 - Is John Still Sticking To His Odd Sleep Whenever Schedule And Would His Dad Do It - Guy Emails That He Was Off Yesterday So He Tried Putting Yogurt On His Windows - Wondering About How Barney Got Betty On The FlinstonesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire's John Still and Mat Broughton are joined by Ella Britton, Strategy Director and Head of Creative Planning at Mediaplus UK. Tune in as they discuss Channel 4's AI ad innovation, BBC's potential move to charge US audiences for news and TV content, and how the new NHS Less Healthy Foods rules could impact the ad industry...

In this MadTech Podcast episode, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Uma Ranganathan, head of solutions development at dentsu APAC.  They discuss the tech trial carried out in Australia as the country moves towards fully implementing a ban on social media platforms for under 16s, the UK's advertising watchdog criticising ageism in ads, and the trading truce between China and the US. 

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by head of content John Still and Raj Parekh, head, digital sales at Mediacorp.  They discuss how AI search is reshaping the industry, looking particularly at how it's affecting publishers; in the same vein, they look at Perplexity AI's programme for publishers. They also examine UK broadcasters' battle against the streaming giants.  To hear more from Raj, join us at ATS Singapore - final tickets available now.

In this episode of TheMadTech Podcast, JJ Eastwood, managing partner, retail media, Willow & Jo Consulting, joins ExchangeWire's Grainne Reid (head of marketing) and John Still (head of content) to discuss the latest in media, marketing, and commerce. They discuss the growth of Amazon's retail media revenue, Nectar and OMG's expanded retail media partnership, and the near-doubling of referral traffic from ChatGPT to publishers.

In this MadTech Podcast Special, ExchangeWire's John Still is joined by OMG's Nina Fedorczuk and Alissa Bantigue to discuss the connected TV (CTV) landscape within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, Grainne Reid, John Still, and Mat Broughton come together for an ExchangeWire team discussion looking at the latest headlines in media, marketing and advertising.  They discuss WPP's decision to rebrand GroupM to WPP Media, an anticipated slower TV upfronts season amid the uncertain economic climate, and investors backing start-ups helping the creative industries to sell content to AI groups.  Content referenced during the discussion:  https://www.exchangewire.com/deep-dive/fragmentation-in-ctv/  https://www.exchangewire.com/blog/2024/08/28/can-sports-streaming-knock-out-linear-tv/ 

In this team episode of the MadTech Podcast, Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by Rachel Smith and John Still to discuss the latest in media, marketing and commerce.  They look at Banijay Group's interest in ITV, publishers seeing referral traffic spike on Facebook and the platform's monetisation offerings, as well as TikTok's plans to enter the Japanese market. 

On this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Rob Bradley, SVP of Digital Revenue, Strategy and Operations at CNN to discuss the latest in the media and marketing sectors.  They look at the latest news surrounding Google, including the reversal of its plan to eliminate third-party cookies, and the recent ruling that the tech giant has monopolised the digital advertising market. They also discuss declining news ad spend, and the fall in overall marketing budgets for the first quarter of 2025. 

In this podcast special, ExchangeWire's head of content John Still is joined by Ryan Wareham, SVP managing director EMEA at R/GA, to discuss how the agency landscape is evolving.  They expand on:  The recent shifts that have taken place in the agency landscape  How AI is shaping the agency model  How AI is aiding creativity  The rise of independent agencies  What independence means for R/GA and the wider industry 

On Wednesday 19th March, Luton Town Supporters Trust hosted ‘An Evening with John Still'. This is a video of the evening where John is joined by Trust media officer Kevin Harper for a chat about the Conference winning season, the current campaign and everything in between. This video of the event is free to watch although if you are able to make a donation to SoLYD we would really appreciate it. Go to: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com/solyd/

In our very first episode of ExchangeWireTV, Grainne Reid, head of marketing, is joined by John Still, head of content, and Mat Broughton, research lead, to discuss some of the major events in the media, marketing, and commerce industries in the first quarter of 2025.  Watch the video version here: https://www.exchangewire.com/video-interviews/exchangewiretv-what-happened-in-ad-tech-in-q1/ 

In this podcast special, head of content John Still is joined by Eni Shabani, founder of Rising Ballers. 

On this MadTech Podcast, Grianne Reid is joined by John Still and Laura Chase, managing director at WeAre8, to discuss the latest in media and marketing. They examine the UK agency landscape, Roblox's ad expansion sparking backlash from creator studios, and Google's premium AI-only search engine. 

In this MadTech Podcast episode, Aimee Newell Tarín and John Still are joined by independent ad tech expert Shirley Marschall to discuss the latest in media, marketing, and commerce.  They look at The Information Commissioner's Office investigations into TikTok, Reddit and Imgur, Amazon's sales continuing to climb during a boycott period, and Walmart's retail media network. 

On this team episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid makes her debut (alongside a funky new theme tune), joined by head of content John Still and research lead Mat Broughton to discuss the latest in media and marketing. They look at the creative industry protests taking place across the UK over AI copyright proposals; Barb incorporating YouTube daily audience measurement on TV screens in a global first; and optimistic figures from the latest edition of ExchangeWire's Media Pulse report.

On this MadTech Podcast episode, ExchangeWire head of content John Still is joined by research lead Mat Broughton and Kat Bean, head of media at agency Wake The Bear.  They discuss TikTok Shop's huge sales increase in the US, Channel 4's plan to simplify its ad buying platform along with a relaunch of its streaming offering, and BuzzFeed's plan to create a new social media platform which aims to counter the negative impacts of the current leading social apps. 

So the news is out - Kevel is acquiring Nexta. On this podcast special, James Avery, CEO and founder, Kevel and Martin Jensen, CCO and founder, Nexta, join ExchangeWire's John Still to discuss the deal, what it means to both companies and the state of European ad tech. Tune in to hear: What opportunities the deal offers to both companies Retail media in 2025: what are retail media's challenges, and how the new proposition fits into the landscape The strength of European ad tech

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by head of content John Still and Dion Bailey, co-founder / chief product and tech officer of The News Movement.  They discuss the Daily Mail's plan to carry out a strategic overhaul, two lawsuits being brought against Google by Australian publishers, and new AI laws within the EU. 

On this MadTech Podcast episode, ExchangeWire head of content John Still is joined by COO Lindsay Rowntree and Charlie Glyn, ad tech leader at Channel 4 Sales, to discuss the latest in ad tech.  They look at Netflix's audience reach overtaking BBC1's for the first time, the popularity of Disney's streaming service's ad tier, and Meta's decision to terminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes. 

In this MadTech Podcast Special, Vincent Niou of Skeleton Key joins ExchangeWire's John Still to dive into our recent research collaboration, looking at the state of data and tech maturity in APAC.  The report is based on a wealth of original quantitative research, gathered through an online survey of 200 brand professionals across four key markets in the Asia-Pacific region: Singapore, Australia, Philippines and Indonesia. • Download the report here. • More about Skeleton Key here. • Further reading here.

On the final MadTech Podcast episode of 2024, ExchangeWire head of content John Still is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and COO Lindsay Rowntree. Wrapping up the year, the team look back on 2024, discussing some of the highlights and moments that shaped the industry. Looking ahead to next year, they make their predictions for ad tech in 2025.  Our report looking at the state of data and tech maturity in APAC can be found here: https://www.exchangewire.com/ewr-reports/the-state-of-data-and-tech-maturity-for-brands-in-apac/ 

On this MadTech Daily Episode, ExchangeWire head of content John Still is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and Austin Scott, chief commercial officer and co-founding partner of Bedrock Platform to discuss the latest in ad tech. 

In this MadTech Podcast Special, Kate Miller joins John Still to discuss the state of the programmatic industry. Kate has over 14 years experience at brands like HELLO!, Spaceback & Mail Metro Media.

Tune in as James Rosewell joins ExchangeWire's John Still and Rachel Smith to discuss the CMA's latest report on Google's Chrome Privacy Sandbox and Apple vs the DMA.