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June 5th, 2026

AI Changed Marketing Forever – Ryan Nelsen

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My guest today is Ryan Nelsen, Chief Marketing Officer at StackAdapt. If you’re not familiar with StackAdapt, think of it as the engine behind a lot of the digital advertising you actually notice. Not the spray-and-pray banner ads that follow you around like a bad decision, but the smarter, more intentional kind. The kind that uses data, AI, and programmatic Technology to put the right message in front of the right person at the right moment without feeling like it’s shouting at you. That’s where Ryan comes in. 

As CMO, he’s leading everything from global marketing to brand to communications, helping shape how a company like StackAdapt shows up in a space that’s crowded, noisy, and constantly evolving. Because when you’re operating in ad tech, you’re not just competing for attention; you’re competing for relevance.

Steve Olenski Steve Olenski, The CMO Whisperer

Steve Olenski possesses a career journey that's been as dynamic as it has been impactful. From his early days as a creative director in the agency realm to assuming pivotal senior marketing roles on the brand side with esteemed companies like Oracle, he has consistently navigated diverse landscapes. As a seasoned journalist, Steve has contributed significantly to major publications, including Business Insider and Forbes, where he dedicated a decade to sharing his insights. He earned the moniker " The CMO Whisperer, " recognized for his unparalleled depth of experience and his remarkable ability to build trust with Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) of global giants, he earned the moniker "The CMO Whisperer."