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"Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?" is the show where agency founders, marketers, and skeptics unpack what’s actually working, and what’s just noise. Hosted by Adam W. Barney (author, strategist, and energy coach with $100M+ in ad experience), this no-fluff, 20-minute video podcast dives into the tactics, tools, and truths shaping modern agency growth. Each episode is a co-hosted conversation - unfiltered, spicy, and built for anyone tired of the same recycled playbooks. 🎯 Running a $250 ...
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Ep. 02: PMax, AI, and the Myth of Set-It-and-Forget-It – A Real Talk with Ben Lund
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Performance Max can scale. But only if you control the inputs. Otherwise? You’re handing the wheel to a robot with no map. In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I’m joined by Ben Lund, founder of Rise Marketing Group and ex-Googler, to unpack what’s real...and what’s wildly misunderstood...about AI-driven campaigns in 2025. We g…
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Ep. 01: Scaling with Soul – A Real Talk with Kristi Broom
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In this kickoff episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I sit down with Kristi Broom, Co-Founder of Rising Tide Cooperative to talk candidly about building inclusive cultures, evolving leadership identities, and embracing AI without losing your edge. We dive into: Scaling while staying grounded in your values Using transparency and empath…
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Ep. 00: Is Anything in Paid Advertising Even Real?
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You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard the hype. You’ve probably even burned budget on a “proven funnel.” But let’s be honest: is anything in paid advertising even real? In this kickoff episode, host Adam W. Barney (author, strategist, energy coach, and $100M+ ad spend veteran) lays out why this podcast exists, who it’s for, and what to expect in …
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