Co-Host: Mandi Paul and Michael Consolazio
Contributors: Hailey Studley and Aaron Tumy

February 2025: The Public's Reaction to TikTok Bans, OpenAI and CSAM

Co-hosts: Jency Barnes and Jason Chou
Contributors: Jailyn Aceron, Kaylan Waldron, Kevin Wang

March 2025: Amazon Prime Video CPM, Google AI Mishap and Pharma Marketing

Co-Hosts: Caroline Sullivan and Kevin Chou
Contributors: Sabrina Varrasso, Brielle Trinidad, Jen Quintero

May 2025: Buzzfeed's Partnership with ShopSense, Meta's GEM, AI and IP Nuances

Co-Hosts: Jackie Hogan and Elliot Guzman
Contributors: Olivia Graziano, Claire Hall, Erik Cozangi

June 2025: Google Cookie Update, Spotify Ad Exchange and Publicis' Acquistion

Hosts: Rob Auger and Thanyawan Ausaranurak
Contributors: Grace Grimard, Brielle Trinidad and Michael Consolazio

August 2025: Meta Age Verification, Brands Use of AI and Digitas AI Agents

Co-Hosts: Mandi Paul and Joe Shalkoski
Contributors: Kelsey Cochran, Billy Lucas, Jacy Larson

September 2025: Google vs. Ad Fraud, Answergen, CTV & Influencers

Hosts: Jully Hong and Thomas Vander Schaaf
Contributors: Adriana Cortes, Skyla Forgeron, Vanessa Leamen

October 2025: Amazon's AI Creative Partner, American Eagle & SnapMaps, TikTok & Back to School Shopping

Co-Hosts: Raymond Lau and Nunta Chalotron
Contributors: Kristy Fitzpatrick, Ashley Pekin, Caroline Sullivan

December 2025: Retail Media Networks, Google AI Update, Addressable TV

Welcome to The Polite Download, hosted and produced by the Media Technology team at Digitas North America. Each episode will bring forth a collection of digestible, newsworthy topics surrounding the advertising and media industries. Tune in for content curated by people working day-to-day with brands you love!