<![CDATA[Unfiltered Under 30]]>Unfiltered Under 30 is a conversational podcast produced by The Mediaocean Podcast Network that bridges the generational gap in the advertising and marketing industries. Hosted by Claire Middleton, the show gives the next generation of ad tech leaders a seat at the table to share unfiltered opinions and flip the traditional script—operating on the belief that a 25-year-old in the room often sees what a 25-year veteran cannot. Unfiltered Under 30 explores the future of marketing, the impact of AI, and the power of two-way mentorship. Whether you’re a young professional navigating a fragmented landscape or a senior leader looking for a fresh perspective, this is where the industry’s future finds its voice.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:06:17 GMTTue, 02 Jun 2026 17:15:36 GMT60The Mediaocean Podcast Network<p>Unfiltered Under 30 is a conversational podcast produced by The Mediaocean Podcast Network that bridges the generational gap in the advertising and marketing industries. Hosted by Claire Middleton, the show gives the next generation of ad tech leaders a seat at the table to share unfiltered opinions and flip the traditional script—operating on the belief that a 25-year-old in the room often sees what a 25-year veteran cannot. Unfiltered Under 30 explores the future of marketing, the impact of AI, and the power of two-way mentorship. Whether you’re a young professional navigating a fragmented landscape or a senior leader looking for a fresh perspective, this is where the industry’s future finds its voice.</p>episodicThe Mediaocean Podcast Networksocial@mediaocean.comno<![CDATA[AI, Human Connection & the Gen Z Perspective with Cognitiv's Maddie Michowski]]>What does it mean to be a young marketer in an AI-first world?

In this episode of Unfiltered Under Thirty, host Claire Middleton sits down with Maddie Michowski, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Cognitiv, to talk about the intersection of AI, creativity, career growth, and the human side of marketing.

Maddie shares how Cognitiv uses AI to help marketers work faster while still putting human judgment, creativity, and connection first. They also dig into why some of the best marketing ideas come from simply getting people in a room together—and how authentic, personality-driven content can outperform polished, traditional brand messaging.

The conversation also explores the Gen Z perspective on work, including misconceptions about younger employees, the value of bringing a fresh perspective to the table, and why early-career professionals shouldn't be afraid to challenge conventional thinking.

]]>82870e58-c0ae-4230-86db-1724bdbf599cThu, 03 Sep 2026 16:17:26 GMT<p>What does it mean to be a young marketer in an AI-first world?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Unfiltered Under Thirty, host Claire Middleton sits down with Maddie Michowski, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Cognitiv, to talk about the intersection of AI, creativity, career growth, and the human side of marketing.</p><p></p><p>Maddie shares how Cognitiv uses AI to help marketers work faster while still putting human judgment, creativity, and connection first. They also dig into why some of the best marketing ideas come from simply getting people in a room together—and how authentic, personality-driven content can outperform polished, traditional brand messaging.</p><p></p><p>The conversation also explores the Gen Z perspective on work, including misconceptions about younger employees, the value of bringing a fresh perspective to the table, and why early-career professionals shouldn't be afraid to challenge conventional thinking.</p>no00:24:0415AI, Human Connection & the Gen Z Perspective with Cognitiv's Maddie Michowskifull<![CDATA[The Future of Creators, AI and Marketing with TBWA\Chiat\Day's Irina Clapp]]>What happens when creators stop being treated like talent and start being treated like creative partners?

On this episode of Unfiltered Under 30, Claire Middleton sits down with Irina Clapp, Senior Creative & Creator at TBWA\Chiat\Day, to talk about the evolving creator economy, the future of social, AI, and what it means to build a career in advertising today.

Irina shares her journey from social content creator to senior creative, including her work on campaigns for Gatorade and BEHR, and explains why brands need to rethink the way they brief creators. She introduces her “creator-to-creator” approach, which puts a creator’s unique superpower and point of view at the center of the creative process—not a rigid script.

]]>694a84ad-ad63-4a92-a5cb-748492e8789fFri, 21 Aug 2026 14:43:40 GMT<p>What happens when creators stop being treated like talent and start being treated like creative partners?</p><p></p><p>On this episode of <i>Unfiltered Under 30</i>, Claire Middleton sits down with Irina Clapp, Senior Creative &amp; Creator at TBWA\Chiat\Day, to talk about the evolving creator economy, the future of social, AI, and what it means to build a career in advertising today.</p><p></p><p>Irina shares her journey from social content creator to senior creative, including her work on campaigns for Gatorade and BEHR, and explains why brands need to rethink the way they brief creators. She introduces her “creator-to-creator” approach, which puts a creator’s unique superpower and point of view at the center of the creative process—not a rigid script.</p><p></p>no00:34:4014The Future of Creators, AI and Marketing with TBWA\Chiat\Day's Irina Clappfull<![CDATA[Building and Scaling Teams with GrapevineAI's Jenny Scheck]]>In this episode of Unfiltered Under 30, Claire Middleton sits down with GrapevineAI's Jenny Scheck to discuss building a career through curiosity, ownership, and adaptability. From graduating during the pandemic to leading four teams at GrapevineAI, Jenny shares why soft skills matter more than ever, how brands should really think about creator marketing, and why the future belongs to teams built for agility—not just AI.

]]>962c6e05-e9e0-481a-b8a2-9164a1ba3256Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Unfiltered Under 30</i>, Claire Middleton sits down with GrapevineAI's Jenny Scheck to discuss building a career through curiosity, ownership, and adaptability. From graduating during the pandemic to leading four teams at GrapevineAI, Jenny shares why soft skills matter more than ever, how brands should really think about creator marketing, and why the future belongs to teams built for agility—not just AI.</p>no00:27:5513Building and Scaling Teams with GrapevineAI's Jenny Scheckfull<![CDATA[Doubling Down on IRL Experiences with Brand Innovator's Connor Wise]]>What happens when AI changes everything—but people still crave real human connection?

Recorded live from Cannes Lions, Claire Middleton sits down with Connor Wise, Head of Experiences at Brand Innovators, to explore why in-person experiences are becoming more valuable in an AI-powered world.

]]>c167891e-ca13-4075-bcbe-029718ca7af7Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>What happens when AI changes everything—but people still crave real human connection?</p><p></p><p>Recorded live from Cannes Lions, Claire Middleton sits down with Connor Wise, Head of Experiences at Brand Innovators, to explore why in-person experiences are becoming more valuable in an AI-powered world.</p>no00:15:3312Doubling Down on IRL Experiences with Brand Innovator's Connor Wisefull<![CDATA[Optimizing Influence with Glewee's Christian Brown]]>From building e-commerce brands as a teenager to becoming the Co-Founder & CMO of Glewee and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Christian Brown has been ahead of the curve for years.

On the first episode of Unfiltered Under 30, he joins host Claire Middleton to unpack the evolution of influencer marketing, the creator economy, entrepreneurship, and what's next for brands looking to stay relevant.

]]>f5f770fe-09a7-4ada-aa57-6eab924c61d0Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:31:42 GMT<p>From building e-commerce brands as a teenager to becoming the Co-Founder &amp; CMO of Glewee and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Christian Brown has been ahead of the curve for years.</p><p></p><p>On the first episode of Unfiltered Under 30, he joins host Claire Middleton to unpack the evolution of influencer marketing, the creator economy, entrepreneurship, and what's next for brands looking to stay relevant.</p>no00:20:1411Optimizing Influence with Glewee's Christian Brownfull