Welcome back to the Digital Distillery Podcast. By popular demand, The Digital Distillery: Women Edition was hosted for the second time in just two months. Held at 4 WALLS in Hamburg May 5th, the second edition explored two main themes between conversation-starting, interactive keynotes and panels: "Why Women Are the Future of Sports Fandom in Sports" and "Abandoning Stereotypes & Breaking Barriers in Brand Communications." Women Lead host, Nadia Koski, sat down with some of the inspirational speakers from the event to bring you the best takeaways from this exclusive content.

Hear from:
Evangelia Mitoli, Sales & New Business Manager - DACH, DOUGLAS Marketing Solutions
Judy Laumayer-Nerzak, Head of Media & AdTech Solutions - Germany, Microsoft
Kim Dammon, Director Strategy & Brand Transformation, Odaline
Lara Weber, Head of Digital at FC St. Pauli
Benjamin Becker, Managing Director, Sports, OMG

Some of the key takeaways:

• Women are increasingly shaping sports fandom across football, F1, tennis, gymnastics, and rising women’s leagues.
• Female fans aren’t just watching, they’re driving engagement and redefining fan culture. Brands and media must adapt to the growing influence of women as athletes, advocates, and decision-makers.
• Traditional gendered marketing is becoming obsolete—products once seen as "male" or "female" are now for everyone.
• Authentic storytelling and inclusive design are crucial for modern brand relevance. Brands must rethink how they connect with diverse audiences in a more inclusive, stereotype-free world.

This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner

In this episode of Her Digital Story: Publisher Truths, host Amelia Parsons speaks with Ashley Footit, Programmatic and Yield Specialist at The Independent, about the evolving landscape of digital publishing with a focus on sustainability.

They discuss the importance of reducing carbon emissions in the programmatic advertising space, the challenges faced by publishers, and the innovative strategies being implemented to achieve sustainability goals. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in enhancing efficiency and creating new job opportunities within the industry.

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This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner

Welcome to the debut episode of Her Digital Story: Publisher Truths with host Amelia Parsons, Head of Supply UK at ShowHeroes, the podcast that unpacks the world of digital publishing through the voices of the women shaping it.

In this episode, Amelia speaks with Becca Monahan, Commercial Director, and Lauren Kreisler, Director of Brand & Digital at Official Charts, the home of the UK's biggest music chart moments. Together, Becca and Lauren bring a rich mix of experience across film, music, publishing, and brand development, with previous roles at iconic companies like Bauer and News UK. Amelia discusses their career journeys, how they are helping evolve the Official Charts brand in a fast-changing digital landscape, and the trends they see shaping the future of publishing and media.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Navigating career pivots across industries — from film to digital music
• Building a brand legacy in the modern, fast-paced media ecosystem
• The unique challenges (and advantages) of working with an iconic media brand
• Audience engagement strategies in a streaming-first world
• Lessons in leadership, collaboration, and adaptability

Whether you're a media professional, a digital strategist, or just curious about the evolving world of publishing, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and real-world advice.

Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on Her Digital Story. Subscribe, rate, and review to support women’s voices in digital publishing.

LINKS & RECS

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TikTok
LinkedIn

Instagram
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This episode is brought to you as always by The Digital Distillery.

If you would like to get in touch with us you can head to our website or email podcast@the-digital-distillery.com

You can follow us on:
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Written, Produced & Engineered by Phil McDowell
Executive Producer: Nadia Koski
Project Lead: Dennis Kirschner