Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
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feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

AdTalk by AdClass is a biweekly podcast hosted by AdClass co-founders Caleb Cruz and Dakota Hermes where they debate, discuss, and analyze all things advertising. 

Through focusing on current events, topical chat, concept analysis, and guest appearances from those working within the advertising workspace or those benefiting from innovative advertising solutions, Dakota and Caleb bring levity, insight and a fresh perspective to the constantly shifting landscape of the advertising world.

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Recent Episodes

AI Clones, Direct Response & the Future of Ads (with Tobias Allen)

Oct 08, 2025 1h 13m

Ex-Acquisition.com Director Tobias Allen on AI, Branding & Direct ResponseIn this episode, Tobias Allen joins Dakota Hermes to talk about how AI is reshaping marketing, what brand really means in…

This 5-Step Ads Framework Will Fix Your ROAS (Based on $150M in Spend)

Sep 24, 2025 42m

Most ad accounts don’t stall out of nowhere (unless you literally only launched a set-and-forget way back in 2020). You need to know where to look and how to fix an underperforming account before it…

What’s Working In Paid Advertising RIGHT NOW

Aug 27, 2025 31m

The world of advertising moves fast. What worked last week might flop today. In this “state of the union” episode, Caleb, Dakota, and Matthew break down what’s actually working right now in paid…

Vibe Marketing Has Changed Advertising Forever!

Aug 13, 2025 33m

You've probably heard of vibe marketing, but what exactly is it? Sometimes the best marketing isn’t about hard selling at all, it’s about creating a vibe people want to be part of. In a world…

How We Took a Client from Zero Paid Closes to 28X Return in 2025

Jun 04, 2025 27m

When a client comes to you after spending $340K on ads with zero sales attributed, where do you even start? In this episode, Caleb and Matthew break down the exact steps they took to turn a…

Pattern Interrupts, AI Slop, and the Return of Realness in Ads

Jun 02, 2025 33m

Is the era of overly polished, AI-generated ads finally dying? In this episode, Caleb and Matthew sit down with performance strategist Elly Charland to break down what’s actually working in ad…

How To Turn Remote Work Culture Into Results

Mar 20, 2025 36m

Building a strong company culture without a physical office might sound challenging historically speaking, but it’s been one of the most central reasons for growing our fully remote team to a point…

Is 2025 the Year of the Low-Ticket Offer?

Mar 05, 2025 14m

In 2025, high-ticket sales aren’t as simple as they used to be. With rising ad costs and a growing trust recession, buyers are more skeptical than ever. So how do you keep high-ticket conversions…

AI-Proof Your Job (By Using AI)

Feb 19, 2025 1h 1m

Don't call it a comeback! Caleb, Dakota, and Matthew return to catch up on how the marketing landscape looks in the wake of the continued rise of AI.AI has been a hot topic globally in almost every…

Unlock Data Accuracy - How Conversions API is Changing Meta Ads

Oct 16, 2024 33m

Wondering how to optimize your Meta ads in today’s privacy-first world? Dakota and Matthew break down the Conversions API (CAPI) and explain how it can drastically improve your ad performance by…

An AdClass Success Story (with Jon Chintanaroad)

Jul 17, 2024 16m

Call cost cut in half WHILE call quality increased? In the high-ticket world, having a marketing team behind your back that works hard to deliver strong results means everything. But that's not all…

How Election Years Impact Digital Marketing

Mar 13, 2024 32m

Remember the 2016 and 2020 elections? Other than the political ramifications, there were huge shifts in the online marketing world too. As a result, election years have become minefields to navigate…

The PERFECT Ad Funnel for High Ticket Offers in 2024 is…

Feb 07, 2024 45m

We know high-ticket sales and paid media inside out, so if you're in this area of digital marketing and struggling to get highly qualified leads, this is for you!Dakota and Matthew discuss the best…

Maximizing Sales in 2024 (with Austin Medlin)

Jan 03, 2024 30m

What would a huge boost in sales output look like for you this year? Today's guest, CloseSales.com founder Austin Medlin, explores the factors that are constantly in play when working out how to turn…

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: Marketing Campaign of the Year

Nov 01, 2023 42m

Before you swipe away, no this isn't TMZ. However, the culture-dominating relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is having a widespread impact on the marketing world.Call it what you want…

Attitude Is Everything (with Weston Hudspeth)

Sep 27, 2023 39m

What does success look like to you? And what would it take to achieve it? Today's guest knows a lot about what it means to work hard for what he wants, but also what it takes to succeed not only in…

Snapchat - The Defining App of 2023?

Sep 13, 2023 47m

Out of nowhere, Snapchat announced itself as the fastest-growing social media platform of 2023 so far, outperforming the likes of TikTok, Instagram and, yes, Threads. Did we secretly time-travel back…

90K Monthly Revenue in Under a Year (with Dr. Matt Shiver)

Aug 30, 2023 46m

What would you do if your monthly revenue grew from $6k to over $90k in less than a year? That's exactly what happened to AdClass student Dr. Matt Shiver, who launched his coaching offer into the…

Five Ads That Changed The World

Aug 16, 2023 53m

Sometimes in life, you just have to tip your hat to the greats...Dakota and Caleb consider what is at the core of some of the greatest and most expensive ad campaigns of all time, the legacy they…

Twitter Rebrands to X, Threads Decline, and the Rise of Girl Dinner

Aug 02, 2023 51m

One normal day of marketing. All we ask. Will never happen.The human riddle-wrapped-in-a-mystery-inside-an-enigma that is Elon Musk decided to let the bluebird fly the cage by rebranding Twitter to X…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does AdTalk by AdClass have?

AdTalk by AdClass has published 31 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is AdTalk by AdClass still active?

AdTalk by AdClass is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 40m.

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