NB55 – Addressing Misinformation and Disinformation in the Age of AI
In this episode of ‘No Brainer,’ hosts Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston dive into the critical issue of misinformation and disinformation in the digital age with entrepreneur and disinformation expert Britt Bischoff. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on information integrity, defining key terms such as misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. Britt, […]
NB54 – AI in Media, Music & More
https://youtu.be/mfzz8Aqhw0k In this episode of No Brainer, Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston welcome Lindsey Mastis—an independent journalist, keynote speaker, and AI enthusiast. Lindsey shares her perspective on the positive potential of AI, drawing on her background in journalism and her latest work, including a mini-documentary exploring how AI is reshaping the music industry. The conversation […]
NB53 – Making Human-Friendly AI Decisions
In this episode of No Brainer, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino chat with Kate O’Neill about leadership, human-friendly AI decision making, and her new book What Matters Next. Kate is the founder and CEO of strategic advisory firm KO Insights, host of the Tech Humanist Show, a highly acclaimed global keynote speaker, and a […]
NB52 – AI for Kids. AI for Everyone.
https://youtu.be/75CVRIuNjDo AiDigiTales creator and AI for Kids podcast host Amber Ivey joins Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston to discuss the significance of AI literacy for children, the role of data in AI, and how governments can use AI effectively. The conversation elaborated on the importance of educating children about AI, the practical challenges that governments face […]
NB51 – What Do Scrapple, Margaritaville, and the 2024 Election Have in Common? AI and Advocacy
Get ready for a fascinating discussion about how AI is impacting the political advocacy space with Tom Spencer, CEO and Founder of AdvocacyAI. In this episode of No Brainer, Tom, Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston dive into topics ranging from the role of AI in advocacy, effective data utilization, and the human element in political […]
NB50 – AI is Underhyped
https://youtu.be/wvW9fgBuALk As a CMO and serial marketing innovator, Shiv Singh has been on the forefront digital change for decades. So, when he says that AI is underhyped, marketers might want to pay attention. In this 50th (50th!) episode of No Brainer, Shiv joins hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino for a power-packed conversation about AI’s […]
NB49 – Cleaning Up Sloppy AI Content
How poor uses of AI are affecting marketing and what to do about it with Nina and Steven Moss from Mendit.ai. https://youtu.be/qkDxvC3KArg In this episode, Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston are joined by Nina and Steven Moss, co-founders of Mendit.ai, to address the growing influence of AI on marketing and content creation. They discuss the […]
NB48 – It Takes a Community (with Higher Logic’s Conor Sibley)
If data is gold, then the domain-specific data in membership and customer communities is platinum. In this episode of No Brainer, CognitivePath’s Greg and Geoff discuss the high-potential intersection of community, content, and AI with Conor Sibley, CTO of Higher Logic – an industry leader in cloud-based engagement platforms for associations and enterprises. They explore […]
NB47 – AI and Agility in 2025
In this episode of No Brainer, Geoff Livingston hosts Greg Kihlstrom, an expert in agile work, marketing, and AI. They discuss trends in generative AI, practical applications of AI in business, the importance of agile principles, common misconceptions, and how to make AI less intimidating for employees. Tune in to gain insights on maximizing AI’s […]
NB46 – Four Perspectives on Government AI
https://youtu.be/vjcksmCGM-E Featuring GovAI Summit Interviews with Adobe, Abt Global, Zoom and Avaya. In this special episode of No Brainer, we’re sharing four interviews Geoff Livingston conducted with brand experts at the recent GovAI Summit. Our speakers join us from Adobe, Abt Global, Zoom, and Avaya, and discuss the state of federal, state and local adoption […]
NB45 – From RFPs to Revolution: How AI is Transforming Federal Operations
https://youtu.be/MSpvDHG-HKQ In this episode of ‘No Brainer,’ Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston host Sanjeev Pulapaka, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS and lead author of ‘Empowering the Public Sector with Generative AI.’ They start the conversation with a discussion about how the Trump administration will likely deregulate AI guidance, further increasing the speed of adoption in the […]
NB44 – Leading & Learning in the AI Era
https://youtu.be/JQJWIxFg7ys In this episode, Greg and Geoff welcome Lisa Nirell to discuss the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for organizations. Lisa helps mindful leaders cultivate healthy companies and careers. Organizations such as AARP, Alliance Bernstein, CoStar Group, and Hilton hire Lisa to navigate high-stakes transitions. She’s a two-time author, growth strategist, executive coach, open […]
NB43 – Can AI Be Empathetic?
https://youtu.be/hvBW85ARzOs In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino engage with guest Gam Dias, product specialist at Hubbl Technologies, adjunct professor at IE University, and the author of The Data Mindset Playbook. Together, the guys explore the intersection of AI, empathy, and customer service. They discuss the cautious optimism consumers […]
NB42 – Elementary, Dear Watson
https://youtu.be/ecP0z1qVDYE In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino are joined by Kait Arnold, a senior AI and watsonx technical specialist at IBM and adjunct professor at Fairfield University and Columbia University. They discuss the current state of AI and its impact on consumers and businesses. They also explore the […]
Cracking the AI Conundrum
https://youtu.be/TRzSArprAdg In this episode of the No Brainer podcast, hosts Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino welcome Rex Briggs, Chief AI Officer at Claritas and AI subject matter expert for the MMA. They explore the limitations of AI, the importance of understanding its capabilities, and the risks associated with its implementation. The conversation delves into the […]
NB40 – AI Impacting the Digital Content Ecosystem
https://youtu.be/GFJ1JL-A6J0 In this episode, Greg and Geoff are joined by Stephanie Pereira, the COO of Astral AI. They discuss the impact of AI on the digital content ecosystem and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The three discuss the exponential increase in content and how AI is making it easier to scale. Immediate impacts include […]
Big Tech Winners and Losers in the AI Hype Bubble
https://youtu.be/WaAtWMuSrv8 This fun end-of-summer podcast features Nick Unger, Managing Partner, AlterityAI in a follow-up conversation about the AI hype bubble and its potential impacts on enterprise adoption. Nick, Geoff, and Greg discuss some of the winners and losers of the generative AI bubble, but before they get there they discuss what long-term impacts AI hype […]
Is There an AI Bubble?
https://youtu.be/YyUcQd1Mh94 Is there an AI bubble and if so what does it mean to businesses if it bursts? Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino discuss the AI bubble with guest Shashi Bellamkonda, principal research director, Marketing & AI Research and Advisory for Info-Tech Research Group. The three explore a hype wave or a bubble in the AI industry […]
