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Explain It to a Teenager empowers the next generation with real-world business insights often missing from school, building a vibrant community where teens explore diverse models and find what excites them.

  • Field Garthwaite and Iris.tv makes tv advertising more interesting-but how so?

    Field Garthwaite and Iris.tv makes tv advertising more interesting-but how so?

    Field Garthwaite is the ceo of Iris.TV, and he's trying to make advertising more interesting.

  • What does it take to run a successful advertising company? CEO Harry Kargman explains it to a teen

    What does it take to run a successful advertising company? CEO Harry Kargman explains it to a teen

    “You have to take some risk. You have to be bold.”

    Ethan Wilson interviewed Harry Kargman, founder and CEO of Kargo, who shared how he went from failing his first startup to leading a company that powers over 4 billion digital ad requests every day across the web, social, and streaming. He talks about the risk, dedication, and time put into making a business, and gives lessons we can all learn from.

  • How Do You Build a Career in the Digital Age? | Aaron Cohen, NYU Professor & Partner at The Room

    How Do You Build a Career in the Digital Age? | Aaron Cohen, NYU Professor & Partner at The Room

    Aaron Cohen—New York University professor of internet media and partner at The Room—shares lessons from over 16 years teaching the history of the web and decades working at the forefront of digital media. In this conversation, he discusses why saying “yes” to opportunities matters, how to navigate your 20s, and why following your dreams (even if they don’t come true exactly as planned) can still lead to success. 🎙 Topics Covered: • What it’s like teaching the history of internet media • The value of real-world, college-style conversations for professionals • How Aaron’s career evolved alongside the digital revolution • Advice for teenagers and young professionals on risk-taking and resilience If you’ve ever wondered how to build a career in a fast-changing world—or how to turn curiosity into opportunity—this interview will inspire you to keep going at 15, 20, 50, or even 80.

  • What exactly does a "public relations professional" do? | Carmella Glover interview

    What exactly does a "public relations professional" do? | Carmella Glover interview

    What exactly does a public relations professional do? And why does diversity in leadership make or break a brand’s success? I had the chance to talk to Carmella Glover, CEO of the Diversity Action Alliance, a nonprofit trade association working to diversify the communications and PR industry—especially at the senior leadership level. She explained what PR really is, why authentic storytelling matters for both brands and celebrities, and shared eye-opening examples of what happens when diverse voices aren’t at the decision-making table. We also talked about her journey from chemical engineering to PR leadership, why good communications are essential in any industry, and her advice for young people interested in a career where creativity meets impact. Thanks for the great conversation, Carmella — enjoy the interview!

  • How are billboards made and sold? | The Sean Gadsby interview

    How are billboards made and sold? | The Sean Gadsby interview

    How are billboards made and sold? How is innovation affecting advertising? How does AI transform the industry? Teenager Ethan Wilson sat down with Multiply Media Group's director of Innovation & emerging technology, Sean Gadsby. They discussed the data collection required for billboard advertising, a typical day in the life of someone in this field, the impact of AI on ads, and more. This interview is very interesting, and if you're curious about the industry and how it works, be sure to check it out! Thanks to Sean Gadsby for sitting down for this interview, and I hope you all enjoy.

  • How Does Mobile Advertising Work? | Alberto Mestre Vivas, Director, MobileAds | EITAT

    How Does Mobile Advertising Work? | Alberto Mestre Vivas, Director, MobileAds | EITAT

    In this interview, we chat with Alberto Mestre Vivas, Director of Account Management and Client Relationships at Mobilads!

    Alberto shares his journey from Olympic swimmer to marketing professional, discussing how his athletic discipline translates into the business world.

    Topics Covered:

    • What Mobilads does and his unique approach to transit out-of-home advertising

    • How Mobilads utilizes ride-share vehicles as "mobile billboards" Alberto's role in client relationships and campaign success

    • The importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in marketing campaigns

    • The increasing effectiveness and use of QR codes in advertising Alberto's transition from an Olympic swimmer to a career in marketing

    • The values and mentality from competitive swimming that apply to professional life

    • Tips for young people on setting goals and achieving dreams

    Whether you're a student athlete, interested in marketing, or just want to learn more, tune in. And, as always, enjoy!

  • How Data and AI Help Ads Find Customers | Courtney Herb, Senior Director at Ad Roll | EITAT

    How Data and AI Help Ads Find Customers | Courtney Herb, Senior Director at Ad Roll | EITAT

    In this interview, Courtney Herb of AdRoll discusses advertising technology, data, and career advice, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in marketing or navigating their professional journey!

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About Explain It to a Teenager

At Explain It to a Teenager, we’re on a mission to bring real-world concepts and ideas—often left out of traditional education—straight to the next generation. Our goal is to build a vibrant community centered around diverse business models, giving teens a launchpad into the world of business while helping them discover what excites them most.

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