In November we had the pleasure of partnering with Azerion for their very first Azerion Morning in New York City — and what a way to start. Set high above the NYC skyline, the event brought together an inspiring mix of innovators, publishers, advertisers, and audio leaders to explore one question: "How are AI, creativity, and technology reshaping the sound of tomorrow?"

The morning was packed with big ideas and even bigger conversations — from the shifting expectations of audio to what’s next for personalized, scalable, AI-driven creativity.

The big themes we’ll be thinking about for a while

Across the room, one thing was clear: audio is evolving fast, and the opportunity ahead is enormous. A few standout insights that captured the spirit of the discussion:

🎯 Authenticity drives impact The most powerful audio storytelling doesn’t just sound good, it feels real. Local nuance, cultural context, tone, and voice all matter more than ever.

🚗 On-the-go engagement is rising With in-car audio continuing to expand, brands are gaining access to new, high-attention moments, turning commutes into prime engagement opportunities.

⚙️ Dynamic creativity is becoming the standard AI-powered tools are transforming how ads are designed and delivered, enabling brands to create, test, adapt, and personalise audio at speed and scale.

🌍 Sound connects people Even in a world overflowing with content, audio still has a unique ability to build emotional connection — bridging brands and communities in more meaningful ways.

Industry leaders and collaborators

The event saw brilliant industry voices sharing their insights and vision:

• Heather Smith, CEO at Adwanted US

• Silke Zetzsche, VP Global Commercial Partnerships at AudioStack

• David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer at Stingray

• Elad Stern, Co-Founder, President at Odeeo

• Amber Hunsaker, Director, Product Management at Triton Digital

• Ava Moran, EVP, US Country Manager at Azerion US

• Cem Temur, Director Audio at Azerion

• Joshua Sermons, Director, Programmatic at Azerion US

• Scott Simonelli, Founder & CEO at Veritonic Inc.

• Josh Rothman, President, Global Advertising Revenue at TuneIn

And of course, a special shoutout to Oumaima Limam, Alyssa Hughes, and Bryce Raz for bringing the event to life.

Watch the wrap-up video 🎥

Check out the wrap-up video here.

If NYC was any indication, this is only the beginning. The appetite for smarter, more creative, AI-driven audio is growing — and we’re proud to be part of what comes next for the future of audio. 🎧🇺🇸