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Created by the PDMI’s Brand Response Council, Take 20 is a series of quick-hitting, 20-minute live conversations offering an incisive dive into a hot topic in the performance and direct-to-consumer marketing industry. This twice-monthly series allows you to gain immediately actionable information — and ask questions of our speakers.

 

Take a look at the schedule of upcoming episodes and speakers — and register now. Below that, click on any of the videos to watch past episodes of Take 20.

Take 20 Upcoming Schedule

Wednesday, Oct. 7

PDMI West 2026 Preview

Confirmed Speakers:

Chris Foster, PCM Integrations

Fern Lee, THOR Associates

Rob Medved, Cannella Media

George Young, Sequoia Media

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Post-Election Regulatory Update

 

Confirmed Speaker:

Len Gordon, Venable LLP​

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2027 Topics Soon!

Keep an eye out for the announcement of new Take 20 episode topics in late 2026!​​​

Wednesday,Oct. 28

Shoppability Series: Social Shopping

 

Confirmed Speakers:

Mary Ann Bautista, TurboRank

Ariel Brooks Benz, BB3 Advertising

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Wednesday, Dec. 2

Which Audio Outlet Is Driving the Best Results?

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Confirmed Speakers TBD

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Want More Content?

Join Us at PDMI West

​​Oct. 19-21, 2026

InterContinental San Diego

10 Educational Sessions

5 Networking Events

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Sports' Streaming Shift

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Confirmed Speakers TBD

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Wednesday, Dec. 16

2026 in 7 Words or Less

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Confirmed Speakers TBD

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Get Involved!

Join the Brand Response Council

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Join the council that makes Take 20 happen! Email Thomas Haire to join now.

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Take 20 Full Calendar: 2026

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  • Dec. 2: Which Audio Outlet Is Driving the Best Results?

  • Dec. 16: 2026 in 7 Words or Less

Take 20 Past Episodes

PDMI Take 20: Why Performance Brands Are Going In-House
PDMI Take 20: Hot Categories — Medicare Advantage
PDMI Take 20: CTV Update — FAST Channel Growth

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Past Episodes 

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