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    <copyright>The AdTech Therapists: Jana Meron and Scott Messer</copyright>
    <description>The AdTech Therapy™ Podcast is just what the doctor ordered for sell-siders trying to make sense of the systems, incentives, and personalities that power digital media. Hosted by The AdTech Therapists Scott Messer and Jana Meron, the show digs into the real stories behind of our AdTech ailments, including the breakthroughs, the blind spots, and the moments when everything fell apart. 

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