Bonus Episode: Building the Heart of advertising: Jay Wolff on Community, Access, and 212NYC Future!
22 April 2026

Bonus Episode: Building the Heart of advertising: Jay Wolff on Community, Access, and 212NYC Future!

AdTechGod Pod

About
Jay Wolff, President at 212NYC, joins the AdTechGod pod to share his 20+ year journey in digital advertising and how he is helping shape the largest ad community in New York. From making industry access more affordable to rebuilding post pandemic networking, Jay dives into the power of human connection in an AI driven world, the rise of Gen Z influence, and what is next for the ad tech ecosystem.



Takeaways


Community and human connection remain critical even as AI transforms the industry

212NYC focuses on accessibility and affordability for emerging professionals

Diverse programming helps engage different audiences across career stages

Gen Z and the influencer economy are reshaping marketing strategies. Simplicity and consolidation will define the future of ad tech platforms

AI, search evolution, and robotics will influence the next wave of innovation




Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jay Wolff and 212NYC

01:30 Jay’s 20+ year journey in digital advertising

03:00 Making industry access affordable and inclusive

05:00 Rebuilding networking after the pandemic

07:00 Event strategy and engaging diverse audiences

10:30 Growth of 212NYC and community impact

12:30 The future of ad tech: AI, simplicity, and consolidation

15:30 Influencer economy and Gen Z trends

18:30 Emerging tech: AI saturation and robotics

20:30 How to join and get involved with 212NYC


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