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He is also host of The Marketing Book Podcast, a weekly interview show featuring bestselling business authors and named by LinkedIn as one of “10 Podcasts That Will Make You a Better Marketer.” Prior to starting his own firm, Douglas worked in New York City on Madison Avenue at ad industry giants J. Walter Thompson and Grey Advertising. 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