Culture Uncovered
Culture Uncovered
Podcast Description
Ever wonder what it's like to work for the best companies in the world? Maybe you’re actively looking for a new job. Or maybe you’re thinking about your next strategic career move. Well, you've come to the right place.Each week we meet with talent leaders at companies you’ve heard of - and many organizations you haven’t. Giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work there…before you even apply.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on workplace dynamics, recruitment strategies, and company culture with episodes exploring diverse topics such as employee appreciation at O.C. Tanner, innovative hiring practices at Village Caregiving, and mission-driven work at Strive Health.
Ever wonder what it’s like to work for the best companies in the world? Maybe you’re actively looking for a new job. Or maybe you’re thinking about your next strategic career move.
Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Each week we meet with talent leaders at companies you’ve heard of – and many organizations you haven’t. Giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work there…before you even apply.
Okay, but seriously, IAB isn’t just shaping ads, it’s shaping your career while you’re at it.
In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Amber Murat, VP of People at the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), to explore how this nearly 30-year-old trade association powers the digital advertising ecosystem while building a culture that thrives on autonomy, accountability, and thought leadership.
Founded in 1996, IAB transformed the digital advertising “wild west” into a standards-setting powerhouse across streaming, social media, retail media, and AI. Amber shares how she was recruited on Instagram, how IAB empowers employees to grow their personal brands, and how the HR function has evolved to drive high performance, collaboration, and innovation.
What you’ll learn:
- How IAB shapes the digital advertising industry while keeping consumers in mind
- What a mission-driven, high-performance culture really looks like
- How IAB supports career growth, personal brand development, and skill “upgrades”
IAB Highlights:
- Founded: 1996
- Headquarters: Manhattan, New York
- Team Size: ~110 employees (including sister company TechLab)
- Industry: Digital Media & Advertising / Trade Association
- Culture: Mission-driven, collaborative, innovative, accountable
Unique Perks:
- Hybrid work with built-in remote weeks
- Unlimited PTO & over 20 holidays
- Quarterly wellness days for collective rest
- Tuition reimbursement & tech/cell stipends
- Flexible work hours & robust parental leave with ramp-back period
- Employee Resource Groups & coaching opportunities
To learn more about IAB:
Careers Page (They’re hiring!)
Amber's LinkedIn Profile
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.