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COMPLY: The Marketing Compliance Podcast

COMPLY: The Marketing Compliance Podcast
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On this marketing compliance podcast brought to you by PerformLine, hear from some of the biggest names in marketing, compliance, regulations and innovation as they share their playbooks to help you take your compliance practice to the next level.
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While federal regulators may be pulling back, the scrutiny on consumer protection is only growing. Join Rhonda McGill, Sr. Director of Customer Marketing here at PerformLine as she dives in on this subject with attorney’s Ellen Berge and Jonathan Pompan both of Venable and they share their insights on how shifts at the federal and state levels, coupled with rising enforcement, are reshaping the risk landscape. In this two part series, we will discuss: What shifting state and federal prioritie...
Christina Tetrault, Deputy Commissioner at California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), offers a candid, practical look into the regulatory realities shaping today’s financial collaborations. Drawing from real-world enforcement actions and firsthand experience, Christina outlines the common missteps that can derail even the most promising partnerships—and what organizations must do to stay on course. Her message is clear: compliance isn’t a checkbox or a one-sided bu...
In a compliance world that demands precision and transparency, PerformLine understands the importance of balancing innovation with an organization’s specific risk posture. In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Wilmore, Chief Operating Officer, and Bogdan Arsenie, Chief Technology Officer at PerformLine, to explore how the company is thoughtfully deploying AI—without getting caught up in the hype. Together, Paul and Bogdan break down how PerformLine’s dual approach to AI is empowering complian...
In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, we’re joined by Harsha Raghunath, Director of Compliance at Mercury, for a conversation on what it looks like when compliance is built into a company from day zero. Harsha shares how Mercury’s foundation of compliance shapes everything from product development to cross-functional decision-making, and how his team keeps pace in a fast-moving fintech environment without slowing down innovation. We also dive into how Mercury leverages technology to streamli...
In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I’m joined by Kat Wong, Director of Marketing at Adro, a fintech that helps international students and workers access essential banking products in the U.S. Kat shares how she bridges the gap between marketing and compliance, ensuring clear, trustworthy messaging without getting lost in legal jargon. Drawing on her experience across industries—from major brands to fast-growing startups—Kat explains how understanding compliance isn’t just a legal team’s j...
PerformLine’s newly enhanced UDAAP rulebooks are designed to help compliance and marketing teams work more efficiently while mitigating more risk. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Gibney, Director of Client Solutions, about how these updates are making it easier for clients to stay ahead of deceptive practices in their marketing and communications. By combining market trends, regulatory enforcement insights, and client feedback, the updated rulebooks offer broader coverage and faster dep...
In this episode, I’m joined by Tonya Farmer, a U.S. Army Veteran turned Quality Assurance Expert, whose career journey is anything but conventional. Now a pivotal member of the compliance and workforce management team at Priority, Tonya shares how her military discipline, tech-savvy background, and psychology training come together to elevate compliance operations. With over 32 years in customer service, Tonya brings a broad and deeply empathetic perspective to her work—ensuring that every in...
What happens when a compliance leader thinks like a marketer? In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Onyido, Global Financial Promotions Oversight Manager at eToro, who shares how she’s changing the narrative around marketing compliance—from restrictive to strategic. With 13+ years in the industry and a global role spanning social, influencer, and paid media channels, Stacey is rethinking how compliance can empower teams, speed up approvals, and help great ideas thrive responsibly. We discuss:...
Creativity and compliance don’t have to be at odds. In fact, they can—and should—work together from the start. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Bowling, Vice President and Director of Marketing at OMB Bank, to explore how marketing teams can push creative boundaries while staying compliant. With a unique background in journalism and a successful transition into the banking sector, Ryan shares how he’s built a marketing powerhouse that not only drives engagement but also meets strict comp...
The COMPLY Podcast showcases trailblazers in the financial services and compliance space. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and innovations of executives at top banks, fintechs, and enterprises. In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan De Herrera, Senior Marketing Compliance Manager at University of Phoenix, whose experience spans compliance roles at companies like Bank of America and loanDepot. Through his experience, he’s become an expert in balancing marketing and complianc...
The COMPLY Podcast showcases trailblazers in the financial services and compliance space. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and innovations of executives at top banks, fintechs, and enterprises. In this episode, I’m joined by Bert Friedman, whose experience spans serving as an examiner at the CFPB to holding key compliance roles at companies like BMO Harris Bank, Deserve, and Payitoff. We discuss: The importance of compliance as an enabler rather than a roadblock, emphasi...
The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences, expertise, and practical insights. By hearing from those who are actively engaged in compliance...
In this episode, I sit down with industry experts Doreen Ghusar, a governance & regulatory advisor with 20+ years experience at leading lenders, and Chris Hilliard, a seasoned compliance professional with 20+ years experience at major financial institutions and lenders, to talk about expectations for compliance in 2025 and best practices to mitigate risk. We discuss: The importance of proactively tracking and reviewing supervisory highlights, guidances, circulars and enforcement actionsLe...
The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences, expertise, and practical insights. By hearing from those who are actively engaged in compliance...
Description The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences, expertise, and practical insights. By hearing from those who are actively engaged i...
The Expert Interview Series is a segment of the COMPLY Podcast where we shine a spotlight on the industry leaders who are truly making a difference in the marketing compliance landscape. These boots-on-the-ground professionals work tirelessly to protect consumers while navigating the complex regulatory environment. We’ll chat with these compliance experts as they share their real-world experiences, expertise, and practical insights. By hearing from those who are actively engaged in compliance...
In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sat down for part 2 of a discussion with my special guest Kristina Sacco about building a strong culture of compliance. In this episode, Kristina shares some additional bits of wisdom and best practices for making sure that everyone understands the importance of compliance. Topics include: The important task of training and continuing education of yourself and your organizationWhy it is important for the message of compliance to be communicated f...
In this episode of the COMPLY Podcast, I sat down with my special guest Kristina Socco to talk about what it takes to build a strong culture of compliance. Kristina shares some of her thoughts and best practices for getting everyone on board to partner together to make sure that the lines of communication are open and that everyone feels like they have some ownership in the process. Discussion topics include: Compliance departments as the gatekeepers of the organizationHow the complianc...
This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 2 of a conversation between Eric Goldberg, Partner at Akerman LLP, Catherine Brennan, Partner at Hudson Cook LLP, and Rhonda McGill, PerformLine’s Senior Director of Customer Marketing as they discuss the impact of recent regulatory activities on marketing compliance. They discuss: The implications of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron DoctrineChanges to the statute of limitations for regulatory challenges, which could result in a wave of ...
This COMPLY Podcast episode is part 1 of a conversation between Eric Goldberg, Partner at Akerman LLP, Catherine Brennan, Partner at Hudson Cook LLP, and Rhonda McGill, PerformLine’s Senior Director of Customer Marketing as they discuss the impact of recent regulatory activities on marketing compliance. They discuss: How recent CFPB rulings are redefining Earned Wage Access (EWA) and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) productsThe specific challenges EWA and BNPL providers face in adapting to new regul...