AdTechGod Pod

AdTechGod sits down with Stacy Bohrer. Stacy is the Vice President of Buyer Development at OpenX. Her career in adtech spans more than 15 years, with a rich background that includes impactful roles at Crisp, iHeart, and Kinetic Social. But Stacy’s most notable tenure was at The Trade Desk, where she spent nearly eight years as their Regional Vice President. During her time there, she played a huge...

AdTechGod sits down with Paul Knegten Paul Knegten is a marketing expert with an impressive career that spans across some of the most innovative companies in the adtech industry. Paul is best known as the former CMO at Beeswax, a company that was successfully acquired by Comcast, working alongside my current boss, Ari Paparo. But that's just the beginning of his successful story. Paul has also ser...

AdTechGod sits down with CJ Leonard CJ Leonard, a seasoned professional in the media and digital space. With a career spanning several years, CJ has worked with some of the most prestigious companies in the field, including CBS, NBC Universal, Telaria, Iris TV and more. Her diverse background and consultative approach make her a valuable guest on our show today and I’m looking forward to getting t...

AdTechGod sits down with Rob Norman Rob has been in the advertising and marketing industry for over 40 years , most notably as the Chief Digital Officer of Group M Worldwide and advisor and Director for multiple companies including Piano, Simpli Fi, MIQ and more.. His insights and perspectives are ones I’ve been eagerly wanting to dive into. Rob is not just a respected figure in the field; he’s a...

AdTechGod sits down with Tal Almany Tal Almany is the VP of Global Supply at Kargo. Tals impressive career has taken him through key roles at Adconion, OpenX, SpotX and others , where he has refined his skills and built long standing relationships with key publishing partners in the US and abroad. But there's more to Tal than just his professional achievements. In an interesting twist, he was also...

AdTechGod sits down with Katie McAdams Katie McAdams is the Chief Marketing Officer at Basis, where she has been a driving force for the past five and a half years. Her journey to this role is marked by an impressive tenure at Centro, spanning nearly 19 years. While at Centro Katie held multiple key positions, including SVP of Publisher Development and EVP of Customer Experience, showcasing her ve...

AdTechGod sits down with Ryan McConaghy Ryan's career is impressive. He has an extensive background in the media and advertising industry, having held multiple roles at highly recognizable organizations such as The Atlantic, Daily Motion, Warner Brothers, and The New York Times, to name just a few. With his wealth of experience and deep insights into ad operations and monetization strategies, Ryan...

AdTechGod sits down with Nicole R. Ferrera Nicole's impressive journey doesn't stop. Before starting NRF Media, Nicole served as the Head of Product & Ad Sales Marketing at Inmar Intelligence. There, she played a pivotal role in driving product innovation and marketing strategies that revolutionized ad sales. Nicole was also the Head of Platform Partnerships & Emerging Media Revenue at Paramount....

AdTechGod sits down with Dave Morgan. Dave Morgan, Founder and Chairman at Simulmedia. Dave has a storied history in adtech, marked by innovation and leadership. Dave is known not just for his executive leadership and founding companies but also for his thought leadership, writing extensively on the future of media and advertising in multiple publications. Thank you RainBarrel for advertising on t...

AdTechGod sits down with Doug Knopper. Doug is the co-founder of Freewheel and serves on the board of several adtech companies, including Magnite, Extreme Reach, and Locality, and has previously been on the boards of TripleLift and WURL. Freewheel, which was acquired by Comcast for $360 million in 2014 remains a major player in the CTV space, offering a comprehensive platform for buyers and seller...

AdTechGod sits down with Melanie Eckl from Attributy. Melanie is the General Manager at Attributy. Melanie brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles at TV Squared, Tealium, and Cloudflare, where she developed a profound understanding of how data and technology intersect to propel business growth. Join us as Melanie shares her journey, explores the evolving role of data analytics, and o...

AdTechGod sits down with Stacy Willis From Playwire. Stacy is the Chief Operating Officer at Playwire. Stacy's career journey is remarkably diverse, encompassing roles in both marketing and engineering. This unique blend of skills has been pivotal in her leadership at Playwire and her navigation through the complexities of our industry industry. Thank you RainBarrel for advertising on this episode...

AdTechGod sits down with Katie Evans from Magnite. Katie is the Chief Operating Officer at Magnite. Her journey to the top is incredible. Embodying dedication, strategic foresight, and a passion for leadership. Starting her career with a humble beginning at Mindshare/Maxxus, Katie quickly demonstrated her exceptional capabilities and drive. Now, at Magnite, Katie continues to break barriers and pu...

AdTechGod sits down with Lauren Fisher from Advertiser Perceptions. Lauren is the General Manager of Business Intelligence at Advertiser Perceptions. Lauren spent over nine years at eMarketer prior to this role and her keen analysis and forward-thinking insights have made her a go-to expert for understanding the digital advertising landscape's current trends and future direction. Lauren is current...

AdTechGod sits down with Rick Holtman from HUMAN. Rick serves as the Vice President of Sales at HUMAN. Rick has a robust career spanning more than a decade, he has significantly influenced several high-profile companies before his tenure at HUMAN, including nearly seven years at Freewheel, Watchwith, and AMC. He is known for his deep industry knowledge and extensive experience and unique perspecti...

We are thrilled to introduce our guest, Jay Sears a distinguished figure in the advertising technology industry. With an impressive background that includes pivotal roles at the Rubicon Project, Contextweb and Iab. Jays expertise is well recognized. However, today’s conversation takes a different turn, focusing on a cause close to his heart. A few weeks ago, Jay reached out with the desire to shar...

AdTechGod sits down with Miles Fisher from Roku. Miles is the Sr Director, Strategic Advertising Partnerships at Roku. Starting his career as an account manager at MediaMath, he progressed to a role at Google where he concentrated on their marketing platform, with a particular focus on the Data & Telco vertical. Miles has been a positive face to Roku often taking part in panels and speaking engage...

AdTechGod sits down with Tim and Chris Vanderhook from Viant Tim Vanderhook is the CEO and Chris Vanderhook is COO of Viant.. Their journey is one of true entrepreneurship, from the early days of launching a social network that rivaled the giants, to their daring pivot into AdTech. Under their guidance, Viant has made strategic moves, including the acquisition of Adelphic, which further strengthen...

AdTechGod sits down with Ana Milicevic. Ana is the Principal and Co-founder of Sparrow Advisers. Ana worked at companies we recognize today including Adobe, SAS and Signal acquisition by Transunion. Sparrow Advisers specializes in identifying and executing on opportunities that drive value and change. Under Ana's leadership, the company is redefining what's possible in the digital space, focusing...

AdtechGod sits down with Jarred Wilichinsky from Paramount. Jarred Wilichinsky is the Senior VP of Operations at Paramount. Over the past 4 years Jarred has been running ad operations teams for Paramount and previously spent 15 years at CBS interactive in multiple roles starting as a Traffic Coordinator and moving his way up to Vice President Video Monetization and Operations. It isn’t hard to see...

AdTechGod sits down with Lizzie Black from Kargo. Lizzie Black is the VP of National Sales at Kargo. Kargo is known for its innovative advertising solutions. It excels in creating, managing, and optimizing campaigns for brands and agencies with a focus on high-quality, creative ad formats within premium content. Lizzie is a powerhouse in the advertising industry, boasting an impressive career that...

AdTechGod sits down with Amit Shetty from Pixalate. Amit Shetty is the VP of Product at Pixalate where he is at the forefront of combating ad fraud and promoting a safer, more reliable digital advertising environment. His role is pivotal in driving innovation and integrity within the industry, ensuring that digital advertising remains a powerful tool for marketers while safeguarding user trust and...

AdTechGod Sits down with Mike Fisher from GroupM. Mike Fisher, the Executive Director of Investment Innovation at GroupM, is recognized for his innovative and progressive role in the advertising sector. With an impressive career, Mike has notably contributed to formulating and executing strategies that harness data analytics, programmatic buying, and new digital platforms, delivering client result...

AdTechGod sits down with Bill Wise from Mediaocean. Bill Wise is the CEO of Mediaocean. With a career spanning over two decades and a driving force behind the digital transformation of advertising. Under his leadership, his platform has managed over 150 Billion of digital advertising spend. Bill is known for his entrepreneurial spirit having successfully founded multiple companies at the intersect...

AdTechGod sits down with Mari Tangredi from Cadent. Mari is currently the Sr. Vice President, Global Partnerships at Cadent. Her journey is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of the ecosystem. From software development to technical sales and product development her journey is great to listen to. In addition, her role in significant industry milestones like the acquisi...