The Programmatic Digest

In this episode, we're joined by Augusto Romano, co-founder of Digo, and Anthony Gonzalez from JWP Connatix, to break down how smart video strategies and real partnerships are helping brands connect with the growing U.S. and Hispanic audience. Augusto shares how Digo was built to serve vibrant communities such as  Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Salvadorans, and more through premium video content. Mean...

En este episodio hablamos con Álvaro Cuesta sobre cómo los publishers pueden optimizar sus estrategias de monetización a través del video. Álvaro comparte recomendaciones clave, incluyendo la elección de los mejores vendors de video, la importancia de revisar el archivo ads.txt y seleccionar partners estratégicos. Además, ofrece consejos tanto para publishers grandes como pequeños, destacando el v...

In this episode, we sit down with Bob Regular, CEO of Infolinks, to explore the evolving world of programmatic advertising and the rising importance of curation. Bob walks us through his journey in digital media—from the dial-up days to today's complex ad tech ecosystem—offering valuable insights along the way. We dive into how Supply Path Optimization (SPO) is playing a critical role in improving...

In this episode of the Programmatic Digest Podcast, Shannon Rudd and Allie Lichtenberg joined us to talk about their experience at the AdTech Economic Forum, an event created by Rob Beeler and Tom Triscari. Allie shared how excited she was to win a free ticket, showing how helpful it is to give new professionals chances to grow. Shannon talked about how the forum felt welcoming and praised the org...

In this episode of the *Programmatic Digest Podcast*, we hear the unique career journeys of Shannon Rudd and Allie Lichtenberg into adtech. Allie, who started in biology and chemistry, now runs her own programmatic media buying company, Ad Lucem. Shannon shares her experience moving from publishing to consulting for midsize publishers, showing how the ad tech world is always changing.   We also ta...

Ann Tarasevich, the visionary leader of Access Marketplace, joins us to unravel the complexities of leadership in the ad tech world. With her rich experience at the intersection of academia and digital marketing, Ann takes us on a journey through Ukraine's evolving programmatic advertising landscape. Discover how her company's innovative technology connects advertisers and publishers and gain insi...

Trailblazing Women in Ad Tech: Insights from StackAdapt Leaders In this episode, we welcome three inspiring women from StackAdapt who share their journeys and wisdom on navigating the ad tech industry with confidence and curiosity: Anna Grodecka-Grad, Senior Vice President of Global Client Services, discusses balancing technical expertise with strategic business acumen. Lydia Berlacher, Head of Co...

Ever wondered how to truly connect with your audience and level up your marketing? In this episode, I sit down with Crystal Foote, CEO of Digital Culture Group, to talk about the power of targeted audience growth. Crystal shares her journey—from finding inspiration to taking action—and how she's helping brands reach diverse audiences in a meaningful way.   We dive into why understanding different...

In this episode, we talk about the big mistake many brands make when planning and measuring their ads. Our guest, Chelsey, explains why you can't measure awareness, consideration, and conversions the same way. She breaks it down simply: Awareness ads should be measured by how many people see them (reach, impressions, CPMs). Conversion ads should be measured by results (sales, revenue, ROAS). Chels...

In this insightful episode, Albert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital Innovation at Walton Isaacson ( https://www.waltonisaacson.com/ ), shares his forward-thinking take on where programmatic advertising is headed. He challenges the industry to rethink outdated processes, improve partnerships, and embrace smarter ways of working. Looking ahead to 2025, Albert highlights AI's potential to elimina...

About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job.  We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency® program ( https://reachandfrequencycourse.thinkific.com ), a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching.  We can help 2 ways:  Customized a training...

In this episode, we dive into the vital role programmatic traders play in driving revenue growth and how sales and account teams can support them. Learn how programmatic traders, through precise targeting, campaign optimization, and KPI-focused monitoring, nurture the business and drive success. We also explore the importance of sales and account teams understanding the ins and outs of a trader's...

Feel Free to Check out YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/fdUQVGYdS-0   Enroll to our Streamline, Optimize, and Report: Free 3-Part Workshop Series for Programmatic Ninjas In workshop #3, we are focusing on: - Translating data into words everyone on the team understand - writing an analysis Join this workshop if you are looking to get a straight answer for: ✅ Spending hours creating campaign...

Feel Free to Check out YouTube version here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a55qWDSYxrU Enroll to our Streamline, Optimize, and Report: Free 3-Part Workshop Series for Programmatic Ninjas In workshop #2, we are focusing on: - Defining optimization levers, as in the video - Understanding how to optimize if you only had 15 mins or less - Walking through a LIVE excel that look like your DSP report...

We are a week away from the first workshop of 3 in our series: Streamline, Optimize, and Report: Free 3-Part Workshop Series for Programmatic Ninjas In workshop #1, we are focusing on: - Set up best practices with the help of AdLib: DSP Advertising Made Easy - QA best practices with the support of AtomicAds Join this workshop if you are looking to get a straight answer for: ✅ Why is this taking m...

If I had 8 days to prep my programmatic campaigns before 🎄, here's what I would do daily, in 150 words or less: Frequency caps determine how often your ads are shown to the same user.  Too high, and you risk ad fatigue or wasted impressions; too low, and you might miss opportunities to engage a receptive audience.  Analyze performance data to see how current caps impact goals, KPIs, and conversio...

If I had 8 days to prep my programmatic campaigns before 🎄, here's what I would do daily, in 150 words or less: Day 1️⃣: Audit/QA Active Campaigns Begin by thoroughly auditing/QAing all active campaigns in your DSP.  Check goals like pacing, budget utilization, and KPIs such as CTR, conversion rates.  Ensure that campaigns are on track to meet their goals.  Identify underperforming line items—the...

Check out the YouTube Video Here for better experience as we did share a deck: https://youtu.be/agn8qNhtnKU Welcome to the first part of our 55-minute training session, originally delivered in October, featuring the incredible Iesha White, founder of Multitudes Marketing and a trusted partner at Helene Parker Consulting. In this episode, we break down some key concepts in digital advertising: pre-...

Join us as Haley Wiaz, Group Director of Digital at Scale Marketing, delves into the intersection of traditional TV and digital programmatic advertising. She explains how brands can blend the broad reach of traditional ads with the precise targeting of digital streaming, maximizing campaign effectiveness. Haley shares insights on the power of premium content and direct partnerships, emphasizing th...

What makes programmatic campaigns so challenging, and is it better to manage them in-house or outsource? Join us as Helen Lum from AppScience, with over 15 years of industry expertise, provides an in-depth look into these crucial questions. Helen offers her perspective on the significance of third-party measurement solutions for transparency and the unique benefits of AppScience's device-first hou...

Join us as media industry veteran John-Paul graces the Programmatic Digest podcast, sharing his wealth of experience from Mindshare, Dennis Publishing, and Gameloft. We start on a light note with a chat about England's whimsical weather before diving into the fascinating world of programmatic curation. John-Paul sheds light on the value of curated deals, emphasizing their role in saving time and i...

Stefanie Beach, founder and CEO of SMB Media Consulting, shares essential strategies for optimizing digital media in the latest Programmatic Digest podcast. She discusses her firm's evolution from a consultancy to a full-service media agency offering paid search, social media, programmatic, SEO, ad operations, and email marketing. Stefanie emphasizes the benefits of strategic outsourcing, includin...

¿Conocen a los Messi o GOAT de los Ads? Aunque Google no vaya a remover sus cookies de Chrome, esto no significa que nuestros pubs en Latam no deberían aprender nuevas herramientas y estrategias para organizar y monetizar su 1st party date. Hablamos de retail, CMPs, Google Sandbox y muchos temas más con Gabriel Weitz, COO de AdGoat.

Join The Free Training Sponsored by  Epom : How Not to Screw Up With DSP Setup: Top Mistakes to Avoid and Save a Fortune 🗓️  Thursday July 25th at 10 AM EST  Can't join Live? No problem, register and you'll receive the recording to review after   ✅ Extra Bonus if you join Live Designed specifically for ad agencies and programmatic in-house teams, this training will equip you with the knowledge to...

Join The Free Training Sponsored by Epom : How Not to Screw Up With DSP Setup: Top Mistakes to Avoid and Save a Fortune 🗓️  Thursday July 25th at 10 AM EST  Can't join Live? No problem, register and you'll receive the recording to review after   ✅ Extra Bonus if you join Live In this training, we will cover 10 specific mistakes with their solutions and provide a guide on how to solve each with yo...