The Pub Way: An AdTech Podcast for Media Leaders

In this episode, our hosts Tina Iannachino and Mike Villalobos engage in an enlightening discussion with Nii A. Ahene,  Chief Strategy Officer at Tinuiti. The episode navigates the complexities of the fast-paced digital marketing world, particularly emphasizing the challenge for brands to produce rapid, yet effective, content for vertical video platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Nii Ahene undersco...

Relive the exclusive crossover episode of the AdTech Heroes x The Pub Way Podcast, live from the Cannes Lions in partnership with Campaign. In this special panel, our hosts, Dal Gill, VP of New Markets, and Tina Iannacchino, VP Publisher Partnerships, North America at Seedtag, were joined by industry leaders Natasha Byrne (Managing Partner UM Worldwide), Justin Barton (SVP, Digital Strategy &...

In the latest episode of Pub Way, Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos engage in an insightful discussion with Albert Thompson, Managing Director of Digital Innovation at Walton Isaacson, boasting over 25 years of experience in the digital arena. Albert's expertise centers on simplifying digital marketing and technology for enhanced comprehension, a theme that resonates throughout the episode.  Th...

In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, our hosts Tina Iannachino and Mike Villalobos dive into the intricacies of digital marketing with a focus on the challenges publishers face due to the deprecation of third-party cookies. Their guest, Anthony Caccioppoli, brings his expertise from his experience working with innovative companies like Locker, Metarata, and Meta Router to the table. Anthony dis...

In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, the hosts Tina Iannachino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Heather Petaccio , the CEO of AdWanted, to talk about the challenges and innovations in the publishing space. The conversation covers topics such as the impact of AI on publishers, transparency in advertising, the importance of hyper-local targeting, and the future of retail media networks. Heather...

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, our host's Tina & Mike sit down with Alan Chapell (President of Chapell & Associates) to discuss the legal side of the publishing industry. During the conversation, they discussed: - The concept of privacy sandboxes. - Apple vs Google on their approaches to implementing privacy. - Opportunities & challenges for publishers in a cookie-less environ...

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, our host's Tina & Mike sit down with Tom Pachys (Co-Founder & CEO at EX.CO) to discuss how publishers can monetize within the news environment. During the conversation, they discussed: - Short discussion about the recent events in Israel/Palestine. - Common fears and concerns brands have regarding appearing on news websites during this type of busy n...

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, our host's Tina & Mike sit down with Keith Petri (CEO & Co-Founder at Lockr) to discuss the rising use of synthetic data. During the conversation, they discussed: - How publisher's first party data can help brands succeed in a privacy-first world. - The rising use of synthetic data and the impact on advertising. - The role of customer data platforms.

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, our host's Tina & Mike sit down with Robert Applegate (VP, Advertising and Revenue Operations at Tubi) to how AI is changing processes and strategies to enhance our yield efficiencies and outcomes. During the conversation, they discussed: - The evolution of OTT/CTV and streaming services: - How AI is impacting AdOps within advertising. - How can Publishe...

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, our host's Tina & Mike sit down with Eric Shih (Chief Operating Officer at Cedara) to discuss the challenges surrounding sustainability for publishers.  During the conversation they discussed: - What is the need to include sustainability partners in a publisher's future strategy, and why is deciding now so important? - Challenges for publishers with a su...

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, our host's Tina & Mike sit down with Brett Goverman (Associate VP, Data Strategy at Penske Media Corporation) to discuss how to build the perfect contextual strategy.  During the conversation, they discussed: - Sentiment targeting vs suitability an how to properly evaluate it. - The role of AI in improving ad targeting and audience segmentation. - The im...

In this first episode of The Pub Way Podcast, our host's Tina & Mike sit down with Justin Barton (SVP, Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise) to discuss a publishers perspective on audience diversity.  During the conversation, they discussed: - The publisher and advertiser relationship. - The contextual strategy, within the publishing ecosystem. - The role of DEI.