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March 5, 2025

The Refresh News: DoubleVerify & Rockerbox: What This Acquisition Means for Measurement

In this episode, the conversation revolves around the recent acquisition of Rockerbox by DoubleVerify, focusing on the implications for digital advertising, particularly in measurement and attribution. The guests, Doug Campbe...
March 4, 2025

Ep. 68 News Bias & Free Speech in Ad Tech with Vanessa Otero from Ad Fontes Media

Vanessa Otero, CEO of AdFontes, shares her unique journey from being a patent attorney to founding a company that rates news sources based on reliability and political bias. The conversation delves into the challenges of navi...
Feb. 25, 2025

Ep. 67 The Power of Networking in AdTech with Kathy Argyriou from Freewheel

AdTech God speaks with Kathy Argyriou, Head of Publisher Sales at Freewheel. Kathy shares her journey in the advertising industry, emphasizing the importance of networking and mentorship. She discusses the unique challenges w...
Feb. 18, 2025

Ep. 66 Embracing Change in Ad Tech with Kelly McMahon from LG Ad Solutions

Kelly McMahon, SVP and Head of Global Operations at LG Ad Solutions, shares her journey through the streaming Tb industry, discussing her career beginnings, the evolution of connected TV (CTV), and the impact of AI on adverti...
Feb. 11, 2025

Ep. 65 Reviving Yahoo!: A Conversation with Rob Wilk

In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, Rob Wilk, Yahoo's Chief Revenue Officer, shares his career journey in advertising, highlighting his experiences at notable companies like Overture and Microsoft. He discusses the cultural...
Feb. 5, 2025

The Refresh News: Accelerating Growth in Advertising with StackAdapt's Vitaly Pecherskiy

AdTechGod interviews Vitaly Pecherskiy, CEO of StackAdapt, discussing the company's recent funding of $235 million, its innovative approach to advertising technology, and the importance of company culture. Vitaly shares insig...
Feb. 4, 2025

Ep. 64 CTV & AI : The Future of Digital Marketing with Dave Simon from Viant

In this episode of the Ad TechGod Pod, host AdTechGod interviews Dave Simon, Vice President of Sales at Viant. They discuss Dave's extensive career in advertising, starting from his early days as a media buyer to his pivotal ...
Jan. 31, 2025

The Refresh News: IAB ALM 2025 Wrap-Up with David Cohen

David Cohen, CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), joins AdTechGod to wrap up the 2025 IAB ALM event in Palm Desert. We discuss the highlights of the conference, including the potential for a national data privacy ...
Jan. 28, 2025

Ep. 63 Building Ad Tech with Mark McEachran from Yieldmo

Host AdTech God speaks with Mark McEachran, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Yieldmo. They discuss Mark's journey in the ad tech industry, the importance of building and innovation, and the challenges faced in p...
Jan. 21, 2025

Ep. 62 Mergers, AI, and the Future of Video Advertising with Jenn Chen from Connatix

In my conversation with Jennifer Q. Chen , President and Chief Revenue Officer at Connatix , we explore her path in the ad tech industry, examine what Connatix’s recent merger with JWP (JW Player) means for the video and tech...
Jan. 14, 2025

Ep 61 The Future of Out-of-Home Advertising with Anna Bager from OAAA

Anna Bager, President and CEO of the Out-of-Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), discusses the evolving out-of-home (OOH) industry, particularly in the context of digital transformation and programmatic advertising...
Jan. 7, 2025

Ep. 60 Navigating the Future of Advertising with Sam Bloom from PMG

Sam Bloom, Head of Partnerships at PMG, shares his extensive journey in the advertising industry, discussing the importance of transparency, the impact of family legacy, and the CTV industry. He emphasizes the need for creat...
Dec. 17, 2024

Ep. 59 The Importance of Community in Ad Tech with Google's Inderpreet Sandhu

AdTechGod interviews Inderpreet Sandhu, Head of CTV Platforms and Ecosystems at Google. They discuss Inderpreet's journey into the ad tech space, the evolution of advertising formats, and the importance of user experience in ...
Dec. 10, 2024

Ep. 58 The Evolution of Video in Ad Tech With EX.CO's Shachar Orren

Shachar Orren , co-founder and CMO of EX.CO, shares her journey from journalism to the ad tech industry, discussing the evolution of video consumption, the importance of listening to customers, and the role of AI in enhancing...
Dec. 10, 2024

The Refresh News: The Future of Advertising: Omnicom and IPG Merger Insights

We discuss the merger between Omnicom and IPG, exploring its implications for the advertising industry, clients, and smaller agencies. The conversation highlights the potential consolidation of power, financial implications, ...
Dec. 3, 2024

Ep. 57 The Rise of CTV: Trends in Advertising with John Rogers from Nexxen

John Rogers, SVP at Nexxen, shares his extensive journey in the ad tech industry, starting from his early days at Advertising.com to his current role at Nexxen. The conversation digs into the evolution of supply and demand in...
Nov. 26, 2024

Ep. 56 Jeromy Sonne joins AdtechGod to discuss the new era for ad tech and SMBs

In this episode of the Ad Tech God Pod, host AdTechGod interviews Jeromy Sonne, CEO of daypart.ai, discussing his unconventional journey into the ad tech industry, the transformative potential of AI, and the challenges faced ...
Nov. 21, 2024

Special Episode: Breaking Down the $500M Mediaocean-Innovid Deal: What It Means for Advertisers

In this episode, we dive into the $500 million acquisition of Innovid by Mediaocean. What does this deal mean for advertisers, connected TV, and the fight against walled gardens? Joining us are Aaron Goldman, CMO of Mediaocea...
Nov. 20, 2024

Special Episode: The Trade Desk’s Ventura OS: Disrupting CTV, Monetization, and User Experience

In this special episode of the Refresh by AdTechGod, we discuss The Trade Desk's big announcement about Ventura, their new TV operating system set to drop in 2025. We chat about what this means for the connected TV (CTV) spac...
Nov. 19, 2024

Ep. 55 Xander Katsatos discusses challenges and opportunities in CTV with AdTechGod

Xander Katsatos, the head of sales at Beeswax, shares his journey in the ad tech industry and discusses trends in the market. He highlights the importance of staying up to date with industry news and trends through sources li...
Nov. 13, 2024

Special Episode: Viant Acquires Iris TV with Tim and Chris Vanderhook

AdTechGod discusses the recent acquisition of Iris TV by Viant Technologies with Tim and Chris Vanderhook. In this episode, we dive into Viant’s recent acquisition of Iris TV, aimed at boosting transparency and improving targ...
Nov. 12, 2024

Ep. 54 Tyler Fitch from Tubi discusses all things streaming with AdTechGod

Tyler Fitch the SVP of Partnerships at AdRise chats with AdtechGod Tyler Fitch shares his extensive experience in ad tech, from his early days in sales to his expertise in programmatic, highlighting the challenges of monetiza...
Nov. 5, 2024

Ep. 53 Catherine Perloff from AdWeek chats all things programmatic with AdTechGod

AdTechGod interviews Catherine Perloff from Adweek, exploring her journey into advertising journalism, the intersection of advertising and culture, and the constant change in ad tech. They discuss trends such as consolidation...
Oct. 29, 2024

Ep. 52 Krista Panoff of Innovid joins AdTechGod and shares how CTV is becoming more accessible to a wider range of advertisers

AdTechGod sits down with Krista Panoff the SVP, Global Enterprise Development at Innovid . Krista Panoff's career path to adtech was not linear, much like many of us in the space. She has advanced through various roles and no...