In this episode of the Programmatic Digest, we talk with David Wiener, Director of Programmatic Media at a large agency group. He shares how he got started in programmatic as an intern at a small shop while studying at Hofstra and how he worked his way up through companies like Quotient to his current leadership role. David talks about how he stayed motivated during career changes and the challenges many face in this industry, like job stress and feeling stuck. We also talk about how to keep gro...
Jul 03, 2025•33 min
This is the third episode in a special 3-part series sponsored by Drako! Check out the YouTube Interview here: https://youtube.com/live/fd_t1dFcxZM In this episode, we sit down with Giorgia Howell , Head of Managed Services at Drako , to break down the art and science of smart programmatic advertising. Whether you’re a newbie trader or learning how to manage client expectations better, this one’s packed with gold. Key Takeaways: Custom targeting is a game changer Use geo-targeting , competitive ...
Jun 27, 2025•37 min
This is the second episode in a special 3-part series sponsored by Drako! Check out the YouTube Interview here: https://youtu.be/jXgKLxwVj44 In this episode, I talk with Natalia Ruelas from Drako about her journey from studying marketing in Canada to becoming an account manager in programmatic advertising. She shares how important it is to research and measure everything to help campaigns perform better. We discuss why small teams and good communication matter in this complex ad world. We also d...
Jun 05, 2025•37 min
This is the first episode in a special 3-part series sponsored by Drako! In this episode, I talk with Stewart Sullivan, CEO of Drako, about his journey from being a marketing student at Concordia University to leading a fast-growing programmatic data company. Stewart shares what it’s like to work in ad tech as a former trader and why it’s so important for media buyers and data partners to work closely together. You’ll learn how Drako grew from just reselling a DSP to building their own powerful ...
May 29, 2025•43 min
https://reachandfrequencycourse.thinkific.com/courses/program What it is: A 4-week live accelerator for programmatic traders and ad ops pros who want to level up fast inside the DSP, using real campaigns and walkthroughs. Who it's for: Junior traders who want hands-on experience Client service or ad ops pros managing campaigns In-house marketers pivoting to programmatic Traditional Media Buyer What they’ll get: Weekly live DSP walkthroughs (recorded if they miss it) Campaign optimization using r...
May 26, 2025•2 min
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. Meanwhile, Anthony shows us how JWP Connatix powers this mission with advanced tech to deliver and moneti...
May 14, 2025•39 min•Ep. 175
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 valor de asistir a eventos de la industria, mejorar la oferta de producto y sumar video como un pilar...
Apr 22, 2025•42 min
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 the connection between advertisers and publishers by enhancing media quality and eliminating unnece...
Apr 16, 2025•42 min
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 organizers for including different voices, especially in talks about money and business deals in ad tec...
Apr 10, 2025•35 min
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 talk about important industry topics like privacy (specifically PETs) and diversity at tech conferences....
Apr 03, 2025•49 min
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 insights into the programmatic SSP platform, all while understanding the dynamics between buy-side and s...
Mar 20, 2025•36 min
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 Commercial Strategy and Operations, reveals how she filters valuable insights amid distractions. Zeyne...
Mar 13, 2025•45 min
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 audience segments is key and why one-size-fits-all marketing just doesn’t cut it. Crystal and I chat a...
Mar 06, 2025•39 min
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). Chelsey also talks about how brands can estimate the impact of awareness ads on conversions using smart d...
Feb 26, 2025•22 min
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 eliminate inefficiencies, spark creativity, and redefine how brands tell their stories and connect with aud...
Feb 04, 2025•54 min
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 roadmap for teams of programmatic traders ( https://www.heleneparker.com/workshop/ ), adops, customer ...
Feb 02, 2025•2 min
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 work, as their collaboration is key to ensuring traders can effectively meet their goals and maximiz...
Jan 13, 2025•4 min
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 reports that only scratch the surface, leaving you and your clients unsure of actionable next steps? ✅ ...
Jan 07, 2025•3 min
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 to help you navigate the data, thanks to our sponsor Digital Culture Group, LLC Join this workshop on...
Jan 06, 2025•3 min
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 me this long to set up and why is this error happening? ✅ Can I automate this process in my set up? Th...
Jan 02, 2025•2 min
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 conversions. This means to pull your report in that sexy excel format and look at the average and even layer in...
Dec 19, 2024•2 min
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—these could be due to low bid competitiveness, poor targeting, or weak creative performance. Likewise, pin...
Dec 19, 2024•2 min
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-bid filters, private marketplace deals, and curation. We’ll explain what these terms mean, how they ...
Nov 23, 2024•27 min
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 the role of platforms like Hulu and Peacock alongside Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). She dis...
Oct 15, 2024•34 min
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 household graph approach. We also scrutinize various metrics such as currency and brand lift studies, u...
Oct 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 157
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 incorporating expert knowledge to enhance media strategies. We also reveal how our media strategies h...
Sep 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 156
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, including partnering with agencies to white label services for specialized expertise. She highlights the rol...
Aug 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 155
¿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.
Aug 05, 2024•40 min
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 avoid common pitfalls, optimize performance, and maximize ROI. Sign up today to streamline your processe...
Jul 18, 2024•2 min
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 your team. Sign up to this Free Training Sponsored by Epom: https://epom.com/webinars/dsp-setup-lifehacks ...
Jul 16, 2024•2 min
