Mike and Tina welcome Scott Young, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Transmit, to discuss the evolution and innovation in streaming, particularly in live sports.
Scott shares his extensive background in digital advertising and the challenges faced in monetizing live sports streaming. They also explore the operational challenges within FAST channels and the need for standardization in the industry.
Scott’s Book recommendation: The Stargate Chronicles: Memoirs of a Psychic Spy (Joseph McMoneagle, 2002)
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In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, Tina and Mike welcome Stephanie Layser, Global Head of Publisher Ad Tech Solutions at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Stephanie shares exclusive insights on the launch of AWS RTB Fabric, a fully managed, cloud-native framework that simplifies integrations, reduces latency and infrastructure costs, and powers faster real-time bidding.
The conversation also explores agentic workflows, the future of ad serving, and how AWS is helping publishers innovate with AI to build smarter, more efficient monetization strategies.
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In this episode, our hosts Mike and Tina discussed the transformative impact of AI and automation in the publishing industry with Jared Siegal, founder and CEO of Attitude.
They explored how large language models (LLMs) are being utilized in ad operations, the importance of traffic shaping, and the challenges of navigating user data in a privacy-first world.
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In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, Tina and Mike discuss the evolving landscape of adtech with Brendan Norman, Co-Founder and CEO of Classify.
They explore the decline of traditional taxonomies, the rise of agentic experiences driven by AI, and the importance of contextual targeting. They also cover the challenges of accessibility and governance in the industry, the need for sustainability, and strategies for publishers to prepare for Q4.
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In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, Tina and Mike welcome Mike Brooks, Global Head of Business Development and Partnerships at LG Ad Solutions. They explore the evolving landscape of connected TV (CTV) and digital identity formats, the transition from mobile advertising to CTV, and the challenges and opportunities that arise in this new environment.
Brooks shares valuable insights for media planners and newcomers to the industry, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and building relationships.
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Carter Lassy (Chief Product Officer at SheerID) joins hosts Tina and Mike to discuss the evolving role of data and identity in advertising.
The conversation covers the importance of verified data, the hybrid model of merging verified and behavioral data, the challenges posed by walled gardens, and the future of trustworthy data in a privacy-focused landscape.
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In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina and Mike, welcome Jon Wallett (Seedtag’s VP of Sales East Coast) to explore the complexities of programmatic advertising.
They discuss the initial promises of one-to-one targeting and efficiency, the disconnect between these promises and the realities faced by marketers, and the challenges of audience targeting and transparency.
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In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino & Mike Villalobos welcome Michael Scott, VP, Head of Ad Sales and Operations at Samsung Ads North America, to explore the transformative landscape of television advertising.
The conversation delves into the shift from traditional brand marketing to performance-driven strategies, the rise of interactive ad experiences, and the importance of data in optimizing advertising efforts.
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In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, Tina and Mike discuss the rise of ad-supported streaming and the evolution of the programmatic supply chain with guest Kris Magel (VP, Head of Global Agency Partnerships at FreeWheel).
They explore how consumer behavior is shifting towards ad-supported platforms, the current state of programmatic advertising in streaming, and the changing landscape of upfront negotiations.
In this special crossover episode of AdTech Heroes x The Pub Way podcasts, recorded from Cannes in partnership with The Drum, we explored how brands and publishers can use real-time context and AI to connect with audiences through their interests, emotions, and intent.
Hosted by Tina Iannacchino and Marko Johns, with guests Jamie Dunlop (Managing Partner at Mediaplus UK) and Tony Gemma (VP Global Head of Yahoo Creative.
Relive Seedtag at Cannes Lions 2025: https://info.seedtag.com/cannes-25
In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, Mike and Tina sit with Tyler Romasco (SVP, Global Publisher Development at OpenX) to discuss the evolving landscape of advertising technology, focusing on curation, supply quality, and the impact of AI.
They explore the definitions of curation from both supply and demand perspectives, the importance of transparency in curated deals, and the challenges of scaling programmatic linear TV.
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In this episode of The PubWay podcast, hosts Tina and Mike welcome Brian Lin, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Advertising at TelevisaUnivision, the world's leading Spanish-language media company.
They discuss the evolving landscape of programmatic advertising, particularly focusing on data quality, measurement challenges, and the future of monetization in Connected TV (CTV). The conversation highlights the importance of leveraging first-party data, the potential of AI and quantum computing, and innovative ad experiences that enhance consumer engagement.
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In this episode of The PubWay podcast, hosts Tina and Mike welcome Tony Katsur, CEO of IAB Tech Lab, to explore the evolving landscape of ad tech.
They discuss the importance of innovation, open source solutions, and the role of IAB Tech Lab in standardizing practices within the industry. The conversation delves into the challenges of measurement in connected TV (CTV), the emergence of the Trusted Server initiative, and the need for integrity and security in open source projects.
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In this episode of The PubWay podcast, hosts Tina and Mike welcome Tony Franklin, CEO of Tidbit Consulting, to explore the challenges of programmatic advertising, the importance of understanding both sides of the market, and the value of mid-tier publishers.
They also cover the evolving landscape of media and advertising, from the transition from print to digital, to the impact of AI on future trends.
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In this special episode for International Women's Month 2025, we bring together female leaders across adtech & media to explore how we can #AccelerateAction for gender equality: Jackelyn Keller (CMO, Comscore), Natasha Byrne (Global Business Lead, Omnicom Media Group), Luisa Izquierdo (CHRO, Seedtag).
Hosted by Tina Iannacchino (VP, Publisher Partnerships NA, Seedtag) the conversation highlights leadership, industry transformation, diversity, & actionable solutions.
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In this episode, Tina and Mike were joined by Don Valdez, during his time as Head of Ad Tech and Publisher Partnerships at The Media Trust. Don explored how AI can enhance content quality, protect user data, and ensure regulatory compliance in publishing. He shared practical strategies for building user trust through transparency, verification, and collaboration with brands. Also, Don emphasizes the importance of using AI to improve efficiency and encourages publishers to embrace and effectively utilize these tools.
In this episode of The PubWay podcast, Mike Villalobos speaks with Jessica Breslav, Chief Customer Officer at Index Exchange, about the evolution of Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs) in the AdTech ecosystem. They discuss the critical role of automation, the importance of value creation for publishers, and the challenges posed by privacy regulations. Jessica shares insights on sustainability initiatives within the industry and offers predictions for the future of ad tech, emphasizing the need for innovation and collaboration.
In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Dan Benyamin, founder and CEO of Aeon, to discuss the evolving landscape of publishing and advertising. They explore the challenges faced by publishers in the adtech space, the impact of the creator economy and the necessity for collaboration between traditional publishers and modern creators. The conversation also delves into the rise of AI influencers, the importance of regulation in AI usage and how publishers can leverage AI for better monetization strategies. Dan emphasizes the need for publishers to prioritize their audience and adapt to the rapidly changing digital environment.
Key topics with timestamps:
00:00 Early Facebook ads were limited, unrefined opportunities.
03:31 Advertising's main challenge: remaining user-focused and adaptable.
06:44 Video evolution challenges traditional quality standards.
11:13 Personal branding is crucial for brand success.
14:00 Teens dismiss AI; others embrace generated visuals.
16:44 AI misinformation and its impact during elections.
19:49 Good working relationships prevent issues like boycotts.
25:30 AI enables faster, more agile customer segmentation.
27:56 Prioritize the audience; treat attention as a battlefield.
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In the first episode of Season Two of "Pub way," hosts Tina Iannachino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Miles Fisher, Senior Director of Strategic Advertising Partnerships at Roku, to delve into the evolving landscape of Connected TV (CTV) and its implications for digital advertising. Having held significant positions at T-Mobile Advertising and Google Marketing Platform, Fisher provides expert insights on Roku’s transformation from a hardware-based company to a software-centered powerhouse. With nearly two decades of experience, Roku has effectively shifted from manufacturing streaming dongles and sticks to offering Roku-branded TVs, significantly enhancing consumer experience and driving major ad innovations.
The conversation covers essential acronyms in the CTV industry: FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV), AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand), SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand), and MVPD (Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor). F explains Roku’s advancements in shoppable media, which integrate advertising seamlessly into user experiences using collected user data to facilitate low-friction transactions. The episode also explores the broader scope of content discovery, highlighting Roku's curated content zones aimed at reducing the time users spend searching for shows and movies, thereby improving overall user satisfaction.
In terms of advertising trends and opportunities, Fisher and the hosts discuss the transition traditional broadcasters must undergo to adapt to streaming. They highlight the significance of first-party data in driving successful ad campaigns on streaming platforms, mirroring the data-driven approaches seen on social media. Innovations like Roku's "Action Ads" enable users to make purchases directly via their remotes, enhancing the interactive ad experience. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of transparency in advertising, effective content partnerships, and forward-looking predictions for CTV’s role in the future of digital marketing.
In this episode of the Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos welcome Katherine Tuluzova, the CEO of Sigma Americas, who brings 16 years of experience at Sigma Software. The conversation focuses on data management in the publishing industry, emphasizing the growing importance of data-driven decisions as publishers transition beyond traditional models. Katherine shares her insights on how effective use of data can not only increase revenue but also open up new business opportunities. She discusses the critical need for clean data, especially in the context of AI, and outlines key steps in data management like collection, normalization, analysis, and visualization.
Katherine and the hosts also delve into the role of AI in advertising, weighing its generative capabilities against the necessity for human creativity and oversight. With the rise of AI, establishing robust industry frameworks becomes crucial to prevent misuse.
On October 7th, Katherine and her team are hosting the exclusive Sigma Software Group AdTech Poker Night, part of Advertising Week New York 2024. Join fellow AdTech enthusiasts and grow your network at this special event by registering here: events.sigmasoftware.solutions/adtechpokernight2024
Key topics with timestamps:
00:00 Evolving Publishers: Transitioning into Data-Driven Businesses
03:57 The Importance of AI and Data for Business Success
08:00 Balancing AI's Creative Potential with Ethical Usage
12:31 Strategies for Reducing Data Storage Costs
13:35 Identifying Business Goals, Market Fit, and Data Needs
19:21 Tools for Migration: Choosing the Best Option
23:14 Collaborative Approach to Product Development Options
26:59 Minimizing Errors in Data Organization with Sigma Software
28:24 Insufficient Data Drives Demand for First-Party Data
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