In this episode, our host Jeff Kudishevich speaks with Chairman at Prebid.org and CTO at Magnite, Tom Kershaw about the Prebid roadmap, the status of AMP, and also diving into Google Ad Manager.

Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kershaw-42b2a271/

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In this episode, our host Jeff Kudishevich speaks with Head of Performance and Product Marketing at Foursquare, Daniela Florio about challenges around merging with a company in the early days of the pandemic, her strategy for creating synergy between teams that typically have friction, and what it truly means for a project to be "Done".

Daniela's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielaflorio/

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In this first episode of the new season of our podcast, our host Jeff Kudishevich speaks with Director of Precision and Digital Marketing at Molson Coors, Nicole Kane about key insights for 2021, personalization, and being agile in respect to the consumer and brands. 

Nicole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolenkane/

Join our virtual panel: A Cookieless World, A Google Certified Publisher Partner event 

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In the year 2020,  our podcast, "Freestar Presents, Blood Sweat and CPMs" was born. Our hosts, Jeff Kudishevich and Andy Forwark have had the pleasure of speaking with 15 different thought leaders across the industry to get their perspective on what matters most to them and have dived headfirst into the hottest topics in AdOps. There were laughs, lessons learned, friends reunited and memories made. Take a look at our favorite moments from our 2020 episodes in our Year In Review!

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In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss the negative stigma about working in AdTech, if CPMs will stay elevated, and tips for blocking unwanted advertisers. Later in the episode, Jeff and Andy speak with Chief Strategy Officer at UPROXX, Paul Josephsen about being a Warner Music Group company, catering to your audiences, and adaptability. 

Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjosephsen/

Reddit Threads

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/jzwavu/why_do_most_people_in_adops_dislike_their_job_and/

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In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss their go-to Slack apps, viewability optimizations, and where to stay updated on 3rd party cookies. Later in the episode, Jeff and Andy speak with SVP, Head of Media at L'Oréal, Shenan Reed about being a board member for Miss America and Pinterest and her thoughts on work-life balance.

Shenan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shenanreed/

Reddit Threads

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/jwr2vw/how_to_explain_what_we_do_to_a_kindergartener/

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/jqws2b/what_slack_apps_do_you_use/

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/jwpnbl/my_manager_just_gave_me_a_new_job_any_tips/

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/jwnyi7/viewability_optimizations_on_amp/

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/jvrt5j/3rd_party_cookie_unified_id_how_do_you_track/

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In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss the most suitable ad networks, troubleshooting and the importance of mentorship. Later in the episode, Jeff and Andy speak with Undertone's SVP, National Sales & Content Solutions, Robert DeSalvo about all things sales, coaching and mentoring.

Robert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-desalvo-2b5b99b9/

Reddit Threads

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/jjl48s/suitable_ad_networks_for_headerbidding/

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In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss the history, the future, and their confidence in the Ad Tech industry. Later in the episode, Jeff and Andy speak with Ad Lightning's Co-Founder & CRO, Kate Reinmiller about all things fraud, brand safety, and being a part of a startup. 

Kate’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-reinmiller/

Reddit Threads

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/iy7ct4/does_anyone_feel_confident_right_now_genuine/

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In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss ad block options, owning your own ad agency, and why everyone is quitting. Later in the episode, Jeff and Andy speak with TripleLift’s VP of Publisher Client Services, Lara Phippen about all things native advertising and her transition to her current role during COVID.

Lara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraphippen/

Reddit Threads

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/j580xw/what_tool_do_you_use_to_monitize_adblock_users/

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In this episode, Jeff and Andy discuss their personal browsing choices, the risks of traffic buying, and ComScore. Later in the episode, Jeff and Andy speak with Amobee's SVP of Marketing, Krista Thomas about her work with AdTechCares and how marketing has shifted in the age of COVID. 

Krista's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristathomas/

Reddit Threads

https://www.reddit.com/r/adops/comments/irdhot/your_own_personal_browsing_choices/

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