Universally regarded as one of the leading voices in fantasy football, Matthew Berry, aka “The Talented Mr. Roto,” is the world’s most-followed fantasy football analyst. He is the host of the acclaimed Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry podcast. Berry was named 2013 Marketer of the Year by the Academy of Marketing Science for his role in fueling the national growth of fantasy football, and is a New York Times bestselling author of Fantasy Life. Known for his famous “Love/Hate” column, one of the most widely read columns in all of sports, Berry is also a Sports Emmy Award winner for his work at ESPN, where he spent 15 years as the network’s Senior Fantasy Football Analyst. He previously appeared regularly across NBC and Peacock platforms, including Football Night in America, Sunday Night Football, and the Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry, which debuted as the #1 sports podcast on iTunes/Spotify and remains one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Berry’s written content and rankings now live exclusively on FantasyLife.com, the site he founded and co-owns. His annual “100 Facts” article, along with the rest of his signature analysis, can be found there. During his time with NBC Sports, the network’s and Rotoworld’s fantasy football and gaming social media platforms saw remarkable growth: video views surged more than threefold (up 222%), and new followers more than doubled (up 131%). He is a Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association Hall of Famer.

Alex Pakla is the VP of Ad Sales for Future Today. With nearly 20 years of experience, Alex possesses a deep understanding of the Sales and Streaming TV industry. Having previously worked with Disney, Paramount, and Reelz, he brings extensive knowledge in various content genres and platforms, particularly in the family and entertainment realms. Coming from customer-facing roles, Alex now shares his expertise leading Future Today’s Ad Sales team, providing mentorship and guidance in the streaming space.

Steve Bagdasarian is Comscore’s Chief Commercial Officer and a seasoned digital technology executive.
Focused on delivering growth above target in high-velocity, high-growth environments, Steve joined Comscore in 2022. Over 15+ years his roles have spanned operations, strategy, business development, product and marketing analytics.
Steve previously led Media Operations, Product and Revenue Strategy at Publishers Clearing House as Chief Operation Officer and led business development and strategy for Fiksu, Inc. He lives in Maine with his wife and three sons.

Kenya Barris is an award-winning writer, producer, director and actor, whose innovative approach to comedy has firmly cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s great modern storytellers. Best known as the creator behind groundbreaking series like ABC sitcom black-ish and the Netflix original series #blackAF, Barris has built a career telling powerful stories that reflect our culture and fearlessly tackle an array of topics.

Among his more recent projects are Diarra From Detroit, a dark comedy about a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date; The Vince Staples Show, a scripted series loosely inspired by the life of multi-hyphenate musician Vince Staples; the final season of grown-ish; and The Underdoggs, an Amazon original sports comedy starring Snoop Dogg as a youth football team coach.

In 2023, Barris and his production company, Khalabo Ink Society, received Emmy nominations for two of their projects: Entergalactic, a first-of-its-kind adult animated music project that featured new music from the Grammy Award-winning musician Kid Cudi and CIVIL, a documentary that offered an intimate portrait of groundbreaking civil rights attorney, Ben Crump. Barris also made his feature directorial debut with Netflix’s hit comedy, You People, which he also produced and co-wrote.

Along with the sophomore seasons of the critically acclaimed series The Vince Staples Show, which recently debuted on Netflix, and Diarra From Detroit, set to return in 2026 on BET+, Barris and Khalabo have multiple high-profile projects in various stages of development, including: Get Lite starring Storm Reid and marking Teyana Taylor’s feature directorial debut; a limited series that will offer an intimate look into the life and legacy of legendary comic Richard Pryor; a remake of It’s A Wonderful Life; a documentary on the life and career of rapper Chief Keef; and a feature starring viral comedian Druski based on his recent original short The Diggers, which featured guest appearances from Shane Gillis and Theo Von, among others.

Additionally, Barris and Khalabo have a first-look deal with Audible and in 2023, launched their first podcast, DJ Drama Presents: Gangsta Grillz. Hosted and produced with legendary hip-hop producer, DJ Drama, the popular podcast featured conversations with notable artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Pharrell, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne and more. In 2025, they also launched The Unusual Suspects hosted by Barris and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. Currently in production on a second season, the series features Barris and Gladwell engaging in raw, unfiltered conversations with some of today’s most influential figures and titans across a spectrum of professions, including Ava DuVernay, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Kimmel, Sue Bird, and more.

Meg Beaudet is the Head of Sales & Business Development for Intuit SMB MediaLabs, where she leads the strategic growth of Intuit’s B2B commerce media network, enabling enterprise brands and agencies to reach the small business community with precision and scale. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of media and technology, Meg has a proven track record of building high-impact brand partnerships at some of the world’s most influential platforms, including senior leadership roles at Twitter and NBCUniversal. A recognized expert in the ad-tech space, she is currently focused on leveraging data-driven insights to redefine B2B marketing and drive measurable engagement for global brand partners within the Intuit ecosystem.

Jen Berg is the Senior Director of Marketing of Xumo Advertising, the advertising arm of Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter that powers a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry.

In her current role, Jen leads the development, positioning, packaging, and promotion of advertising solutions across the full Xumo ecosystem. She partners closely with product, marketing, revenue, and communications teams to empower sales, drive growth, and unlock new market opportunities.

Before joining Xumo, Jen spent over seven years at FreeWheel where she led sales marketing strategy for the company’s demand-side technology platforms and emerging agency solutions. Prior to that, she supported client solutions at AOL, where she collaborated with national sales teams across CPG, travel, beverages, pharma, finance and QSR categories to drive client engagement and revenue. She also has a wealth of experience and knowledge about buyside customers from her days working at media agencies across Omnicom and Publicis.

Originally from the Green Mountains of Vermont, Jen has proudly called New York City home for the last 20 years. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two children and their French bulldog, Kevin.

As the Group Vice President, Advertising & Data Sales, Adam is responsible for the go-to-market strategy of VIZIO Ads, a platform with one of the largest connected TV footprints in the U.S. His role includes building brand and agency partnership strategy, as well as informing product and marketing decisions.

Having spent close to a decade in and around the OTT space specifically, Adam helped launch YuMe’s connected television suite, driving advertisers to consider the relationship between OTT and traditional TV investments. From there, Adam led partnerships and strategy at The Daily Beast, a leader in thoughtful, provocative journalism. That path led him back into the data, measurement, and OTT community, taking on a leadership post at Samba TV.

With experience ranging from ad-tech, publishing, measurement, and start-up mentorship, Adam’s focus remains on brand-led solutions, connecting consumers with content they desire, and driving business outcomes.

Sean Booker is the Head of Media and Entertainment Sales at VIZIO, where he spearheads search and discovery initiatives for on-platform entertainment partners, driving significant business growth for App, Studio, Fast Channel and Broadcast partners.

With an extensive background in entertainment marketing and sales, Sean is passionate about optimizing advertising, data and measurement to drive results in today’s accountable world. Sean was awarded Top Salesperson of the Year by Los Angeles-based organization, ThinkLA.

Dan Callahan is the Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Spectrum Reach®, the advertising and sales division of Charter Communications. In this role, Dan is responsible for all revenue generation activities at Spectrum Reach, leveraging his extensive experience to create new growth opportunities for its advertising and sales capabilities.  He is an experienced sales executive with a proven track record of strategy, innovation, and transformation within the industry. He is committed to shaping the future of converged, addressable, and data-enabled TV, and will be instrumental as Spectrum Reach continues to create new growth opportunities for our advertising and sales capabilities.  

As a veteran in the media, marketing, and advertising sales industry, Dan has been at the forefront of change and innovation with a steady focus on the ‘next generation’ of advertising capabilities, notably around addressable and programmatic advertising solutions. He holds a B.A. from Wake Forest University.

David Campanelli is President, Global Investment at Horizon Media. In this role, he oversees Horizon’s $8.5B in media investments and crafts Horizon’s strategic marketplace and negotiation approach. 

As President Global Investment David oversees in excess of $8.5B in client investment and activation at Horizon, across all channels and media types and leads several of Horizon’s key strategic investment related business units inclusive of Horizon Sports, Horizon’s performance digital unit and MX, Horizon’s principal buying entity.  David has been instrumental in helping brands transform their business to adapt to the media landscape’s ongoing evolution and fragmentation. 

Recognized as Media Week’s Media Buyer of the Year and Cable Fax’s Executive of the Year, David is a YANY 2023 Media Honoree, 2025 IRTS Hall of Mentorship award and actively participates in industry committees and councils such as the IAB Agency and Video Council, Roku Council Advisory, and Comcast Advisory. 

David serves on the board of directors for YANY and the IRTS

Kathi Chandler-Payatt heads content strategy and acquisitions for LG Channels, LG’s exclusive free
streaming service. Since joining LG, she has played a key role in shaping the platform’s content strategy and
expanding its portfolio of exclusive programming, identifying talent, IP, and programming opportunities that
drive audience growth and monetization. She oversees the acquisitions team responsible for securing
strategic programming across LG Channels and works closely with product, advertising, and research teams
to align content strategy with platform growth.
Prior to joining LG, Kathi held leadership roles at Amazon MGM Studios and FOX, where she worked across
SVOD, AVOD, and FAST ecosystems, developing multi-rights valuation frameworks and distribution deal
structures for licensed and original film and television content.
She holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BFA from UC Santa Barbara.

Joanna Cohen is Senior Vice President of Strategy at Zenith. With a background in neuromarketing and behavioral science, she applies insights into human decision making to shape more effective marketing and communications. In her role, she translates complex market dynamics into clear, actionable growth strategies across media, brand, and customer experience. She brings experience building integrated media and data practices and supporting global organizations, and is known for connecting data, audience strategy, and media innovation to drive measurable business outcomes.

David Cohen joined IAB in April 2020 as President and was named Chief Executive Officer in September 2020. David is a widely respected advertising agency leader who, prior to IAB, served as President, North America for MAGNA, Interpublic Group’s (IPG) centralized media intelligence, investment, and innovation arm.

David has a long history of working with trade organizations, including IAB and 4As, where he served as chairman of the Interactive Marketing Committee from 2009-2013. He was recognized by Adweek as a “Media All Star” and was part of the “Adweek 50” in 2012.

In 2016, David was elected to the Board of Directors of Partnership with Children a non-profit whose mission is to strengthen the emotional, social, and cognitive skills of vulnerable children in New York City to help them succeed in school, society, and life.

Dani Cushion is Chief Marketing Officer at Teads, leading the company’s global marketing organization, brand, communications, and go-to-market strategy to accelerate growth and deliver meaningful outcomes for advertisers, agencies, and media owners.

With a strong track record in high-growth technology companies, Dani was most recently CMO at Innovid, helping position the company for acquisition by Mediaocean. She previously served as CMO at Cardlytics and ExecOnline, and as SVP of Marketing at Millennial Media, contributing to IPOs, global expansion, and acquisitions. She has also held roles at SiriusXM, ISL, Omnicom, and Major League Soccer, and is a frequent speaker at CES, Cannes Lions, and Advertising Week NY. Dani graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and minors in Philosophy and Economics.

Mikey Day is current in his 10th season as a cast member of “Saturday Night Live” after joining the show as a writer in the 39th season.

During his first season as a cast member, Day gained recognition for his wildly popular “Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins)” sketch with Tom Hanks as well as his Donald Trump Jr. impression. Other highlights include the viral sketches “Beavis and Butt-head” and ‘Washington’s Dream.”

He won an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special category for his writing on “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.”

Day also serves as host of Netflix’s hit competition series “Is It Cake?”

Day was a member of the Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles and Nick Cannon’s MTV comedy series “Wild ’N Out” for seven seasons. He was also a head writer on Cartoon Network’s “Incredible Crew,” co-head writer and cast member on NBC’s “Maya & Marty” and co-writer for the 2016 comedy “Brother Nature.” alongside “SNL” writer Streeter Seidell, Day wrote “Home Sweet Home Alone” for Disney+ in 2021 and wrote and executive produced the CBS special “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas” in 2024. The duo is currently writing the Disney reboots of “Inspector Gadget” and “Space Camp” as well as “The Rugrats Movie” for Nickelodeon/Paramount.

Day can be seen in Amazon’s “Brittany Runs a Marathon,” the Will Packer-produced comedy “Little” and Netflix’s Adam Sandler film “Hubie Halloween.”

Day was born in Orange County, Calif., and his birthday is March 20.

Michelle DeVylder oversees content and promotion for LG Channels in North America. Since joining LG
Electronics in 2021, she has been instrumental in shaping the programming strategy for LG Channels, the
company’s owned and operated FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) service. Michelle directly leads the
programming of over 12 LG-owned and operated FAST channels, manages content merchandising for the LG
Channels Home Application, and serves as the primary liaison for partner promotional/editorial strategies.
Before her tenure at LG, Michelle honed her expertise in Program Planning and Acquisitions at Paramount,
where she developed the scheduling strategy for Pop TV, home of the Emmy Award-winning series Schitt’s
Creek. She holds a BS in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University.

Michelle Eule is Executive Director, Data & Measurement at FreeWheel, a Comcast Advertising company, which provides the technology, data enablement, and convergent marketplaces required to ensure buyers and sellers can transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels, in order to ensure the ultimate goal – results for marketers. In this role, Michelle leads data and measurement strategy and partnership development to drive innovation, revenue growth, and marketplace differentiation across FreeWheel’s convergent advertising ecosystem.

Previously, Michelle served as Executive Director, Americas at Savanta, overseeing the regional research, commercial, and operations organization. She has also held a senior leadership role at Ipsos, where she led a team supporting media and entertainment research for Google. Earlier in her career, Michelle held a variety of commercial, operational, product, and data strategy leadership roles at Kantar

Across the industry, Michelle is deeply involved in advancing research and social impact. She serves as a Research Committee Member for the Ad Council, mentors emerging leaders through Women in Research (WIRe), and volunteers as an Emergency Department Ambassador at North Shore University Hospital.

Michelle earned her Master of Business Administration in marketing and strategy from New York University’s Stern School of Business and her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Barnard College. She currently resides in the New York Metropolitan area.

Mike Evans is Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Sales at LG Ad Solutions, where he leads the company’s
U.S. sales organization, including direct sales, client partnerships, and revenue strategy. A seasoned leader
with more than 20 years of experience in digital media and ad tech, Evans is recognized for scaling
high-performing teams and forging strategic partnerships that drive growth. Before joining LG Ad Solutions,
Evans served as SVP of Demand Facilitation at Magnite, where he led the U.S. demand team and accelerated
revenue through key client and partner relationships. His career also includes leadership roles at Oracle,
Xaxis, TURN, MediaMath, and IDG. Known for his thoughtful leadership and client-first approach, Evans plays
a key role in advancing LG Ad Solutions’ mission to redefine TV advertising by blending creativity, data, and
innovation.

Hania Faridi is Senior Vice President at Mastercard, where she leads sales and servicing with technology & channel partners across Mastercard’s suite of services, including business and market insights, consumer acquisition and engagement, security solutions, and open banking. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hania brings over a decade of experience in driving global revenue growth and fostering strategic partnerships in the technology ecosystem. She is recognized for her expertise in helping companies leverage data-driven insights to innovate and scale. 

Previously, Hania held various roles at Applied Predictive Technologies (APT), where she helped some of the biggest global organizations deploy Test & Learn capabilities to inform strategic decisions around pricing, payments, and marketing. APT was acquired by Mastercard in 2015. 

Hania earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.

Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a startup advisor, a nonstop optimism machine, and a widely recognized authority on business and communications. Jason travels regularly to speak for the world’s greatest companies and organizations, and has given keynotes for Google, Clorox, Pfizer, Microsoft, Alibaba, Crocs, the Global Retail Marketing Association, Million Dollar Round Table, and more.

He has had a decades-long career in national media, which included working as an editor at Men’s Health, Fast Company, Maxim, and Boston magazine, and writing about business and technology for the Washington Post, Slate, New York magazine, and others.

Shannan Ferry is an Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter who grew up watching NY1. She first joined the newsroom as an intern in 2012 and returned as a freelance reporter in 2014 covering Queens and Staten Island before accepting a full-time role in 2015.

Shannan’s role at the station has evolved a lot since then. She now anchors “News All Day” on weekdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ferry previously co-anchored the weekend morning program “Weekends On 1” alongside Rocco Vertuccio and had filled in behind the anchor desk throughout the daytime, including many appearances on the weekday morning broadcast “Mornings On 1.”

Shannan reported on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic and was one of the main correspondents covering massive demonstrations in New York City after the death of George Floyd. She provided hours of live coverage for several months.

Aside from breaking news, Shannan has also covered high-profile events such as the New Year’s Eve Times Square ball drop and New York Fashion Week.

Prior to NY1, Shannan worked as a college associate for Fox News Channel, where she produced stories for their website. She was also the recipient of the 2013 Fox News College Challenge, a nationwide contest awarding a scholarship and internship to the top college newscasters. After winning this award, Shannan appeared on Fox & Friends, as well as a television promotion about the contest which ran on the channel twice a day for several months.

Shannan graduated from Hofstra University magna cum laude in 2014, where she studied broadcast journalism and political science. During her time at Hofstra, she covered national events, including the 2012 presidential debate.

Shannan loves the unpredictability and versatility of reporting. In her free time, she enjoys working out and spending time with her family and friends. She was raised in Little Neck, Queens and she now lives in Manhattan.

You can follow Shannan on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

Jamie Finstein is Vice President of IAB’s Media Center, where she leads the organization’s Video and Audio Boards and initiatives. She spearheads IAB’s annual NewFronts and IAB Video Leadership Summit and is a regular moderator and panelist on video industry topics. Prior to IAB, Jamie spent her career on the agency side, helping brands across luxury, CPG, retail, and beauty accelerate their digital media approaches and drive growth.

Gisella Fu-Ripp is a leading sales and marketing media executive with over twenty years of experience in Spanish-language and bilingual media. She is recognized for developing revenue strategies that leverage cultural insight to achieve measurable business growth.

As Senior Vice President of Sales and Strategic Partnerships at LatiNation Media, Gisella oversees monetization across linear, CTV/OTT, FAST, digital, and influencer platforms. In 2025, her leadership contributed to double-digit revenue growth and partnerships with over 120 consumer brands. She specializes in connecting brands with the Gen M/Z, 18–34 bilingual Latino audience, a key and rapidly growing segment in the U.S. market.

Gisella began her career at Univision, contributing to the early rise of Latino digital media before expanding into radio and national television. She has held senior sales leadership roles at Telemundo, Azteca TV, Discovery en Español, and GolTV, building a reputation as a trusted authority in multicultural media strategy.

With nearly 13 years at LatiNation (formerly LATV), Gisella has played a central role in scaling a culture-first media network that authentically reflects the bilingual, bicultural U.S. Latino community. She approaches culture as both responsibility and opportunity — ensuring brands show up with relevance, respect, and results.

Recognized as a Cynopsis Top Women in Media honoree, Gisella is an effective leader whose work continues to shape Latino audience engagement.

Brad Gage is Entrepreneur’s head of TV and video production, focusing on branded series, podcasts, FAST channels, and network TV syndication. He’s the executive producer of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch” and previously produced two podcasts named by Apple Podcasts among their “Best of the Year”. Brad has produced, directed and ideated branded series for Amazon, Chase, American Airlines, Walmart, LinkedIn, State Farm, and many other major sponsors.

Alex Groysman is the Vice President, Ad Product Development for Spectrum Reach®, the advertising sales business of Charter Communications. He leads an innovative product organization responsible for developing Digital and Multi-Screen TV ad products that leverage data and technology to make advertising smarter and more effective for thousands of local SMB and enterprise marketers and agencies. 

Alex also serves on the Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG) Leadership Council.  TAG is a joint marketing-media industry organization created with a focus on four core areas: eliminating fraudulent digital advertising traffic, combating malware, fighting ad-supported Internet piracy, and promoting brand safety through greater transparency.  

Prior to joining Charter, Alex worked with major TV programmers, distributors, and digital publishers to adopt programmatic advertising business models for monetizing inventory. Alex has also worked with marketers directly on the buy side developing media plans for performance marketing in the insurance, home services, and telco industries. Working across various traditional and digital media channels, Alex pioneered the use of programmatic advertising and deep data analytics to power advanced attribution modelling and drive customer acquisitions.

Alex holds a Master of Science in Information Systems and Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University.

Michael Hudes is the Chief Executive Officer at LG Ad Solutions. Michael is an experienced, entrepreneurially
driven C-level executive with a demonstrated history of digital media category creation – Interactive
Television, Internet Web Services, Digital OOH and Placed-based media, Desktop, Mobile, Video, CTV/OTT,
FAST/AVOD, and Auto – and high performance team building and leadership. Skilled in Digital Strategy, Sales
and Revenue Operations (Managed Service and Programmatic), Sales Enablement and Training, Strategic
Partnerships, and Marketing. Hudes has significant experience building and managing international networks
and partners across the Americas, Europe and Asia (including India and China).

Aaron leads licensed programming acquisitions and studio partnerships for LG Channels North America. Prior to joining LG, Aaron held various positions within MGM Studios’ Worldwide Television Distribution organization (acquired by Amazon in March ‘22) over the course of 11+ years, most recently as VP, WW Digital Distribution overseeing the licensing and business development of both its worldwide TVOD/EST and domestic AVOD/FAST business units. Before entering the entertainment space, Aaron began his career at a boutique investment bank focused on the wealth and investment management industries. He earned his BA at the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.

As president of Xumo, Marcien Jenckes oversees all aspects of the newly formed joint venture between Comcast and Charter, including product direction, distribution and go-to-market plans, content strategy and monetization models. Concurrently, he serves as managing director of Comcast Advertising, including Effectv, Comcast Cable’s ad sales division, and FreeWheel, a technology platform connecting buyers and sellers.

Prior to these roles, Marcien served as the president of Comcast Advertising. Before that, he was executive vice president of Comcast’s Consumer Services division, overseeing the company’s residential lines of business, including Xfinity Video, Xfinity Internet, Xfinity Home and Xfinity Voice.

Before joining Comcast, Marcien was an entrepreneur, involved with a host of digital advertising and media syndication start-ups including Grab Networks and Voxant. He also held a variety of leadership roles at AOL Inc., where he launched AOL’s free web services, including the AOL.com portal. Prior to AOL, Marcien worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company in its media and telecom practice.

Marcien holds an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia, and a BA in economics and political science from New York University.

As Lead of Industry Solutions, Jim leverages VDX.tv’s consumer and industry research to develop strategies that guide clients toward digital advertising outcomes. Prior to joining VDX.tv (a division of Exponential), Jim worked as a Media Planner with Carat on brands including Reebok, VH1, RadioShack and Motorola. He also worked at Boston University as an event planner and financial advisor while earning an M.S. in Advertising from the College of Communication. Jim earned his B.A. in Journalism from Keene State College, splitting time between his undergraduate studies and the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

Chris is a serial entrepreneur across enterprise software, big data, and brand advertising.

As Founder & CEO of Upwave, Chris works with the world’s largest brand advertisers, media agencies, and media platforms to make brand advertising more effective. He sits on the Leadership Council of the Ad Council, and has spoken at leading industry events such as Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, Beet Retreat, and the ARF.

Prior to Upwave, he founded multiple web startups, including an online college textbook market and a same-day delivery service. Earlier in his career, Chris had experience as a startup marketer, venture capital investor, and McKinsey consultant.

Chris holds dual degrees in finance and economics from the University of Notre Dame. He lives with his wife and three children in the Bay Area.

Jack joins the IAB with over 20 years of experience at platforms, brands, and agencies leading global research and insights initiatives that foster smarter business decisions. An enthusiastic data-driven storyteller, he’s passionate about exploring the boundaries of research to elevate industry intelligence and strives to inspire action through insights.

Prior to joining the IAB Jack led and scaled global research, insights, and measurement teams at rapidly emerging digital media platforms including Microsoft, EA, LinkedIn, and Spotify. Most recently Jack was at Reddit, where he established the Marketing Sciences organization responsible for advancing ad measurement capabilities and partnerships, producing research amplifying industry awareness and understanding of online communities, and uncovering contextual insights and identifying audience trends that tell the world about their world.

Jack and his teams have accepted awards from industry bodies such as the Advertising Research Foundation and the Insights Association, and he’s had the pleasure of sharing research findings in publications and on industry stages around the globe. He attended Washington University in St. Louis, earning degrees from the Olin School of Business and the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.

Raghu Kodige is the Co-founder and CEO of Anoki, an AI company delivering personalized content and advertising experiences at scale on CTV. A serial entrepreneur, Raghu previously co-founded Alphonso, a pioneer in ACR technology, which was acquired by LG and became LG Ads. Under his leadership as CEO, LG Ads grew into one of the largest CTV ad platforms globally.

Timothy Kuryak is Senior Manager of Originals & Exclusives at LG, where he leads the acquisition and launch
of exclusive and original programming for LG Channels. An Emmy-nominated executive, writer, and producer
with 20+ years across broadcast, cable, and streaming, his career includes senior creative roles at CNBC,
TLC, OWN, and UPtv — as well as helping launch cable networks including Planet Green and OWN: The Oprah
Winfrey Network for Warner Bros. Discovery. He is a graduate of Brown University and a member of the
Producers Guild of America and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Dawn Lee Williamson is Chief Revenue Officer of Comcast Advertising’s Media Solutions team, which provides a streamlined way for advertisers to build brand relevancy and sustainable business outcomes through multiscreen TV advertising campaigns – powered by the media, data, and technology assets of Comcast. She oversees all U.S. media sales across local, national, and programmatic sectors, including AudienceXpress. Dawn also spearheads Sales Development and the Agency Strategy & Partnerships team. By bridging Comcast’s diverse assets, she creates cohesive go-to-market strategies for national agencies, ensuring seamless coordination between media and data teams to drive high-impact results for clients.

Megan Leonard is a dynamic force in the evolving ad sales landscape, expertly bridging traditional linear strategies with cutting-edge CTV innovation. As VP of Ad Sales at Future Today, she has not only helped drive the company’s continued growth and recognition but also mentored emerging talent to ensure a strong pipeline of industry leaders. Megan’s unwavering work ethic, ability to evolve with the medium, and commitment to privacy-safe advertising solutions make her a standout leader. Her transition from linear to CTV embodies the agility and vision required to succeed in today’s media environment.

Esther Maguire is the VP of Product Marketing & Strategy at LG Ad Solutions. A dynamic marketing strategist
with a passion for product innovation and cultural narratives, she builds confidence across disciplines,
translating needs into opportunities. Esther has overseen several M&As, corporate rebrand initiatives and
conversion of top tier brands to enterprise platform clients at a global scale during her tenure.

Serge Matta is the President of Global Ad Sales at LG Ad Solutions. His expertise lies in leading sales teams across industries to meet revenue goals and creating strategic, symbiotic partnerships. Prior to joining LG Ad Solutions, Serge held multiple leadership positions at different companies – he was the CEO at Comscore, President of Global Sales and Marketing at GroundTruth, and CEO at video audience and content intelligence provider ICX Media. During his tenure at these companies, he helped grow the businesses and strengthen their sales forces. He completed his MBA at American University and resides in Vienna, Virginia

Marissa McArdle is an SVP, Product at DoubleVerify (DV), where she is responsible for the strategic vision and roadmap for DV’s streaming and CTV solutions. Marissa brings more than 15 years of experience and leadership in the digital and cross platform media measurement space.

Kelly McMahon has extensive work experience in the advertising and media industry. Kelly is currently the
Executive Vice President of Global Operations at LG Ad Solutions. Prior to that, she worked at VideoAmp as
the Senior Vice President of Sell-Side Solutions from 2021 to 2022 where she led their initiatives for
alternative currency adoption with the top US media publishers. Kelly’s longest tenure was at SpotX (now
part of Magnite), where she held several senior leadership roles from 2013 to 2021. This includes positions
such as Senior Vice President of Global Demand Operations, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, and
VP of Global Demand Operations. Before SpotX, Kelly worked at K-Media as a Consultant from 2011 to 2013,
where she specialized in ad operations and campaign management for various online verticals. Kelly also
served as the Director of Advertising Operations at Altitude Digital Partners from 2011 to 2012, where she
played a key role in developing operational strategies and building the company’s customer success model.
Overall, Kelly McMahon has a strong background in advertising operations, strategic leadership, revenue
management, and customer success, making her a valuable asset in the industry.

Matt Milne serves as chief revenue officer and president of TiVo Ads. He is responsible for sales, content and monetization.

Matt joined TiVo, a part of Xperi, in 2011 as senior vice president of consumer electronic sales. He has held several roles throughout his tenure with responsibilities including worldwide sales, marketing, product management and licensing.

Matt previously held various sales, marketing and product leadership positions at DivX, MediaFLO USA (a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated), Viewsonic, Gateway, Inc., Cameo Technologies and Western Digital.

Matt holds an MBA from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a bachelor’s degree in business from California State University, Fullerton.

Julian Mintz, VP of Sales at Albertsons Media Collective, leads sales and client success for Albertsons Companies’ in-house retail media network. He specializes in first-party data, measurement, mixed media strategies, and custom content curation, enabling The Collective’s partners to achieve measurable results.

Before joining The Collective, Julian was at Roku where he built and led teams responsible for strategic partnerships with Fortune 100 brands across major verticals. He successfully scaled advertising solutions by leveraging emerging media platforms and data-driven strategies to deliver impactful outcomes.

Julian’s passion for collaboration and innovation has helped redefine the way brands approach retail media, driving growth for clients and shaping the future of retail media.

Cam Newton is a prominent media personality, entrepreneur, and former NFL superstar known for his dynamic career both on and off the field. From his beginnings as an acclaimed college athlete to his current role as a business mogul, his journey is a testament to his versatility and drive for excellence.

The foundation of Newton’s legacy was built on a historic college career at Auburn University. In 2010, he led the Tigers to an undefeated season and a BCS National Championship, solidifying his place in college football history by winning the Heisman Trophy.

As the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers, Newton immediately became a sensation. He won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and, in his defining season, was named the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015, leading the Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance. He holds the NFL record for most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback and is widely considered one of the most dynamic players to ever play the position.

Since stepping away from the gridiron, Newton has built a thriving career as a media personality and entrepreneur under the umbrella of his parent company, NJC Ventures. His media presence is centered around his production company, Iconic Saga Productions, which creates content for his popular YouTube channels and podcasts. He hosts “Funky Friday,” a show with high-profile guests, and “4th&1,” a sports-focused podcast where he delivers his candid takes.

Newton’s media influence has grown significantly. He recently signed a multi-year deal with ESPN to expand his role on “First Take,” joining Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim for regular debates. He is also the former co-host of “106 & Sports,” a weekly series that aired on BET which blended sports news with discussions on pop culture, music, and fashion.

Beyond media, Newton’s business portfolio is expansive and diverse, managed under key entities, including:

• Agape Property Investment and Management Group: A firm focused on a growing portfolio of residential and commercial properties.
• The Cardinal Way: A logistics and trucking company.
• My Three Sons Restaurant Group: The umbrella company for his culinary ventures, which include Smoky Stallions, Fellaship Atlanta Lounge and Cigar Restaurant, and the upcoming establishment, The NZone.
• C1N Sports: An organization dedicated to youth athlete development through events like 7v7 and full tackle football tournaments.
• Meshika Hats: A stylish brand offering unique, high-quality headwear.

Additionally, Cam Newton founded the Cam Newton Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to positively impacting the lives of young people by focusing on their socioeconomic, educational, and physical well-being.

Darren Olive is the president of streaming and digital sales for Allen Media Group. In his role,
Olive leads all direct sales for its O&O streaming and digital properties, including Local Now, the Weather Channel App and TheGrio.com. Prior to joining AMG, Olive led all sales and branded entertainment for Crackle Connex and its O&O streaming properties, including Crackle, Redbox, and PopcornFlix, as well as a portfolio of premium streaming brands. Olive also led sales for the Redbox Digital Out of Home network, which contained a network of over 32,000 kiosks at the point of sale. He has over 25 years of advertising experience and was formerly Vice President of National Video Sales for Sony Crackle, Sony’s PlayStation Vue, and anime service FUNimation. He was also the National VP of Digital and Video Advertising Sales for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and served in various sales leadership roles at Discovery Networks, Electronic Arts, and Universal Music Group.

Sara Owens is the Senior Vice President of Analytics and Data Science of Ars X Machina (AXM), a female owned, independent media and analytics agency. In her current role, Sara leads delivery of audience science, measurement, business intelligence, ad operations, and the development of advanced analytics solutions. Sara and her team created Agile Mix Modeling™, a machine-learning powered platform for real-time, cross-channel media measurement, forecasting, and optimization which launched last fall.

Before joining AXM, Sara has spent time solving problems with data on every side of the advertising industry, including agency side (WPP), publisher side (Microsoft), and brand side (GE, Macy’s). Sara lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two children, and their pug.

How do you improve upon a 19-year NBA career that includes 4 Championships, 3 MVP Awards, 15 All-Star appearances and roughly two dozen nicknames? With a BIG podcast! Currently an analyst on TNT’s Inside The NBA, Shaq looks to continue to grow beyond basketball as he ventures into the world of podcasting. In addition to his basketball career, O’Neal has released four rap albums with his first, Shaq Diesel, going platinum. He has appeared in numerous films and has starred in his own reality shows, Shaq’s Big Challenge and Shaq Vs. New episodes of The BIG Podcast with Shaq are available every Monday at PodcastOne.com. Following the upfront event, Shaq will be headed off to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame.

Steven Paganelli, CDME is Vice President of Global Media & Partnerships at Tripadvisor, where he leads the global strategy connecting brands and destinations with more than half a billion travelers. With 30+ years of experience across travel, advertising, and destination leadership, Steve is a Certified Destination Marketing Executive and serves on multiple industry boards, including Destinations International’s Foundation Board Executive Committee and the IAB CRO Council.

Andrés Palencia is a leading media executive and cultural strategist who is reshaping how Latino audiences are represented and engaged. As Co-Founder and CEO of LatiNation Media, he leverages cultural relevance to drive measurable growth and influence.

Previously a network creative executive, Andrés founded LatiNation and developed it into a multiplatform media company, including Latino Alternative TV (LATV), streaming, FAST, AVOD, and a leading Latino-focused digital ad sales network. By focusing on the Gen M/Z bilingual Latino audience, he has achieved double-digit revenue growth and secured over 100 brand partnerships, establishing LatiNation as a leader in the industry.

Under his leadership, the company’s Culture, Roots, Latina, and Queer divisions have produced notable programming, including the Imagen award-recognized Foodie on the Go, Red Bull Batalla, the GLAAD-recognized The Q Agenda, and the Telly Award-winning Stop the Dis(Information) news special.

An Imagen Foundation “Influential Latinos in Media” honoree, Andrés considers culture a strategic advantage rather than a niche. His expertise and market insight have positioned LatiNation Media as a model for community-driven media leadership.

The company is guided by one principle: when culture leads, influence follows.

Gabriel Paton is the Senior Vice President of Sales Engineering at Infillion, where he leads initiatives in programmatic advertising with a focus on retail media solutions from a demand-side platform (DSP) perspective. With a robust technical background and over 15 years of experience in digital advertising, Gabriel specializes in integrating data-driven insights with creative strategies to enhance customer acquisition and revenue growth. His expertise encompasses market positioning, sales enablement, and the development of tailored marketing initiatives that attract and retain high-value customers. Gabriel’s leadership at Infillion underscores his commitment to aligning sales, marketing, and operational excellence to drive sustainable success in the evolving landscape of retail media and programmatic advertising.

Marcy Pentoney is a product expert with 20 years of experience building innovative solutions for the Converged TV and Programmatic ecosystem. She has been at the forefront of advertising’s evolution, shaping how brands connect with audiences in a converged world. As EVP, Product at Cadent, she leads product strategy and delivery across Cadent’s Unified Platform, which empowers advertisers with smarter, more effective ways to reach consumers and deliver outcomes across the omnichannel ecosystem. Prior to Cadent, Marcy worked at Cox Media, Draper Media, and CBS Philadelphia. Marcy graduated from Temple University with a BA in Mass Media and Communications and holds an MBA from Mercer University. She lives in Philadelphia, PA with her husband, two children, and their Bernedoodle.

Kelly Perone is Senior Vice President, Technology & Product for Comcast Advertising, a global leader in media, technology, and advertising that fosters powerful connections between brands and their audiences as well as among publishers, distributors, MVPDs, agencies, and other industry players.

In this role, Kelly leads the technology (data, engineering, architecture, and technology experience) and product organizations that power Comcast Advertising’s data and technology‑driven products and capabilities. Her team partners with Comcast Advertising’s Media Solutions team, Comcast Connectivity & Platforms, FreeWheel, and Universal Ads to best position Comcast Advertising, its partners, and its customers for the future – delivering stronger performance, value, and experiences for all.

Previously, Kelly was Senior Vice President, Product Management, and Vice President, Product Strategy at Comcast Advertising. Prior to joining Comcast in 2017, Kelly served as Senior Vice President, Product at Tremor Video (now Nexxen and Magnite) where she oversaw its SSP and DSP development of video advertising opportunities across devices. During her tenure, Kelly spearheaded their product transformation from an ad network to a combined media and ad tech company. She was responsible for increasing and strengthening company output to transform its value proposition in the marketplace, growing revenue, and EBIDTA, and successfully exiting the DSP to a global mobile marketing company.

Earlier in her career, Kelly held various product leadership positions at small media and ad tech startups in New York City and created the original digital campaign stewardship platform for Donovan Data Systems for the United States, United Kingdom, Canadian, and German markets (now Media Ocean’s Prisma).

Kelly resides in New Jersey with her husband and son.

Xhemile Poley is the VP, Global Head of Events at LG Ad Solutions, where she leads the company’s global
market presence across industry platforms, executive forums, and priority client engagements across North
America, Europe, Latin America, and APAC. She leads the strategy and investment approach behind the
company’s events and sponsorship portfolio, translating corporate priorities into live experiences that
strengthen relationships and drive commercial growth.
Xhemile previously held leadership roles at Samsung Ads and global event agencies, overseeing client
strategy, experiential marketing, and large-scale brand activations. Since joining LG Ad Solutions in 2022, she
has nearly tripled the company’s event footprint, building a global calendar of more than 200 activations
annually and establishing events as a core driver of brand visibility and revenue momentum.

Ioanna is the Senior Director of Measurement & Reporting Solutions at LG Ad Solutions where she leads the
advanced reporting, sales strategy, and partnerships teams. Her team works collaboratively with clients and
several cross-function stakeholders to assist with campaign strategy and reporting, as well as foster
partnerships with various third-party measurement companies to enhance the company’s reporting suite.
Prior to joining LG Ad Solutions in early 2022, she held various analytical/reporting roles at Macy’s Inc with
her most recent being a Lead, Client Analytics Strategy on the Macy’s Media Network team. Based in New
York, Ioanna graduated with her MBA from Montclair State University in 2019.

Jesse “Jesser” Riedel is one of the most influential creators in the world shaping the future of sports entertainment. As the founder of Bucketsquad, a creator-led sports and lifestyle company that merges content, commerce and community, he has built a blueprint for how digital creators can evolve their brands into global media enterprises. With more than 45 million followers across platforms and over 8 billion lifetime views on YouTube, Jesser has become a leading voice of his generation, redefining how millions of young fans watch, play and connect through sports.

A lifelong basketball fan, Jesser began creating videos from his childhood bedroom in Los Angeles, driven by the simple goal of bringing people together through the game he loved. What started as pickup challenges with his brother has grown into a signature mix of competition, humor and storytelling that has made him one of the most recognizable figures in digital media. From imaginative game-show formats like Guess the NBA Player to large-scale creator basketball events, Jesser’s content reflects the energy, accessibility and authenticity that have come to define modern fandom.

In 2024, Jesser’s creative evolution reached a milestone when he partnered directly with the NBA to produce the NBA x Jesser Stream, a live alternative broadcast of Pelicans vs. Warriors on NBA League Pass. Blending commentary, mini-games, audience Q&As and real-time interaction, the broadcast gave fans a participatory experience that mirrored the interactivity of his YouTube channel. For Jesser, it was more than a broadcast, it was a reflection of his mission to make sports more inclusive and interactive for the next generation of fans.

His work has attracted collaborations with some of the biggest names in sports and culture, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Eli Manning, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Saquon Barkley, Dwyane Wade, Bijan Robinson and Chet Holmgren. He has also partnered with leading brands such as Nike, Amazon, Meta, Netflix, Paramount, Fortnite, Powerade, Rakuten, SoFi, EA Sports, Nintendo, Seat Geek, Buffalo Wild Wings and Viacom. Now one of the NBA’s most visible creator partners, he served as the official fan vote host and judge for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, where he appeared courtside alongside Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady.

Jesser’s entrepreneurial vision extends beyond content creation. In 2022, he launched Bucketsquad Apparel, a sportswear and streetwear brand that reflects his creative ethos and fan-first approach. Through direct-to-consumer growth and official collaborations with the NBA, NFL, and other major leagues, the company has become an eight-figure business and a cornerstone of the Jesser ecosystem, anchored by a dedicated creative team, global fan community, and growing portfolio of live events, merchandise and digital programming.

A two-time Sports Creator of the Year at the Streamy Awards, Jesser continues to pioneer what it means to be both a creator and an entrepreneur. His inclusion on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter in 2025 cemented his status as a leading figure in the ongoing convergence of sports and digital culture. Whether filming with superstar athletes, hosting creator basketball events, or building new ventures under the Bucketsquad banner, Jesser represents a new era of sports entertainment, one where creators are not just part of the conversation, but leading it.

– 2007, National Baseball Hall of Fame

– MLB record 2,632 consecutive games played – “Iron Man”

– 2x AL MVP (1983, 1991)

– Major League Baseball All-Century Team (1999)

– Co-Owner, Baltimore Orioles

Cal Ripken is baseball’s all-time “Iron Man.” He retired from the game in October 2001 after 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. His name appears in the record books repeatedly, most notably as one of only ten players in history to achieve 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. On July 29, 2007 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, collecting the second highest vote total ever by the BBWAA.

In 1995, Ripken broke Lou Gehrig’s Major League record for consecutive games played (2,130) and in 1996 he surpassed Japanese great Sachio Kinugasa’s streak of 2,215 straight games. Three years later he voluntarily ended his streak on September 20, 1998 after playing 2,632 consecutive games. Although he began and finished his career at third base, Ripken is still best known for redefining the position of shortstop.

In 1987, Ripken, along with his brother Billy, played for the Orioles while their father Cal Ripken, Sr. served as manager. This was the first (and still only) time a father managed two sons on one team together.

In 1999, the Babe Ruth League Inc. changed the name of its largest division (4-12 year-olds) from Bambino to Cal Ripken Baseball. Presently, over 700,000 youths play Cal Ripken Baseball worldwide.

After retiring from the game in 2001, he remained dedicated to baseball through the establishment and growth of his business ventures, Ripken Baseball and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

During this chapter of his life, Ripken has used the platform that baseball has provided him to help grow the game he loves at the grassroots level. He started this effort with the construction of a one-of-a-kind baseball complex in his hometown of Aberdeen, Maryland. The Aberdeen project consists of Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium and The Ripken Experience Aberdeen Powered by Under Armour youth baseball complex. Leidos Field Ripken Stadium is a minor league ballpark that is home to the Aberdeen Ironbirds, the Class A short-season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The Ripken Experience complex hosts ballplayers and teams from across the country for camps and tournaments during the spring, summer and fall.

Due to the success of the Aberdeen youth complex as a tournament destination and the desire to grow the game of baseball worldwide, Ripken opened The Ripken Experience complex in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and The Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with an eye on growth to other parts of the country.

Ripken has always placed a strong focus on giving back to the community. In 2001, he and his family established the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation in memory of the family’s patriarch, longtime coach, and mentor, Cal Ripken, Sr. For the last 23 years, the Foundation has worked tirelessly to implement youth development programs and create parks that directly address the problems facing at-risk youth in distressed communities across the country.

Over the years he has served as a spokesman for numerous brands, has been a national broadcaster and evolved into one of the most sought-after corporate speakers and authors in the country.

He has authored nearly 30 books, including a New York Times Bestselling autobiography “The Only Way I Know”. In addition, he has written books on baseball instruction, coaching and various children’s selections.

In 2024, Ripken joined the ownership group led by David Rubenstein to become the new owners of the Baltimore Orioles.

Ripken serves as a national spokesperson for Topps, Fanatics, Sage, Candy Digital, Glu Mobile, Goldin Auctions and as a goodwill ambassador for Major League Baseball.

Ripken resides in Annapolis, MD with his wife Laura and has two children.

Michael Roche is Chief Revenue Officer of Offscript Worldwide, where he leads global advertising sales, partnerships, and distribution across the company’s portfolio including REVOLT, REVOLT Sports, 3BlackDot, and the Offscript Creator Network.

With more than 25 years of experience building revenue for culture-driven media brands, Michael focuses on connecting marketers with influential creators, original IP, and authentic storytelling across platforms.

He has developed strategic partnerships with companies including ESPN, Twitter, VEVO, Vice, Refinery29, and Funny or Die, and helped create the multi-award-winning REVOLT Music Conference and REVOLT Summit X AT&T.

Before joining REVOLT, Michael spent 13 years at Fuse and MuchMusic, where he served as Vice President of Advertising Sales.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware’s Lerner College of Business and Economics.

Liz Roche, Vice President of Media and Measurement, leads Albertsons Media Collective teams dedicated to building out innovative, transparent measurement products, advanced audience targeting solutions and performative media campaigns for clients and partners. With experience leading teams and organizations across platforms, agencies and publishers, Liz drives impact through strong collaboration and accountability. 

Prior to joining the Collective, Liz worked at companies like LinkedIn, Groupon, Epsilon, Havas and accelerate360 where she developed innovative data solutions to support loyalty programs as well as supplier funded solutions for retailers, launched alpha products centered around personalization and brand level attribution and held various leadership positions. 

Liz holds a degree in Anthropology and Government and recently completed her Executive MBA at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.  

James Rooke is President of Comcast Advertising, a global leader in media, technology, and advertising that fosters powerful connections between brands and their audiences as well as among publishers, distributors, MVPDs, agencies, and other industry players. In this role, he spearheads the advancement of multiscreen TV advertising through sophisticated data and programmatic strategies. Rooke oversees global operations across Media Solutions, FreeWheel, and Universal Ads to drive industry innovation.

Previously, he served as General Manager of Effectv and Chief Revenue Officer at FreeWheel. Currently, he sits on the boards of VAB and Ampersand.

Known for exploiting the intersection of creativity, technology and data, Doug has been recognized for transforming companies. He’s been fortunate to be part of many industry firsts and has become a trusted go-to adviser for some of the world’s greatest brands. Doug brings proven strength in the media/advertising transformation, omni-channel marketing, product development, team building and revenue growth.
As President, Doug oversees go to market efforts at Cadent, a leader in predictive advertising. Doug previously served as CEO of dentsu Media, where he lead 4,350+ experts at Carat, iProspect, dentsu X, 360i & beyond. Before launching dentsu Media, Doug was the first Chief Media Officer at 360i, and helped them become a Forrester leader, MediaPost Agency of the Year, AdAge A-list agency, & win countless new clients. He joined from OMD, where he led digital & innovation activities globally at a critical period in our industry and ran key client relationships. Before Omnicom, Dougserved as Chief Innovation Officer & General Manager at Meredith, overseeing mobile & social activities as well as new product development. Prior, at Carlson Marketing Dougcreated the loyalty provider’s global services offering. He also helped guide its acquisition by Aimia (Groupe Aeroplan). Earlier, Doug served as Senior Partner & Managing Director at WPP’s JWT, where as one of the first digital leaders he established digital@jwt and combined it with other direct and data offerings.
Doug is a vocal cancer survivor and proud advisor for the American Cancer Society and Stand Up to Cancer. He holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has studied ecommerce at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and artificial intelligence at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Doug is a cyclist and skier, living in Connecticut with his wife, daughter and son.

Detavio Samuels serves as CEO of REVOLT, the leading youth culture multimedia platform
delivering content 24/7 across digital, linear, and live media channels, and of Offscript
Worldwide, a newly launched parent company unifying and scaling culture-shaping brands
including REVOLT, REVOLT Sports, Rap-Up, 440 Artists, Six Zeros, Rebel House, and more.

As CEO of REVOLT, Samuels oversees the company’s mission in amplifying diverse voices to
shape the narrative around Black culture. Since stepping into the role in January 2021, Samuels
has transformed REVOLT into a powerful storytelling engine for Black voices globally. Under his
leadership, the company has experienced rapid growth and digital expansion, reaching over 50
million Millennial and Gen Z viewers as a transformative leader in media.

In 2025, Samuels expanded his leadership as CEO of Offscript Worldwide, a next-generation
media and creator ecosystem built at the intersection of content, creators, and commerce.
Through Offscript, he is spearheading a bold vision to transform the media landscape—building
a connected platform where storytelling, creator partnerships, and commerce work together to
drive cultural impact.

Samuels has also championed initiatives including REVOLT’s $50 million annual reinvestment
into the Black community, programs that secure investor funds for Black entrepreneurs without
requiring equity, and efforts that ensure content creators receive ownership in the IP they help
produce. He also continues to prioritize diversity across company structures and mindsets,
helping instill a dedication to culture across both internal teams and public-facing platforms.
In addition to his role as CEO, Samuels is the host of REVOLT’s The Blackprint, a show where
innovators, disruptors, and changemakers share their journeys and lessons learned to inspire
the next generation of leaders.

With over a decade of executive experience, Samuels has worked with global companies such
as Walmart, McDonald’s, AT&T, Chrysler, the NBA, and Johnson & Johnson, helping them build
impactful brands that resonate deeply with their audiences. Recognized as one of corporate
America’s youngest and most accomplished senior executives, he has earned accolades
including Adweek’s Creative Visionary Awards – Brand Leader of 2022, Digiday’s TV Executive
of the Year 2022, and the T. Howard Foundation’s Executive Leadership Award of 2023. In
addition to his notable work within creative industries, Samuels is also an Amazon best-selling
author.

Samuels received his B.A. from Duke University, along with an MBA and master’s degree from
Stanford University, all by the age of 25. He continues to redefine the media landscape, building
platforms that elevate and celebrate culture globally.

Jes Santoro brings to Cadent more than 20 years of experience as a sales leader in TV, digital advertising, and enterprise software. As CRO, he oversees the creation and implementation of platform-based solutions for brands, agencies, and ad tech partners, empowering them to maximize the reach and impact of their video advertising.  
Prior to Cadent, Jes served as Head of Sales at Adobe Ad Cloud TV – a product suite built to design, execute, and measure cross-screen activations across linear TV, OTT/CTV, and HH Addressable. Previously, Jes led Sales at Tubemogul for the Programmatic & Advanced TV and Enterprise Software sales teams. Earlier in his career, he was EVP of Sales at ad tech platform Vindico, which he joined after leading advanced advertising sales at Comcast/NBCUniversal for 7 years. Jes’s additional experience includes EarthQuake Media, which he co-founded, and BBDO, where he started his career as a media buyer in the National TV & Radio departments.

Zoe Spencer is a rising force in a crowded digital space whose charisma, comedic timing, and unfiltered personality have captured millions across platforms. A natural performer since her early years, Zoe was once nominated for “Class Clown” as her senior superlatives during high school – an identity that foreshadowed her future in front of the camera. Zoe’s journey began on the track. A standout athlete, she earned a scholarship to St. Francis College in Brooklyn, where she balanced the demanding life of a student-athlete while working two jobs. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Performance Studies, laying the groundwork for a career she always dreamed of – working in television and film. While still in college, Zoe dipped her toes into the content world by appearing in blind date videos on other creators’ platforms. In June 2022, she launched her own YouTube channel, marking the start of her solo content journey. However, 2023 proved to be a breakout year when her TikTok presence exploded, largely thanks to her viral “best friend” skits with fellow creator Zeddy Will. Their chemistry and humor quickly made them fan favorites. In 2024, Zoe’s momentum skyrocketed. A viral collaboration with streaming giant Kai Cenat in January of that year brought her widespread attention, leading to collaborations with major names like Sexyy Red, GloRilla, DDG, Shordie Shordie, OhGeesy, Boston Richey, and cast members from Zeus Network’s Baddies.

What sets Zoe apart is her authenticity. A popular streamer in the “Just Chatting” category on Twitch, her IRL streams capture genuine, relatable reactions. Whether she’s live-streaming, acting, or cracking jokes, her unfiltered personality and quick wit shine through. Named one of the up-and-coming streamers you need to know by Complex, a BET 2025 Culture Class honoree and one of Essence GU’s 2026 Future Icons, she thrives under pressure and continues to break barriers as a Black woman in the world of streaming. Zoe Spencer’s story is a testament to the power of hard work, consistency, and staying true to oneself. Her influence extends beyond views and follows, actively shaping the next wave of digital storytelling and community building with cultural confidence and authentic leadership.

Jon is a measurement executive with extensive experience in digital advertising. Throughout his career, he has worked in consumer and cross-media research creating advertising research products for global brands such as Google, AOL, Kia Motors, and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. Previously, Jon led global Insights at Rocket Fuel (acquired by Sizmek in 2019) and was a Research Director at the Nielsen Company’s Media Analytics division. As a recognized digital media expert, Jon has been a featured speaker at major industry events, including SXSW, IAB Newfronts, ARF, and others.

Jon specializes in advertising research, custom insights, analytics, and operations. Jon received a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Albion College.

Abbey Thomas serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Anoki AI, leading revenue generation, market expansion, and commercial strategy. Previously, as Chief Revenue Officer at OpenAP, she built the company’s revenue practice from scratch, growing their client base to over 300 advertisers and scaling platform sales beyond $1B. She was instrumental in driving buy-side adoption of OpenAP’s advanced advertising platform across premium video and CTV.

Before OpenAP, Thomas held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Tremor Video, representing the company globally at prestigious industry events including Cannes Lions, Mobile World Congress, and Advertising Week. She has served on the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Advisory Board and is an active member of PTTOW! Thomas graduated cum laude and early from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising. She resides in Venice, CA with her daughters Nola and Vail.

Frank Trofa is the U.S. Lead for Advertising Sales and Content Partnerships at Formula 1, where he works
with global brands and agencies to develop creative marketing programs across one of the fastest-growing
sports properties in the world.
With over 14 years of experience in media and advertising, Frank has spent his career building strategic
partnerships between brands, media platforms, and sports properties. Prior to joining Formula 1, he worked
across a number of high-growth companies and startups, most recently DraftKings, helping major
advertisers connect with sports audiences through innovative digital and content-driven campaigns.

Bruno Ulloa is a cultural strategist and creative executive shaping the future of Latino media. As Co-Founder, President, and COO of LatiNation Media, he leads a culture-first company built to amplify Latino voices at scale—guided by one simple mantra: Cultura at Full Volume.

Since stepping into leadership in 2019, Bruno has transformed Latino Alternative TV (LATV) into a dynamic, multiplatform brand connecting with Millennial and Gen Z bilingual Latino audiences–known today as LatiNation Media. By blending sharp audience insight with bold storytelling, he has overseen more than 3,000 hours of original content and driven consistent double-digit revenue growth. Working alongside talent like Chiquis and Xolo Maridueña and brands such as Red Bull, Bruno has helped elevate Latino creators while expanding the brand’s cultural reach and relevance.

A Cornell University graduate, Bruno began his career as a bilingual host, writer, and producer—experience that continues to shape his creative, hands-on leadership style. Twice named one of the Imagen Foundation’s “Most Influential Latinos in Entertainment,” he’s known for pairing business discipline with deep cultural intuition.

Bruno doesn’t just see culture as content—he builds platforms where identity becomes influence, audience becomes community, and Latino stories don’t just get told…they move the culture forward.

Nerissa Valdellon is a seasoned media and go-to-market leader with more than 20 years of experience across digital, performance, and cross-channel strategy. As SVP of Media Solutions at Channel Factory, she leads North America’s cross-platform growth strategy spanning social, search, and performance media. She spearheaded the region’s expansion beyond a YouTube-centric offering, launching social and transforming the business into a diversified, multi-product solution—driving more than 1,000% year-over-year growth in off-YouTube revenue.

Previously, Nerissa held senior leadership roles at Idealab and Viant, where she scaled high-performing teams, supported M&A initiatives, and improved operational profitability. She also spent five years as an independent consultant, advising small-mid sized agencies on building and operationalizing paid media and cross-channel go-to-market strategies. She is known for aligning product, sales, and operations to unlock growth, build strong teams, and drive sustainable impact.

Johanna Wahlroos is a VP of Marketing at DV, leading a team of Global Strategy & Planning. Her team is spread across the globe, focusing on leading cross channel marketing strategies, including awareness campaigns, customer retention and upsell strategies, and sales enablement in partnership with local and regional sales teams.

Prior to DV, Johanna spent over a decade at Google. Her most recent role was Global Account Executive at Google, where she spearheaded global partnership and growth strategy for some of Google’s largest global clients.

Johanna is passionate about consumer and advertising trends and how cultural nuances play a significant role in digital strategies. Having lived across 3 continents, 4 countries over the past 15+ years, Johanna identifies herself as a world citizen who loves to celebrate and learn from multicultural experiences.

Johanna holds a Bachelor’s Degree (LMU Munich University) and Master’s Degree (University of Helsinki) in Communication.

Ying Wang is General Manager for Xumo Advertising, a joint venture with Comcast and Charter formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. In this role, Ying is responsible for maximizing ad revenue across Xumo’s growing inventory, including supply within Xumo Play, on the channels it syndicates to other platforms via its Xumo Enterprise business, and from content partners on Xumo TV and Xumo Stream Box. Her oversight includes critical functions such as ad sales, ad operations, sales marketing support, pricing & packaging, and reporting and attribution.

Previously, Ying served as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives for Comcast Advertising, where she managed executive priorities as Chief of Staff to the President and led transformation initiatives for the advertising sales and technology business unit. Prior to that, Ying was Head of Business Operations & Strategy for FreeWheel, where she led strategic planning and oversaw the integration of five different advertising companies acquired by Comcast into a single organization. Ying initially joined the Comcast Advertising family in 2014 via FreeWheel, where she scaled the video streaming business of dozens of large media publishers.

With more than a decade of experience counseling major media companies, Ying’s industry involvement has been marked by a deep understanding of market dynamics and innovative strategic solutions. Prior to joining FreeWheel, she advised media and retail companies as an associate at Oliver Wyman, a global management consultancy. She was also part of the international digital distribution team at Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Ying is a graduate of the Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Network’s Besty Magness Institute for senior level women. She serves on the National Advisory Council for Comcast’s Asian Pacific American ERG and on the steering committee for Comcast’s Women in Advertising & Media group.

Ying received a Bachelor of Arts in economics and psychology from Harvard University, a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Connecticut with her family.

Jasmine is a seasoned integrated media and marketing leader recognized for her ability to translate complex strategic visions into high-performing technical executions. Currently overseeing Social and Programmatic Strategy at Verizon Business Group (VBG), she spearheads ad tech innovation, architecting data-driven programs designed to thrive within increasingly sophisticated digital ecosystems.
With a career forged on both the agency and brand sides, Jasmine brings a 360-degree perspective to media acquisition. Her track record includes driving digital strategy for Optimum and managing high-stakes programs for market leaders across the Financial Services, Entertainment, and Pharmaceutical sectors.

Garrett Winkler oversees LG Channels in North America. LG Channels is LG Electronics owned and operated
FAST service (operating over 400 channels in the US and available in 33 countries). He is responsible for the
overall growth of the app, FAST partnerships, programming, operations, and more. Garrett joined LGE in 2020
and has driven the strategy of LG Channels from ideation to practice, resulting in LGC’s rise to become a top
five app on LG’s webOS platform. He has guided the advanced television space for over a decade across
content, product, and the client services side, also receiving the Emerging Leader Award from the Stream TV
Show. He graduated summa cum laude from Hofstra University and later received an MS from New York
University.

Jeremy is an experienced sales, marketing, product, and operations leader with a passion for solving big problems and building big businesses. For 20+ years, Jeremy has been at the forefront of digital change in media and advertising. From the early dot-com days of Silicon Valley where he worked at WebMD, to trailblazing digital mapping at NAVTEQ (now HERE Technologies), to the early days of online classifieds at Cars.com, to the origins of programmatic advertising at the Rubicon Project (now Magnite), to building the largest ad exchange in the world at Google, to the emergence of Generative AI as a marketing tool at Accenture, to the development of Infillion’s enterprise business and agentic AI offering, Jeremy has led the creation of numerous technologies and businesses that are enormous parts of our current media and advertising markets.

Jeremy is Infillion’s General Manager of their Enterprise business unit, an organization focused on providing Infillion’s ad technology, most notably MediaMath, as composable, customizable elements to advertising and media businesses, like Walmart. Melding together his experience with world-class ad technology and professional services, Jeremy’s mission is to meet clients (like retail media networks, local media companies, and agencies) where they are and provide them the technology foundations to build differentiated, high growth advertising businesses.

Eli Zang is the Vice President, Head of Sales for Xumo Advertising, the advertising arm of Xumo, a joint venture with Comcast and Charter formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. In this role, Eli leads global sales strategy and execution, overseeing agency brand partnerships, go-to-market planning, and revenue growth across Xumo’s advanced advertising solutions.

Eli has over 20 years of experience in media and ad tech, with over 10 years working in CTV and streaming as a pioneer in the platform’s monetization. Before joining Xumo, Eli served as General Manager of Digital & Agency Partnerships at Extreme Reach, where he led the company’s digital business strategy, product development, and monetization efforts. Prior to that, he held multiple senior leadership roles at Innovid, including Senior Vice President of Global Agency Partnerships and Vice President of Global Client & Publisher Solutions. There, he managed teams responsible for over 60% of global revenue, leading to Innovid’s IPO through record-breaking deals with major advertisers like Verizon, General Motors, and Procter & Gamble.

Earlier in his career, Eli was Vice President, Head of Sales at Tubi, where he launched and scaled the ad business from under $500K to $100M+ in four years, leading to its acquisition by Fox. He also held senior sales roles at Viacom where he spent over a decade overseeing revenue across major entertainment brands and pioneering large-scale, cross-platform branded content initiatives.

Known for his expertise in the digital advertising space, Eli has spoken at major industry events such as Advertising Week, ANA, Beet.TV, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and Consumer Electronics Show (CES). He is known for his expertise in convergent media strategy, data-driven advertising, and building high-performing sales organizations.

Eli received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan. He currently resides in New York, NY with his husband and son.