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Publishers and the Rise of the Machines: Programmatic advertising has become a necessity for publishers who can harness ever-more data to target audiences and, thanks to online ad serving, can deliver ads in real time. After a prolonged period of adjustment, publishers are finally beginning to understand how they can benefit from this era of automation. However, questions remain. Just how disruptive will this technology be in the long-term? And how should publishers maintain transparency in the exchange market? Digiday will convene established and emerging publishers to explore the varying approaches to programmatic and how to overcome its challenges.

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Megan Pagliuca, vp and general manager of digital media, Merkle

Megan Pagliuca, vp and general manager of digital media, Merkle

Megan Pagliuca joined Merkle in November 2010 to develop and launch the Merkle trading desk. As vp and general manger of the digital media group, she launched the trading desk and built an industry-leading team, delivering targeted media programs, insights and measurement to leading brands such as GEICO, Motorola Mobility, Nespresso and AARP.
Sara Livingston, manager of digital marketing, Seamless

Sara Livingston, manager of digital marketing, Seamless

Sara Livingston oversees consumer-targeted digital marketing at Seamless. This encompasses all acquisition & brand awareness initiatives spanning across online, mobile and tablet, including display, search, radio, affiliates and integrated partnerships. Prior to joining Seamless, Sara managed digital media at TheLadders, overseeing all direct response campaigns.
Barry Lowenthal, president, The Media Kitchen

Barry Lowenthal, president, The Media Kitchen

Barry Lowenthal is the president of The Media Kitchen, a kbs+ agency, and also oversees the kbs+ Business Intelligence group and kbs+ Atlanta. A veteran of the agency with 20+ years under his belt, Barry has led integrated programs for brands such as Armani Jeans, Victoria's Secret, Justin Bieber's Fragrance "Someday," Vanguard and many others. 

Who Should Attend

Top digital brand executives
Top digital agency executives
Top digital media / Publishing executives
App developers
Video marketing executives
Video networks
Technology and service providers
Media and press

Past Digiday Attendees Include