The Most Relevant Conference for Digital Media & Revenue Ops Leaders

March 8-11, 2020 | Santa Monica, CA

Sessions that speak to your challenges. Peers that speak your language. 

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keynotes

  • Jamie Gutfreund

    Jamie Gutfreund

    Strategic Advisor

    The new decade of ad tech started with a bang, as Google Chrome announced it was (slowly) hammering the last nail in the third-party cookie’s coffin. But this was only the latest sign that “business as usual” in digital advertising is anything but these days. Privacy regulations, increased brand involvement in media buying, ad tech consolidation, and other factors are completely rewriting the online advertising paradigm. 

    Strangely enough, the shake-up is opening a huge opportunity for premium publishers, whose data and insights are more valuable than ever. But do they have the skills to truly show advertisers just what they can offer—and how it can affect bottom lines? Using examples from her experiences working with agencies, brands, and ad tech providers, industry veteran Jamie Gutfreund examines how to refresh advertiser-publisher relationships and rebuild trust when it comes to measurement, technology partners, user experience, and more.

  • Jessica B. Lee

    Jessica B. Lee

    Partner, Co-Chair, Privacy, Security & Data Innovations

    With every new Apple iOS update, GDPR mandate, or state-specific consumer privacy protection law, it can seem like the ad revenue playing field gets smaller and smaller for publishers. Add in the oversight of a Chief Privacy Officer or Senior Counsel, and the list of things ad ops teams can't do gets longer and longer. But ad tech attorney & expert Jessica B. Lee will shed light on why the future of privacy-compliant digital ad sales isn't all doom and gloom. (And she'll even answer some of the questions you've always wanted to ask your in-house counsel or legal team -- but never did).

  • Jimmy Hutcheson

    Jimmy Hutcheson

    CEO

    Following Next Management Partners' acquisition of SPIN, CEO Jimmy Hutcheson dives into how the private equity firm seeks to revitalize the classic music magazine while also opining on what excites private equity firms when it comes to digital media, revenue diversification, and of course fallout from the crumbling cookie.

  • Elgin Kim

    Elgin Kim

    Partner

    In all the excitement around connected TV, we've forgotten that we're not even close to tapping the monetization potential of mobile content. In this wide-ranging fireside chat, mobile expert Elgin Kim explores the biggest operational and date challenges in apps and mobile web currently while tapping into the most exciting mobile opportunities.

About

No other conference comes close to offering the community, exchange of ideas and learning opportunities of the AdMonsters Publisher Forum [drop the mic]

  • Connect with your peers to advance the digital media industry.
  • Delve into the latest topics focused on maximizing revenue.
  • Experience a unique event with an agenda you help set.
  • Interact with technology service providers and see their solutions in action.
  • Take away actionable insights for your company, your department and yourself.

ALL-INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION FEE

$1595 PER CONFERENCE TICKET
$1495 EARLY BIRD RATE THRU JAN. 31

Registration for this event is OPEN and includes:

  • 3.5 day of discussion and discourse
  • Keynote addresses from industry visionaries
  • Attendee-led sessions and workshops
  • Small group breakouts covering a wide variety of ad op current topics
  • Sunday evening cocktail reception and dinner
  • Monday evening Tech Crawl networking reception
  • Sponsor & attendee Monday dinner
  • Tuesday afternoon off-site activities
  • Attendee-only Tuesday dinner
  • Breakfasts and lunches during the conference

Attendee Journey

Agenda

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Sunday – March 8, 2020

Wednesday – March 11, 2020

8:00 am-9:00 am

Breakfast

9:15 am-10:00 am

Workshops Round 1

10:05 am-10:50 am

Workshops Round 2

10:50 am-11:10 am

Networking Break

11:10 am-11:55 am

Publisher Roundtables

11:55 am-12:30 pm

Report In and Wrap-Up

Speakers

  • Josh Peters

    Director—Data Partnerships
  • Caitlin Fulford

    Senior Director of Account Strategy
  • Christiana Cacciapuoti

    Executive Director
  • Paul Cook

    Director, Ad Operations
  • Daniel Benyamin

    Founder
  • Lila Hunt

    Head of Advertising Strategy
  • Andy Batkin

    CEO
  • Nick Branstator

    CTO
  • Pierre Diennet

    Global Partnerships
  • Cory Schnurr

    Head of Marketplace Innovation
  • Aditya Padhye

    Director of Business Development
  • Abhi Arya

    Co-founder and Partner
  • Scott Messer

    SVP, Media
  • Louis-David Mangin

    CEO and Cofounder
  • Lisen Zethraeus

    CMO
  • Peo Persson

    Co-founder and CPO
  • Brooke Edwards-Plant

    VP Global Ad Ops & Revenue Platforms
  • Premesh Purayil

    Chief Technology Officer
  • Elgin Kim

    Partner
  • Jimmy Hutcheson

    CEO
  • Kerel Cooper

    Co-Founder / President of Advertising
  • Maggie Mesa

    Vice President, Publisher Partnerships
  • Nicholas Pirlis

    VP Media & Co-Founder
  • Lynne d Johnson

    Content Director
  • Gavin Dunaway

    Product Marketing Lead
  • Rob Beeler

    Founder & CEO

Publishers Attending

Altice USA News and Advertising
The Atlantic
Bell Media
Bloomberg Media
BuzzFeed
Raptive (formerly CafeMedia)
Cars.com
CBS Interactive
Cheddar
Complex Networks
Condé Nast
Cox Automotive
dailymotion
Dotdash Meredith
Edmunds
Encyclopedia Brittannica
Everyday Health
Expedia
Fanatics
Firework
FOX
Gannett
Hanley Wood
HipLatina
Hive Media Group
HowStuffWorks
Hulu
IBM Watson Advertising
Jounce Media
KAYAK
Los Angeles Times
LoveToKnow
Major League Fishing
Match Media Group
Metamorphosis Partners
MorningStar
Motorsport Network
New York Post
New York Times, The
Pandora
PCH/Media
PGA Tour
Playbuzz now known as EX.CO
Ranker
Revry
Sightline Media Group
Slate
Slickdeals
Streamlytics
SuperAwesome
The Washington Post
Trader Interactive
Tribune Publishing
Twitch
Univision
USA Today
Verywell Health
Vevo
Viacom
Vox Media
Wall Street Journal, The
Walmart
The Walt Disney Company
WarnerMedia
WeatherBug
Zillow

Location

Loews Beach Hotel Santa Monica

1700 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

The Spring Publisher Forum is set against the backdrop of the Southern California sun, sand and surf. At Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel you’ll enjoy the quintessential California getaway at a stunning hotel just a short walk from the vibrant Santa Monica Pier. It’s the perfect work winter escape! 

AdMonsters Group Rate: $335/per night
inclusive of all taxes and fees – select your room during conference registration in order to receive this special rate 

Networking

SUNDAY

Publisher Welcome Groups | 6:00-7:00 PM
Meet your fellow publishers over drinks and snacks! Participants will be broken up into groups and asked to complete a (fun, we swear!) activity that will inform the agenda and discussion over the coming days.

Opening Night Reception | 7:00-9:00 PM 
Meet. Mingle. Kick off the Publisher Forum with your fellow Ad Ops brethren.

MONDAY

Tech Crawl |  5:30-7:30 PM
This unique event is where the rubber meets the road. Speak with tech providers in a casual setting about your specific challenges, get personalized attention and real-world solutions. Drinks and snacks provided.

Dinner and Entertainment |  7:30-10:00PM
A gourmet meal enjoyed by attendees and sponsors, accompanied by music and… surprises? Always one of the highlights of Publisher Forum!

 

TUESDAY

Off-Site Activities | Tuesday – 1:00-4:00/5:00 PM
Your brain needs a little break after all this thinking! Enjoy Santa Monica and the surrounding scenery and make new connections with activities that range from adventurous to enriching. See full activity descriptions

  • Hike in Topanga State Park
  • Whale Watching
  • Getty Center Tour
  • E-Scooter Tour of Venice Murals
  • Disc Golf at a California State Park
  • Surfing in Santa Monica
  • Flying Trapeze Class on the Santa Monica Pier

Publisher’s Night Out | Tuesday – 7:00–10:00 PM
Look forward to an unforgettable party to top off a memorable day. AdMonsters takes publishers to a gorgeous local spot for attendees to enjoy first-class food, beverage, and entertainment amidst the good company of your ad ops peers.

Premier
Confiant
DanAds
Duration Media
eye/o
Google Ad Manager
Lotame
The Media Trust
OpenX
Playwire
Gold
Clipcentric
LiveRamp
SOVRN
Spot.IM
Silver
AAX Acceptable Ads Exchange
Ad-Juster
Boltive
Admiral
BeOp
Boostr
DirecToPub by Bucksense
Connatix
FatTail
GumGum
Hashtag Labs
LiveIntent
MediaMint
Nativo
PowerInbox is now Jeeng
PubMatic
Quantcast
SEBPO
STAQ
Undertone
Xandr

FAQ

Is the Publisher Forum canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns?

No, it’s not cancelled! The conference will take place as planned. AdMonsters and our conference venue, the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of the attendees. See below for more detail. 

How many people will be attending the Publisher Forum? Are there international attendees?

Publisher Forum is a relatively small event at 200 attendees (publishers + sponsors). Attendees are 95% from the United States and Canada. International attendees are from Europe and the UK; none are from Italy or France.

What is the latest on COVID-19 state of emergency in Los Angeles, and how does it affect public gatherings and events like the Publisher Forum?

The CDC’s situation summary continues to report that the health risk from COVID-19 for the general American public is considered low.

Currently, the CDC has issued no travel advisories for travel to the United States, or Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health declared a local state of emergency due to 6 newly confirmed cases, which all had known exposure sources.  There is no evidence of community transmission at this time.

In their press conference this morning, LA County officials emphasized that declaring a state of emergency will allow them to access state and federal funds that will aid the city in preparations and precautions. They urged Los Angeles residents and visitors to go about regular business and daily life. After the press conference, The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health tweeted that there is “no need for significant social distancing measures at this time.”

Several other cities and states have recently issued states of emergency due to the coronavirus; this is not unique to Los Angeles or cause for alarm. Events and conferences are still taking place safely.

What is AdMonsters doing to ensure participant safety? 

 The health and safety of our conference attendees, employees, partners, and event staff is our number one priority.

  • Sanitization stations will be on-site in all session rooms and meal functions. The CDC also recommends frequent hand-washing. We encourage attendees to refrain from handshaking to mitigate risks.
  • We will have thermometers available for anyone who may need to check their body temperature. Please visit the AdMonsters Info Desk to pick one up, or call down to the front hotel desk to receive one delivered to your room. If any attendees is unwell and requires medical assistance, we will direct off-site to the appropriate medical resource.
  • The Loews Beach Hotel is following recommendations in the U.S. EPA’s Emerging Pathogen Policy regarding the use of cleaning disinfectants effective against COVID-19. We have requested additional cleanings of our meeting room facilities, including door handles, elevator buttons, light switches, etc.
  • There will be on-site information about how to keep yourself healthy at the event.
  • There will be frequent reminders that hands should be washed often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
  • For your safety and the safety of all participants, please do not attend Publisher Forum if you feel ill.
  • Please notify AdMonsters if you have traveled to an affected region or had significant contact with anyone who traveled to an affected region within the past 14 days.

If I am unable to attend the conference due to corporate travel policy changes and/or person reasons, can I receive a refund or credit towards a future event?

Please see AdMonsters’ cancellation policy below. While we understand concerns, we are unable to issue refunds due to changes in individual corporate travel policy. Per our cancellation policy, no hotel cancellations are available within 30 days of the event. 

Unfortunately, we are not able to issue credits towards future AdMonsters events. 

Who attends Publisher Forum?

AdMonsters Publisher Forums are designed specifically for digital strategists, data scientists, revenue, operations & technology leaders at online publishers, content creators and mobile application developers. AdMonsters reviews and approves each individual participant to ensure a conversation amongst a community of senior peers in digital media.

What should I expect at the Publisher Forum?

Most sessions are open to attendees only, except for Sponsor Workshops, Panels, and Networking Sessions.
The Publisher Forum conference takes place over three days, beginning with a cocktail reception and dinner on Sunday evening and ending at 1:00 PM Wednesday. The agenda includes:

  • 2-3 keynotes by industry visionaries
  • Interactive sessions led by industry leaders who are also part of the AdMonsters community
  • Breakouts covering a wide variety of focused revenue, data and ad-ops relevant topics

The 30-60 minute attendee sessions include presentations, round-table discussions and case studies on a wide variety of relevant topics such as: yield management, first party auctions, ad serving technology, inventory management, organizational structure, data science, business process automation, operations policies, rich/streaming media and more.

Why should I register early?

Two reasons:

  • The price for Publisher Forums goes up as we get closer to the event date
  • We always sell out since we limit the number of attendees to keep the conversations open and flowing    

Cancellation Policy

All conference fees are non-refundable. Substitutions will be accepted.  Non-payment or non-attendance due to natural disaster or any other reason does not constitute cancellation or refund. If for any reason Access Intelligence/AdMonsters decided to cancel or postpone this event, Access Intelligence/AdMonsters is not responsible for covering airfare, hotel or other travel costs incurred by the attendees. No hotel cancellations available within 30 days of event. Note: All payments must be received before entering the event.

 

IAB Digital Ad Operations Recertification

Attending the full Publisher Forum can earn you 8 credits towards your IAB Digital Ad Operations Recertification.