The Most Relevant Conference for Digital Media & Revenue Ops Leaders
August 14-17, 2022 | Montreal, QC
Sessions that speak to your challenges. Peers that speak your language.
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.
$1595 USD PER CONFERENCE TICKET
ALL-INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION FEE
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
- EVENT PROTOCOLS FOR GUEST SAFETY & SOCIAL DISTANCING
keynotes
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Justin Killion
President
- Keynote - A COMPLEX ISSUE: Justification for Revenue DiversificationMonday, August 15 | 9:15 am – 10:00 am
In his role as President, Justin Killion oversees the business & brands of Complex Networks. Complex Networks’ brands include youth culture brand, Complex, food culture brand, FirstWeFeast, sneaker culture brand, Sole Collector, and the music discovery brand, Pigeons & Planes. In addition, he is a twice Emmy Nominated Executive Producer having created and executive produced series, both scripted and non-scripted, for nearly all major linear networks & premium streaming platforms. He currently resides between Los Angeles & New York.
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Sharon Harris
Chief Marketing Officer
- Keynote: Innovation at the Speed of NewsTuesday, August 16 | 9:05 am – 9:50 am
As Chief Marketing Officer, Sharon Harris leads Ascential Digital Commerce’s global marketing efforts. Ascential helps leading global brands, including P&G, Unilever, 3M, Logitech, Mattel, and marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, and eBay win by optimizing and accelerating their digital commerce performance. Sharon’s extensive experience leading teams and pioneering advertising innovation contributes to accelerating the company’s global expansion positioning Ascential as a leader in the market.
With over 20 years of experience within the marketing and digital media space, Sharon’s prior role consisted of managing the marketing strategy for global teams across 30 offices and 40 countries in her role as Global Chief Marketing Officer at Jellyfish, a digital partner to leading brands like Uber, Disney, Spotify, Nestlé, Ford, Aviva, and ASOS. A passionate champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Sharon is also involved in several professional mentorship organizations and serves as chair of the advisory board for the Marcus Graham Project. Additionally, she is the board chair for Seattle’s Be Bold Now annual International Women’s Day celebration, and is also the Vice Chair of IGNITE National, a nonpartisan organization that encourages young women to actively engage in the political process.
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Ron Duque
Head of Advertising and Ad Tech Operations
- Keynote Fireside Chat: Solving for Mobile AddressabilityMonday, August 15 | 4:05 pm – 4:40 pm
Speakers
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Sharon Harris
Chief Marketing Officer -
Justin Killion
President -
Ron Duque
Head of Advertising and Ad Tech Operations -
Hanny Ali
Senior Director of Consulting & Marketing Transformation
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Steve Bagdasarian
Chief Operating Officer, Media
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Halton Bagley
Product Manager
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Anthony Berrena
CRO
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Cormac Breslin
Senior Customer Success Manager
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Cassidy Coles
Senior Director of Platform Solutions
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Jenny Connelly
EVP Product & Technology
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Amanda Dean
Head of Programmatic Partners and Strategy
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Simon Dumont
Programmatic Sales Manager, Montréal
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Leela Fallah
Director of Publisher Success
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Amanda Gomez
VP, Revenue Operations
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Jessie Gruber
VP, Programmatic
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Terry Guyton-Bradley
Senior Director, Advertising Technology
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Robert Janes
Head of Product
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Christopher Kenna
Chairman & Founder
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Stephen Kim
Lead Enterprise Consultant -
Molly McArdle
Head of Enterprise Partnerships
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Jonathan Panjwani
Sr. Director, Ad Tech Partnerships & Solutions
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Katie Pillich
VP, Ad Operations & Programmatic Strategy
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Erik Requidan
Co-Founder / CEO and Founder
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Mike Richter
Strategic AdvisorFinnovar Media -
Sherzod Rizaev
Director of Commercial Operations
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Sarah Ruxin
SVP, Revenue & Operations, North America
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Katya Shkolnik
Head of Partnerships
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Matthew Whaley
COO
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Ashley Wheeler
SVP of Publisher Accounts -
Bill Amstutz
Publisher
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Rob Beeler
Founder & CEO
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Lynne d Johnson
Content Director -
Yakira Young
Content Manager -
Andrew Byrd
News Editor
Program Overview
The Ad Ops Brain Trust
Every PubForum features a mix of presenter-led and open-format education that attendees rave about:
- Keynotes: High-Level Conversations with The Titans of Ad & Revenue Ops
- Small Group Sessions: Technical Presentations followed by Small Group Conversation
- Breakouts: Intimate Attendee-Focused Conversations Led by Industry Leaders
- Workshops: These open-format, peer-led discussions are the essence of the PubForum experience
Topics We Regularly Dive Into:
Full Agenda
Sunday – August 14, 2022
New Monsters Survival Guide
Publisher Speaker Meetup
Publishers Welcome! A Workgroup Networking Reception
Publisher Forum Welcome Dinner
Monday – August 15, 2022
Breakfast
Welcome to AdMonsters Publisher Forum
Keynote - A COMPLEX ISSUE: Justification for Revenue Diversification
Do Not Make Me Choose Between a Great Ux and Boosting My Revenue!
Networking Break
Attendee Small-Group Sessions
Adventures in Audio AdvertisingData Clean Rooms: What Publishers Need to KnowThe Race is On to Leverage First-Party DataNavigating the Malvertising Nightmare
Digital Media Drilldown
Question the Tech Round 1
Lunch
Tips from the Publisher Trenches: an Executive Perspective
Preparing for the Evolution of the Digital Buyer
Hello Contextual Targeting, My Old Friend
Networking Break
Attendee Small-Group Sessions
Holistic Approaches to RevenueNavigating the Wild, Wild West of CTVTell Me Your Definition of Programmatic Direct?Rewarded Video Is No Longer Just For App
Keynote Fireside Chat: Solving for Mobile Addressability
Monday Wrap Up
Tech Crawl Happy Hour
The Big Dinner
Tuesday – August 16, 2022
Breakfast
Day 2 Welcome
Keynote: Innovation at the Speed of News
Unlocking the Power of Prebid
Sunday Workshop Wrap Up
Question the Tech Round 2
Networking Break
The Evolution of Publisher Targeting
#OPSPOV
Why Users Block Ads — and What Publishers Can Do About It
Breakouts
Buyers to Sellers: Meeting in the MiddleFuture of Audience SegmentationFuture of Revenue OpsOps to ProductOffsite Activities
Pubs Night Out
Wednesday – August 17, 2022
Breakfast
The Wonderful World Of Workshops
Workshops: Round 1
Workshops Round 2
Networking Break
Publisher Roundtables
Report in & Wrap Up
The Wrap Up
Who's Coming
A Powerful and Intimate Learning Community
AdMonsters Attendees Span the Digital Media Org Chart
Ad Ops
Do you… Oversee the technology and processes for executing and transacting advertising?
Real Titles:
- Director of Digital Ad Operations
- Director, Programmatic & Ad Ops
- Senior Director, Ad Operations
- Senior Manager, Ad Ops Strategy
- VP, Ad Operations & Monetization
- Global Head of Advertising Operations
PRODUCT
Do you… design the advertising units and how they interplay with the rest of the UX?
Real Titles:
- Ad Technology Product Manager
- EVP, Product and Revenue
- Senior Product Manager
- SVP, Technology
- VP, Production, Digital Media & Design
- Product Manager, Product Innovation
SALES
Do you… close deals and/or manage a sales team? Do you rely on ad tech to make clients’ campaigns successful?
Real Titles:
- Director, Sales Operations
- SVP, Sales & Marketing
- VP, Sales Operations
- Director, Digital Advertising Sales
- Manager, Digital Sales Operations
DATA/ANALYTICS
Do you.. monitor the various data streams coming in, and transform them into actionable strategies.
Real Titles:
- Director Data Operations
- Digital Data Solutions Specialist
- VP Research & Insights
- Sr. Director, Revenue Analytics
- SVP, Operations, Data Sciences
CLIENT SERVICES
Do you… act as the face of the revenue operations team to your stable of clients?
Real Titles:
- Digital Campaign Coordinator
- Director, Campaign Management
- Senior Manager, Client Services
- Manager, Client Services
- Campaign Performance Manager
- Manager, Revenue & Client Services
FINANCE
Do you… oversee revenue, order management, and billing solutions for the entire media operation?
Real Titles:
- Digital Commerce Team Lead
- Digital Strategic Revenue Planning
- Senior Director, Yield Optimization
- Exec. Director, Yield & Private Marketplace
- Manager, Digital Revenue Operations
- Senior Director, Finance & Business Operations
Location
Hotel Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 René-Lévesque Blvd W.
Montreal, QC
The Summer Publisher Forum will take place at the historic Hotel Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth, in the heart of Montreal, Quebec.
AdMonsters Group Rate: $328/per night (USD)
Rate is inclusive of all taxes and fees – you must 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 Montreal and the surrounding scenery while making new connections. Pick an activity that feeds your body, soul or tummy! Montreal activities include the activities below; see detailed descriptions to pick the best activity for your interests and abilities.
- MONT-ROYAL HIKE & WALKING TOUR
- HOODS & HIDDEN GEMS BIKE TOUR
- MONTREAL CITY BREWERY TOUR
- MONTREAL FROM THE WATER ABOARD AN 80W YACHT
- MILE-END MONTREAL FOOD TOUR
- OLD MONTREAL WALK
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.
Sponsors
Event Safety
We’ve Got You Covered! Your health and safety are our #1 priority. Here are some of the safety measures you can expect throughout the event.
- COVID-19 vaccinnations required for all attendees.
- Masks will be provided for any attendee who wants one.
- High Traffic Areas such as handrails, escalators, door knobs, elevator buttons, etc) will be disinfected by the venue staff frequently
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the event
- Food and beverage functions will employ the highest standard of food safety, minimizing self-service options.
- The Fairmont Hotel The Queen Elizabeth is both GBAC Certified and follows strict guidelines for enhanced cleaning, disinfection and disease prevention.
- Capacity will be determined by current county capacity guidelines
Canadian Border Entry: All travelers must use the ArriveCAN app to verify required COVID-19 information for border entry. Travelers are required to be fully vaccinnated to enter Canada.
FAQ
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.
How many people will be attending the Publisher Forum? Are there international attendees?
Publisher Forum is a small event. At max, we allow 200 attendees (publishers + sponsors). Attendees are typically 95% from the United States and Canada, 5% from Europe. For all international attendees and sponsors, we will engage in personal conversations about quarantine requirements and testing protocols.
What are AdMonsters event safety protocols?
The health and safety of our conference attendees, employees, partners, and event staff is our number one priority.
- Masks will be made available and are optional.
- All rooms and seating environments will be configured for social distancing.
- 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. If any attendees is unwell and requires medical assistance, we will direct off-site to the appropriate medical resource.
- The venue 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.
- For your safety and the safety of all participants, please do not attend Publisher Forum if you feel ill, and notify AdMonsters if you begin to feel ill while at the Publisher Forum.
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.