Can Wall Street’s ad tech love affair last?
Life beyond the cookie by Ronan Shields (Digiday) – November 16, 2021 In an echo of the early-to-mid 2010s, 2021 saw an abundance of public ad tech listings, in part fueled by special purpose acquisition companies. According to an index from investment bank LUMA Partners, there are now 23 publicly-listed ad tech companies with much of […]
“Data is Back”: Opportunities with the UK’s Post-Brexit Data Plan
by Matthew Beck, VP EMEA Business, Publisher & Tech Development On August 26th, the UK government announced post-Brexit global data plans including intentions for new multi-billion pound global data partnerships with the US, Australia, and the Republic of Korea. Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “Now that we have left the EU, I’m determined to seize the opportunity […]
Hiring Amid Change: Retaining and Attracting Talent In The Wake Of The Pandemic
by Kelly Herrick, Global Recruiting Lead, Prohaska Consulting, and Founder of Searchlight 2021 is turning out to be a great reset for many companies. The industry is coming back in full force, and suddenly we’re in a candidate’s market. This unique set of circumstances is making it a tricky time, but also a chance to […]
‘Real, Meaningful Revenue Driver’: BDG Beefs Up Culture & Innovation Portfolio
Gawker, Inverse, Input and Mic are just the beginning by Mark Sternberg (AdAge) – July 30, 2021 As Bustle Digital Group expands, the publisher once known for its lifestyle brands has developed a particular taste for a different kind of coverage. Beginning in late 2018 when it acquired Mic, BDG has built out what it […]
Prohaska Consulting Expands and Promotes Global Team
Substantial growth helping clients in Identity, M&A, other services leads to scaling July 20, 2021 – New York – Prohaska Consulting, the most-experienced and award-winning global data transformation consultancy, is proud to announce the expansion of its global team with the addition of four veterans in digital marketing and media to full-time senior roles., along with several key promotions. Dayna Moon is VP, Client Strategy and Earned […]
Digital Ad Opportunities and Capital Spur Investor Interest in Ad Tech
The industry, once shunned by investors, has regained its mojo, fueled in part by a rise in digital ad spending by Alexandra Bruell (Wall Street Journal) – July 2, 2021 6:00 am ET Deal activity and public offerings in the advertising and marketing technology industry are rising as the sector gets a boost from a […]
Doug Schirle
Doug is a highly accomplished sales executive with 20+ years of experience in digital media, AdTech and SaaS sales. He’s an entrepreneurial minded, solution-based thinker, and a collaborative, enthusiastic team player who has had success managing diverse sales cycles in Tech, CPG, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Automotive and Entertainment. After 15+ years in San Francisco, […]