The Pub Way: An AdTech Podcast for Media Leaders

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, Tina Iannacchino sits down with Fabien Magalon, CEO and Co-Founder of xpln.ai, to unpack the growing pressure on open web monetization.They discussed how CTV and walled gardens are shifting advertiser investment, why attention metrics are gaining ground over gameable outcome-based measurement, and how publishers can prove and get paid for real quality.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Amanda Martin, Chief Revenue Officer at Mediavine, to explore the AI-driven shift in open web monetization and why curation is changing the game for publishers.They talked about how AI and shifting search behavior are reshaping publisher discovery and traffic, what rising CPMs amid falling traffic are really telling the industry, and how curation is opening up a new, more collaborative path to publisher revenue.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

In this episode of The Pub Way podcast live from Cannes Lions 2026, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Chandra Cirulnick, VP, Global Supply Partnerships at Yahoo DSP.Together, they explored how Connected TV, streaming, and emerging digital channels are creating new monetization opportunities for publishers, while transparency, performance measurement, and omnichannel strategies reshape the future of advertising.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

In this special episode for International Women’s Month 2026, we bring together female leaders across adtech and media to share the moments that shaped their careers, the lessons they wish they had known earlier, and how experience can help others move forward faster: Priti Powell (Co-Founder of Advance Women)KiYonna Carr (Director, O&O Yield Management at Yahoo)Shari Munoz (Head of Research and Measurement at Seedtag)Mariam Topeshashvili (Entrepreneur)Hosted by Tina Iannacchino (VP, Publisher Partnerships NA at Seedtag), the conversation explores leadership, career growth, and how sharing knowledge can drive more inclusive progress. 

​​In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Amanda Gomez, SVP of Revenue Operations & Ad Technology at New York Post, to explore how news publishers are balancing brand safety, user experience, and monetization while future-proofing their digital products in an AI-driven world.They discuss the shift away from keyword blocklists toward sentiment-driven suitability, why “ad-light” experiences matter as search declines, and how publishers can build loyalty through apps, talent-led brands, and smarter product strategy.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Heather Carver, Chief Revenue Officer at Freestar, to explore how AI and curation are redefining brand safety and reshaping publisher monetization strategies.They talked about the evolution from traditional blocklists to smarter, contextual brand suitability approaches, the growing role of automation in curation, and how publishers can future-proof their revenue in a rapidly changing digital landscape.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

Mike and Tina welcome Scott Young, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Transmit, to discuss the evolution and innovation in streaming, particularly in live sports. Scott shares his extensive background in digital advertising and the challenges faced in monetizing live sports streaming. They also explore the operational challenges within FAST channels and the need for standardization in the industry. Scott’s Book recommendation: The Stargate Chronicles: Memoirs of a Psychic Spy (Joseph McMoneagle, 2002)Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, Tina and Mike welcome Stephanie Layser, Global Head of Publisher Ad Tech Solutions at Amazon Web Services (AWS).Stephanie shares exclusive insights on the launch of AWS RTB Fabric, a fully managed, cloud-native framework that simplifies integrations, reduces latency and infrastructure costs, and powers faster real-time bidding.The conversation also explores agentic workflows, the future of ad serving, and how AWS is helping publishers innovate with AI to build smarter, more efficient monetization strategies.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

In this episode, our hosts Mike and Tina discussed the transformative impact of AI and automation in the publishing industry with Jared Siegal, founder and CEO of Attitude. They explored how large language models (LLMs) are being utilized in ad operations, the importance of traffic shaping, and the challenges of navigating user data in a privacy-first world.Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact

In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, Tina and Mike discuss the evolving landscape of adtech with Brendan Norman, Co-Founder and CEO of Classify. They explore the decline of traditional taxonomies, the rise of agentic experiences driven by AI, and the importance of contextual targeting. They also cover the challenges of accessibility and governance in the industry, the need for sustainability, and strategies for publishers to prepare for Q4. Interested in being a guest? Contact us: thepubwaypodcast.com/contact