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How Adtech GTM Is Changing with Peer39 CEO Mario Diez

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Jan 22, 2025
Mario Diez, CEO of Peer39, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of adtech. He highlights the historical failures of publisher collaboration and the unique challenges CEOs face in this sector. Diez discusses the pivotal shift from sales-centric strategies to deeper operational understanding. He emphasizes the need for actionable insights in a data-driven world and explores how AI and contextual targeting are reshaping advertising. Tune in for a fascinating look into the future of adtech and the role of leadership in navigating these changes.
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ANECDOTE

First CEO Experience at Quadrant One

  • Mario Diez shares his experience becoming CEO at Quadrant One, pivoting from an ad network to a multi-publisher private exchange.
  • He highlights the challenge of shifting from sales to CEO mindset, needing to say no to create order.
INSIGHT

Why Publisher Consortiums Fail

  • Publisher consortiums often fail because joint ventures lack unique, differentiated offerings.
  • Measurement and performance gaps, especially lack of closed-loop attribution in open markets, limit consortium success.
ADVICE

Non-Founder CEO Must Research History

  • Non-founder CEOs must thoroughly research company history and past attempts to avoid repeating failures.
  • Engage insiders early to understand company dynamics and prevent strategy rejection based on past experiences.
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