On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome David Rowley, VP of Revenue Technology at News Corp. In our discussion, MSG and David cover:

His unlikely journey from artist to media and tech executive
Consolidation within ad tech and publishing
The need for publisher alignment to tackle current challenges
The emergence of new ad servers
Competing with the walled gardens for advertising dollars
The interdependence between journalism and advertising
Building thriving business operations teams

And more.

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About OpenWeb:

OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.

Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenWeb.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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