Ep. 37 Katie McAdams from Basis Technologies chats with AdTechGod
Jul 16, 2024
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Katie McAdams, CMO at Basis, discusses growth in ad tech, challenges faced by agencies, charitable work in Chicago, balancing commitments, and beliefs in afterlife and kindness.
Adquick offers fast OOH campaign launches with accountability bridging traditional and digital marketing.
Katie McAdams' career showcases growth from journalism to ad tech, emphasizing versatility and dedication.
Deep dives
Adquick Revolutionizes Out-of-Home Advertising with Digital Marketer Experience
Adquick streamlines out-of-home advertising by providing advertisers with quick access to over 1600 premium media owners, facilitating 10 times faster OOH campaign launches within 48 hours. It offers accountability and measurability akin to online ads, bridging the gap between traditional and digital marketing experiences.
Katie McAdams' Professional Journey: From Journalism Passion to Leader in Ad Tech
Katie McAdams transitioned from journalism to selling print ads in the newspaper industry, eventually joining Centro, now known as Basis, where she has been for almost two decades. Through her versatile roles and dedication, Katie's career trajectory showcases growth and adaptation in the dynamic ad tech industry.
Basis' Evolution: Navigating Growth and Retaining Company Culture
Basis, formerly Centro, exemplifies sustained growth from a three-person startup to nearly a thousand employees globally. Despite challenges in scaling and adapting to acquisitions, maintaining organizational culture and fostering personal growth have been keys to Basis' success and employee retention.
Katie McAdams is the Chief Marketing Officer at Basis, where she has been a driving force for the past five and a half years. Her journey to this role is marked by an impressive tenure at Centro, spanning nearly 19 years. While at Centro Katie held multiple key positions, including SVP of Publisher Development and EVP of Customer Experience, showcasing her versatile expertise and dedication to the industry.