Ep. 16 Mike Hauptman from AdLib chats with AdTechGod
Feb 20, 2024
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Mike Hauptman shares his journey in the ad tech industry, from MediaPlex to creating AdLib. The discussion highlights challenges in the post-cookie world and the value of community groups in business development.
Mike Hauptman founded AdLib to simplify programmatic advertising, removing barriers for marketers.
AdLib addresses industry challenges like cookie deprecation, offering unified audience management across DSPs.
Deep dives
Mike's Journey in Ad Tech and Founding Adlib
Mike's journey in the digital advertising industry began at MediaPlex before moving to MediaMath, where he held various roles, demonstrating expertise and leadership. He co-founded Adlib to address marketers' struggles in accessing premium DSPs, simplifying programmatic campaigns across channels and DSPs. The company evolved from initial challenges to building an easy-to-use DSP platform.
Market Trends and AdLib's Positioning
AdLib navigates industry challenges, such as cookie deprecation and AI integration, by offering a single platform for audience management across DSPs. Mike highlights the value of addressing the evolving landscape and future-proofing advertising strategies. AdLib strives to streamline budget allocation and enhance audience targeting amidst industry shifts.
Community Engagement and Growth
Mike emphasizes engaging with ad tech communities, like Slack channels, for industry insights and collaboration. He acknowledges the value of social platforms in staying informed and fostering partnerships. The podcast discussion underscores the importance of community networking and leveraging collective knowledge for industry advancements.
AdtechGod sits down with Mike Hauptman CEO and Founder of Adlib.
Mike's adtech journey began at MediaPlex and flourished during his eight years at MediaMath, where he held key roles such as Vice President of Business Development and Global Vice President of Platforms and Client Success.
As CEO of AdLib, he is focused on removing the barriers and complexities from programmatic advertising and he shares his vision with us all on this episode.
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