In this engaging conversation, Lindsay Van Kirk, SVP and GM of Decipher at Dotdash Meredith, shares her journey from ad tech roles at AppNexus to leading contextual targeting solutions. She critiques the cookie-based systems she once supported, advocating for more reliable contextual tools. As she discusses the impact of Google's cookie policy changes, Lindsay emphasizes the success of Decipher in optimizing advertising strategies and enhancing collaboration between buyers and publishers, creating a thriving ad ecosystem.