Scott Spencer

Co-founder of Rewarded Interest and former product leader at DoubleClick and Google, known for work on ad exchange technologies and privacy tools; founder of the Coalition for Better Ads and focused on giving consumers programmatic privacy control.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 56min

Episode 153: Scott Spencer invented RTB, now he’s taking on cookie banners

Scott Spencer, co-founder of Rewarded Interest and ex-Google product leader, dives into the failure of cookie banners, revealing that only 16% of users feel in control. He discusses the need for centralized, programmatic privacy settings to empower consumers across devices. Scott emphasizes the risk of ad blocking if the industry doesn't adapt and shares his regret about not fully appreciating the human impact of his work on Real-Time Bidding. Tune in for insights on privacy, consent, and the future of ad tech!

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