The Programmatic Digest
The Programmatic Digest, hosted by Helene Parker, is a 25-45 minutes weekly podcast rounding up fresh, top programmatic and digital headlines from our preferred digital media sources. It is also going to feature educational interviews with experts in the industry, like yourself.
Latest episodes
Feb 19, 2024 • 35min
143. Navigating the Shift to Audio-First Advertising Strategies
Join us for an insightful conversation with Anne Frisbie from AdsWizz, drawing on her extensive 27-year journey in finance and digital media. Anne shares her expertise, transitioning from Goldman Sachs to pioneering digital audio advertising, emphasizing the crucial partnership between publishers and AdsWizz's innovative tools. We dive into the shift from mobile-focused to audio-centric advertising, exploring AdsWizz's adaptive approach and SaaS model. Our discussion explores the power of sound in branding, spotlighting podcasting's role in captivating audiences. We debunk myths about audio inventory's targeting capabilities, discuss the differences between streaming and podcast advertising creatively, and offer advice for brands entering the podcasting realm. Looking ahead to a post-cookie digital landscape, we evaluate audio's potential for contextual and data-driven marketing. Grab your headphones and join Anne Frisbie as we navigate the evolving world of audio advertising together. About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching. We can help 2 ways: Customized a training roadmap for teams of programmatic traders, adops, customer success, AMs, etc focusing on campaigns performance increase, cross-departmental communication, and revenue growth overall (🌟Request a sample training roadmap❗️) Hire people from our program mentioned above Interested in training or hiring programmatic juniors? Book a Free Call Timestamp: 00:00:10 - Jobs in Adtech 00:00:37 - Exploring Audio Streaming and Programmatic Advertising 00:06:14 - Explaining Job to a Five-Year-Old 00:10:08 - Opportunities in the Audio Space 00:17:31 - Key Takeaways 00:23:13 - Predictions for Post-2024 Audience Targeting 00:27:04 - Predictive Audiences and Contextual Targeting 00:32:34 - Work-Life Balance and Family Planning Interested in finding out if you are a fit for a career in digital advertising and programmatic? Take our free Quiz: www.heleneparker.com/programmaticquiz Guest Information: Anne Frisbie Anne Frisbie - AdsWizz | LinkedIn AdsWizz Meet The Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach Helene Parker Consulting LLC Programmatic Media Experts | LinkedIn Learn Programmatic As a TEAM As a Programmatic Ninja Programmatic Coaching Newsletter Programmatic Digest Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram Manuela Cortes - Co-Host Programmatic Digest In Espanol Manuela Cortes - ADAPEX Inc | the adtech of Datrix group | LinkedIn Get this directly in your inbox weekly including more gems! Let’s keep in touch: Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter here: www.heleneparker.com/newsletter Join our next training program by signing up to our waitlist below: https://www.heleneparker.com/waitlist/ Also take a moment to check out: How To Optimise Data Segment: https://youtu.be/boj0SJF5kn8 Join Our Slack Channel for programmatic ninjas looking to level up and build a network: https://join.slack.com/t/theprogrammaticmeetup/shared_invite/zt-1nlaoighs-ES98OYwn67rkk1vqgC4i9Q
Feb 13, 2024 • 31min
142. Breaking Down the Advertising Supply Chain with Industry Insights
Episode 142 Title: Breaking Down the Advertising Supply Chain with Industry Insights In a recent episode, Kurt Donnell from Freestar simplifies the intricacies of online ad auctions, emphasizing financial success for content creators through Freestar's adept monetization solutions. The evolving digital adscape is explored, with a focus on supply path optimization and AI's role in real-time ad adjustments without disrupting user experience. Freestar's ad tech associate program is highlighted as a platform nurturing diverse skill sets. The importance of soft skills, including communication and curiosity, is stressed for thriving in the dynamic ad tech industry. Kurt shares personal insights on networking, mentorship, and the value of questioning, providing a playbook for success. About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching. We can help 2 ways: Customized a training roadmap for teams of programmatic traders, adops, customer success, AMs, etc focusing on campaigns performance increase, cross-departmental communication, and revenue growth overall (🌟Request a sample training roadmap❗️) Hire people from our program mentioned above Interested in training or hiring programmatic juniors? Book a Free Call Timestamp: 00:00:10 - Jobs in Adtech 00:00:11 - Emerging Tech and Internal Growth Programs 00:02:45 - Journey Into and Through Ad Tech 00:12:35 - Automated Optimization and Machine Decision-Making 00:19:21 - Training Program Challenges and Group Placement 00:23:49 - Reasons for Leaving and Career Growth 00:25:47 - Communication and Curiosity in Career Development Interested in finding out if you are a fit for a career in digital advertising and programmatic? Take our free Quiz: www.heleneparker.com/programmaticquiz Guest Information: Kurt Donnell Kurt Donnell - Freestar | LinkedIn | Freestar Meet The Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach Helene Parker Consulting LLC Programmatic Media Experts | LinkedIn Learn Programmatic As a TEAM As a Programmatic Ninja Programmatic Coaching Newsletter Programmatic Digest Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram Manuela Cortes - Co-Host Programmatic Digest In Espanol Manuela Cortes - ADAPEX Inc | the adtech of Datrix group | LinkedIn Get this directly in your inbox weekly including more gems! Let’s keep in touch: Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter here: www.heleneparker.com/newsletter Join our next training program by signing up to our waitlist below: https://www.heleneparker.com/waitlist/ Also take a moment to check out: How To Optimise Data Segment: https://youtu.be/boj0SJF5kn8 Join Our Slack Channel for programmatic ninjas looking to level up and build a network: https://join.slack.com/t/theprogrammaticmeetup/shared_invite/zt-1nlaoighs-ES98OYwn67rkk1vqgC4i9Q
Feb 12, 2024 • 3min
Programmatic Training: Underpacing Do's and Don't's
Interested in more training? We have a FREE optimization training coming up on the 22 February 2024 on LinkedIN. Check out more details: https://www.linkedin.com/events/programmaticoptimization-buildi7162475908832899073/theater/ About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching. We can help 2 ways: Customized a training roadmap for teams of programmatic traders, adops, customer success, AMs, etc focusing on campaigns performance increase, cross-departmental communication, and revenue growth overall (🌟Request a sample training roadmap❗️https://forms.gle/7cdkYeszZiCJfDF67 ) Hire people from our program mentioned above Interested in training or hiring programmatic juniors? Book a Free Call
Jan 31, 2024 • 48min
141. Beeler.Tech’s Navigator NYC: My Takeaways
At the Navigator conference in NYC this past November 2023, I had the pleasure to attend and host a session called Finding The Right Impression In The Open Internet. I also had the pleasure of attending a few additional sessions and you’ll get to watch/listen to my recordings. Additional Resource: About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching. Hélène Parker has over 10 years of experience in programmatic media buying, servicing agencies and brands in activation, strategy and planning, and leadership. She now dedicates her time to recruiting and training programmatic traders while consulting companies on how to grow and scale a programmatic department. Access the Reach and Frequency™️ course for 30 days for a one time fee of $475 USD! Email us info@heleneparker.com Interested in training or hiring programmatic ninjas? Book a Free Call Timestamp: Interested in finding out if you are a fit for a career in digital advertising and programmatic? Take our free Quiz: www.heleneparker.com/programmaticquiz Guests Information: Grouchy Greg Watkins LinkedIn | Allhiphop.com Jaime Schultheis LinkedIn Mebrulin Francisco LinkedIn Emily Scadden LinkedIn Tom Triscari LinkedIn | Website Renee Appelle LinkedIn | Dèvon Christopher Johnson LinkedIn | BOMESI | Support BOMESI HERE Meet The Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach Website | LinkedIn | The Reach and Frequency™️ Course Programmatic Digest Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram Manuela Cortes - Co-Host Programmatic Digest In Espanol LinkedIN Get this directly in your inbox weekly including more gems! Let’s keep in touch: Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter here: www.heleneparker.com/newsletter Join our next training program by signing up to our waitlist below: https://www.heleneparker.com/waitlist/ Also take a moment to check out: How To Optimise Data Segment: https://youtu.be/boj0SJF5kn8 Join Our Slack Channel for programmatic ninjas looking to level up and build a network: https://join.slack.com/t/theprogrammaticmeetup/shared_invite/zt-1nlaoighs-ES98OYwn67rkk1vqgC4i9Q
Jan 16, 2024 • 35min
Mastering Programmatic Buying in Compliance with COPPA Guidelines
In this week’s episode, we welcome Saray Mora, programmatic expert and she helps answer the following questions/topics: What does it take to build a programmatic strategy under COPPA guidelines Explaining COPPA laws and best practices Brand safety targeting and challenges About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching. Hélène Parker has over 10 years of experience in programmatic media buying, servicing agencies and brands in activation, strategy and planning, and leadership. She now dedicates her time to recruiting and training programmatic traders while consulting companies on how to grow and scale a programmatic department. Interested in training or hiring programmatic juniors? Book a Free Call Timestamp: 00:00:15 - Jobs in Adtech 00:01:01 - Meet Saray Moray 00:03:15 - Programmatic training is intense 00:05:05 - Building a Programmatic team from scratch 00:07:10 - Challenges in LATAM - Limitation in some platform access 00:10:45 - Understanding the difference between a buy-side trader vs. sell-side adops 00:13:38 - YouTube’s Negative Impact on Youth Targeting 00:15:20 - Explaining COPPA and Best Practices 00:19:30 - Best Practices under COPPA’s laws 00:21:05 - Challenges with inclusive and exclusive list 00:23:55 - 3 things to remember to be coppa compliant in your targeting 00:27:01 - the importance of having a specialised team player 00:30:05 - Cute interruptions from my co-worker :) 00:31:35 - Saray’s Word of Wisdom Interested in finding out if you are a fit for a career in digital advertising and programmatic? Take our free Quiz: www.heleneparker.com/programmaticquiz Guest Information: Saray Mora Email | LinkedIn | Website Meet The Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach Website | LinkedIn | The Reach and Frequency™️ Course Programmatic Digest Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram Manuela Cortes - Co-Host Programmatic Digest In Espanol LinkedIN Get this directly in your inbox weekly including more gems! Let’s keep in touch: Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter here: www.heleneparker.com/newsletter Join our next training program by signing up to our waitlist below: https://www.heleneparker.com/waitlist/ Also take a moment to check out: How To Optimise Data Segment: https://youtu.be/boj0SJF5kn8 Join Our Slack Channel for programmatic ninjas looking to level up and build a network: https://join.slack.com/t/theprogrammaticmeetup/shared_invite/zt-1nlaoighs-ES98OYwn67rkk1vqgC4i9Q
Dec 7, 2023 • 39min
S16. Lotame+IAB: Navegando el Futuro Cookieless y el Auge del Retail Media en LATAM
Descubre cómo las soluciones de identidad están dando forma al futuro sin cookies y quiénes lideran el camino en esta transición. Exploramos el crecimiento del retail media en Latinoamérica y cómo ha dado origen a las Redes de Retail Media IAB. Además, Jeffrey Bustos y Sebastian Yoffe profundizan en la gestión de grandes datos en respuesta a la evolución de las necesidades de los consumidores. Explora el futuro del marketing digital en Latinoamérica con dos expertos destacados en el campo.
Nov 29, 2023 • 36min
139. How To Partner With Black Owned Media, for real
DéVon Christopher Johnson is a media entrepreneur and a marketing expert with over 11 years of experience in creating and leading diverse and inclusive multimedia platforms. He is the co-founder of Black Owned Media Equity & Sustainability Institute (BOMESI), a non-profit organization that supports and empowers Black-owned media outlets to thrive and grow. He is also the founder and CEO of BleuLife Media Group, a full-scale media company that speaks to the modern and aspirational multicultural male audience through print, digital, podcasts, events, and influencers. Here’s the tweet version of our conversation: The Future is Diverse Black owned media is quality media BOMESI's mission to elevate and educate Donate finanically and volunteer your expertise DéVon's wisdom Additional resources mentioned in the interview: Support and Donate Here: https://donorbox.org/support-bomesi-on-givingtuesday Support Black-owned media platforms! BOMESI is committed to driving equity and sustainability for diverse media outlets through collaboration and a shared vision. Your efforts will inspire change and encourage a more inclusive industry. As BOMESI continues to champion over 240 Black-owned media businesses, it's time we come together to strengthen the investment within the advertising and media landscape. About Us: 💡 Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching. Hélène Parker has over 10 years of experience in programmatic media buying, servicing agencies and brands in activation, strategy and planning, and leadership. She now dedicates her time to recruiting and training programmatic traders while consulting companies on how to grow and scale a programmatic department. Interested in training or hiring programmatic juniors? Book a Free Call Timestamp: 00:00:15 - Shoutout to Beeler.Tech for putting the Navigator 00:01:45 - Meet DéVon Christopher Johnson 00:02:00 - BLEU LIFE and Its Mission 00:02:15 - Why Was Bombshell By Bleu Created and Its Mission 00:03:10 - the Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute - BOMESI 00:05:45 - The Buyer and Seller Relationship: Trust, Creativity, Expertise 00:06:22 - The Bleu Life Magazine Brand Is Currency and Quality, Reaching Black Men 00:08:45 - The History of Black Bodies Has Always Been Exploited As A Marketing Tool 00:11:20 - What Would DéVon Do? A LinkedIN Tale of Racism at an Ad Agency 00:16:38 - Lead With Compassion and Be the Ally By Actively Listening 00:19:30 - BOMESI Is Solution Driven 00:22:05 - Check out the BOMESI Accelerator Powered by GM 00:24:05 - The Difference Between Programmatic Selling vs. Buying 00:27:55 - How Do Buyers Know Minority Owned Media 00:30:01 - “We Don’t Have A Diversity / DEI Budget” 00:33:35 - Giving Tuesday Effort - Support HERE Interested in finding out if you are a fit for a career in digital advertising and programmatic? Take our free Quiz: www.heleneparker.com/programmaticquiz Guest Information: DéVon Christopher Johnson Email | LinkedIn | Instagram Bleu Life Magazine Website | Instagram | Subscribe Bombshell By Bleu Website | Instagram | Newsletter BOMESI LinkedIN | Website | Instagram | BOMESI Accelerator Powered by GM Meet The Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach Website | LinkedIn | The Reach and Frequency™️ Course Programmatic Digest Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram Manuela Cortes - Co-Host of Programmatic Digest In Espanol LinkedIN Get this directly in your inbox weekly including more gems! Let’s keep in touch: Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter here: www.heleneparker.com/newsletter Join our next training program by signing up to our waitlist below: https://www.heleneparker.com/waitlist/ Also take a moment to check out: How To Optimise Data Segment: https://youtu.be/boj0SJF5kn8 Join Our Slack Channel for programmatic ninjas looking to level up and build a network: https://join.slack.com/t/theprogrammaticmeetup/shared_invite/zt-1nlaoighs-ES98OYwn67rkk1vqgC4i9Q Support BOMESI and Donate Here: https://donorbox.org/support-bomesi-on-givingtuesday
Oct 13, 2023 • 36min
S15 - Quiero Ser Product Manager con Claudio Marrero
En este episodio charlamos con Cluadio Marrero sobre: Cómo es la transción de desarrollador a Product Manager. La diferencia entre Product Manager y Project Manager. Por qué la AI como chatGPT no hace peligrar el trabajo de los Product Managers. El link de su libro: https://quieroserproductmanager.com/
Oct 12, 2023 • 46min
138. Multicultural Targeting in Programmatic Media with Iesha White
Iesha White, programmatic media expert, discusses the importance of multicultural targeting in programmatic advertising, including dispelling the myth of brand unsafety. They also highlight the impact of multicultural media on brand bottom lines and address the need for inclusivity and education in advertising campaigns.
Oct 2, 2023 • 52min
137. Above The Fold, a Boutique-Style Agency in Programmatic Advertising
Client Spotlight 🌟 Above The Fold 🦄 Owning an account from start to growth is growing more popular and Above The Fold Partners are our guest on the podcast this week, highlighting the importance of boutique style agencies. They specialise in piecing the funnel back together for their clients, prioritising all channels the right way by educating, recommending, and testing the full funnel for their brands and clients. Jessica and Julianne are a breath of fresh air and their charisma and passion for what they do can be heard in this interview. If you are interested in working with the Above The Fold team, feel free to reach out to Julianne Martin, and receive a free media plan to see how programmatic can fit in your marketing/advertising. About Us: Our mission is to teach historically excluded people how to get started in programmatic media buying and find a dream job. We do so by providing on-demand lessons via the Reach and Frequency™️ program, a dope community with like-minded programmatic experts, and live free and paid group coaching. Hélène Parker has over 10 years of experience in programmatic media buying, servicing agencies and brands in activation, strategy and planning, and leadership. She now dedicates her time to recruiting and training programmatic traders while consulting companies on how to grow and scale a programmatic department. Interested in training or hiring programmatic juniors? Book a Free Call Timestamp: 00:03:23 - Who is Julianne Martin? 00:08:32 - Who is Jessica Chase? 00:15:54 - The importance of 3rd party education training like the Reach and Frequency™️ 00:18:02 - Importance of working with a Boutique Style Programmatic Agency 00:22:32 - Specialise teams vs. Account based 00:27:11 - Piecing the digital advertising puzzle together from top to low funnel 00:31:02 - The Google Analytics Dance 00:34:22 - The Success Story of a Startup that Grew Revenue By Partnering With Above The Fold 00:36:45 - Julianne’s Successful Case Study of Supplement eCommerce Brands 00:40:41 - Why TikToking Programmatic Is Working (Check out @ ProgrammaticAds on TikTok) 00:43:21 - Jessica’s Word of Wisdom: Prioritising Your Time #TimeManagement #PrioritizingWellness 00:45:51 - Julianne’s Word of Wisdom: Be A Source of Good: Integrity and Expertise #fulfillingwork 00:48:10 - Giving 3 F*cks A Day To Help Keep Your Sanity Interested in finding out if you are a fit for a career in digital advertising and programmatic? Take our free Quiz: www.heleneparker.com/programmaticquiz Guest Information: Above The Fold Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok Jessica Chase | LinkedIn | Book A Call With Jessica Julianne | LinkedIn | Book A Call With Julianne Meet Our Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | The Reach & Frequency Course Programmatic Digest - Youtube | LinkedIn | Instagram Get this directly in your inbox weekly including more gems! Let’s keep in touch: Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter here: www.heleneparker.com/newsletter Join our next training program by signing up to our waitlist below: https://www.heleneparker.com/waitlist/ Also take a moment to check out: How To Optimize Data Segment: https://youtu.be/boj0SJF5kn8 Join Our Slack Channel for programmatic ninjas looking to level up and build a network: https://join.slack.com/t/theprogrammaticmeetup/shared_invite/zt-1nlaoighs-ES98OYwn67rkk1vqgC4i9Q
