About AdExchanger

An Award-Winning Media and Events Company

Since 2008, AdExchanger has engaged readers with award-winning and trendsetting coverage of programmatic advertising and the data-driven marketing technology ecosystem. It has earned a spot as the leading voice covering how technology and data are transforming digital media and advertising.

Our award-winning publication facilitates the exchange of ideas between all members of the ecosystem, including marketers, agencies, publishers, data providers, advertising and marketing technology companies, analysts, the investment community and the press.

AdExchanger attracts more than 290,000 monthly unique visitors, and editorial newsletters and articles land in more than 52,000 subscribers’ inboxes daily. We produce CTV Connect, as well as the leading conferences in programmatic media, Programmatic I/O Las Vegas and Programmatic I/O New York where industry professionals gather to connect, learn and thrive in productive environment that delivers actionable take-aways and introduces the latest tools, trends and best practices.

The AdExchanger Editorial Team

Sarah Sluis

Sarah Sluis

Executive Editor

As Executive Editor, Sarah oversees AdExchanger’s news and feature coverage and event content. Sarah has written extensively about publishers, sell-side technology and Google. Understanding and explaining the business implications of technically complex topics is her forte. Over her years at AdExchanger, she’s documented the rise and maturity of programmatic tech, as data-driven advertising has spread far and wide in its marketing applications.

Allison Schiff

Allison Schiff

Managing Editor

Allison Schiff is the managing editor of AdExchanger, where she covers mobile, Facebook (sorry, Meta), measurement, privacy and the app economy. Allison received her M.A. in journalism from the Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland (her favorite place), and a B.A. in history and English from Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass.

James Hercher

James Hercher

Senior Editor

James covers the intersection of commerce, media and advertising technology.

Anthony Vargas

Anthony Vargas

Senior Editor

Anthony Vargas ( [email protected] ) covers publisher news and sell-side technology, with a particular focus on the rise of alternative datasets to replace those derived from third-party cookies. He also covers the gaming, digital audio and digital out of home markets. His previous B2B publishing experience includes covering the commercial audiovisual and music retail industries. He also has a background in literary publishing.

Alyssa Boyle

Alyssa Boyle

Senior Editor

Alyssa Boyle ( [email protected] ) covers the TV ecosystem from linear to video and connected TV. She also writes about measurement and data privacy. Her journalistic passions stem from a background in language and translation. She received her B.A. in linguistics and Korean studies from Binghamton University in 2020. When she isn’t writing, she’s probably deep in a history novel or busy performing stand-up comedy.

Victoria McNally

Victoria McNally

Associate Editor

As the newest AdExchanger hire, Victoria McNally currently writes about all things ad tech with an added emphasis on generative AI. Her prior experience includes positions in entertainment journalism, comic book marketing, and market research. It’s likely she knows more information about internet subcultures than you would care to have.

Andrea Larick

Andrea Larick

Director of Events

Andrea Larick is AdExchanger’s and AdMonsters’ Director of Events, handling all things event-related from initial planning to the final execution and everything in between. An event industry pro, she has served in many roles for various publishing companies and event planning organizations to build exceptional experiences for attendees, sponsors and speakers. She remains the caretaker of the AdExchanger and AdMonsters House of Speakers, ensuring no PowerPoint is left behind.

The AdExchanger Business Team

Becky Peck

Becky Peck

Group Publisher

Becky is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the AdMonsters brand. She works closely with the content, sales, event and marketing teams to produce information and resources that allow ad ops professionals to be more successful in their roles. Becky has worked in publishing for more than 20 years, where she has led content, digital, sales and event teams to create products for both B2B and B2C markets. Becky holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Jonathan Toback

Jonathan Toback

Senior Director, Sales

As Senior Director, Sales for AdExchanger, Jonathan Toback is responsible for the monetization of all global conferences and media properties. Jonathan (or JT as he prefers to be known) began his career on the advertising agency side before moving on to sales. He’s held senior sales roles at Time Inc, Ad Age, Future, and AdMonsters before joining AdExchanger.

A graduate of Brandeis University, he lives in NJ with his fiancée and two kids.

Trish Borrelli

Trish Borrelli

Senior Director, Marketing

Trish is the Sr. Director of Marketing, handling marketing strategy and operations.

Prior to joining AdExchanger in 2021, Trish spent 15 years in the B2B events industry as a Sr. Audience Acquisition Manager for Emerald Expositions and Account Manager for GLM. Trish is passionate about growing communities of like-minded professionals and fostering opportunities for connection. Outside of work Trish enjoys connecting with nature out in the beautiful Hudson Valley and watching superhero films with her son.

Emily Rocca

Emily Rocca

Associate Marketing Director

Emily is AdExchanger’s Associate Marketing Director, working with our content and operations team to communicate news about events, awards programs, and happenings in the AdExchanger community to our audience of digital marketing and advertising professionals. She has over 5 years of experience working in the events and marketing industry. Prior to joining AdExchanger in 2020, Emily was the Content Marketing Manager for an experiential marketing agency in New Jersey. Outside of work, Emily is passionate about eating doughnuts and petting her pointer-lab mix, Maybelle.

Isabella Aslarona

Isabella Aslarona

Marketing Manager

Isabella is the Marketing Manager, responsible for the execution of various marketing efforts to drive attendee revenue at events and awards programs, as well as promote editorial content and digital offerings. She has over 6 years of experience working in the ad tech industry. Outside of work, Isabella finds joy in exploring new destinations, indulging in diverse cuisines, and spending time with her husband and their cat, Sardine.

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