In this powerful episode, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Jonathan Keyser, the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author and visionary Founder and Managing Partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate. Together, they unpack the secrets to building a world-class company culture, navigating the return-to-office boom, and harnessing the transformative power of finding the good in every situation. If you're looking for actionable inspiration and a fresh perspective on leadership, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankeyser/Learn More about Jonathan's #1 WSJ & Amazon Best Seller: You Don't Have to be Ruthless To WinLearn more about FreestarEmail: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/A #PublisherFirst Production
We’re kicking off a brand-new season with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded mission—welcome to Experts Empowering Experts! In this episode, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Jackie Lord, Founding Principal and CEO of Elevate Consulting Group, for a powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and the human element behind business success. They dive into the transformative impact of the Culture Index, explore the difference between good and great leadership, and unpack what Jackie calls a leader’s moral obligation to their people. Whether you're a CEO, people manager, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackienlord/Culture Index Platform: https://www.cultureindex.com/Learn more about FreestarEmail: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/A #PublisherFirst Production
Learn more about FreestarEmail: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, host Kurt Donnell sits down with Ken Harlan, Founder and CEO of MobileFuse, one of the leading in-app advertising platforms in the U.S. They dive into the current state of in-app advertising, the transition to Connected TV (CTV), and what it means to be sustainable in this industry. Ken's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenharlan/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Gareth Glaser, CEO of Gamera, Inc, about important topics spanning from the state of the open web to the demonization of paid traffic Gareth's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethglaser/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Nick Hill, Head of Programmatic EMEA for EssenceMediacom, about the buy-side perspective of the industry as it stands today and the importance of company culture and "getting out of the way". Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hill-776b0b44/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this special episode in honor of Women's History Month, our host Kurt Donnell is joined by Freestar CRO, Heather Carver as they chat with special guest Julia Wilson, VP of Ad Partnerships and Product Strategy at Automattic. They dive into the changes in business strategy post-Automattic's purchase of Tumblr, Julia's involvement with women's organizations like Chief and Nerdy Girl Success, and the reality of Imposter Syndrome as a woman in tech. Julia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwilson254/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Keith Petri, CEO and Founder of lockr about the lockr story, the future of identity and authenticated traffic, and the importance of taking that first step in business. Keith's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpetri/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Ian Baer, Founder of Sooth about the evolving emotional landscape of today's consumers, the unique buying behaviors of Gen-Z, and the psyche of marketing. Ian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianbaer/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Ratko Vidakovic about the cost of sustainability, the reality of AI, and everything publishers should expect in 2024. Ratko's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratkovidakovic/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Neala Brown, SVP, of Strategy and Insights at Teads, about agency side vs supply side, media quality, and omni-channel campaigns. Neala's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neala-brown-7622037/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Terence Kawaja, CEO and Founder of LUMA Partners, about the delay in maturation of the ad tech industry, trends that are here to stay and tips for entrepreneurship. Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinaeng/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Angelina Eng, VP of Measurement, Addressability & Data Center at IAB about defining attention, a potential shift to digital invoicing, and finally updating the terms and conditions after 14 years. Angelina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinaeng/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Matt Prohaska, CEO and Principal of Prohaska Consulting about what's trending in the industry, how many SSPs are too many SSPs, and his ranking of the most beneficial conferences in Ad Tech. Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattprohaska/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Mike Racic, President and Board Member of Prebid.org, about his company, the rise of CTV, and the irony of sustainability in our industry. Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeracic/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Jess Breslav, Chief Customer Officer at Index Exchange, about sustainability, the healthy push and pull of SSPs & DSPs, and prioritizing trends. Jess's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-breslav-9b4aa0/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Chris Kane, Founder of Jounce Media, an industry leader in programmatic supply chain management about why Jounce came to be, what it takes for true supply path optimization, the tipping point of bid jamming. Natrian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherfkane/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Natrian Maxwell, GM of the Emerging Channels at The Trade Desk, about his thoughts on what will be coming to fruition in the next 3-5 years, the value of social, and finding your passion later in life. Natrian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natrianmaxwell/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production
In this episode, our host Kurt Donnell chats with Brandon Caudill, VP of Business Development at Pushly, about his impressive career path, the future of Push notifications, and never acting like the smartest person in the room. Brandon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandoncaudill/ Podcast Website: https://anchor.fm/freestar Learn more about Freestar Email: podcast@freestar.com Website: http://freestar.com/ A #PublisherFirst Production