Techtonic

This year is my 22nd working in media. My first role in 2003 was as a Classified Sales Executive at Hearst. Fast forward fifteen years and I was back at the Mothership leading Trading, Agency Sales, Digital and Programmatic Sales, Regional Sales and Print Revenue.  

I am responsible for managing diverse revenue streams and agency and client trading. I manage relationships at a senior level and how we work with partners in a mutually beneficial way.  

It involves lots of meetings, lots of negotiations, and lots of numbers. I am on the Senior Leadership Team which means I also manage and support the whole sales team.  

I’m also very proud to be a Diversity and Inclusion Lead and we are working hard to improve representation and ensure everybody feels included at Hearst.  

Prior to this I have worked at Northern and Shell who publish the Daily Express, Star, and OK! Magazine and several media agencies.

Anthony is a media technology veteran with over twenty-five years of executive leadership and technical experience at innovative technology companies in digital media. He most recently served as SVP of Strategy, Operations and Corporate Development at Nexstar Media Group, Inc., the largest local broadcaster in the US, overseeing strategy, technology platforms, and corporate development across it’s portfolio of digital assets. Prior to Nexstar, Anthony was President of Sonobi, implementing their product and go to market strategy around people-based marketing. He recruited, and led, highly effective teams while driving strategic partnerships with top media companies, agencies and brands.He has also held global leadership roles at Rubicon Project, MediaMath and Maxifier (as CEO), and earlier in his career, he joined DoubleClick through the NetGravity acquisition, leading engineering, product and management teams. A recognised industry voice, Anthony frequently speaks at conferences such as the National Association of Broadcasters, AdAge’s Brand Summit, Advertising Week, Broadcasting & Cable, AdMonsters and GABBCON. His insights on advertising and media have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, AdAge, Adweek, AdExchanger, MediaPost, Econsultancy and Digiday, among others.

Cadi Jones is the SVP, Europe at Index Exchange, the global advertising exchange. Based in London, Jones spearheads the strategic direction and execution of Index’s commercial and customer operations across Europe, with a focus on aligning the company’s global initiatives with the unique needs of the European market, including streaming TV, video, and Marketplaces. Prior to joining Index, Jones was managing director, EMEA for Pixability, where she developed advertising strategies for global brands across leading CTV platforms and YouTube. She has also held leadership roles at Yahoo! and Beeswax, which was acquired by Freewheel in 2020. Outside of online media, Jones was responsible for digital innovation and specifically the adoption of programmatic technology at Clear Channel International. She recently led commercial development at Qmee, leading to its successful acquisition by Kantar. Jones holds both a BA and MA from Exeter University in French and Spanish.

Caroline Hugonenc is the SVP of Data & Insights at Teads, after previously serving as Marketing Director for France. Before joining Teads thirteen years ago, Caroline was responsible for research, market intelligence, and digital foresight at Aegis Media Group. She coordinated the publication of the Digital Trends Report and conducted a series of studies on the effectiveness of online advertising, video, and social media. A graduate of Audencia, she began her career in 1996 as a research analyst in the multimedia department at Médiamétrie, before joining AcNielsen Ireland as head of the TV panel.

Charlotte Tobitt is UK editor at Press Gazette, where she has covered the media industry and its evolution since 2018.

As Global Head of Connectivity Solutions at LiveRamp, Christian champions seamless connectivity solutions that bridge the gap between brands, publishers, and platforms. In addition to strengthening the global data infrastructure, they are deeply involved in accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence, driving strategic AI projects within LiveRamp and across the broader partner ecosystem.

Danny is a trusted advisor in the marketing and data space, with experience spanning leading digital publishers and consulting on complex data strategy and transformation projects. As Consulting Partner for Marketing Solutions at Experian, he helps brands cut through the noise of the digital landscape, unlocking the power of data to drive smarter, more effective marketing.

Jill Wittkopp is a proven leader with over ten years of experience in digital marketing software. As VP of Product at IAB Tech Lab, she oversees a product portfolio spanning the programmatic supply chain, measurement, advanced tv, and software products, with a focus to drive education, development and adoption of digital advertising standards. 

Prior to joining the Tech Lab, Jill held product management and client services positions with demand side platforms like Magnetic and Rakuten.

Phil Rowley is a Media Futurist, Global Keynote Speaker, and Head of Futures at Omnicom Media, UK. With 25 years of experience across international markets, Phil has helped leading global brands accelerate their media and marketing futures — spanning AI, gaming, sustainability, and emerging technologies. He has authored more than 20 industry reports, designed ‘future accelerators’ for brands, and delivered keynote presentations to C-suite audiences worldwide — from New York to Istanbul, Rome to Riyadh— and most recently at SXSW. Known for his clear, pragmatic approach to futurism, Phil is also a columnist, guest lecturer and tech advisor. 

Ruth Reynolds is Technology Solutions Partner at Havas Media Network. Ruth has been part of the Havas Data team for over 10 years leading on projects across Advertising Technology (Adtech) and the UK Advertising Operations (AdOps) team . Ruth consults on digital tracking, measurement and activation for UK clients. 

Patrick Hann is IAB UK’s Ad Tech Manager and plays a key role in shaping the future of digital advertising. He focuses on advancing industry understanding of targeting and measurement in a post-third-party cookie world, oversees the IAB UK’s work on the Gold Standard, and serves as a trusted voice on all things advertising technology. 

Alex leads IAB UK’s relationships with key trade bodies and strategic partners, representing members’ interests and driving cross-industry initiatives. She champions the IAB Gold Standard to ensure digital advertising continues to grow responsibly, sustainably, and in the best interests of the wider ecosystem.