​​In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Amanda Gomez, SVP of Revenue Operations & Ad Technology at New York Post, to explore how news publishers are balancing brand safety, user experience, and monetization while future-proofing their digital products in an AI-driven world.

They discuss the shift away from keyword blocklists toward sentiment-driven suitability, why “ad-light” experiences matter as search declines, and how publishers can build loyalty through apps, talent-led brands, and smarter product strategy.

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In this episode of The Pub Way Podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Heather Carver, Chief Revenue Officer at Freestar, to explore how AI and curation are redefining brand safety and reshaping publisher monetization strategies.

They talked about the evolution from traditional blocklists to smarter, contextual brand suitability approaches, the growing role of automation in curation, and how publishers can future-proof their revenue in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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Mike and Tina welcome Scott Young, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Transmit, to discuss the evolution and innovation in streaming, particularly in live sports.

Scott shares his extensive background in digital advertising and the challenges faced in monetizing live sports streaming. They also explore the operational challenges within FAST channels and the need for standardization in the industry.

Scott’s Book recommendation: The Stargate Chronicles: Memoirs of a Psychic Spy (Joseph McMoneagle, 2002)

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