Digiday Publishing Summit
From navigating the cookie-less future and identifying winning strategies with new identifiers to adapting to the growing impact of generative AI on ad buying, publishers face significant challenges as they approach 2025. At the Digiday Publishing Summit, happening March 24-26 in Vail, Colorado, we’ll tackle these issues head-on. Join an influential group of media executives as we uncover solutions and strategies to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
Whether it’s on the main stage, in intimate roundtables, or during networking events, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and generate new ideas to drive your business forward. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and forge meaningful connections with industry leaders.
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Speakers
- Travis ClingerLIVERAMPCHIEF CONNECTIVITY & ECOSYSTEM OFFICER
- Pam ErlichmanBLUECONICCHIEF EVANGELIST OFFICER
- Ben GoldbergerBBC STUDIOSGM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL CONTENT
- Tim Huelskamp1440CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Kirk McDonaldSUNDIAL MEDIA GROUPCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Stephanie MehtaFAST COMPANY & INC.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Fernando RomeroTELEVISAUNIVISION SVP, US ADVERTISING SALES
- Rachel SchindlerPUNCHBOWL NEWSCO-FOUNDER & VP PRODUCT, GROWTH
- Christopher SopherLETTERHEADCOFOUNDER & CEO
- Jane SpencerTHE GUARDIANDEPUTY EDITOR, AND SVP, STRATEGY
- Lindsay Van KirkDOTDASH MEREDITHSVP & GM D/CIPHER
- Peter Elkins-WilliamsTHE WASHINGTON POSTHEAD OF GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
- Mark ZoharVIAFOURACEO
Agenda
Please pick up your badge at the reception desk.
Join us promptly at 1:45 pm for opening remarks and content sessions.

Sara Guaglione
SENIOR MEDIA REPORTER
DIGIDAY

Tim Peterson
EXECUTIVE EDITOR, VIDEO & AUDIO
DIGIDAY MEDIA
Join us for an insightful conversation with Kim Kelleher, Chief Commercial Officer of AMC Networks, as she shares her perspective on the evolving media and entertainment landscape. With a career spanning over two decades, Kelleher has been at the forefront of industry transformations, leading advertising sales and partnerships for some of the most iconic brands.

Join Stephanie Mehta, CEO of Mansueto Ventures and publisher of Inc. and Fast Company, for a conversation about how these iconic business media brands are maintaining their relevance and influence in the fast-paced digital age. Stephanie will share insights into the strategies being employed to engage audiences across multiple platforms, from print to digital and beyond.

Stephanie Mehta
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FAST COMPANY & INC.


Kirk McDonald
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SUNDIAL MEDIA GROUP

Join us for a session with 1440 CEO Tim Huelskamp. Tim will explain how he’s successfully created a new media outlet that differentiates from other news outlets.

Tim Huelskamp
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
1440

Publishers Only.
Join this open and honest discussion to delve into the industry’s challenges and opportunities. This discussion will be conducted under Chatham House Rules and will begin with Digiday’s exclusive research and its infamous Challenge Board.
Sandbox Sessions:
4:45 pm: Raptive
4:55pm: Letterhead – Email’s Power Shift: The Key Channel Media Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore

Christopher Sopher
COFOUNDER & CEO
LETTERHEAD
By invitation only.
Round 1!
The 8-Minute Meetings are designed to help connect participants with innovative technology platforms and build valuable business relationships.
Cocktails provided by BlueConic
Join us for a cocktail to wrap day one of the summit. Open to all.
Join us for breakfast before sessions begin.

Sara Guaglione
SENIOR MEDIA REPORTER
DIGIDAY

Alexander Lee
GAMING & ESPORTS REPORTER

Tim Peterson
EXECUTIVE EDITOR, VIDEO & AUDIO
DIGIDAY MEDIA
Join us for an exclusive look at The Washington Post’s groundbreaking initiative to establish a “third newsroom.” This session will explore the strategic vision behind this ambitious project, designed to expand the Post’s reach and engagement with new audiences, particularly those who primarily encounter its journalism through off-platform channels like social media.

Peter Elkins-Williams
HEAD OF GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
THE WASHINGTON POST

Join Lindsay Van Kirk, SVP & GMD/Cipher at Dotdash Meredith, for a fascinating exploration of the future of contextual advertising. Lindsay will delve into how Dotdash Meredith has significantly enhanced its contextual ad product by integrating the advanced capabilities of OpenAI.

Lindsay Van Kirk
SVP & GM D/CIPHER
DOTDASH MEREDITH

Join Fernando Romero, Senior Vice President of U.S. Digital Advertising Sales at TelevisaUnivision, for an in-depth discussion on how the leading Hispanic media company is successfully monetizing its rapidly growing streaming products. This session will explore the innovative strategies TelevisaUnivision is employing to capture value in the dynamic world of streaming entertainment.

Fernando Romero
SVP, US ADVERTISING SALES
TELEVISAUNIVISION

In an ever-evolving media landscape, publishers can find valuable lessons from the strategies and tactics used by Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands. This presentation explores three key trends from the CPG world that can help publishers better engage audiences, enhance monetization, and adapt to changing consumer behaviors.

Pam Erlichman
CHIEF EVANGELIST OFFICER
BLUECONIC
In this fireside chat with Ben Goldberger, GM & Executive Director of Content, BBC Studios, we’ll delve into his vision for leading the content strategy and expanding the global audience for BBC.com and the BBC app (outside of the UK).

Ben Goldberger
GM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL CONTENT
BBC STUDIOS

Grab a coffee and light snack before the Town Hall begins.
Publishers Only.
Join this open and honest discussion to delve into the industry’s challenges and opportunities. This discussion will be conducted under Chatham House Rules and will begin with Digiday’s exclusive research and its infamous Challenge Board.
We’ll devise solutions to some key challenges discussed on Day 1.
Sandbox Sessions:
11:30 am: Liveramp – Why are we talking about cookieless?
11:40 am: Viafuora

Travis Clinger
CHIEF CONNECTIVITY & ECOSYSTEM OFFICER
LIVERAMP

Mark Zohar
CEO
VIAFOURA
All are welcome.
El Sabor
Open to all Attendees
Join us and our partner RISE for Après Ski drinks at El Sabor, located at the base Vail Mountain overlooking the Lionshead Gondola
By invitation only.
The 8-Minute Meetings are designed to help connect participants with innovative technology platforms and build valuable business relationships.
Cocktails provided by Blueconic
Join us for a cocktail to wrap day one of the summit. Open to all.
Grab a quick breakfast before content sessions begin.

Sara Guaglione
SENIOR MEDIA REPORTER
DIGIDAY

Alexander Lee
GAMING & ESPORTS REPORTER

Tim Peterson
EXECUTIVE EDITOR, VIDEO & AUDIO
DIGIDAY MEDIA

Jane Spencer
DEPUTY EDITOR, AND SVP, STRATEGY
THE GUARDIAN

Join Rachel Schindler, Co-Founder of Punchbowl News, for an insightful look into the future of news interaction. Rachel will discuss Punchbowl’s innovative approach to audience engagement through The Portal, an AI-powered chat interface built on their proprietary Enbloc AI technology. She’ll share the vision behind Enbloc AI and how it’s transforming how readers connect with news content and each other.

Rachel Schindler
CO-FOUNDER & VP PRODUCT, GROWTH
PUNCHBOWL NEWS

Join Burhan Hamid, CTO of Time, for a deep dive into how one of the world’s most iconic media brands is tackling the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. In this session, Burhan will share Time’s strategic approach to content management in the age of AI, exploring the practical implementation of cutting-edge AI libraries and Large Language Models (LLMs).

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Venue

Grand Hyatt Vail
CO 81657
Pass Options
- • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
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Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice - • Three one-on-one 8-Minute Meetings with publishing executives of your choice
- • Networking functions including meals, cocktail receptions, attendee activities and more
- • Access to our meeting scheduler to help you find the perfect prospects
- Publishing execs: You may be eligible for a discounted Publisher Pass. Contact us here to find out.
- • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
- • Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice
- • Five one-on-one 8-Minute Meetings with publishing executives of your choice
- • Networking functions including meals, cocktail receptions, attendee activities and more
- • Access to our meeting scheduler to help you find the perfect prospects
- Publishing execs: You may be eligible for a discounted Publisher Pass. Contact us here to find out.
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