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
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
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
Senior Editor
James covers the intersection of commerce, media and advertising technology.
Anthony Vargas
Senior Editor
Anthony Vargas ( anthony@adexchanger.com ) 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.
Victoria McNally
Associate Editor
Victoria has been with AdExchanger since 2024. She covers the TV beat, from connected TV (CTV) to online video. She previously covered the agencies beat and AI applications in advertising. Her prior experience includes positions in entertainment journalism, comic book marketing, and market research.
Joanna Gerber
Associate Editor
Joanna covers the AI beat at AdExchanger, focusing on new tools and evolving trends. She’s also passionate about how ad tech can be used to address social issues and inequities. Her prior writing experience includes B2B copywriting, legal research and a surprising amount of poetry.
The AdExchanger Business Team
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
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.
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.
