This is the first episode in a special 3-part series sponsored by Drako!
In this episode, I talk with Stewart Sullivan, CEO of Drako, about his journey from being a marketing student at Concordia University to leading a fast-growing programmatic data company.
Stewart shares what it’s like to work in ad tech as a former trader and why it’s so important for media buyers and data partners to work closely together. You’ll learn how Drako grew from just reselling a DSP to building their own powerful location data tools that help solve real problems for advertisers.
We talk about:
How to choose the right data partner (and why it’s often confusing)
The biggest myths about using custom data in campaigns
Why location data is key for reaching the right audience and beating competitors
How to use geo-targeting and data signals to improve campaign performance
Stewart also gives great advice for marketers: Ask questions, dig into your data, and don’t just stick with what’s familiar.
This episode is packed with tips for making smarter programmatic decisions — and it’s just the beginning. Stay tuned for parts 2 on Media Planning with a Data-First Mindset and 3 on Data Measurement and Attribution of this special series with Drako.
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