Brian Benedik

Own The Room powered by LifeHikes takes careers and companies to the next level. Our interactive and innovative learning programs empower leaders at all levels -- from seasoned executives to junior employees -- with the breakthrough skills they need to succeed. Our programs include in-person, virtual instructor led (live) trainings, and powerful AI-enabled sessions that leverage proprietary ratings. Get social with us: Twitter @OwnTheRoomNOW Facebook.com/OwntheRoom Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Owntheroom/

Sounder unlocks the true value of audio content. In 2019, we saw an opportunity to transform audio content into data insights and automated solutions that help publishers, advertisers, and podcasters grow their businesses. Similar to how new technology unlocked rapid market expansion for digital and video, we’re doing the same for audio. Were on mission to make it simple for organizations to use trustworthy data, enabling the confidence to make decisions and transact in audio media. Our technology can process thousands of hours of audio content in minutes to deliver the insights and infrastructure needed for businesses to flourish.

Sounder unlocks the true value of audio content. In 2019, we saw an opportunity to transform audio content into data insights and automated solutions that help publishers, advertisers, and podcasters grow their businesses. Similar to how new technology unlocked rapid market expansion for digital and video, we’re doing the same for audio. Were on mission to make it simple for organizations to use trustworthy data, enabling the confidence to make decisions and transact in audio media. Our technology can process thousands of hours of audio content in minutes to deliver the insights and infrastructure needed for businesses to flourish.

Own The Room powered by LifeHikes takes careers and companies to the next level. Our interactive and innovative learning programs empower leaders at all levels -- from seasoned executives to junior employees -- with the breakthrough skills they need to succeed. Our programs include in-person, virtual instructor led (live) trainings, and powerful AI-enabled sessions that leverage proprietary ratings. Get social with us: Twitter @OwnTheRoomNOW Facebook.com/OwntheRoom Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Owntheroom/

Sounder unlocks the true value of audio content. In 2019, we saw an opportunity to transform audio content into data insights and automated solutions that help publishers, advertisers, and podcasters grow their businesses. Similar to how new technology unlocked rapid market expansion for digital and video, we’re doing the same for audio. Were on mission to make it simple for organizations to use trustworthy data, enabling the confidence to make decisions and transact in audio media. Our technology can process thousands of hours of audio content in minutes to deliver the insights and infrastructure needed for businesses to flourish.

Sounder unlocks the true value of audio content. In 2019, we saw an opportunity to transform audio content into data insights and automated solutions that help publishers, advertisers, and podcasters grow their businesses. Similar to how new technology unlocked rapid market expansion for digital and video, we’re doing the same for audio. Were on mission to make it simple for organizations to use trustworthy data, enabling the confidence to make decisions and transact in audio media. Our technology can process thousands of hours of audio content in minutes to deliver the insights and infrastructure needed for businesses to flourish.

1) Digital marketing & ad technology strategy – ad technology vendor selection (DSP, DMP), go to market strategy, product strategy, M&A evaluation. • Created go to market strategy for audience extension product at automotive publisher, including DSP vendor selection • Ran DSP vendor selection and M&A evaluation for a publicly traded company bringing an integrated digital marketing platform to hospitals • Developed ad monetization strategy for top ranked mobile site • Launched consumer-facing website and lead generation business in education space 2) Digital marketing programs – create and manage online customer acquisition programs, typically leveraging paid digital marketing (search, display, social, content). • Tripled revenue for e-commerce company by launching display, social and retargeting and introducing coupon and email engagement program ($20k/mo. ad spend) • Transformed lead generation program for financial services provider, increasing number of leads by 700% ($30k/mo. ad spend) • Piloted social media marketing concepts for education for-profit ($25k/mo. ad spend on social media, $500k/mo. total ad spend) • Launched customer acquisition program focused on paid search with landing page optimization for startup ($10k/mo. ad spend) Misha Katz is an entrepreneur and former VC investor. He co-founded Furniture.com and bootstrapped the business from launch to a $4M run rate. He spent two years learning the VC business as an Associate at General Catalyst Partners, concentrating on investments in wireless, software and marketing platforms. Several investments he worked on have since been acquired, including Venetica, m-Qube and Maven Networks. He was part of the early marketing and product teams at 3PLex, a logistics software provider acquired by Maersk; IMO, a mobile phone retailer; JumpTap, a mobile ad network (acquired by Millennial Media, NYSE: MM); and AdHarmonics, a lead generation provider.

Audio is anywhere your consumers are. That’s why Katz Digital delivers the only true AUDIO ANYWHERE platform reaching any device, geography, platform, ad server and target group. With over 200 million users monthly, Katz Digital offers advertisers an unbeatable equation for success – premium digital audio products that are targetable, scalable and innovative, including: - America’s largest streaming audio network consisting of premium, broadcast, podcast, pure-play & on-demand publishers – all in a brand-safe and fraud free environment - Exclusive, geo-targeted representation of Spotify, the largest global audio platform - A robust programmatic audio offering; integrated with top DSPs for both self-serve and managed-service buying through Audiology by Katz - The most comprehensive podcasting network – PodKatz – home to over 50,000 podcast episodes that can be geo-targeted to local markets - Authentic engagement with the #1 Spanish language network in the US, Unidos, reaching 75% of all US Hispanics - Addressable, political precision with the Katz Digital Audio Political Network - Inventory across 120+ connected devices and smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Nest Trusted by brands and media companies for over 130 years, Katz’ sales and service teams are the most tenured in the industry delivering both the expertise and customer service to meet every media buyer’s goals and objectives. From podcasting to programmatic, Katz Digital can deliver on today’s audience science with a human touch. Take your brands to a whole new level in the audio renaissance. Let Katz Digital energize your consumers with audio content you can trust in platforms that deliver. Anywhere.