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Adam Gerber

Head of Strategy at Media.net

Gerber is known for his deep expertise in video advertising strategy and his leadership in advancing cookieless, AI-driven contextual targeting as a viable alternative to identity-based ad targeting.

OperatorLinkedInChicago, Illinois, United States25+ years in industry

Last updated Jun 13, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Bio

Adam Gerber is a seasoned advertising technology executive best known for his leadership at the intersection of video advertising, programmatic media, and brand safety. As Head of Strategy for Media.net, he focuses on strengthening the company’s positioning as a quality-focused, outcomes-driven supply-side platform with differentiated solutions that power performance Gerber brings decades of experience across both the buy and sell sides of the advertising ecosystem. He previously served as a senior executive at GroupM, one of the world's largest media investment groups, where he focused on programmatic strategy and video investment. Before that, he held a prominent role at ABC/Disney as EVP of Research and Sales Development, where he was instrumental in shaping how broadcast and digital video advertising were measured and sold. His career has consistently placed him at the forefront of major industry transitions — from the rise of digital video to the programmatic revolution. Known as a thoughtful industry voice, Gerber has been a frequent speaker at major AdTech and media conferences, contributing to conversations around the future of video advertising, audience measurement, and privacy-compliant targeting. His move to lead Qortex reflects a broader industry bet on contextual intelligence as a durable, scalable alternative to behavioral targeting in a cookieless world.

Previous Roles

EVP, U.S. Investment Research & Insights

GroupM (2018-2022)

EVP, Research and Sales Development

ABC/Disney (2005-2018)

Expertise
Contextual TargetingVideo AdvertisingProgrammatic AdvertisingBrand SafetyCookieless AdvertisingAI-Driven Ad TechnologyAudience MeasurementMedia Investment Strategy
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree, Northwestern University
Notable Achievements
  • Led Qortex in developing AI-powered contextual video intelligence as a scalable cookieless advertising solution
  • Shaped programmatic video investment strategy at GroupM, one of the world's largest media buying organizations
  • Played a key role at ABC/Disney in evolving how broadcast and streaming video advertising is measured and monetized
Speaking Topics
Cookieless Advertising and the Future of IdentityContextual Intelligence in Video AdvertisingBrand Safety and Suitability in Programmatic VideoAI Applications in AdTechThe Evolution of Video Measurement
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