The Community Exchange Podcast by OpenWeb — podcast episodes

» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Jennifer Salant, VP of Global Partnerships & Business Development at Conde Nast. In our discussion MSG and Jennifer cover:
Jennifer’s journey from early business development roles to VP at Condé NastPioneering strategic partnerships and revenue streams at iVillage and Glam MediaThe evolution of digital media: From blogging networks to influencer-driven contentHow Condé Nast successfully built and monetized digital video on YouTube and FAST channelsThe role of AI in publishing: Challenges, opportunities, and strategies for monetizationContent licensing, partnerships, and the future of publisher-platform relationshipsThe shifting landscape of media consumption and the rise of direct audience engagementPredictions for the future of publishing, AI’s impact, and protecting high-quality contentAnd more.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Will Lee, CEO of Adweek.
In our discussion, MSG and Will cover:
Will Lee’s journey from finance to leading major media brands The transformation of digital media from print to online journalismHow AI is reshaping advertising, creativity, and media strategyThe evolving role of agencies and marketers in a digital-first worldThe business of media: monetization strategies and revenue modelsThe growing importance of first-party data and audience engagementThe future of industry events and their impact on media networkingLeadership lessons from running top media organizations
And more.
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» In this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Gabriel DeWitt, Head of Monetization at Yahoo.In our discussion, MSG and Gabriel cover:
Gabriel’s journey from software engineering to ad tech leadership Digital advertising's evolution from direct sales to programmatic Header bidding's rise and its impact on the open internet Challenges of monetization, privacy regulations, and the cookie collapse The ongoing battle between the open internet and walled gardens Yahoo's role in shaping the future of digital advertising The impact of AI and automation on ad tech and monetization strategies How publishers can adapt to a post-cookie world The future of identity and targeting in a privacy-first landscapeAnd more.New episodes of The Community Exchange Podcast are released each week.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Mike O'Sullivan, Co-Founder and CEO at Sincera. In our discussion MSG and Mike cover:
Mike O’Sullivan’s journey from Microsoft to founding Sincera The evolution of programmatic advertising and ad tech Challenges in reporting, transparency, and data management Google’s antitrust cases and its impact on the ad tech ecosystem Unlocking hidden revenue and optimizing publisher monetization The role of first-party data in ad sales and strategy Gaining control over the publisher tech stack and supply chain The future of publishing: mixed media and investing in editorial talentAnd more.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Rich Caccappolo, Vice Chair, Media at Daily Mail General Trust (DMGT).
In our discussion MSG and Rich cover:
Rich’s journey from CTO at iVillage to Vice Chairman at Daily MailThe future of direct traffic and its role in publisher growthPost-cookie challenges and the rise of curated audiencesFixing attribution to prove ROI for advertisersAI's impact on content creation and monetizationBuilding publisher collaborationLeveraging audience engagement across platforms like TikTokOpportunities for publishers in a changing media ecosystemAnd more.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Dr. Jonathan Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer at Dotdash Meredith.
In our discussion MSG and Jonathan cover:

Jonathan’s journey from physicist to media and publishing innovator
Becoming the official cartographer for Game of Thrones
Adapting legacy brands like About.com to the digital-first era through verticalization
Building audience connections through intent-driven, high-quality content
Leveraging audience data to shape editorial and business strategies
The importance of community and engagement in the future of publishing
Revenue strategies in an ad-supported, privacy-conscious ecosystem
Engaging younger, digital-native audiences with personalized, relevant content
Publisher-advertiser dynamics in a privacy-first, post-cookie world
The evolving role of AI in content production, personalization, trend analysis, and more.


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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome David Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer and President at Contxtful to discuss:

David’s debut at Advertising.com during the early days of digital advertising
The potential breakup of Google and its impact on the publishing industry
The rise of competition in ad servers and its implications for publishers
Challenges for publishers as search traffic from Google declines
Importance of providing value signals to advertisers in a cookie-less world
Potential shift toward e-commerce ads and away from search ads
Evolving role of AI and machine learning in ad targeting and consumer receptivity
David’s overall experience as an adtech professional
The uncertain future of digital advertising revenue models and potential subscription-based alternatives

And more.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Jeremy Kaplan, Content Director at Future PLC. In our discussion, Jeremy and MSG cover:

Jeremy’s journey to becoming a writer
Rising importance of niche and specialized media
AI’s impact on publishing: challenges and opportunities
The ongoing debate around AI-generated content vs. original work
Criticisms of content aggregation platforms and user experience
Ins and outs of the editorial process
The uncertain future of publishing, heavily influenced by Google’s dominance
Combining your passions to forge a unique career path
And more.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome David Rowley, VP of Revenue Technology at News Corp. In our discussion, MSG and David cover:

His unlikely journey from artist to media and tech executive
Consolidation within ad tech and publishing
The need for publisher alignment to tackle current challenges
The emergence of new ad servers
Competing with the walled gardens for advertising dollars
The interdependence between journalism and advertising
Building thriving business operations teams

And more.
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About OpenWeb:
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenWeb.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Andrew Q Kraft, the former President and COO of The Arena Group, currently on a listening tour working to diagnose the media industry’s needs, connect key players, and help chart the future of the industry. In their discussion, MSG and Andrew cover:

Diagnosing media’s needs by listening to over 200 media professionals
Gen AI’s role in editorial and content creation
The definition of curation in media and publishing
His journey to where he is today

And more.
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About OpenWeb:
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenWeb.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Andrew Casale, President and CEO at Index Exchange. In our discussion, MSG and Andrew discuss:

Andrew’s journey building Index Exchange
How publishers can navigate the loss of signals by becoming a destination
The current state of measurement and attribution in publishing and CTV
How curation can help publishers increase CPMs
Index Exchange’s biggest strategic initiatives for 2025

And more.
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About OpenWeb:
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenWeb.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» Could separating buy and sell at Google drive innovation in adtech?
On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Paul Bannister, Chief Strategy Officer at Raptive to dig into that and more, including:

Adtech at the dawn of programmatic
Generative AI’s role in changing news and information consumption habits
The effect of declining search traffic on lifestyle publishers
Building and maintaining a remote company
Combining your passions to forge a unique career path.

And more.
About OpenWeb:
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit ⁠⁠⁠OpenWeb.com⁠⁠⁠ or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Larry Allen, VP & GM of Data and Addressable Enablement at Comcast.
In our discussion, MSG and Larry cover:

Improvements and advancements in measurement and attribution
The changes coming to CTV in the next 5 years
How to use AI to optimize ad placement
Comcast’s role in delivering great viewing experiences for users during major events like the 2024 Olympics
The strategies behind Amazon and Hulu’s successful advertising activities
The importance of data and signals in improving CTV experiences
Stories from their time together at Tacoda

And more.
About OpenWeb:
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit ⁠⁠OpenWeb.com⁠⁠ or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Johnny Won, Global Head of Martech, Ad Tech, and Operations at EssenceMediacom.
In our discussion, MSG and Johnny discuss:

His entrepreneurial background and unlikely career path
Building and scaling businesses
The role of privacy sandbox and cookies in shaping the future of advertising
The current advertising landscape and the new emerging signals
Generative AI use cases at EssenceMediacom and in the industry

And more. 

About OpenWeb:
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit ⁠OpenWeb.com⁠ or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Jennie Baird, Chief Product Officer at BBC Studios.
In our discussion, MSG and Jennie discuss:

Her methods for building and leading product teams
Building the product functions at News Corp
Her role as Board Chair of the Ethical Tech Project and their work to ensure the ethical use of data and technology
The effects of generative AI on the media landscape

And more. 

About OpenWeb:OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Amanda Martin, Chief Revenue Officer at Mediavine.
In our discussion, MSG and Amanda discuss:

Her professional journey from buy to supply,
Her experience working at Goodway Group,
Her current role helping independent publishers build sustainable businesses with Mediavine,
The current state of the media and publishing industry, and much more.


About OpenWeb:OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 5,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 150 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

» This is The Community Exchange Podcast, brought to you by OpenWeb: an interview podcast series featuring the leaders building the media ecosystem of the future.This season, our host is industry veteran Matthew Scott Goldstein (a.k.a. MSG). Each episode he explores our guests’ journeys through the media world, the work they are currently doing, and how they’re shaping the media and publishing industry.
Learn more about OpenWeb at http://www.openweb.com

» The engagement game is getting trickier. Sure, producing high-quality content is extremely important—but how else can publishers truly stand out in an increasingly crowded field?
The answer lies with a loyal, engaged community. When audiences find more reasons to interact with content and engage with others, publishers win.
Take The New York Post—one of America’s largest newspapers, and one of OpenWeb’s 3,000+ loyal communities. Since partnering with OpenWeb, and hosting social experiences like commenting and reactions, the results they’ve seen at The New York Post have been incredible.

For this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we were joined by Ariscielle Novicio (SVP and Head of Technology, The New York Post), Michael Liss (VP of Product, The New York Post), and Lior Revivo (VP of Product, OpenWeb) to uncover:
— How The New York Post’s community has been transformed into an engine for loyalty, engagement, and first-party data,
— What the future of community looks like for The New York Post and for the publishing industry,
— Strategies publishers can implement right away to beat their goals; and much more.
Learn more about our podcast at https://openweb.com/podcast
Learn more about OpenWeb at https://openweb.com/
About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. T
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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» AI innovation is showing no signs of slowing down. It’s tough for even the most forward-thinking publishers and brands to keep up with the latest developments in AI.
On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we dive into the unstoppable force of AI innovation with our Guest Rob Meadows. Rob is the President and CEO of The AI Foundation and AI Advisor to OpenWeb. 
As a leading voice in the AI industry, Rob’s insights are essential for publishers aiming to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape. Rob unveils the potential of AI in shaping publishing's future while prioritizing user benefits. Tune in to uncover the boundless possibilities that AI offers to the media industry.
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About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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» How did IGN grow to become one of the web’s most active communities of enthusiasts?
This week, we’re joined by Peer Schneider, one of IGN’s founders and current Chief Content Officer, and Jada Griffin, Head of Community. These two leaders have built IGN into the essential gaming and entertainment hub it is today.
And given that this team has been publishing content for over 25 years — from the early days of wide internet adoption to today’s hyper-competitive, global digital publishing space — they have a ton of great insight to share.
Don’t miss it.
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About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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» What’s the most important part of building a community?
Jon Birchall, Director of Editorial Strategy at LADbible Group, says it has a lot to do with authenticity.
On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we hear Jon’s perspective on how to weave authenticity into every interaction and foster genuine connections with your community, strategies for managing content across dozens of channels, and the art of audience segmentation. 
Nearing a global audience of one billion, LADbible is a UK news and entertainment brand and platform that has become a true powerhouse in the world of social publishing.
Don’t miss this one.
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About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. 
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we welcome Angela Johnson, Client Development Officer at Dentsu and Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Oasis Consortium and Dale Lovell, OpenWeb’s SVP of Advertising Partner Success.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Angela — a renowned brand expert — explains how to find success today brands must not only distribute their message but find and amplify their community. From diversity, equity, and inclusion in media to reducing the carbon footprints of ads, ensuring that every ad a consumer sees is fraud-free and-brand safe and AI, Angela shares her perspective on the future of brand.
Don’t miss this one.
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About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast, we’re welcoming Peter Wang. Peter is the founder of First Principles Studio, former Chief Technology Officer at Buzzfeed and Refinery29, and investor and an innovator. 
We cover a lot in this episode. Peter shares his experience building communities—online and off, the importance of brand trust, the rise of AI and AR, and how all of these factors are creating conditions for a better, healthier web. 
Don’t miss this one.
Learn more about our podcast at https://openweb.com/podcast
Learn more about OpenWeb at https://openweb.com/
About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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» We often hear about how tech is ruining democracy. But what if, instead, tech can save it? 
We wanted to know. So we asked Rose Jackson to join us for this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast. 
On this episode, Rose explains how, in her work as Director of the Digital Forensic Research Lab’s Democracy + Tech Initiative at The Atlantic Council, she and others in civil society are changing the tide—using tech to support healthy societies and robust democracies around the world.
We cover a lot in this episode: human rights, digital trust, and a new task force that’s diving deep into what’s causing divisions in society and how tech can help repair them.
You’re going to want to listen.
Learn more about our podcast at https://openweb.com/podcast.
Learn more about OpenWeb at https://openweb.com/
About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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» On this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast we speak to Noam Bardin. Noam is the Founder of Post—a social platform poised to rival X and Threads—and the former CEO of Waze.
In our discussion, Noam shares his perspective on what it takes to grow massive online communities, drawing on his experience building Waze and Post. We cover several topics including online safety, disinformation and toxicity, building a loyal community, the 2024 election, and more.
Learn more about our podcast at https://openweb.com/podcast.
Learn more about OpenWeb at https://openweb.com/
About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
xTo learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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» Joining us on this episode of The Community Exchange Podcast is Jeremy Hlavacek, Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Marketing Services.
 
Throughout the conversation, Jeremy shares valuable insights into the role of data and how it can help brands participate in cultural conversations. He also tackles the importance of involving users in the feedback loop to help them take their rightful seat within the community economy, and much more.
Learn more about our podcast at https://openweb.com/podcast.
Learn more about OpenWeb at https://openweb.com/
About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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» This is The Community Exchange Podcast, brought to you by OpenWeb. 
On this podcast, we’re dedicated to documenting and tracking the emerging economic engine of the open internet: the community economy.
Join us as we track the development of this emerging economic and social engine, and talk to the leaders of the companies who are bringing it to life. We'll explore how everyone in the digital ecosystem — publishers, advertisers, users, and creators — can find their path to thrive in the ever-changing ecosystem of the web.
New episodes of season 1 will be released weekly. 
Learn more about our podcast at https://openweb.com/podcast.
Learn more about OpenWeb at https://openweb.com/
About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive in the emerging community economy. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 3,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 120 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 350 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion.
To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.