Sam Hoffnagle joins Airwave as Vice President of Revenue Operations

Airwave, the leading podcast network for the “constantly curious” listener, today announced the appointment of Sam Hoffnagle as Vice President of Revenue Operations.

As VP of Revenue Operations at Airwave Media, Sam Hoffnagle brings more than 15 years of expertise in the digital media and ad tech ecosystems to lead the company’s monetization strategies. Sam specializes in creating scalable revenue frameworks and fostering high-impact client relationships that span programmatic, performance marketing, and cross-platform ad sales.

Prior to joining Airwave Media, Sam held pivotal leadership positions at Times of India, IQzone, and Smaato, where she was instrumental in spearheading market entry strategies, optimizing under-sold inventory, and generating millions in new business. By combining deep market insight with advanced data analytics, Sam helps media publishers and brands navigate complex advertising landscapes to drive consistent, year-over-year revenue growth.

Charles Dannison says: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sam to the team. She’s an industry veteran with an exceptional skill set, deep relationships spanning the continent and the globe, and a reputation that speaks for itself across the programmatic community. She moves with the speed and agility of a gazelle - quick to spot opportunities, decisive in pursuing them, and always a step ahead. Her experience, judgment, and ability to bring people together will make an immediate impact and help us build for the future. Just as importantly, she’s a wonderful wife and proud mother of a Georgia Bulldog (Go Dawgs)! We couldn’t be more excited to have her with us.”

Sam Hoffnagle says, “I’m excited to add to Airwave’s tech stack and knowledge base. Their inventory is fantastic and growing. And their people and culture are the best in the industry."

Airwave is rapidly expanding its network’s direct-sold and programmatic efforts in anticipation of taking ad sales fully in-house ahead of 2027.