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Andy Plesser

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Andy Plesser is best known as the founder and executive producer of Beet.TV, an online video news network he launched in 2008 that has become one of the most widely referenced editorial platforms covering the intersection of advertising technology, media, and television. Through thousands of video interviews with C-suite executives, agency leaders, and technology innovators, Plesser has built Beet.TV into an indispensable industry resource that documents the evolution of programmatic advertising, connected TV, data-driven marketing, and the broader transformation of the media ecosystem. Before founding Beet.TV, Plesser had a career in public relations and media, including founding Plesser Holland, a PR firm focused on media and technology clients. His background in communications gave him a unique vantage point for translating complex AdTech concepts into accessible video journalism, and his relationships across the industry have allowed him to attract senior-level guests who speak candidly about the forces reshaping advertising and media. Over more than 15 years, Plesser has established himself as a trusted chronicler of the AdTech industry, producing content from major conferences including Cannes Lions, CES, Advertising Week, and the IAB Annual Leadership Meeting. His work at Beet.TV has made him a recognized thought leader and connector within the ecosystem, with the platform serving as both a news outlet and an archive of the industry's evolution through executive perspectives.

Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Founder and Executive Producer
Company
Beet.TV
Based
New York, New York, United States
Years in industry
17 years

Bio

Andy Plesser is best known as the founder and executive producer of Beet.TV, an online video news network he launched in 2008 that has become one of the most widely referenced editorial platforms covering the intersection of advertising technology, media, and television. Through thousands of video interviews with C-suite executives, agency leaders, and technology innovators, Plesser has built Beet.TV into an indispensable industry resource that documents the evolution of programmatic advertising, connected TV, data-driven marketing, and the broader transformation of the media ecosystem. Before founding Beet.TV, Plesser had a career in public relations and media, including founding Plesser Holland, a PR firm focused on media and technology clients. His background in communications gave him a unique vantage point for translating complex AdTech concepts into accessible video journalism, and his relationships across the industry have allowed him to attract senior-level guests who speak candidly about the forces reshaping advertising and media. Over more than 15 years, Plesser has established himself as a trusted chronicler of the AdTech industry, producing content from major conferences including Cannes Lions, CES, Advertising Week, and the IAB Annual Leadership Meeting. His work at Beet.TV has made him a recognized thought leader and connector within the ecosystem, with the platform serving as both a news outlet and an archive of the industry's evolution through executive perspectives.

Career

  • Founder

    Plesser Holland (PR firm) · Prior to 2008

  • Public Relations Executive

    Various media/tech clients · 1990s-2000s

Expertise & education

Expertise

Video Journalism and Content ProductionConnected TV (CTV) and StreamingProgrammatic AdvertisingAdTech Ecosystem CoverageMedia TransformationData-Driven MarketingIndustry Conference CoverageExecutive Thought Leadership

Speaking topics

The future of television advertisingProgrammatic and data-driven marketingMedia industry transformationConnected TV and streaming monetization

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Founded Beet.TV in 2008, growing it into the leading video news network covering AdTech and media transformation
  • Produced thousands of video interviews with top executives from companies including Google, The Trade Desk, NBCUniversal, and major agencies
  • Established Beet.TV as a go-to editorial platform at major industry events including Cannes Lions, CES, and Advertising Week
  • Built an extensive video archive documenting over 15 years of AdTech and media industry evolution

Publications

  • Beet.TV (online video news network, founded 2008)