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Kara Puccinelli

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Kara Puccinelli is a seasoned AdTech and media executive known for her leadership in programmatic advertising, connected TV, and data-driven marketing solutions. At Nexxen, she plays a central role in shaping the company's market positioning and go-to-market strategy as the platform expands its footprint across the converging worlds of streaming, CTV, and digital advertising. Her work reflects a deep understanding of how technology and data intersect to drive measurable outcomes for advertisers and publishers alike. Puccinelli has built her career across a range of high-profile AdTech and media companies, accumulating expertise in brand strategy, demand-side platforms, and audience targeting. Her trajectory reflects the broader industry shift from traditional digital display toward advanced TV and omnichannel programmatic environments, and she has been a consistent voice in helping organizations navigate that transition. Known for her ability to translate complex AdTech capabilities into compelling narratives for both buyers and sellers, Puccinelli brings a blend of strategic vision and operational execution to her roles. Her work at Nexxen contributes to the company's mission of unifying data, creative, and media activation across screens.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Chief Commercial Officer
Company
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
5

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Kara Puccinelli is a seasoned AdTech and media executive known for her leadership in programmatic advertising, connected TV, and data-driven marketing solutions. At Nexxen, she plays a central role in shaping the company's market positioning and go-to-market strategy as the platform expands its footprint across the converging worlds of streaming, CTV, and digital advertising. Her work reflects a deep understanding of how technology and data intersect to drive measurable outcomes for advertisers and publishers alike. Puccinelli has built her career across a range of high-profile AdTech and media companies, accumulating expertise in brand strategy, demand-side platforms, and audience targeting. Her trajectory reflects the broader industry shift from traditional digital display toward advanced TV and omnichannel programmatic environments, and she has been a consistent voice in helping organizations navigate that transition. Known for her ability to translate complex AdTech capabilities into compelling narratives for both buyers and sellers, Puccinelli brings a blend of strategic vision and operational execution to her roles. Her work at Nexxen contributes to the company's mission of unifying data, creative, and media activation across screens.

Career

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Expertise & education

Expertise

Programmatic AdvertisingConnected TV (CTV)Advanced TVData-Driven MarketingDemand-Side Platforms (DSP)Brand StrategyAudience TargetingAdTech Go-to-Market Strategy

Speaking topics

Connected TV and the future of programmatic advertisingData-driven marketing strategies for AdTech platformsBrand building in the AdTech ecosystem

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led marketing strategy through Tremor International's rebranding to Nexxen, supporting the company's unified platform narrative
  • Helped position Nexxen as a competitive player in the CTV and programmatic advertising landscape through integrated marketing campaigns