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Keith Stoeckeler

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Keith Stoeckeler is a digital media and advertising technology professional best known as co-founder of HEARTLENT Group, a consulting and talent solutions firm focused on the media, marketing, and AdTech ecosystem. HEARTLENT Group has carved out a niche by helping companies navigate talent acquisition, organizational strategy, and go-to-market challenges in an increasingly complex programmatic and digital advertising landscape. Stoeckeler's work reflects a deep understanding of how human capital and organizational design intersect with technology adoption in AdTech. Over the course of his career, Stoeckeler has held roles spanning digital media sales, business development, and strategic consulting, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both the buy and sell sides of the advertising ecosystem. His experience spans publisher monetization, programmatic advertising, and media strategy, which informs HEARTLENT Group's advisory work with clients ranging from emerging AdTech startups to established media companies. Stoeckeler is recognized in the AdTech community as a connector and operator who bridges talent strategy with business growth. Through HEARTLENT Group, he has helped shape how companies think about building and scaling their teams in a rapidly evolving industry, making him a notable figure in the human capital dimension of the AdTech world.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Co-Founder
Company
HEARTLENT Group
Based
Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Keith Stoeckeler is a digital media and advertising technology professional best known as co-founder of HEARTLENT Group, a consulting and talent solutions firm focused on the media, marketing, and AdTech ecosystem. HEARTLENT Group has carved out a niche by helping companies navigate talent acquisition, organizational strategy, and go-to-market challenges in an increasingly complex programmatic and digital advertising landscape. Stoeckeler's work reflects a deep understanding of how human capital and organizational design intersect with technology adoption in AdTech. Over the course of his career, Stoeckeler has held roles spanning digital media sales, business development, and strategic consulting, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both the buy and sell sides of the advertising ecosystem. His experience spans publisher monetization, programmatic advertising, and media strategy, which informs HEARTLENT Group's advisory work with clients ranging from emerging AdTech startups to established media companies. Stoeckeler is recognized in the AdTech community as a connector and operator who bridges talent strategy with business growth. Through HEARTLENT Group, he has helped shape how companies think about building and scaling their teams in a rapidly evolving industry, making him a notable figure in the human capital dimension of the AdTech world.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Talent Strategy & AcquisitionProgrammatic AdvertisingDigital Media ConsultingPublisher MonetizationAdTech Go-to-Market StrategyOrganizational DesignMedia SalesBusiness Development

Speaking topics

Talent and hiring trends in AdTechOrganizational strategy for digital media companiesNavigating career growth in programmatic advertising

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Co-founded HEARTLENT Group, a specialized consulting and talent solutions firm serving the AdTech and digital media industry
  • Built a reputation as a connector bridging human capital strategy with AdTech business growth