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Kirk McDonald

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Kirk McDonald is currently with Sundial Media & Technology Group. He previously served as President of PubMatic, where he led the independent SSP through a critical growth and market-positioning phase. He also guided Time Inc.'s advertising business through digital transformation across its portfolio of iconic media brands.

Last updated Jul 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Company
Sundial Media & Technology Group
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
1
Years in industry
25 years

Bio

Kirk McDonald is currently with Sundial Media & Technology Group. He previously served as President of PubMatic, where he led the independent SSP through a critical growth and market-positioning phase. He also guided Time Inc.'s advertising business through digital transformation across its portfolio of iconic media brands.

Career

  • President

    PubMatic · 2019-2022

  • President, Advertising

    Time Inc. · 2015-2019

  • Brand President

    Time Inc. · 2012-2015

Expertise & education

Expertise

Programmatic AdvertisingSell-Side Platforms (SSP)Addressable MediaPublisher MonetizationIdentity ResolutionRetail MediaData PartnershipsDigital Media Transformation

Speaking topics

The Future of Programmatic AdvertisingPublisher Monetization in a Cookieless WorldAddressable Media and Identity ResolutionRetail Media and Commerce AdvertisingThe Open Web and Data Transparency

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Served as President of PubMatic during a key growth and market-positioning phase for the independent SSP
  • Guided Time Inc.'s advertising business through digital transformation across an iconic portfolio of media brands
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