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Matt Barash

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Matt Barash is Chief Commercial Officer of Nova Studio, where he leads global commercial strategy across sales, partnerships, go-to-market, packaging, and revenue operations. A two-decade ad-tech and digital-media sales leader, he previously held senior roles at Index Exchange (SVP, Americas), Zeotap, and AdColony (through its Opera Mediaworks era and Digital Turbine acquisition), with earlier roles at SessionM, Forbes, and Fox Audience Network. He also advises a range of ad-tech and media startups.

Last updated Jun 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Chief Commercial Officer
Company
Nova Studio
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
3
Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Matt Barash is Chief Commercial Officer of Nova Studio, where he leads global commercial strategy across sales, partnerships, go-to-market, packaging, and revenue operations. A two-decade ad-tech and digital-media sales leader, he previously held senior roles at Index Exchange (SVP, Americas), Zeotap, and AdColony (through its Opera Mediaworks era and Digital Turbine acquisition), with earlier roles at SessionM, Forbes, and Fox Audience Network. He also advises a range of ad-tech and media startups.

Career

  • Senior Vice President, Americas

    Index Exchange · 2022–2024

  • SVP, Global Publishing & Platform Partnerships

    Zeotap · 2020–2021

  • SVP, Strategy & Business Development

    AdColony · 2018–2020

  • VP, Global Platform Partnerships & Demand

    Opera Mediaworks · 2015–2017

  • Head of Business Development

    SessionM · 2012–2013

  • VP & Advertising Director

    Forbes · 2010–2012

Advisory roles

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Expertise & education

Expertise

Mobile AdvertisingIn-App AdvertisingProgrammatic AdvertisingMobile VideoHeader BiddingStrategic PartnershipsSupply-Side Platforms (SSP)In-App Monetization

Speaking topics

Mobile Video AdvertisingProgrammatic Trends in MobileIn-App Header BiddingIn-App Monetization StrategiesThe Future of Mobile AdvertisingPrivacy and Identity in Mobile AdTech

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led global strategy and partnerships at AdColony, helping scale the platform's international programmatic footprint under Digital Turbine ownership
  • Recognized as a prominent industry voice on mobile and in-app advertising trends, contributing to major AdTech publications and conference stages
  • Played a key role in advancing in-app header bidding adoption and education across the mobile advertising ecosystem

Publications

  • Contributor to AdExchanger on mobile programmatic trends
  • Contributor to trade press including Mobile Marketer and Digiday on in-app advertising
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