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Zach Rodgers

Editor at AdExchanger

Rodgers is known for authoritative, deeply sourced journalism on programmatic advertising and privacy at AdExchanger, making complex AdTech topics accessible to industry insiders and shaping how the ecosystem understands key trends.

Thought LeaderLinkedInNew York, New York, United States15+ years in industry

Last updated May 30, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Bio

Zach Rodgers is a senior editor at AdExchanger, the leading trade publication covering programmatic advertising and digital marketing technology. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, he has become one of the most recognized journalists in the AdTech space, known for breaking news on major industry developments and providing authoritative analysis on topics ranging from supply-path optimization to the deprecation of third-party cookies. His work is essential reading for executives, investors, and practitioners navigating the rapidly shifting digital advertising landscape. Rodgers joined AdExchanger after earlier editorial stints at ClickZ and other digital media outlets, where he built his foundational expertise in digital advertising. At AdExchanger, he has covered landmark regulatory developments including GDPR and CCPA, the rise and evolution of header bidding, identity resolution challenges, and the ongoing transformation of the open web's advertising infrastructure. His interviews with C-suite leaders and his deep sourcing across buy-side, sell-side, and technology vendors give his reporting unusual depth and credibility. As a thought leader in AdTech journalism, Rodgers occupies a unique position: he is not a vendor or operator, but his coverage shapes how the industry understands itself. His long-form features and news analysis are frequently cited in earnings calls, investor decks, and policy discussions, reflecting the outsized influence that rigorous trade journalism can have on a complex, fast-moving industry.

Previous Roles

Editor / Reporter

ClickZ (prior to AdExchanger)

Digital Advertising Reporter

Various digital media outlets (early career)

Expertise
Programmatic AdvertisingPrivacy Regulation (GDPR, CCPA)Third-Party Cookie DeprecationHeader BiddingSupply-Path OptimizationIdentity ResolutionAdTech JournalismDigital Advertising Policy
Notable Achievements
  • Long-tenured senior editor at AdExchanger, the AdTech industry's most influential trade publication
  • Covered major industry inflection points including GDPR implementation, the rise of header bidding, and Google's Privacy Sandbox developments
  • Built a reputation as one of the most trusted and widely-read journalists covering programmatic advertising
Speaking Topics
Programmatic advertising trendsPrivacy regulation and AdTechThird-party cookie deprecation and identity alternativesSupply-path optimizationThe future of the open web advertising ecosystem
Publications
  • AdExchanger
  • ClickZ
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