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Shawn Lim
Oct 13, 2023

Unfinished business: How adtech pioneer Brian O’Kelley is trying to solve the problems he created

In an exclusive with Campaign, adtech veteran Brian O'Kelley shares his journey from AppNexus to Scope3, insights from his past, and how he wants to help advertisers create sustainable yet pragmatic advertising.

(L-R) Brian O'Kelley and Shawn Lim

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