MATRIX SOLUTIONS


Associated tags: Intelligence, CRM, Ecosystem, Matrix, MASC, Monarch, Hearst Television, Gray Television, Friction, Graham Media Group

Locations: PENNSYLVANIA, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUMMIT, FL

Rishad Tobaccowala Announced as Opening Keynote Speaker for the 6th Annual Media Ad Sales Summit

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix, the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, have announced Rishad Tobaccowala as the opening keynote speaker for their 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit, taking place November 8-10, 2023 at the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL with Rishad's opening keynote set for Thursday, November 9th at 9AM. Rishad, a renowned executive leadership guru and former long-time Publicis Groupe digital media advertising executive, will share a powerful roadmap for organizations seeking to transform themselves into future-ready relevance and ongoing success.

Key Points: 
  • Rishad Tobaccowala will serve as the opening keynote speaker for their 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit, taking place November 8-10, 2023 at the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL with Rishad's opening keynote set for Thursday, November 9th at 9AM.
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix , the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, have announced Rishad Tobaccowala as the opening keynote speaker for their 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit , taking place November 8-10, 2023 at the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL with Rishad's opening keynote set for Thursday, November 9th at 9AM.
  • "We are very excited to have Rishad kicking off our opening keynote session for the Media Ad Sales Summit," said Mark Gorman, CEO, Matrix Solutions.
  • Furthermore, the takeaways Rishad will deliver to Summit attendees will not only be invaluable, strategically, but will also prove viable in accelerating the future of media ad sales collectively as an industry."

Matrix Solutions Announces Agenda for 6th Annual Media Ad Sales Summit

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix, the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, released the agenda for the 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit. The agenda, includes a mix of panel discussions, keynote conversations, and a town-hall style roundtable with media executives, will focus on addressing the media industry's biggest challenges and opportunities. The Summit will take place November 8-10, 2023, returning to the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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  • The agenda, including a mix of panel discussions, keynote conversations, and a town-hall style roundtable with media executives, will address the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the media industry
    PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix , the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, released the agenda for the 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit.
  • The agenda, includes a mix of panel discussions, keynote conversations, and a town-hall style roundtable with media executives, will focus on addressing the media industry's biggest challenges and opportunities.
  • The Summit will take place November 8-10, 2023, returning to the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Also, the 'Political Advertising: Local's Biennial Fix' session will dissect the proverbial floodgate of new PAC-funded political ad spending into the US local TV marketplace, how long it will continue, and what it will cost.

Matrix Solutions Announces the 6th Annual Media Ad Sales Summit

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Pa.,  May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix, the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, announces the dates and location for the 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit. The event, produced by Matrix, will be returning this November 8-10, 2023, at the beachfront Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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  • Returning to the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, November 8-10, 2023
    PITTSBURGH, Pa., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix , the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, announces the dates and location for the 6th annual Media Ad Sales Summit .
  • High level topics to be discussed will include:
    A highly anticipated session will be led by members of the Media Ad Sales Council (MASC), an advocacy group founded by Matrix.
  • "The Media Ad Sales Summit is a niche event that has compounded in growth through the years, playing a significant role in bringing the industry together to discuss and advance the often-underserved areas of the advertising ecosystem, ad-sales and ad-tech," shared Mark Gorman, CEO, Matrix Solutions.
  • The Media Ad Sales Summit registration is now open.

Montrose Environmental Group Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Matrix Solutions Inc. of Canada

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MEG) today announced it has entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Matrix Solutions Inc. (“Matrix”), one of Canada’s leading environmental and engineering consulting companies.

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  • Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (“Montrose” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MEG) today announced it has entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Matrix Solutions Inc. (“Matrix”), one of Canada’s leading environmental and engineering consulting companies.
  • Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Matrix is employee-owned and broadly held with 570 employees, having grown into one of Canada’s leading pure-play providers of environmental solutions.
  • From its 19 office locations, Matrix serves clients throughout the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
  • AEC Advisors, LLC acted as financial advisor to Matrix, and Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP acted as its legal advisor.

Matrix Announces Phase One of Admiral, an Automated, Cross-Platform Media Sales Gateway, is Now Operating in Gray Television Stations

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions, the leader in global media revenue management technology, announces Gray Television has successfully launched the first phase of Matrix's automated, cross-platform Media Sales Gateway, Admiral, across all stations in all markets. This initial stage, including a modernized sales proposal system for linear advertising, serves as an essential jumping-off point for the media industry's transition to converged advertising.

Key Points: 
  • Matrix announces Gray Television has successfully launched the first phase of Matrix's automated, cross-platform Media Sales Gateway, Admiral, across all stations in all markets.
  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions , the leader in global media revenue management technology, announces Gray Television has successfully launched the first phase of Matrix's automated, cross-platform Media Sales Gateway, Admiral, across all stations in all markets.
  • In addition to Gray Television, CoxReps, Graham Media, and Hearst Television are also investors in Admiral.
  • Matrix Solutions is a forward-thinking technology company that empowers the media ad sales world with intelligence, technology, and expertise.

Industry Leaders Forge Ahead to Address the Transforming Media Advertising Marketplace at Matrix Solutions' Media Ad Sales Summit, being held November 9-11, 2022

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix, the developers of the only global ad sales platform built for media, announces its 5th annual Media Ad Sales Summit has officially been rescheduled to November 9-11, 2022 at the Conrad Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This will be a new location for the event, originally scheduled to be held in Miami Beach, FL., in January 2022. The content and speakers lined up for the original event has remained intact, including the opening keynote session which will include speakers, Catherine Badalamente, President & CEO, Graham Media Group, Michael Hayes, COO, Hearst Television, Pat LaPlatney, Co-CEO & President, Gray Television, and Steven J. Pruett, Executive Chairman, Cox Media Group. The senior broadcast executives will share their insights into the current state of the US media industry, as well as what opportunities and challenges lie ahead.

Key Points: 
  • This will be a new location for the event, originally scheduled to be held in Miami Beach, FL., in January 2022.
  • The senior broadcast executives will share their insights into the current state of the US media industry, as well as what opportunities and challenges lie ahead.
  • The annual Media Ad Sales Summit brings together executives from across the media advertising ecosystem to discuss and advance the development of a prosperous marketplace that promotes industry-wide automation, data consistency, and transparency.
  • Scripps, Al Lustgarten, SVP, Hearst Television, Susie Meehan, VP Advanced Advertising & Operations, AMC Networks, and Barbara Bekkedahl, President, Weather Group Ad Sales & Client Partnerships, The Weather Channel.

Matrix Expands Leadership Team to Aid in Execution of their Growth Strategy for both Admiral and Monarch Product Suites

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

PITTSBURGH, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix, the only global ad sales platform built for media, has announced significant expansion of their leadership team, positioning the company to accelerate its growth strategy which includes deployment of its new Sales Gateway, Admiral, and significant expansion of the Monarch Suite, the multi-media and enterprise-level revenue management solution. Media industry veterans, Rob Kohn and Gabriella DiMaggio have joined the company in new roles as Chief Product Officer and Director of Program Management, respectively, while Evan O'Toole has joined Matrix as VP, Success and Service. These three individuals bring knowledge and expertise to the Company's ever-growing team of smart, talented, and driven individuals.

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  • These three individuals bring knowledge and expertise to the Company's ever-growing team of smart, talented, and driven individuals.
  • Rob Kohn brings with him over 35 years of development and product experience in the media industry.
  • Prior to joining Matrix, she served as the VP of Services at Xandr, leading a Program Management team at HBO.
  • Before joining the Matrix team, Evan was with Wayfair.com, Ticketmaster, The Princeton Review/Tutor.com, and most recently, Hudson MX.

Matrix Solutions Announces Key Executive Promotions to Lead the Company's Next Phase Strategic Growth

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Monday, April 25, 2022

PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions (Matrix) announces two executive promotions that will be key to leading the company's next phase of strategic growth. CRO, Brenda Hetrick, will move into a new role as President of Matrix, while COO, Julie Kapsch, will now serve as President of Matrix Sales Gateway (MSG). MSG is a subsidiary of Matrix, recently formed with investment and partnership from CoxReps, Graham Media, Gray Television, and Hearst Television, to accelerate the development of a media sales gateway solution, called Admiral. Additionally, Matrix will expand their flagship solutions portfolio into new market verticals with the addition of Monarch for Network, Digital, and Enterprise.

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  • Brenda Hetrick, CRO, will move into a new role as President, and Julie Kapsch, COO, will serve as President of Matrix Sales Gateway, the newly formed subsidiary in partnership with CoxReps, Graham Media, Gray Television, and Hearst Television
    PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions (Matrix) announces two executive promotions that will be key to leading the company's next phase of strategic growth.
  • CRO, Brenda Hetrick, will move into a new role as President of Matrix, while COO, Julie Kapsch, will now serve as President of Matrix Sales Gateway (MSG).
  • Additionally, Matrix will expand their flagship solutions portfolio into new market verticals with the addition of Monarch for Network, Digital, and Enterprise.
  • Matrix Solutions is a forward-thinking technology company that empowers the media ad sales world with intelligence, technology, and expertise.

Matrix Solutions Announces Acceleration of its Media Sales Gateway with Investment from Gray Television, Hearst Television, Graham Media, and CoxReps

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

PITTSBURGH, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions, the leader in global media revenue management technology, announced today the next-phase development of its Media Sales Gateway with investment and expertise from partnerships with Gray Television, CoxReps, Graham Media, and Hearst Television. Cox Enterprises' Videa software will serve as the initial back-end technology for traditional linear spot and all future development will be built on Azure with an open architecture. The Media Sales Gateway, named Admiral, will be a sell-side tool that provides both the infrastructure and workflows to automate converged advertising sales, from demand through order fulfillment, including digital and OTT inventory, traditional spot, and impression-based/dynamic ad insertion for live linear.

Key Points: 
  • Matrix Solutions announces today the next-phase development of its Media Sales Gateway with investment and expertise from partnerships with Gray Television, CoxReps, Graham Media, and Hearst Television.
  • PITTSBURGH, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solution s , the leader in global media revenue management technology, announced today the next-phase development of its Media Sales Gateway with investment and expertise from partnerships with Gray Television , CoxReps , Graham Media , and Hearst Television .
  • "Matrix has proven to be a trustworthy partner with in-depth media sales expertise and a shared goal of advancing our industry through collaboration.
  • Matrix Solutions is a forward-thinking technology company that empowers the media ad sales world with intelligence, technology, and expertise.

Executive Conversation Kicks-off In-Person Media Ad Sales Summit, January 20, 2022, in Miami Beach, FL

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions announces the Executive Keynote Conversation that will open the upcoming Media Ad Sales Summit , happening in-person at the Nobu Hotel in Miami Beach, FL from January 19-21, 2022.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions announces the Executive Keynote Conversation that will open the upcoming Media Ad Sales Summit , happening in-person at the Nobu Hotel in Miami Beach, FL from January 19-21, 2022.
  • This anticipated conversation will feature Hearst Television's President, Jordan Wertlieb, Gray Television's Co-CEO and President, Pat LaPlatney, and CMG's Executive Chairman, Steven J. Pruett.
  • This esteemed panel will share their perceptions of the media marketplace transformation and what they believe lies ahead for the broadcast industry.
  • "We are extremely excited and honored to have Jordan, Pat, and Steve joining us for the opening conversation at this year's Summit.