Rich Knopke

Rich Knopke is a high-energy and results-driven sales executive whose expertise is in building successful sales teams and driving revenue in the digital-centric world. He has spent his career working with media and software as a service (SaaS) companies, including Xevo Inc., Lightbox OOH Video Network, Jelli Inc., Genesis Media, USA TODAY, Gannett Digital, Tremor Video, and NBC Universal.

Rich is a graduate of Rutgers University and has experience in video, audio, mobile, programmatic, data and analytics, platform, connected TV, and connected car spaces. He strives for constant learning and staying on the cutting edge of new media and technology while understanding the programmatic landscape, challenges and solutions. Rich has a proven record of exceeding revenue goals on a consistent basis by leading large sales teams selling solutions-oriented, high impact executions.

Rich has built strong relationships with leading brand advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, DSPs & SSPs by identifying and closing alternative revenue streams in a fast-changing industry. His strengths include implementing and enforcing successful sales process and strategy, attracting and retaining successful sales talent, and creating a winning culture.