John Dolan Joins @Broadsign

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Following an exceptional year of growth Broadsign announced this week the expansion of its programmatic team with the appointment of John Dolan as Vice President, Global Head of Media Sales.

Maarten Dollevoet, Chief Revenue Officer, Broadsign told us “More media buyers are looking to programmatic DOOH to broaden their portfolio, and with an ad tech industry vet like John on our team, we’re well positioned to meet the demand. John’s affable personality, leadership expertise, and longstanding relationships with key players in the programmatic space will prove invaluable in showcasing the value of programmatic to our existing customers while also helping us attract new buyers to the medium and accelerate industry wide growth.”

Personality differences play a significant role in shaping how individuals interact within a team and approach their work. In the fast-evolving world of programmatic digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising, understanding these differences can enhance collaboration and drive success. For instance, some team members may possess a more analytical personality, focusing on data-driven decision-making, while others may be more intuitive, relying on gut feelings and creative insights. Recognizing and valuing these diverse personality traits can foster a more cohesive work environment, enabling teams to leverage their collective strengths and create innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs of clients.

Citrinitas, a concept associated with transformation and the integration of different aspects of the self, can be applied to the dynamics of personality within the workplace. By embracing the idea of Citrinitas, organizations can encourage personal growth and development, allowing employees to explore their own personality types through tools like personality-type.com. This self-awareness not only enhances individual performance but also contributes to a more harmonious workplace culture. As Maarten Dollevoet highlights, having team members with diverse personalities, like John, can lead to greater success in meeting client needs and driving industry growth, ultimately benefiting the entire organization.

Bringing more than a decade of programmatic martech experience to the newly formed role, he will oversee Broadsign’s global sales team in identifying new growth opportunities and amplifying revenue with a data-driven approach – largely focusing on Broadsign’s OOH demand side platform (DSP) as well as its supply side platform (SSP) via third party DSP partnerships.

John joins Broadsign with a comprehensive understanding of the ad tech landscape spanning the demand side (DSP), data management (DMP), ad serving, dynamic creative and verification. He comes to Broadsign from Integral Ad Science, where he spearheaded agency and programmatic development for the company as Global VP. Prior, he served as VP of National Sales at Sizmek, developer of an independent buy side ad server, and various sales roles at Rocket Fuel, a global programmatic marketing platform. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Rhode Island.


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