Dan Ackerman is currently Head of Programmatic TV for AOL. He leads this innovative group and works to apply the principles of data-driven automation to simplify and streamline the TV and video advertising industries. Dan came to AOL Platforms by way of the company’s acquisition of Adap.tv. Previously, Dan led ad strategy and innovation for CBS Local Media, developing new ad products, content and revenue partnerships for TV and online. He has also held senior leadership roles at TV ad technology company WideOrbit and video ad tech company Jivox.