Ep. 141 Why Mobile Advertising Is Still Undervalued with Liftoff’s Casie Jordan

Casie Jordan, SVP of Programmatic Exchange & Commercial Solutions at Liftoff Mobile, joins AdTechGod to discuss Liftoff Mobile's IPO, the evolution of programmatic advertising, AI-powered creative optimization, the future of mobile app advertising, and why mobile remains the most undervalued advertising channel. Casie also shares her career journey, leadership lessons, and advice for women building careers in ad tech. Takeaways Liftoff Mobile's IPO marks a major milestone for the mobile advertising industry. AI is transforming mobile advertising through creative personalization and campaign optimization. Human creativity remains essential alongside generative AI. Mobile advertising continues to be one of the industry's most underpriced opportunities. Liftoff Mobile's unique DSP, SSP, and exchange ecosystem creates valuable data advantages. Transparency and direct publisher relationships are becoming increasingly important. Strong company culture and leadership played a key role in Casie's career growth. Preparation, confidence, and mentorship are critical for women succeeding in ad tech. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Meet Casie Jordan, SVP of Programmatic Exchange & Commercial Solutions at Liftoff Mobile 01:48 Liftoff Mobile's IPO and what it means for the company 03:50 Casie's career journey from publishing to ad tech 09:19 From Twitter and MoPub to joining Liftoff Mobile 13:44 What an SVP of Programmatic Exchange actually does 16:47 How AI is changing programmatic advertising 19:19 Balancing AI with human creativity in ad creative 21:55 Inventory transparency and publisher trust 24:47 Why mobile advertising is still the most undervalued advertising channel 27:46 Liftoff Mobile's unique exchange, AI infrastructure, and competitive advantage 29:47 Career advice and leadership lessons for women in ad tech 32:33 Final thoughts and closing remarks Guests: AdTech God