Programmatic Pioneers Summit 2024

22 - 23 May, 2024

The Hurlingham Club, London

Sheila Nazir

Senior Digital advertising Operation Manager – Direct/Programmatic and Affiliates National Rail Enquiries

I have accumulated over twenty years of experience in the digital advertising industry, starting my career at VNU during the early stages of advertising. Throughout my professional journey, I have acquired valuable knowledge and expertise by working across different aspects of the industry, including client management, technology, publishing, and agency operations. This diverse experience has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the entire advertising journey cycle. Currently, I am employed at the Rail Delivery Group, where I play a crucial role in ensuring the success of The National Rail website. My main focus is on achieving our revenue goals while maintaining an exceptional customer experience. The website, nationalrail.co.uk, serves as the primary platform for customer information regarding National Rail passenger services in England, Scotland, and Wales. It offers a wide range of features, including journey planning, real-time updates, ticket and fare details, as well as various rail-related information. On a daily basis, we handle an average of 2.5 million journey planning inquiries through our website, apps, and contact center. In addition to my responsibilities at work, I actively participate in various digital communities, where I advocate for and educate myself and others on topics like Equity, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, and also take pleasure as being a seen ally and mentor.

CONFERENCE DAY TWO – THURSDAY, 23RD MAY 2024

15:30 BEERS & BUBBLES DRILL-DOWN ROUNDTABLES

Roundtable 1:  Deciphering the transparency dilemma in the programmatic industry: Is Blockchain the innovative solution we have been awaiting? 

Dan Larden, Head of Media, ISBA 

 

Roundtable 2: Assessing benefits vs. risks: Is programmatic outsourcing the right choice for your business? 

Ellie Abbott, Performance Marketing Lead, Wild 

 

Roundtable 3: In a business landscape emphasizing brand safety, is it strategic to prioritize direct deals and private marketplaces (PMP) despite their premium cost? 

Rosie Phillips, Global Programmatic Sales Lead, Euronews 

 

Roundtable 4: Seizing the publisher gold-mine: Opportunities with first-party data, contextual AI, and rebuilding trust  

Sophie Toth, Programmatic Partnership Manager, Viber Rakuten 

Sheila Nazir, Senior Digital advertising Operation Manager – Direct/Programmatic and Affiliates, National Rail Enquiries 

 

Roundtable 5: How can you strategically partner with agencies to craft personalized campaigns to elevate your brand presence and drive performance? 

David Pereira Santos, Head of Digital Marketing, Vodafone 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Sheila.

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