Cory Treffiletti
Member since February 2002Cory is a data-driven storyteller who practices marketing and maintains a hobby in music. Currently Chief Marketing Officer of Rembrand, he is revolutioning the video advertising space.
He was previously SVP of marketing for FIS, a large fintech. He has been a serial entrepreneur and CMO with companies such as Voicea (AI platform sold to Cisco) and BlueKai (data platform sold to Oracle). He was also CMO for the Oracle Data Cloud, which acquired 5 companies to become the leading data solution for advertisers. He has also been a consultant and agency veteran with successful exits to Omnicom and Carat, as well as an author of "Internet Ad Pioneers" and a newsletter called Original Digital (originaldigital.org). All this in addition to writing for Mediapost weekly since 2000.
- The Evolution Of 'Destination' Media in
Media Insider on
08/12/2026
Reach an audience today by putting content into social feeds and videos, and making sure you have enough information out there that your content can be inserted into AI responses,
- Why Is An Ad Served To A Bot Worth A Human Dollar? in
Media Insider on
08/05/2026
Blankspace is serving ads to AI agents in real time, right as someone asks a question, almost like a live auction.
- The Unspoken Risk In Delaying Paramount-WBD in
Media Insider on
07/29/2026
If the merger is still in limbo when next year's upfront cycle begins, we'll see advertisers and media buyers do what they always do when facing uncertainty.
- If AI Keeps Getting Your Facts Wrong, You Should Worry About Your Brand in
Media Insider on
07/22/2026
Someone on your team needs to own the question of what AI platforms are saying about you, not just whether they are saying anything at all.
- What Happened To Agentic Media Buying? in
Media Insider on
07/15/2026
There's definitely adoption, but the conversation is not as hot as it once was. A backroom debate on standards has slowed things down.
- Client Loyalty Might Have An Expiration Date in
Media Insider on
07/08/2026
The agencies winning reviews right now aren't necessarily the ones with the best individual talent, but those that have built the right stack for your needs.
- The World Cup Is Essentially A Media Budget Vacuum in
Media Insider on
07/01/2026
Unless your brand's a certified World Cup partner, it appears you're sitting this month out, while the ones involved are your standard big spenders.
- Advertisers Are Buying Screens, Not Shows in
Media Insider on
06/24/2026
With its Roku acquisition, Fox bought the most valuable piece of living room real estate: the OS that decides what you see when you turn on the TV.
- AI To Create Jobs, Rather Than Replace Them in
Media Insider on
06/17/2026
AI can and will fuel a surge in entrepreneurship that could dramatically change the industry landscape.
- CTV Has A Frequency Problem Nobody Seems To Want To Fix in
Media Insider on
06/10/2026
The frequency problem in CTV is neither new nor a secret. The core issue is structural.
- What Happened To Agentic Media Buying?
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
07/15/2026)
Excellent take, Dave! The oligopoly is definitely a concern for the broader market.
- 2024: A Media Insider Review
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Gord Hotchkiss
(Media Insider on
01/07/2025)
This was a great post to recap the year, Gord. I can't wait to see what we do this year! :-)
- The Biggest Changes In 'TV' May Not Be What You Think
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
05/22/2024)
Roger - not to be too self-promotional, but check out our company at www.rembrand.com and a company called memorable.io for initial examples.
- The Future Of Digital Advertising Will Be Non-Standard
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Dave Morgan
(Media Insider on
12/07/2023)
I am! :-)
- Is Disney Trying To Reset The Playing Field In TV?
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
07/26/2023)
Product placement, jersey sponsorships and more!
- More Than Just Teen Spirit: The Moment Nirvana Changed My Life
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
03/01/2023)
I remember the first time i saw a Guns N Roses patch on the back of a jean jacket. It was on a guy in my school and he was a hard-edged guy. That being said he was a musical trail blazer too.
- Do We Really Need Twitter?
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
12/21/2022)
You are pretty upset about my column, Dan. I am sorry to hear that. If it makes you feel any better, I do not coordinate my column with the rest of the editorial staff at Mediapost. What i write is my personal opinion, which works well in a column such as this one. I have been writing in that fashion for 23 years.Everyone is entitled to their personal opinion, and I am happy that you are able to voice yours in the comments as well. Have a good holiday!And to be clear, I am a supporter of anyone being able to voice their opinion. I just think Twitter has run its course and some other platform could step in at some point. Just ask MySpace.
- An Ode To Email (And Yes, It Rhymes)
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
08/17/2022)
Is that bad? I have to have some fun when i write :-)
- Are All Video Views Created Equal?
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
09/15/2020)
Hey Ed. As always, i value your opinion. I do have to disagree on the video views. Online is still a lean forward medium whereas broadcast is still a lean back. I think the lean forward mechanism and the skippable formats make for a clearer understanding of engagement. In broadcast, I can pick up my phone and stop paying attention at any minute. Online, I can just wait the 5 seconds to skip unless the ad is interesting to me.
- Relationships Key To Your Personal, Professional Growth
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Cory Treffiletti
(Media Insider on
02/12/2020)
Nice to see your name in my inbox Lee!