We are guardians of the free and open internet

Established in 2005, we are the leading provider of Digital Trust & Safety solutions. Thousands of media publishers, adtech providers (SSPs, DSPs, ad exchanges), agencies, retailers, and enterprise brands rely on our solutions to shield consumers from digital dangers, ensure high-quality user experiences, comply with regulations, and optimize business outcomes.

We keep billions of digital consumers safe daily—while helping responsible businesses thrive.

The Tools We Use to Protect the Connected Landscape

  • Massive global infrastructure of devices and emulators built up over 20+ years
  • Used to identify digital threats (e.g., malware, malvertising); detect objectionable and regulated ad content; find violations of data regulations; and more
  • 600+ geolocations in 120+ countries 
  • 100K+ audience and device profiles
  • Hooked into the world’s most advanced policy manager for granular analysis
  • Integrated into multiple AI systems for detecting digital threats, identifying sensitive/regulated ad content, and categorizing creatives
  • API facilitates ad asset submission and reporting directly to proprietary systems
  • Creates real-world consumer experiences to honor privacy commitments and ensure regulatory compliance
  • 100K+ websites and apps and 10M+ unique ad tags scrutinized monthly
  • Lightning fast script stops malicious and unwanted ads from rendering in real-time
  • Multiple integration points for publishers and adtech platforms, including header, creative wrapper, SDF for apps, Prebid module, and more
  • Shuts down widespread digital threats like phishing redirects, backdoors, driveby downloads, tech support scams, scareware, bogus celebrity endorsements, and more
  • Blocks or notifies on 75+ sensitive and regulated categories, including adult entertainment and products, gambling, marijuana, tobacco, weapons, and more
  • Used to halt heavy ads and other detriments to UX, as well as custom URLs or signals (e.g., competitors) 
  • Blocklists continuously updated by Digital Security and Operations team
  • Calls for replacement ads to ensure impressions are monetized
  • 6B+ threats neutralized every year
  • Streamlined communication hub and single source of truth for sharing threat and ad quality information, and remediating attacks and policy violations
  • Alerts sent to priority inboxes, with the ability to update directly in the platform
  • Detailed timeline of notifications and actions between partners—publishers, adtech platforms, agencies, advertisers)
  • Access verified reports, associated creative IDs, and threat details from our expert Digital Security and Operations team
  • Instantly filter issues by partner and search for specific reports
  • No integrations needed—log in via browser to access actionable data

What We Value and How We Live Out TRUST

Talented

Growth and learning are part of our DNA; we are focused on becoming the best in our field, honing our skills and capabilities and teaching those around us.

Responsible

We take responsibility for our commitments, actions, and results. And while we hold ourselves to high standards, we know when to ask for help and advice.

Unrelenting

Curiosity drives us. We take the initiative to dig deeper into issues and opportunities and are willing to try new approaches and respectfully say things that need to be said to advance our mission.

Systematic

We continually deliver improvements and celebrate positive outcomes by creating awareness around results to deliver positive outcomes. We help others understand measurements, insights, and OKRs to remain aligned.

Team Players

We work together for the common good – both in what we do and how we do it. We collaborate, cooperate, and listen to customers, partners, and one another to leverage our strengths.

Meet the Team Committed to Cleaning Up the Internet

The Media Trust leadership team is spearheaded by inspired and seasoned professionals from across the digital spectrum—from adtech and agencies to security and finance.

CHRIS OLSON

Chief Executive Officer,
Co-founder

DAVE SILK

Chief Operating
Officer

LEON GUREVICH

Chief Revenue
Officer

CHRISTINA MONIODIS

Chief of Staff

MARC HALEY

Senior Vice President,
Client Operations

KATE HEMMINGHAUS

Sr. Director,
Client Services

GAVIN DUNAWAY

Sr. Director
Marketing

PATRICK CIAVOLELLA

Digital Security &
Operations Director