Dave Shamberger is a seasoned media and advertising professional with over 25 years of experience. He started his career at Thomas Publishing in 1994 and later joined Entrepreneur Magazine in 1997. In 1999, Dave moved to Redherring.com as the Regional Sales Manager and in 2001, he joined UGO.com as the Senior Account Executive. In 2003, Dave became the owner and Advertising Sales Director of Saratoga Interactive/Happypuppy.com. In 2004, Dave joined GameDaily as the Director of Sales East and then moved to Winstar Interactive in 2006, where he has been serving as the President for over 12 years.
Winstar Interactive, a division of Mission Media Services, Inc, is a digital media solutions company that delivers direct access to best-in-class digital marketing technologies and targeting. The team at Winstar specializes in programmatic digital advertising, mobile marketing solutions, podcast, digital audio, video, OTT/CTV, cross-platform, audience segmentation, attribution, creative development, platform licensing, ad trafficking & billing. The company has office locations in West Palm Beach, FL, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA and Saratoga Springs, NY.
Dave’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident through his involvement with School Sports Media (SSM), a division of Mission Media Services Group, which he founded in 2010 and served as the President for 7 years. SSM offers local, regional, and national brands a turn-key community marketing platform through high school and other youth athletic programs. The company delivers community marketing solutions that matter.
Throughout his career, Dave has held several prominent roles in online media sales management, including Online Media Sales Management at School Sports Media, LLC and Online Advertisng Sales and Sales Management at Saratoga Interactive/Happypuppy.com. Additionally, he has experience in online media sales for various websites reporting on technology, innovation and companies that matter, such as Redherring.com and UGO.com.
Dave’s passion for the media and advertising industry is reflected in his dedication and commitment to delivering innovative solutions to clients. He has a proven track record of success in the industry and has been instrumental in driving growth and success for all the companies he has worked with. He is a visionary leader who inspires and motivates his team to strive for excellence in all their endeavors.
