Matt Leardini

Matt Leardini is an experienced leader in digital media, currently serving as President at iMDS, an iMedia Brands, Inc. Company, and as CEO and Founder of Mediadini, LLC. With over 20 years of expertise, Matt specializes in optimizing programmatic ad stacks for publishers and platforms, alongside fostering new distribution partnerships and enhancing C-level understanding of programmatic advertising. Previous roles include Vice President of Search & Advertising Operations at iMedia Brands, where strategic initiatives delivered significant digital sales, and Vice President of Search & Advertising at Synacor, contributing to $100M in revenues. Matt's career also includes notable positions at Kanoodle.com and experience in athletic operations management at Bowling Green State University. Matt holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Niagara University and a BSBA in Management Information Systems from Bowling Green State University.