Full Name
Rob Aksman
Job Title
President and Co-Founder
Company
Brightline
Speaker Bio
Rob Aksman is the President and Co-Founder of BrightLine. He has led the way in advanced TV advertising for over 20 years, beginning with linear VOD ads and set-top box interactivity. Recognizing CTV’s potential to revolutionize TV advertising, Rob pivoted to found BrightLine, where he pioneered interactive ad experiences for streaming.

Today, BrightLine holds the largest interactive ad footprint in CTV, delivering millions of enhanced impressions across Hulu, Peacock, Max, Paramount+, Samsung TV Plus, and many more. More than 90 of the nation’s top 100 advertisers—including Progressive, Verizon, and Volvo—enhance their CTV buys with BrightLine’s solutions.

BrightLine’s innovation centers on remote control interactivity, enabling seamless viewer engagement and data collection. Rob continues to develop new products for BrightLine, working directly with streamers and brands to engage with audiences as TV continues its seismic shift from linear to streaming.
Rob Aksman