WideOrbit is the one platform that ties everything together – from programmatic and digital ad sales to cash-in-advance payments.
We help our clients do more business by eliminating the ubiquitous paper-chasing, chair-swiveling, and data re-re-entry of traditional workflows. And it’s those clients who have made us the leader in premium broadcast technology and the largest sell-side processor of premium advertising, both digital and linear.
In 1999, WideOrbit was founded with a vision: Make it easier to buy and sell advertising. Since then, that vision has expanded: Become the leading digital and linear media management advertising platform in the world. To that end, we put our clients first and believe that our growth is limited only by our customers’ satisfaction.
Only WideOrbit brings a Wider-World approach, so you get the broader capabilities, bigger insights, and better connections you need. That’s why, since 1999, so many leading media companies – including ViacomCBS, Scripps, Audacy, Viant, and more – have partnered with us. And it’s our track record of reliability, combined with a commitment to innovation, that leads 99.9% of those partners to renew their contracts.
WideOrbit is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the three years running, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Executive Team
CEO Susie Hedrick returned to WideOrbit as President and Managing Director of Traffic Systems in 2023, having previously served as SVP Sales, North America, and Vice President of radio Sales. In between, she was President and COO at vCreative, ultimately becoming CEO in 2021. Susie brings over 20 years of executive experience and expertise in media advertising technology sales and operations.
President and CRO Toni Coonce joined WideOrbit in 2006, bringing over 20 years of media industry experience on both the client and vendor sides of the business. Prior to WideOrbit, Toni worked for Marketron Solutions, holding positions in support, project management, sales engineering, and sales. Before that, she was Finance Manager at a small broadcast group for two years. Toni leads all Sales efforts at WideOrbit.
Alison Clarke leads WideOrbit's accounting, compliance, internal systems and IT, financial planning and analysis, and other general and administrative functions. Alison is a CPA who joined WideOrbit in 2014 when the company completed several acquisitions and expanded operations internally. She worked initially to scale the global accounting function and implement related controls.
Alison grew her career as an auditor with KPMG and in financial reporting at Goldman Sachs. Prior to joining WideOrbit, she was the head of accounting and finance for all US e-commerce at Inditex. As CFO responsible for all G&A functions at WideOrbit, Alison is focused on delivering high-quality financial planning, reporting, and analyses while ensuring compliance and driving growth and efficiencies for the company.
Alison hails from the New York area and now lives in Vermont with her family, enjoying hiking and skiing in the Green Mountain State.
Since joining WideOrbit in 2007 as a software engineer, Brian has steadily progressed through the company, assuming roles such as Senior Director of Engineering, VP Programmatic, EVP of Technology, and currently Chief Technology Officer. His passion for technology is matched by his passion for leading people, which is evident in his team’s performance, the relationships he has built with customers, and the success of WideOrbit in the industry. Brian's drive for innovation and leadership in media technology continues to define his career.
Devlin joined WideOrbit in 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience as a results-oriented product leader in ad sales and execution, most recently with Operative. As our industry continues to evolve with the convergence of media, digital technologies, and AI, Devlin will focus on expanding and enhancing our Professional Services to support our clients by accelerating solutions and quickly solving complex problems.
Alison joined WideOrbit in 2023, bringing over 9 years of media industry experience in financial operations she gained working for The E.W. Scripps Company. She is focused on using her knowledge and expertise in finance and operational efficiencies to help WideOrbit clients find the best solutions for their financial operations.
William "Dub" Irvin has worked in Radio since 1986 and is the chief architect of WO Automation for Radio. As Managing Director & VP of WO Automation for Radio, Dub is responsible for all aspects of WideOrbit’s Radio Automation division. Under his leadership, WO Automation for Radio has become the leading enterprise-grade Radio Automation system in North America.
In Radio, Dub worked on-air, in engineering, and served as a traffic manager. In 1990, Dub’s station was the first station to install Computer Concepts DCS, the PC-based Radio automation system to achieve significant commercial success. Dub was responsible for the DCS rollout at all 12 of his company’s radio stations.
In 1991, Dub moved to the vendor side working first at Computer Concepts and later Scott Studios and was heavily involved with the launch of the DCS, Maestro, and SS32 products. Prior to joining WideOrbit, Dub held a similar role at Google and was responsible for the 2008 launch of the award-winning Google Radio Automation, which is now WO Automation for Radio.
Frederick Lee is the SVP of Global Sales, and formerly led Sales of WO Marketplace, at WideOrbit. Before joining WideOrbit in 2018, Frederick was an Account Executive for Programmatic TV Sales at FreeWheel. With over 10 years’ media experience, he is dedicated to using his knowledge and expertise to help broadcasters find the best solutions to keep their businesses moving forward.
Dave joined WideOrbit in 2015, bringing over 20 years of Television Advertising Sales experience. Prior management positions with industry leaders in media included: NBC Television stations as National and Local Sales Manager; Comcast Spotlight as General Sales Manager of an Interconnect; Cablevision as VP of Business Development Advanced Advertising focusing on Addressability, audience data, and digital platforms. Dave’s focus is on strategic new business initiatives.
Rick joined WideOrbit in 2012 with the OneDomain acquisition, bringing over 25 years of media industry experience. Prior to OneDomain, Rick worked for Marketron Solutions and TapSCAN, holding positions in support, account management, and sales. Before that, he was an Account Executive selling advertising for two years. As SVP of Sales, Rick leads the sales for our new business division at WideOrbit.
Jamie joined WideOrbit in 2012 with the acquisition of OneDomain. Jamie brings over 30 years of broadcast experience, including Traffic, Promotions, Programming, Public Affairs, and Research. In addition to his time at OneDomain, Jamie has held positions with companies such as Nielsen Media Research, Tribune, Paramount, CBS, and Fox. As VP of Sales- Client Partnerships, Jamie leads a team across the WideOrbit’s Broadcast (TV and Radio), Network, and Digital divisions.
WideOrbit is a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Lumine Group companies. Lumine Group Inc. (TSXV:LMN), is a Canadian listed company, with Constellation Software Inc., (TSX:CSU), a multi-billion dollar public company, as its majority shareholder.