Kris Johns

Bio:

Kris Johns is the CEO and Founder of The AdGood Foundation, dedicated to transforming unused advertising inventory into a powerful tool for social change. By leveraging global partnerships and advanced technology, AdGood empowers nonprofits with affordable and impactful Connected TV (CTV) advertising solutions. With over 15 years of experience in media technology, Kris specializes in Streaming (FAST & AVOD), Monetization, and AdTech. His career has been driven by a commitment to innovation, growth, and impact, consistently achieving revenue growth and enhanced profitability through strong client relationships and strategic leadership. A major highlight of his journey was developing AdPool into one of the largest CTV marketplaces, scaling it from scratch to over 5 billion+ avails monthly worldwide. During his tenure at Wurl, he led the launch of Content Discovery, the first CTV performance marketing platform focused on viewer acquisition and engagement—paving new pathways for streaming success. His contributions at Wurl, which was later acquired by AppLovin for $430 million, and Maker Studios, acquired by Disney for $675 million, illustrate his role in supporting companies through transformative phases of growth. Founding AdGood was a natural evolution, uniting his passion for social impact with a deep understanding of streaming and AdTech. Under his leadership, AdGood continues to innovate and lead in the digital advertising industry, delivering effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients and consumers alike.