If you’re an iOS user, you may have noticed that the pre-roll ads you see on YouTube are of the lowest possible quality. These low-quality ads directly result from users Safari browsers blocking all third-party cookies. This is the tradeoff we all face: privacy vs. low-quality ads.
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AdMonsters March 21, 2024 A Privacy-Focused Ecosystem With Diminished Data Quality: Insights From IAB State of Data Report 2024 The IAB releases its State of Data Report every year to understand how the industry is tackling data evolution. This year's study reveals that the digital advertising industry has acknowledged…
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The IAB releases its State of Data Report every year to understand how the industry is tackling data evolution. This year's study reveals that the digital advertising industry has acknowledged the lasting impact of data privacy changes and signal loss, but these have magnified measurement and addressability issues.
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Last month, SHE Media and Colossus SSP announced a partnership that would further both companies’ commitments to serving women and other diverse audiences. According to ComScore Media Metrix, SHE Media reaches over 74 million users per month. The partnership with Colossus SSP will allow Colossus SSP’s advertisers access to this…
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AdMonsters March 7, 2024 The Dawn of Hedged Gardens: The Evolution of Data Collaboration The concept of 'Hedged Gardens' emerges from the limitations of Walled Gardens. Unlike a walled environment, Hedged Gardens allows for controlled data collaboration between different entities. These environments are meticulously designed with 'hedges' - not…
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The digital advertising landscape is undergoing a monumental shift towards privacy-first practices, underscored by the Privacy Sandbox initiative and the critical findings from the “IAB Tech Lab's Privacy Sandbox: Fit Gap Analysis for Digital Advertising." It paints a picture of an industry at a crossroads, facing the challenge of reimagining…
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The challenges women face in ad tech are universal, transcending specific roles or tenure in the industry. The future of ad tech is intertwined with the pursuit of diversity, as having manifold perspectives is essential for propelling this innovative industry to new heights. In honor of International Women’s Day, we…
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With the decline of third-party cookies, data collaboration platforms might be the industry’s answer to improving data’s value. In this Q&A, Alexandra Theriault, Chief Growth Officer, Spherical at Lotame, shares how organizations can leverage data collaboration to access, analyze, and activate data. The tech company recently expanded the offerings for its…
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The concept of 'Hedged Gardens' emerges from the limitations of Walled Gardens. Unlike a walled environment, Hedged Gardens allow for controlled data collaboration between different entities. These environments are meticulously designed with 'hedges' - not impenetrable walls - symbolizing the balance between data privacy and data utility.
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As new platforms emerge and the lines between CTV, linear and digital continue to blur, advertisers have no shortage of ways to reach consumers – but are they doing so effectively? With a crowded space and elusive viewers bouncing between screens, marketers need to cut through the noise and focus…
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