On April 7, 2024, Chairs Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) jointly introduced The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA.) If passed, this legislative proposal would establish a federal privacy framework that would disrupt the current fragmented data privacy framework. APRA strongly emphasizes empowering American consumers with greater control over…
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The Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards Gala will be co-located with the AdMonsters Ops Conference on Monday, June 3 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The gala will take place in the evening, immediately following day one of the conference. To purchase tickets to the…
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In a world where data reigns supreme, few have managed to navigate its complex waters with the finesse and insight of Madeleine Want. As Vice President of Data at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Want has been at the forefront of leveraging data in dynamic and transformative ways. Her journey, stretching…
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The ad tech industry must break free of third-party cookies to comply with newly enacted privacy laws. Several strategies are emerging, many of which prioritize users’ first-party data in exchange for something they find valuable, like access to exclusive content. Many are turning to contextual advertising and ID-based solutions to…
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Jounce Media released its March 2024 RTB Supply Path Benchmarking Report. In AdMonsters' opinion, the data shows some troubling trends for mid-market publishers, many of whom are already facing revenue loss due to the loss of cookie signals and search referral traffic from Google SGE.
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In November, former Revolt Founder Sean "Diddy" Combs stepped down from his role in the company after several plaintiffs filed sexual assault lawsuits against him. Despite this, Revolt has succeeded by continuing to diversify its content and understanding its core audience.
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According to several US forecasts, 2024 promises to be a banner year for advertising. Last December, IPG Mediabrands predicted that ad spend would grow 8.4% this year, but last week, its research arm, Magna, raised its forecast, saying revenues would grow 9.2% to reach $390 billion.
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Nowadays, strategies for thriving in the ever-evolving world of digital media and digital advertising are more about navigating the complex seas of regulation than anything else. With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Union is charting new territories — particularly following significant actions against…
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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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In the high-stakes world of ad tech, strategic mergers and acquisitions can redefine the ecosystem. One such transformative move is Aditude's recent acquisition of CPMStar, a key player in the gaming advertising space.
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