Harnessing Data with a Touch of Fanaticism: Madeleine Want’s Journey to AdMonsters Ops Keynote

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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Shifting Screens: AMC’s Streaming Struggles and Ad Tech Evolution

Streaming’s rise is drastically changing TV consumption, and cable companies are pivoting to join the revolution. Like many other cable programmers, AMC Networks faces cord-cutting obstacles, declining linear viewership, and reduced ad revenue as brands shift to streaming platforms. In response, AMC developed a streaming distribution system to complement cable…

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Can Targeting Truly Be ID-Free? Q&A with Anthony Flaccavento, General Manager Americas, Ogury

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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🌯 Mid-Market Publishers in Trouble; Younger Consumers Value Diverse Media; Is ID Bridging Fraud?

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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Beyond the Bus Stop: Decoding the Future of DOOH Ads

The digital out-of-home space is starting to hit its stride, and publishers and advertisers are beginning to understand its true benefits for attention, measurement, and much more.  After a long career working with the largest media holding companies, Brian Rappaport launched his own business focusing on out-of-home (OHH) and digital…

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Cookies Crumbled: An Expert Roadmap for Thriving in Marketing’s New Era

With no one-size-fits-all solution, marketers need a strategic approach. Despite all the doom-and-gloom news out there, cookieless marketing will be better, and there are practical strategies advertisers can implement now to prepare for third-party cookie deprecation.

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The Future of US Privacy Compliance: A Q&A With Jamie Barnard, CEO of Compliant

At the beginning of the year, we covered Compliant's US Publisher Compliance Index, where they revealed that 90% of US Publishers share consumer data without their consent. To follow up, I chatted with Barnard to delve into the intricacies of compliance within the digital media industry.

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Revolt Remains a Successful Media Business Despite Diddy Lawsuit and Brand Safety Concerns

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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🌯 CMA and Pubs Uneasy About Privacy Sandbox

April 1, 2024 CMA and Publishers Still Worried About the Privacy Sandbox Forbes SSP Integration Testing New EU Election Guidelines for Social Media Strict AI Advertising Contract Guidelines Garner Mixed Reactions Despite Assurances, CMA and Publishers Are Uneasy About Privacy Sandbox The unease around Privacy Sandbox continues to grow, despite…

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Ad Spending Will Jump More Than Anticipated in 2024

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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