Upon its debut, Meta's Threads became one of the many platforms designed to take over Twitter's spot in the Mt. Rushmore of social media platforms. Since it is tied directly to millions of users' Instagram accounts, it rapidly hit 100 million users in a record five days, making it a…
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The urban advertising system was basically nonexistent until the year 2000, which is when AllHipHop.com began to dive into the world of online ads. Watkins notes, “I helped launch our first ad server. I bought it off the Internet, ‘software as a service.’” He began launching ad campaigns, doing the…
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For the past fifty years, the video industry used a dual revenue-stream model. This meant that TV networks and pay-TV operators shared the revenue consumers paid for subscriptions and the revenue generated from ads. Then the rise of Netflix’s ad-free platform birthed the streaming dynasty, opening a gamut of questions…
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Last week, Kroger's retail media operation announced the launch of an in-house self-service ad platform. The platform was designed to ease advertisers’ ability to activate, measure and optimize their campaigns and improve their customers' overall experience.
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As publishers, we recognize the immense value of our content, and the concept of a conversational chatbot guiding users to explore and enhance their experiences with that amazing content is truly fascinating. But can publishers launch generative AI chatbots and sidestep the issues we read about daily, such as hallucinations, responses…
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In one corner, we have two tech giants releasing privacy edicts, and in the other, the advertising and digital media industry that has to deal with the fallout. In July, Apple and Google are both expected to launch privacy updates when they introduce new versions of their platforms. Will they…
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Oregon. On June 22, 2023, the Oregon state legislature passed Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) (SB 619). It is the eleventh state in the US to do so and the sixth this year. The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) is notable because it’s the strongest bill passed to date.
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Roberts has been with Dotdash Meredith since 2013. As Chief Innovation Officer, Roberts oversees research, data science, and open market revenue. He was previously the President, Health & Finance, overseeing strategy for Verywell, Health, Parents, Investopedia, and The Balance, and has held various senior leadership roles, including Head of Data…
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MediaMath filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, and the ad tech community has started to mourn the once beloved DSP. As publishers face the possibility of non-payment for inventory purchased through MediaMath, industry experts emphasize the need for careful assessment, proactive communication, and a reevaluation of payment processes. While the effects of…
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July 05, 2023 Google’s Q1 2024 Cookie Deadline Did Google Violate Its Video Ad Standards? Around the Water Cooler Is Google’s Q1 2024 Cookie Deadline a Mistake? The Google cookie deprecation countdown clock is inching closer and closer to its final tick. While many are testing their post-cookie solutions, some…
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