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Why Publishers Need to Keep Their Ads.txt Files up to Date

Domain spoofing is still a big problem on the open web, especially for highly-ranked sites that have done an excellent job at earning the trust of their audiences. And even though ads.txt was created to thwart bad actors from performing arbitrage, domain spoofing, clickjacking and ultimately messing with legit publishers'…

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Seen and Heard: Top 6 Tweets From AdMonsters #OpsNY

So, you missed AdMonsters Ops 2022 in New York? While I won't outright call you a loser, I will say you missed some of the most intriguing discussions about where the future of ad tech and revenue operations is headed. And while what life looks like post-cookie ran throughout the…

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Whose Data Is It Anyway? Buyers? Sellers? No, Theirs.

Moving forward, it may seem a no-brainer to pubs, that in this privacy-forward era, users should either subscribe or provide morsels of information in exchange for content that is meaningful and relevant to them (which would include advertising), but maybe there really is another way. And maybe that other way…

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Capitalizing on Your First-party Data With Interactive Content to Increase Engagement and CPMs

With the third-party cookie near death and privacy regulations ratcheting up, publishers have many challenges ahead. We spoke with Will Hathaway, Head of Strategic Business Development at Ex.Co to learn about how his company helps publishers face those challenges head-on by leveraging content experiences to increase engagement, revenue, and CPMs…

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Experience Comes First: Why Capitalizing on User Experience Is Key to a Sustainable Video & Revenue Growth Strategy

With steady increases in consumer streaming hours, creating engaging video content that excites and delights users and doesn’t interrupt their experience is paramount. Johanna Bergqvist, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Ex.co talked to us about leveraging user experience strategies into higher CPMs and inventory value to build credibility and trust with your…

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