Zero-Click Search Is Quietly Dismantling the Economics of Niche Publishing
As a niche publisher, Austin Historical, a site dedicated to restoring old homes, is feeling the impact of zero click search on his ad revenue and referral traffic.
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Balancing Revenue and UX: How Jasper Liu Fine-Tunes Yield at Daily Mail
Jasper Liu landed an entry-level analyst position at the Daily Mail in 2022 and he’s leveled up to a senior analyst role shaping the publisher’s programmatic strategy.
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Adapting to the Zero-Click Era: How Publishers and Ad Tech Must Evolve
Generative AI is quickly becoming the way people search, discover and shop. More platforms now offer end-to-end customer journeys that start with a question and end with a purchase, no clicks required.
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How Collaboration is Redefining the Buyer/Seller Relationship in 2025
While RTBDAY '25 may have been a buy-side event, there were many takeaways for the sell-side. And if there was one theme weaving through the day that might have been subtle, it was that no one is winning alone anymore. The event highlighted the power of partnerships in navigating AI,…
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The Internet Ain’t Free—But Consumers Are Cool With Ads (Mostly)
Consumers say they want privacy—but not at the expense of the free internet. The latest IAB study lays out the balancing act between data protection, personalization, and the value exchange that keeps the digital economy running.
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2025 Advertising Trends: The End of Irrelevant Ads and the Rise of In-Store Media
A recent report by iHeartMedia found that 44% of Americans feel overlooked by advertisers, while 67% are frustrated by irrelevant targeted ads following them across platforms. That means brand must pivot, and in-store could be the right fix.
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How Opinary’s Polls Turned Daily Mail Ireland Into a Data Powerhouse
First-party data allows advertisers to understand their audience’s needs and preferences without infringing on user privacy. Opinary partnered with Daily Mail Group (DMG) Ireland by adding embedded user polls in DMG Ireland’s articles. This allowed the company to collect users’ first-party data, increase engagement, and generate higher revenue.
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The Best AdMonsters Decoders of 2024: 8 Essential Explainers to Power Up Your Ad Tech Know-How
Picture your Slack channels lighting up faster than a Kendrick Lamar Drake diss-track drop—and each ping is yet another question about privacy regs, ad blocking, or floor pricing. Sound familiar? We’ve got your cure. Welcome to our annual roundup of 2024’s must-read AdMonsters Decoders—a.k.a. your one-stop shop for “What Is,”…
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6 Platforms That Will Define Retail Media in 2025
2025 will be an interesting year for retail media, especially in the groceries category. While Amazon, Walmart, and Target dominate retail media through sheer scale, three emerging players — Instacart, Kroger, and Home Depot — are carving out valuable niches through specialization and innovation.
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Tripadvisor’s Ad Express: A Self-Service Playbook for Data and Sustainability
Programmatic has reigned supreme in an advertising ecosystem guided by the principle of reaching scale. But in a cookieless world, direct deals are making a strong comeback. And, automation is key to direct deal’s success. Learn how Tripadvisor leverages self-service tools to grow revenue while going green.
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