The Digital Ad Ecosystem Is A Black Box
When a company signs over a significant chunk of cash to their chosen ad network, they have no real control or insight into where their ads ultimately appear.
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Into the Signal: Redefining Media Quality
Media quality is no longer a guessing game. From ad-to-content ratio to carbon impact, new signals are giving publishers and buyers a clearer picture of value—and it’s changing the way programmatic works.
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With Federal Cybersecurity in Retreat Ad Ops Teams Face New Risks
We’ve seen a whirlwind of activity from the new Trump administration, and one can be forgiven for missing essential developments. But, one trend that may be very problematic for ad ops teams in the months ahead is the federal government’s decision to pull back on cyber security.
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Inside BADBOX 2.0: How a Global Malware Operation is Exploiting Ads and Devices
HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence Team uncovered BADBOX 2.0, a massive escalation in cyber fraud infecting over a million devices worldwide—targeting everything from off-brand smart TVs to Android tablets. In this Q&A, HUMAN’s CISO, Gavin Reid, discusses how cybercriminals have leveled up their tactics, why advertisers should be concerned, and what…
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Black Excellence in Digital Media & Advertising: 2025 Leaders to Watch
In honor of Black History Month, AdMonsters celebrates Black professionals shaping the future of digital media, advertising, and ad tech. From driving innovation to championing diversity, these leaders are making an impact far beyond the industry.
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Digital Advertising Malware in 2024: Lessons for 2025 and Beyond
The 2024 Ad Quality Report found that over 70% of users now perceive at least half of online ads as untrustworthy—a trend fueled by a 10% year-over-year surge in malvertising levels in 2024. Malvertisers are increasingly exploiting social engineering tactics to deceive users.
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The Great Data Smackdown: Buy Side vs. Sell Side Strategies Collide
With the buy and sell sides constantly vying for the upper hand on data strategies, it can be hard to find common ground. In a heated debate at AdMonsters PubForum Scottsdale, representatives from each camp took the gloves off, trading blows over transparency, identity, and creative optimization.
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Beyond the Firewall: 7 Bold Lessons on Brand Safety from Day 1 of Brand Safety Summit
Brand safety should not be about throwing up a wall, it should focus on building trust in every corner of the digital media and ad tech ecosystem. Discover seven essential lessons from Brand Safety Summit Day 1, where industry leaders tackled evolving brand safety challenges, from AI-driven brand suitability to…
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How HUMAN and Opera Ads Are Building a Stronger Front Against Ad Fraud
Building on its mission to create a safer digital advertising ecosystem, HUMAN continues to expand its reach through partnerships. Its latest collaboration with Opera Ads exemplifies a commitment to combating ad fraud globally.
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EX.CO and GeoEdge Team Up to Shut Down Video Malvertising
EX.CO and GeoEdge partner to combat video malvertising with real-time ad protection that shields publishers from auto-redirects and keeps revenue streams secure.
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