California Dreamin’ Of Privacy: What The Opt Me Out Act Means For Publishers
California’s new Opt Me Out Act ushers in a one-click, browser-level opt-out that will reshape how publishers monetize audiences and manage data.
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The Yield Doctor’s Prescription for Bigger Bids? Lower Floors.
In this Decoder video, James Deaker — also known as The Yield Doctor — explains why starting lower can open the door to more bidders, reveal hidden opportunities, and ultimately drive higher yields.
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What Is llms.txt and Why Should Ad Ops Care About It?
llms.txt is the velvet rope between your content and AI crawlers. Here’s how ad ops can turn it into AI-safe inventory, enforce compliance, and turn crawls into cash.
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What Is Bid Throttling And How Can Publishers Use It Effectively?
Bid throttling is publishers’ strategic response to this overwhelming flood of bid requests and the need for more precise inventory management.
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A Smarter Rate Card, Prescribed by the Yield Doctor
James Deaker,“The Yield Doctor,” has the prescription for smarter pricing decisions. Produced in partnership with AdMonsters, this video guide is all about what publishers need to review before they even think about changing rates.
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What is the IAB Tech Lab’s Trusted Server Framework, and How Does It Help Publishers?
The IAB Tech Lab developed the Trusted Server Framework to help publishers reclaim control of their infrastructure and data strategies in a system that has marginalized them for too long.
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What the FTC’s Southern Glazer’s Lawsuit Means for Transparency in Retail Media
For decades, the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) sat dormant, almost to the point of irrelevance. That changed in December 2024, when the FTC filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. It may signal a broader reckoning with how power is wielded in retail media today.
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What Is ACIF, And How Can It Improve Video Advertising?
ACIF (Ad Creative ID Framework) is the IAB Tech Lab’s universal identifier for video ads. It aims to solve frequency capping issues, improve performance tracking, and streamline ad operations across platforms. Here’s why it matters.
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Why Comcast’s Universal Ads Will Actually Work
Comcast’s Universal Ads is set to reshape premium video buying by centralizing access to top media companies with advanced tech and seamless automation. Here’s why it’s different—and why it might just work, according to Casey Saran is co-founder and CEO of Spaceback.
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FTC’s COPPA Rule Update—What Publishers Need to Know
The FTC has finalized significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule, marking the first drastic overhaul since 2013. These changes, set to take effect in early 2025, reflect growing scrutiny of how companies handle children’s data online.
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