Fixing the Leaky Revenue Pipe Between Brands and Publishers
Somewhere between an advertiser’s media plan and the publisher’s page, a lot of money seems to disappear. It slips through the cracks of the ad tech supply chain.
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The Power of Publisher-Direct Ad Campaigns
While trust in national news continues to erode, often due to political bias or polarization, local and independent journalism remains a trusted cornerstone for communities, and a place for advertisers to connect with consumers.
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Cookies Are Back (Sort Of): Now Get Back To Work
Google paused third-party cookie deprecation (again), but what is the real takeaway? It was never just about cookies. Keith Petri, CEO, Lockr by Viant, writes about why future-proof identity strategies matter more than ever.
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Cracks in the Ad Stack: Publishers Want Power, Not Just Promises
Publishers aren’t celebrating the Google antitrust ruling. It just confirmed their reality. From floor pricing frustrations to platform lock-in, they’re done waiting for structural change. They're ready to reclaim control: one lever, one partner, one practice at a time.
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After the Ruling: Can Publishers Thrive Through Google’s Ad Tech Breakup?
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google "willfully acquired and maintained monopoly power" in the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets. What does it mean for publishers and independent ad tech?
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When Rome Fell: Reflections on the DOJ Ruling and the Fall of Our Digital Rome
In this analogy, Google is Rome. The whole empire: GAM, AdX, DV360, Open Bidding, Search, AdSense, Analytics, you name it. These tools allowed publishers of all sizes to build, monetize and scale.
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When the Floor Isn’t the Floor: Ad Tech’s Transparency Problem
Floor pricing in ad tech isn’t as simple as it seems. Dive into why transparency around dynamic floors matters, what’s driving SSP practices, and how publishers and buyers can reclaim clarity in the auction.
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Regulating the Press? The FCC’s Targeted Investigations Raise Alarms
The FCC’s latest investigations into media companies, led by Trump-appointed chair Brendan Carr, have raised alarms about press freedom. Targeting DEI programs at select organizations while ignoring others, the probes appear less about regulation and more about exerting political pressure. With NPR, PBS, CBS, and others under scrutiny, experts warn…
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SSP Curation: The Fix That Could Break the System
SSP curation is being touted as the next big solution for publishers and advertisers—but is it just the old ad network model in a shiny new wrapper? As curated deals bundle premium inventory with lower-tier content, publishers risk losing control while advertisers demand more transparency. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Sports Is Brand Safety
Live sports streaming offers brands a rare mix of massive reach and brand safety, but the growing complexity of platforms and social issues requires careful navigation. Rob Rasko, CEO of The 614 Group and President of The Brand Safety Series, explores how advertisers can secure their brand while scoring with…
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