“You gotta fight… for your right… to curate!” Okay, maybe that’s not exactly how the Beastie Boys put it—but this week’s stories hit hard: data-driven curation in the ring, publishers protecting their IP like it’s gold, and ad quality pros swinging back at malware.

Speaking of throwdowns, the Curation Smackdown at Sell Side Summit is where everything goes down. Is curation the revenue fix publishers need—or just another layer of complexity? Raptive’s Ryan Maynard and Lioness Strategies’ Jana Meron are stepping into the ring to settle the score on control, transparency, and who’s really winning. Save $200 with code MONSTERINSIDER when you register.