February 27, 2025
 
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. Read more.
LinkedIn Live Replay: How Platform Policies, DEI Shifts, and Brand Safety Impact Black-Owned Media
Meta’s latest content moderation shifts, the changing perception of DEI, and the ongoing debate over brand safety are reshaping the future of Black-owned media and the broader ad tech ecosystem. In a recent AdMonsters LinkedIn Live, DéVon Christopher Johnson, Co-Founder of BOMESI, shared his perspective on how these forces impact diverse publishers. Read more.
Master Your Inventory & Data: A Hands-On Deep Dive at Sell Side Summit
Don’t let inefficiencies drain revenue or expose valuable data. Join Linda Chen (Chegg), Jeremy Gan (DailyMail.com), and moderator Emily Palmer for a deep dive into inventory optimization and data protection. This interactive session will equip ad and rev ops leaders with practical strategies through expert insights and real-world exercises. With less than two weeks to go, secure your spot at Sell Side Summit, March 9-11 in Fort Lauderdale. Register now!
Top Stories
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 this could be a step toward weakening independent journalism—echoing tactics used by authoritarian regimes. Read more.
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.  Read more.
DOGE reportedly pulled financial, employment, and tax data from multiple agencies without public disclosure—privileges no business or federal agency would be allowed. Its unchecked access to personal data is under legal fire, facing lawsuits from privacy advocates and state attorneys general. Will the courts or Congress step in? Read more.
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