All of the bloat in the supply chain has been caused by a lack of understanding that the internet and any website is an ecosystem. We have been building the web ecosystem in silos not realizing that when we make changes in one place it has an impact on the others.
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Digital audio advertising has evolved from a niche space into a booming marketplace. And yet, it remains an underutilized channel for marketers, ripe with opportunities to reach engaged audiences in an almost unlimited range of environments. As digital audio matures, stakeholders proactively address risks, making it a vital choice for brands…
Read MoreAdMonsters August 3, 2023 PubForum Keynote Brooke Edwards-Plant on Embracing Innate Talents to Tackle Ad Ops Brooke Edwards-Plant didn’t initially plan on a career in ad tech – when she began her professional journey, the industry was still relatively new. However, despite not studying ad ops in school, she’s…
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This week, Google will enable Privacy Sandbox APIs for about 35% of Chrome users. The percentage will rise to 60% by August and about 99% by the end of the year. Topics API enables Chrome to share information with third parties, such as advertisers, while maintaining a certain level of…
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The Biden administration is demanding safeguards for AI for several reasons, key among them being safety. We’ve all read about instances in which everyday people trusted AI to generate accurate and verified content, which harmed them. The administration wants to ensure that AI systems are adequately tested before being made…
Read MoreAdMonsters July 20, 2023 What is vCPM and How Does It Relate to Viewability? Attention metrics are gaining traction, but one fundamental aspect that continues to hold significant value for advertisers is viewability. While advertisers recognize the importance of capturing users' attention, ensuring their ads are viewable remains a…
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Upon its debut, Meta's Threads became one of the many platforms designed to take over Twitter's spot in the Mt. Rushmore of social media platforms. Since it is tied directly to millions of users' Instagram accounts, it rapidly hit 100 million users in a record five days, making it a…
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The urban advertising system was basically nonexistent until the year 2000, which is when AllHipHop.com began to dive into the world of online ads. Watkins notes, “I helped launch our first ad server. I bought it off the Internet, ‘software as a service.’” He began launching ad campaigns, doing the…
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In one corner, we have two tech giants releasing privacy edicts, and in the other, the advertising and digital media industry that has to deal with the fallout. In July, Apple and Google are both expected to launch privacy updates when they introduce new versions of their platforms. Will they…
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Roberts has been with Dotdash Meredith since 2013. As Chief Innovation Officer, Roberts oversees research, data science, and open market revenue. He was previously the President, Health & Finance, overseeing strategy for Verywell, Health, Parents, Investopedia, and The Balance, and has held various senior leadership roles, including Head of Data…
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