🌯 LA Times Woes Signal It’s Time to Reinvent the Newsroom

The news business is on the ropes in general, but what’s been happening lately at The Los Angeles Times is particularly grim. How are publishers responding to all of this instability and disruption?

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🌯 Did Publishers Waste Time Playing in the Privacy Sandbox?

Now that Google hit pause on its grand plan to kill third-party cookies in Chrome, publishers can breathe a sigh of relief (for now). But was the time spent testing the Privacy Sandbox worth it?

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🌯 Ad Dollars and Google Antitrust Drama: 2024’s Banner Year, 2025’s Bumpy Ride

Digital ad revenue in the U.S. hit an all-time high of $259 billion in 2024—a 15% year-over-year surge and the fastest pace of growth since 2021. But was is the outlook for 2025?

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🌯 Tariff Timeout: Can Publishers Make the Most of the 90-Day Reprieve?

Trump's tariffs caused economic chaos, even after the 90 days pause, but working through change and economic uncertainty is nothing new for publishers.

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🌯 Can the EU Rein in Big Tech While Avoiding a Trade War?

The European Commission is set to issue fines against Apple and Meta for violating the DMA—its first levies under the law.

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Rethinking Revenue: How Publishers Are Prioritizing UX

The digital ad game is changing, and so are user expectations. From The New York Times to Dotdash Meredith, publishers are flipping the script—fewer interruptions, more value. Learn how some publishers put user experience first while still cashing in—and how ad-filtering tech helps them balance revenue and UX.

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Click, Cancel, Clash: Inside Ad Tech’s Fight Against the FTC’s New Rule

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), along with the NCTA (Internet & Television Association) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block its new Click to Cancel rule. Is the FTC "overstepping its authority?" Let's dig into why the industry is…

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AI, CTV and Data Collaboration Paving the Way for What’s Next

As we move forward, the interplay of AI, CTV, and data collaboration will continue to define many aspects of our future. Embracing these changes is paramount to gaining a competitive edge and unlocking new pathways for consumer engagement and connection. The key lies in adapting to these advancements while remaining…

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Thriving in Publishing: Emry DowningHall’s Secrets to Success and Growth

Focusing on leadership, quality, sustainability, and community, Emry offers a roadmap for publishers to thrive in an evolving landscape. His insights remind us that success in programmatic isn't just about technology — it's about fostering collaboration, embracing change, and building stronger connections within the industry.

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Diverse Data Matters: Unpacking AI, Culture, and Inclusivity at BlackWeek

With AI, everyone’s talking about efficiency, scale, and optimization. But at BlackWeek’s "Diverse Data Matters – DE&AI" session, the conversation took a turn — toward the very real blind spots lurking in AI’s algorithms. 

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