Curation might sound like a win-win, but there are hidden costs publishers and advertisers need to consider. Raptive's Ryan Maynard dives into the unspoken downsides of sell-side curation, from inefficiencies in SPO to eroding working media dollars.
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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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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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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.Â
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Curation promises to simplify ad buying by bundling premium publisher inventory and data to meet specific buyer needs. But many publishers are skeptical, questioning whether these solutions create value or are just another middleman.
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Ryan Barwick over at Marketing Brew hit us with the latest tea: The DOJ and NCIS have some serious questions for Google, DoubleVerify (DV), and Integral Ad Science (IAS). And no, they're not asking politely.
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Toms Panders of Setupad explains how self-serve platforms are reshaping ad tech, empowering publishers to take control, boost efficiency, and overcome industry challenges.
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Google's latest tweak to AI Overview pegs itself as a shiny new traffic lifeline for publishers – or so it seems. With direct links now peppered into AI-generated search results, some publishers report a traffic bump.
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Bidstream congestion happens when multiple publishers send the same ad impression through different supply paths, resulting in redundant auction entries that DSPs need to sift through. DSPs process approximately 30 million bid requests per second, a number that grows as publishers try to ensure their inventory gets noticed by the right…
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Building on that momentum, TikTok is expanding its search capabilities by launching the TikTok Search Ads Campaign. The service will allow advertisers to target users through keyword-based search ads.
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