AI technology is evolving much faster than regulation can control. But regulators like Italy's Data Protection Authority are working to ensure we can all reap AI's benefits while complying with data ethics. Amid their lawsuit against the NYT, OpenAI faces privacy scrutiny in Europe after a multi-month investigation into ChatGPT’s data…
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Tech workers who managed to dodge layoffs in 2023 aren’t out of the woods yet. Reports of layoffs are still coming, and as of January 17, 51 tech companies have laid off more than 7,520 workers in 2024. The digital ad tech space is feeling the heat; even Google is…
Read MoreAdMonsters January 25, 2024 In 2024, the Retail Media Revolution Is Here Data is at the heart of the retail media revolution — not as cold numbers but as the lifeblood of personalized experiences. Every swipe, click, and step tells a story, guiding brands to create not just campaigns,…
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AdMonsters reported on consumers' perceptions of TV streaming, and they cited many issues of concern, including seeing ads when they pay for subscriptions and the need to subscribe to multiple services. We asked multiple people who are providing advertising support to streaming providers about CTV advertising to respond to their…
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As privacy ethics continue to take center stage, data compliance is crucial for every ad tech stakeholder to monitor risk and maintain brand integrity. Data compliance is a legal necessity for publishers, so they must remain current on measuring compliance practices. The 'U.S. Publisher Compliance Index - 2023 Report' utilizes…
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The Big G is updating the warning on Chrome's Incognito Mode to inform consumers that they and other websites can still track digital users even in private mode. It directly addresses one of the major complaints in the class action lawsuit, which accused Google of not making it explicitly clear…
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Planet Fitness decided now is a good time to take on Amazon’s advertising business. Well, hardly, but in early January, the company announced the launch of a multi-channel media network, PF Media Network. Its goal? “To connect advertisers to Planet Fitness members, in-club and digitally across channels, to drive awareness…
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When Amazon Prime announced at the beginning of the year that its subscribers would need to pay an extra $2.99 to continue an ad-free experience, consumers began grumbling earnestly about ever-increasing subscription costs. It's worth exploring their complaints so everyone with a stake in the CTV industry can address them head-on.…
Read MoreAdMonsters January 18, 2024 The FTC’s Push for Privacy: Setting the Stage for Federal Regulation and AI's Future A recent study, by data compliance tech company, Compliant, revealed that 90% of publishers shared consumer data with third parties without consent. It's high time publishers and ad tech companies prioritize…
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The Privacy Sandbox launched a polarizing debate even before Chrome enacted its Tracking Protection feature on 1% of its audience. Notably, The Trade Desk refuses to participate in the Privacy Sandbox initiative. The DSP called out big G, stating, "Google is self-serving and sandbox solutions are inadequate."
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