Traditional data is backward-looking, analyzing content performance only after it has been tested against an algorithm, making it an inadequate tool for anticipating trends. Quantitative data highlights past behaviors, while qualitative insights help marketers understand the motivations behind them.
Read MoreHey @{First Name}@,“I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up, I’m not gon’ stop, I’m gon’ work harder…” Destiny’s Child turned a challenge into an anthem, and for media owners, the fight is just as real. AI search is siphoning publisher traffic, and federal DEI rollbacks could shake up ad…
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HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence Team uncovered BADBOX 2.0, a massive escalation in cyber fraud infecting over a million devices worldwide—targeting everything from off-brand smart TVs to Android tablets. In this Q&A, HUMAN’s CISO, Gavin Reid, discusses how cybercriminals have leveled up their tactics, why advertisers should be concerned, and what…
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Google Ad Manager crashed last Saturday when most ad ops team members were enjoying the weekend. For two full days, campaigns simply stopped in their tracks, resulting in zero clicks or conversions but plenty of lost revenue for publishers.
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What’s on the inventory buyer’s mind? Which factors will drive their decision in the year ahead, and how can publishers respond to those priorities to build better relationships with advertisers? Download this report to find out now!
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ACIF (Ad Creative ID Framework) is the IAB Tech Lab’s universal identifier for video ads. It aims to solve frequency capping issues, improve performance tracking, and streamline ad operations across platforms. Here’s why it matters.
Read MoreAdMonsters 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…
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Consumers demand more control over their data, and streaming platforms are listening. Whale TV’s Chris Hock and OneTrust’s Ojas Rege discuss how consent management is shaping the future of personalization, privacy, and trust in CTV.
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Google’s been busy tinkering under the hood again, and this time, it quietly yanked a key search feature just weeks before the 2024 U.S. election. According to Platformer, Big G stopped showing warning banners that alerted users when their search results might be sketchy.
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Google’s AI Overviews and rival AI search tools are keeping users on their platforms, decimating referral traffic for publishers. As lawsuits mount, is there a way forward for the open web?
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