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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Cookieless advertising opens access to millions of untapped voters across Safari and Firefox. This election season, candidates embracing it could gain the edge needed to win key swing states. Eric Wheeler, CEO of 33Across, unpacks how cookieless environments offer higher ad performance, faster loads, and clearer paths to victory.
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Header bidding has revolutionized programmatic advertising by allowing multiple demand sources to bid on ad inventory simultaneously, rather than sequentially as in traditional waterfall auctions. This competition results in higher CPMs, better ad quality, and greater control for publishers.
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Ad blocking was last decade's big problem, right? It is no longer seen as an existential crisis; it's become a back burner issue. Not quite. There's a new more sinister problem— brutal adblockers that cause dark traffic. There are now 700m+ users globally. Much of this has materialized in the…
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Advertisers miss out on reaching engaged, high-value audiences by fearing news content. Washington Post's Jana Meron explains why it's time to rethink brand safety in news advertising.
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From the rise of social-driven search and FAST channels to Google's ongoing antitrust trial, ProgIO spoke to many of the challenges facing publishers today. As the industry continues to push for transparency, fairness, and a more open ecosystem, the path forward depends on innovating while maintaining trust with consumers and…
Read MoreAdMonsters September 26, 2024 8 Inspirational Hispanic Leaders Shaping the Future of Digital Media and Ad Tech In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight eight trailblazing leaders in digital media and ad tech, who are driving innovation, breaking barriers, and paving the way for future Hispanic professionals in…
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On Thursday, the FTC reported that various social media and streaming platforms have extensively monitored users, including minors, gathering and distributing more personal data than many were aware of.
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Is Google the world’s biggest data broker? As the US vs Google ad tech trial unfolds, Chalice’s Adam Heimlich explores how Google used data to dominate display advertising, manipulate auctions, and crush competition. Discover the hidden tactics behind its market power and what it means for the future of digital…
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