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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EX.CO and GeoEdge partner to combat video malvertising with real-time ad protection that shields publishers from auto-redirects and keeps revenue streams secure.
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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.
Read MoreAdMonsters October 3, 2024 Dark Traffic Is Costing Publishers 14-21% of Their Revenue – What Is It? 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…
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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.Â
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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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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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The trial has highlighted the complexity of breaking up major tech monopolies, the potential ripple effects on small businesses and publishers, and the intricate balance between legislative oversight and market self-regulation. Stay tuned for weekly updates and deep dives as we continue to unpack this monumental trial. We will bring…
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California is at it again. Just like they did with CCPA and data privacy, they’re ready to take the lead, this time with AI regulation through SB 1047. The bill zeroes in on safety measures for large-scale AI models, including mandatory testing and “kill switches” for rogue systems.
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Google is in the global antitrust hot seat right now, with all eyes watching the current DOJ trial accusing the tech conglomerate of running an ad tech monopoly. The DOJ argues that Big G operates three monopolies — ad tech, search, and the Android app.
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