The ad industry talks a big game about supporting journalism. Still, at IAB ALM’s "Spotlight on News" panel, media leaders laid out the real barriers—brand safety fears, an outdated approach to metrics, and a lack of swagger.
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The publishing industry loves a good comeback story. Adweek’s latest report provides the receipts about a publisher that went from financial and legal chaos to quadrupling revenue since 2018 to $90 million, a 20% profit margin, and a strategic pivot that’s got them outperforming many of their legacy media peers.
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With Donald Trump now in office as the 47th U.S. president, significant shifts in consumer data privacy and AI regulation are expected. Jessica B. Lee, Chief Privacy & Security Partner at Loeb & Loeb, explores what businesses should anticipate from the FTC under Andrew Ferguson, the likelihood of a federal…
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Consumers say they want privacy—but not at the expense of the free internet. The latest IAB study lays out the balancing act between data protection, personalization, and the value exchange that keeps the digital economy running.
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For many Gen Zers, the idea of a TikTok ban was inconceivable. As of now, President Trump has paused the ban, but there's still some uncertainty about whether the ban will go into full effect.
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With TikTok’s future uncertain, media, marketing, and advertising professionals need a new game plan. Calvin Scharffs, VP of Marketing at Orange 142, explores alternative platforms, the role of owned media, and how brands and publishers can future-proof their content strategies.
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As AI reshapes advertising, safety, and ethics take center stage. Will AI-driven decisions empower advertisers, or will big media control the rules? Rob Rasko, CEO, The 614 Group and President, The Brand Safety Series, explores the evolving debate on AI safety, brand suitability, and the future of ad adjacency in…
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As we delve into the key takeaways from CES 2025, it's evident that ad tech is going through a significant transformation, but the industry is no stranger to change. We spoke with industry experts who attended CES, and here's what they had to say.
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AI is transforming how business gets done — and in 2025, those changes will only accelerate. We've pulled together nine key predictions about where AI is headed, from new regulations to practical applications affecting your day-to-day work.
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