The digital ad game is changing, and so are user expectations. From The New York Times to Dotdash Meredith, publishers are flipping the script—fewer interruptions, more value. Learn how some publishers put user experience first while still cashing in—and how ad-filtering tech helps them balance revenue and UX.
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Dark traffic is stealing revenue from publishers at an alarming rate, but a partnership between Ad Shield and Google allows publishers to access premium demand from Google Ad Exchange. This will help reclaim revenue from ad-blocked inventory previously deemed unfeasible to monetize.
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The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), along with the NCTA (Internet & Television Association) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block its new Click to Cancel rule. Is the FTC "overstepping its authority?" Let's dig into why the industry is…
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As we move forward, the interplay of AI, CTV, and data collaboration will continue to define many aspects of our future. Embracing these changes is paramount to gaining a competitive edge and unlocking new pathways for consumer engagement and connection. The key lies in adapting to these advancements while remaining…
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With AI, everyone’s talking about efficiency, scale, and optimization. But at BlackWeek’s "Diverse Data Matters – DE&AI" session, the conversation took a turn — toward the very real blind spots lurking in AI’s algorithms.
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As David Strauss, the new VP of Revenue Operations at the Guardian US, takes on his new role, what is his new revenue strategy, especially as programmatic advertising becomes more oversaturated and news publishers feel the growing pains as media changes?
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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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As third-party cookies disappear from the digital advertising scene, publishers are waking up to a harsh reality: it’s time to rethink how they do business. For years, the industry has buzzed about data transformation, revenue diversification, and the importance of privacy regulations. But one key element is often overlooked —…
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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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