Meta’s latest content moderation shifts, the changing perception of DEI, and the ongoing debate over brand safety are reshaping the future of Black-owned media and the broader ad tech ecosystem. In a recent AdMonsters LinkedIn Live, DéVon Christopher Johnson, Co-Founder of BOMESI, shared his perspective on how these forces impact…
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While RTBDAY '25 may have been a buy-side event, there were many takeaways for the sell-side. And if there was one theme weaving through the day that might have been subtle, it was that no one is winning alone anymore. The event highlighted the power of partnerships in navigating AI,…
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As experts predicted, Washington state's My Health, My Data Act (MHMD) is being tested. In Maxwell vs. Amazon, the plaintiff claims that Amazon's SDK collected location and health-related data from millions of users without proper consent.
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Many publishers are in a period of acute financial vulnerability, making them ripe for exploitation. Unscrupulous ad tech companies have leveraged these hardships to lock publishers into restrictive 10, 15, or even 20-year contracts.
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Generative AI, ad blockers, and platform shifts are chipping away at publisher pageviews and revenue. Explore the top threats publishers face today and the strategies they need to defend their audience and future-proof their business.
Read MoreHey @{First Name}@, In the words of LL Cool J, “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years.” The sell side never lost its swagger. Whether it’s programmatic curation getting sharper or news media flexing its influence, this week’s stories are about bringing the heat with old ideas…
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Live sports streaming offers brands a rare mix of massive reach and brand safety, but the growing complexity of platforms and social issues requires careful navigation. Rob Rasko, CEO of The 614 Group and President of The Brand Safety Series, explores how advertisers can secure their brand while scoring with…
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This year, we at AdMonsters are honored to announce Stephani Estes as a Keynote Speaker for the Sell Side Summit, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 9-11, 2025. We caught up with Estes to talk about her career journey and what keeps her invested and motivated to succeed.
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AI-driven search tools like Perplexity and Deep Research streamline product research, raising questions about the future of specialized review sites, impulse buys, and SEO. As Google integrates AI further, publishers must adapt to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to stay visible.
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Google’s move to enable IP-based targeting for CTV marks a major shift in digital advertising, raising privacy concerns regulators call fingerprinting. Mateusz Jedrocha, Chief Product Officer at Adlook, examines how this strategy impacts user autonomy, regulatory scrutiny, and the future of the ad tech ecosystem.
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