Scott Messer, Principal and Founder of Messer Media, explores the latest challenges facing publishers in the ever-evolving SEO game. As Google's search algorithms shift, many publishers are grappling with decreased traffic and increased competition. Delving into the core issues, including the "Tsunami of Crap" and "Enshittification" of content, Google's prioritization…
Read MoreA recent study unveiled by GSTV, the network that programs gas station screens, at the 2024 IAB NewFronts conference highlights GSTV's prowess in capturing viewer attention, surpassing digital, CTV, and linear television platforms. In collaboration with Lumen Research, the study provides compelling evidence of GSTV's effectiveness in engaging audiences and…
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This past week, nothing caught the attention of the internet and social media quite like the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Yet, one of the most curious pieces of news to develop relates to the creator economy. Both Lamar and Drake allegedly removed the copyright claims on their diss…
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With cookies eventually going away for good, SPO may never be the same. So where does that leave SPO and how will advertisers and suppliers work together again to retain the efficiency to which they’re accustomed?
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With the death of cookies, the decline of MFA sites, and 96% of publishers depending on contextual targeting for their business, a paradigm switch is set to occur, placing more value, and power, to the publishers who create high-quality content.
Read MoreAdMonsters May 2, 2024 Hey Circle, “Is AI Going to Steal Ad Ops and Rev Ops Jobs?” On the newest season of Netflix’s social media reality show The Circle, the hosts surprised contestants with the appearance of an AI persona, Max. Since the meteoric rise of generative AI, some…
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AdMonsters has long advocated for strong partnerships between publishers and retail media networks, given how such bonds could deliver the holy grail (aka the customer-first future). That's why it's no surprise that Best Buy is joining forces with CNET to extend advertisers' reach, while also enhancing customers' shopping experiences.
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Towards the end of last year, my company began to notice an uptick in malicious redirects stemming from video ad units—a first for the digital media ecosystem. Specifically, scammers have begun injecting malicious redirects through VAST tags that redirect users to a fraudulent website, regardless of whether the ad was…
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With purchase cycles spanning weeks and customers encountering hundreds of auto ads, it can be difficult to differentiate yourself from the competition. Add the slow demise of 3rd-party cookies, and it’s never been harder to get your ad in front of your target customer. CTV is helping fill the void.
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As the saying goes, 'With great popularity comes great scrutiny.' The House's sudden decision to ban TikTok in March, which caught TikTok executives off guard, is a testament to this. The strained relationship between our government and the ByteDance-owned company, exemplified by CEO Shou Zi Chew's contentious court appearance with…
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