April is financial literacy month, which for those of us in digital advertising might raise the question: What does financial literacy entail for publishers? The key is understanding all the data surrounding ad buys to ensure publishers know exactly what they're selling and receiving in return, reconcile discrepancies between their…
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What happens when an AI company uses all of the English text on the Internet to train its chatbots and still needs more data? Five New York Times reporters found that AI companies—Open AI, Google, Meta, among others—will do whatever it takes to tap into ever-greater data pools, even if…
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Prioritizing user experience is crucial in designing an online advertising strategy. Overloading users with excessive or annoying ads can push them towards ad blockers, while too few ads might lead to a dip in revenue. eyeo's ad filtering technology is key to achieving an ideal equilibrium, ensuring both user satisfaction…
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The digital out-of-home space is starting to hit its stride, and publishers and advertisers are beginning to understand its true benefits for attention, measurement, and much more. After a long career working with the largest media holding companies, Brian Rappaport launched his own business focusing on out-of-home (OHH) and digital…
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This week's Wrapper features highlights from one of our keynotes at Publisher Forum Austin, Burhan Hamid, CTO at TIME, who shared his vision on the evolving role of AI in publishing during his talk, The Publisher's AI Advantage: Leveraging the Power of AI to Stay Ahead of the Curve. We…
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Everyone in the publishing industry is interested in watching The New York Times v. OpenAI. The New York Times filed a suit against the AI pioneer, claiming that ChatGPT was trained on its content, violating its copyrighted materials. OpenAI said there’s more to the story than meets the eye and…
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In the dynamic landscape of ad tech, a world where technology and media collide with culture and diversity, one name stands out: Yolanda Evans. As the Chief People & Culture Officer at Mediavine, she's not a hidden figure in the industry; she's transforming it, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion with…
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Media layoffs continued this past week. First, BuzzFeed announced plans to lay off 16% of its workforce and sell off Complex Networks. Meanwhile, Vice is pulling the plug on Vice.com and announced it would lay off “several hundred” staffers as part of its major restructuring. What does this mean for…
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After months of negotiations, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) secured support from over 60 backers for a comprehensive bill to expand online protections for children. It could pave the way for the most significant congressional effort in decades to regulate tech companies.
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