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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2024 has been a wild ride for ad tech, and AdMonsters has been right there on the front lines, reporting every twist, turn, and unexpected plot development. In this listicle, we're diving into AdMonsters' highlights—articles that shook up the conversation and provided actionable insights for anyone in the ad tech…
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This new era of journalism is sticky for publishers. They are currently faced with revenue loss, layoffs, and much more since tech giants are prioritizing clicks over quality content. To stay afloat, publishers continue to focus on diversifying their revenue streams. From launching e-commerce platforms to fostering vibrant online communities,…
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Streaming’s rise is drastically changing TV consumption, and cable companies are pivoting to join the revolution. Like many other cable programmers, AMC Networks faces cord-cutting obstacles, declining linear viewership, and reduced ad revenue as brands shift to streaming platforms. In response, AMC developed a streaming distribution system to complement cable…
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In November, former Revolt Founder Sean "Diddy" Combs stepped down from his role in the company after several plaintiffs filed sexual assault lawsuits against him. Despite this, Revolt has succeeded by continuing to diversify its content and understanding its core audience.
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At the end of last year, The Guardian US launched a new health and wellness vertical, "Well Actually," to increase engagement with its existing audience rather than focus on growing its audience size further. To do this, they are broadening their content offerings in the US to provide more reasons…
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A roundtable of ops leaders gathered at AdMonsters Publisher Forum New Orleans to discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry, including a cookieless future, what’s next with first-party data, and the Privacy Sandbox.
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At the CIMM Summit, industry experts discussed the success of independent streamers, but to establish a more effective process, streamers must address current challenges to connect with their highly engaged audiences.
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As ClutchPoints celebrates a decade, they launched a new initiative centered around HBCU sports coverage. HBCU student journalists and athletes will run the new vertical, allowing them to publish stories and curate content for video, social media, and podcasts. The students participating in the HBCU initiative will receive financial compensation,…
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With the advertising ecosystem constantly changing, buyers are always seeking ways to improve ROI, and sellers are always seeking new ways to diversify revenue — interstitial ads are moving up on the list as a solution to both challenges. A recent study conducted by Adnimation found that the average eCPM…
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