For Albert Thompson, intellectual curiosity is essential above all else.Thompson will bring his signature curiosity to the inaugural Sell Side Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 9-11, 2025. He'll serve as host, guiding the program with his industry expertise and dynamic presence.
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The 2024 Ad Quality Report found that over 70% of users now perceive at least half of online ads as untrustworthy—a trend fueled by a 10% year-over-year surge in malvertising levels in 2024. Malvertisers are increasingly exploiting social engineering tactics to deceive users.
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The FTC has finalized significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule, marking the first drastic overhaul since 2013. These changes, set to take effect in early 2025, reflect growing scrutiny of how companies handle children’s data online.
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The ad industry talks a big game about supporting journalism. Still, at IAB ALM’s "Spotlight on News" panel, media leaders laid out the real barriers—brand safety fears, an outdated approach to metrics, and a lack of swagger.
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As more marketers look toward digital solutions, it's time for DOOH to step out of the shadows of its traditional predecessors and claim its rightful place in the digital ecosystem. Today, DOOH has advanced beyond a digital version of static signage. It's now an integrated platform that combines the best…
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The publishing industry loves a good comeback story. Adweek’s latest report provides the receipts about a publisher that went from financial and legal chaos to quadrupling revenue since 2018 to $90 million, a 20% profit margin, and a strategic pivot that’s got them outperforming many of their legacy media peers.
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With Donald Trump now in office as the 47th U.S. president, significant shifts in consumer data privacy and AI regulation are expected. Jessica B. Lee, Chief Privacy & Security Partner at Loeb & Loeb, explores what businesses should anticipate from the FTC under Andrew Ferguson, the likelihood of a federal…
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Consumers say they want privacy—but not at the expense of the free internet. The latest IAB study lays out the balancing act between data protection, personalization, and the value exchange that keeps the digital economy running.
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If the TikTok ban proceeds, the ripple effects will be profound, forcing advertisers to reallocate budgets to platforms like YouTube and Meta. As the industry braces for the next chapter in the TikTok saga, questions remain about how brands and platforms will adapt to the new regulations.
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A recent report by iHeartMedia found that 44% of Americans feel overlooked by advertisers, while 67% are frustrated by irrelevant targeted ads following them across platforms. That means brand must pivot, and in-store could be the right fix.
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