Ad tech is on the cusp of a major shift. With identity-based tracking under increasing scrutiny and consumers demanding more privacy, the industry is primed for fresh ideas—and Kerel Cooper is leading the charge. As GumGum’s newly minted CMO, he unpacks the future of contextual advertising, curated marketplaces, and DEI, revealing…
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Publishers are navigating a pivotal year in 2025, where the demands for diversified revenue streams collide with the unwavering commitment to editorial excellence. The industry is rapidly evolving, and publishers are rethinking their strategies to stay competitive. Five transformative trends are set to shape the future of media: innovative content…
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Missed the most buzzworthy ad tech stories of the year? Dive into AdMonsters Wrapper’s top six issues of 2024, where we dug into the news that shaped digital advertising. Whether it was AI upending ad tech norms, Google’s legal woes, or streaming giants making bold moves, these stories resonated for…
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The holiday season is a crucial time for retailers and advertisers. However, this period intensifies competition among advertisers, leading to overcrowding in traditional advertising channels and potentially diminishing returns on ad spend. The key to success is creating great user experiences and capturing genuine user attention.
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Live sports events have emerged as a critical addition to capture more viewers, serving as a potent catalyst for improving CTV revenue. However, the question of whether bundling or market-based pricing can drive optimal yield is still largely unanswered. (Punchline: the answer is both.)
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Shafi Mustafa, Chief Strategy Officer at ElementalTV, explores how deep audience insights and advanced targeting strategies can help CTV publishers combat CPM pressures and unlock new revenue opportunities amidst a rapidly evolving ad tech landscape.
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Brand safety should not be about throwing up a wall, it should focus on building trust in every corner of the digital media and ad tech ecosystem. Discover seven essential lessons from Brand Safety Summit Day 1, where industry leaders tackled evolving brand safety challenges, from AI-driven brand suitability to…
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DanAds’ Summit 24 was an engaging one-day event packing a large punch of industry experts. Over 180 ad tech professionals gathered to explore strategies for embracing emerging technologies, network, and share best practices. The talks centered around AI, automation, and implementing self-service to enhance growth.
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Building on its mission to create a safer digital advertising ecosystem, HUMAN continues to expand its reach through partnerships. Its latest collaboration with Opera Ads exemplifies a commitment to combating ad fraud globally.
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Data clean rooms emerged as a privacy-enhancing solution for advertisers, allowing valuable audience insights without exposing consumers' PII. We spoke with Ethan Heftman, CRO at Ampersand, about how the company’s unique position in the clean room ecosystem demonstrates how these solutions can bridge the gap between inventory placement and data-driven…
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