🌯 LA Times Woes Signal It’s Time to Reinvent the Newsroom

The news business is on the ropes in general, but what’s been happening lately at The Los Angeles Times is particularly grim. How are publishers responding to all of this instability and disruption?

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🌯 Did Publishers Waste Time Playing in the Privacy Sandbox?

Now that Google hit pause on its grand plan to kill third-party cookies in Chrome, publishers can breathe a sigh of relief (for now). But was the time spent testing the Privacy Sandbox worth it?

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🌯 Ad Dollars and Google Antitrust Drama: 2024’s Banner Year, 2025’s Bumpy Ride

Digital ad revenue in the U.S. hit an all-time high of $259 billion in 2024—a 15% year-over-year surge and the fastest pace of growth since 2021. But was is the outlook for 2025?

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🌯 Tariff Timeout: Can Publishers Make the Most of the 90-Day Reprieve?

Trump's tariffs caused economic chaos, even after the 90 days pause, but working through change and economic uncertainty is nothing new for publishers.

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🌯 Can the EU Rein in Big Tech While Avoiding a Trade War?

The European Commission is set to issue fines against Apple and Meta for violating the DMA—its first levies under the law.

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Back to the Future of Search: Google’s Loss In The Search Antitrust Trial Unlocks Innovation

The Court is poised to require Google to compete in search to create incentives for open Web search properties to innovate the search experience. Breaking Google’s exclusivity would bring transparency and efficiency to advertisers, as publishers could show their search results,ads or curate those from direct sources.

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The Ad Tech Ecosystem was Never Built for Privacy

One thing that Jamie knows to be true is that "the landscape is changing rapidly, and those who fail to adapt will find themselves in precarious positions." By approaching compliance as a partnership between publishers, brands, and consumers, unique publishers can create a more bespoke advertising experience while upholding privacy…

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Check My Ads, Check My Transparency, and Check My Disinformation: Notes From AdMonsters Publisher Forum Boston

In her keynote address at Publisher Forum Boston, Claire Atkin, Co-founder and CEO of Check My Ads, called for increased transparency in digital advertising to prevent disinformation, support quality journalism, and help bolster publisher revenue.

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Deck the Halls With Votes and Direct Mail: Mastering Holiday Campaigns in an Election Year

Direct mail offers a stable and predictable alternative amidst fluctuating digital ad rates. Unlike digital channels, where ad placements can be unpredictable and subject to rapid rate increases, direct mail provides a consistent and reliable medium. This channel's ability to lock in rates and deliver stable results makes it an…

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The Shift to Community-Driven Revenue in Digital Publishing a Q&A with Max Weiss, OpenWeb

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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