Rowena Lam’s journey in ad tech has not followed a direct path. As she’s progressed in her career, Lam has gone from thinking her AAPI heritage was something to overcome to understanding the power of bringing a unique perspective to the table. Now as, Senior Director, Privacy & Data for…
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After continued challenges following the phase-out of third-party cookies for one percent of Chrome users in January, Google has once again delayed cookie deprecation plans. With the timeline pushed to early 2025, agencies now have more time to test targeting options to ensure that they’re prepared for the cookieless world.
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Publishers don’t have it easy these days. Declining CPMs are forcing many to pack their websites and apps with ads to compensate for lost revenue. However, Greg Wester, SVP at Digital Turbine, believes publishers can break this cycle by focusing on fewer ads that capture higher levels of user attention.
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In honor of her Top Women recognition, we spoke with Melissa Bonnick about starting her journey in media with a Journalism degree from St. John's University which helped her navigate diverse perspectives—an invaluable foundation for her career in advertising. Now at JP Morgan & Chase, she manages programmatic and paid media…
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Two unsettling trends are emerging in digital media: premium publishers partnering with content farms and the rise of AI-generated content. Both trends highlight a troubling shift in digital media such as the erosion of content quality and integrity.
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Discover how Samsung is revolutionizing advertising with cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. Hear from Michael Scott, Vice President, Head of Ad Sales, Revenue and Operations - North America at Samsung Ads, and Takashi Nakano, Senior Director of Business Development and Content Acquisitions at Samsung TV Plus, about the latest…
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Vanessa's journey is a testament to continuous learning and maintaining a hands-on approach, even as one climbs the corporate ladder. Unsurprisingly, Vanessa is also a 2024 Top Women in Media & Ad Tech honoree in the Programmatic Storytellers category.
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Scott Messer, Principal and Founder of Messer Media, explores the latest challenges facing publishers in the ever-evolving SEO game. As Google's search algorithms shift, many publishers are grappling with decreased traffic and increased competition. Delving into the core issues, including the "Tsunami of Crap" and "Enshittification" of content, Google's prioritization…
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A recent study unveiled by GSTV, the network that programs gas station screens, at the 2024 IAB NewFronts conference highlights GSTV's prowess in capturing viewer attention, surpassing digital, CTV, and linear television platforms. In collaboration with Lumen Research, the study provides compelling evidence of GSTV's effectiveness in engaging audiences and…
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Dotdash Meredith proposes to have found the key to journalism profitability online. Their recent report for Q1 2024 shows remarkable growth, with digital revenue surging by 13% to $209 million. Recent data indicates that the publisher is beginning to yield positive results, mainly due to its internally developed ad-tech solution…
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