Lynne d Johnson, Author at Chief Marketer

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How Collaboration is Redefining the Buyer/Seller Relationship in 2025

While RTBDAY ’25 may have been a buy-side event, there were many takeaways for the sell-side. And if there was one theme weaving through the day that might have been subtle, it was that no one is winning alone anymore. The event highlighted the power of partnerships in navigating AI, measurement, ecommerce, and privacy shifts. Here are seven takeaways publishers need to know now.

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Real Threats to Publisher Pageviews—and How to Combat Them

Generative AI, ad blockers, and platform shifts are chipping away at publisher pageviews and revenue. Explore the top threats publishers face today and the strategies they need to defend their audience and future-proof their business.

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The Super Bowl LIX Ad Playbook: Data, Dollars, and the Shifting Rules of Engagement

Super Bowl LIX went beyond the splashy commercials to showcase a live experiment in how the ad ecosystem is shifting. Armed with data from AD-ID, EDO, XR, Zappi, AdImpact, and expert insights from industry leaders like Amy Leifer of DIRECTV Advertising and Sarah Lewis of ShowHeroes, we dug into this masterclass outlining advertising’s next moves, from data-driven playbooks to creative gambles that either scored big or fumbled hard.

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Adapt or Fade: 7 Key Takeaways from IAB ALM 2025

Another IAB Annual Leadership Meeting has passed. One thing that rang loudly and clearly in Palm Desert was that adaptation isn’t optional—it’s survival. Whether it was the Trade Desk’s Jeff Green sounding the alarm on the open internet, General Motors’ Shenan Reed (New IAB Board Chair) championing advertising’s role in storytelling, or Ron Howard waxing poetic about AI’s creative potential—there was a consistent message…evolve or risk irrelevance.

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Top 5 Mobile Monetization Trends for 2025

Mobile monetization in 2025 looks less like a chaotic rush to capture revenue streams and more like a masterclass in strategy. Apps are getting smarter, users are getting pickier, and competition is getting tighter. To keep up, the industry is leaning into personalization, immersive advertising, and hybrid approaches that cater to users while raking in profits. Dive into the top 5 mobile monetization trends for 2025.

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From Cookies to Context: New CMO Kerel Cooper on GumGum’s Vision for 2025

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 key ad tech trends for 2025.

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Decoder

The Best AdMonsters Decoders of 2024: 8 Essential Explainers to Power Up Your Ad Tech Know-How

Picture your Slack channels lighting up faster than a Kendrick Lamar Drake diss-track drop—and each ping is yet another question about privacy regs, ad blocking, or floor pricing. Sound familiar? We’ve got your cure. Welcome to our annual roundup of 2024’s must-read AdMonsters Decoders—a.k.a. your one-stop shop for “What Is,” “How To,” and “Deep Dive” explainers in ad tech.

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Best of AdMonsters Wrapper: The Top Ad Tech News Stories You Couldn’t Stop Clicking on in 2024

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 a reason. Let’s revisit the news that defined the year and explore what’s next for 2025.

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9 Ad Tech Leaders React to the DOJ’s Plans for Google

What happens if Google is forced to divest Chrome or Android? How might Google’s potential breakup reshape digital advertising? Seven industry leaders share insights on the DOJ’s proposed remedies and what they could mean for digital advertising and ad tech.

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Averting “Ad-tastrophe”: Strategies for Balancing Revenue and User Experience

Intrusive ads frustrate 73% of desktop users—more than privacy or security concerns. Discover how digital media owners can tackle this challenge by adopting user-centric strategies, with insights from Jan Wittek, Chief Commercial Officer at eyeo, and the latest eyeo-Harris Poll report.

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