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Shifting Screens: AMC’s Streaming Struggles and Ad Tech Evolution
Streaming’s rise is drastically changing TV consumption, and cable companies are pivoting to join the revolution. Like many other cable programmers, AMC Networks faces cord-cutting obstacles, declining linear viewership, and reduced ad revenue as brands shift to streaming platforms. In response, AMC developed a streaming distribution system to complement cable and an ad tech system to provide media buyers with automation, targeted data, and ROI.
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Can Targeting Truly Be ID-Free? Q&A with Anthony Flaccavento, General Manager Americas, Ogury
The ad tech industry must break free of third-party cookies to comply with newly enacted privacy laws. Several strategies are emerging, many of which prioritize users’ first-party data in exchange for something they find valuable, like access to exclusive content. Many are turning to contextual advertising and ID-based solutions to ensure their content reaches the right audience, but what if there could be a truly ID-less solution?
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Beyond the Bus Stop: Decoding the Future of DOOH Ads
The digital out-of-home space is starting to hit its stride, and publishers and advertisers are beginning to understand its true benefits for attention, measurement, and much more. After a long career working with the largest media holding companies, Brian Rappaport launched his own business focusing on out-of-home (OHH) and digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising. He founded […]
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Cookies Crumbled: An Expert Roadmap for Thriving in Marketing’s New Era
With no one-size-fits-all solution, marketers need a strategic approach. Despite all the doom-and-gloom news out there, cookieless marketing will be better, and there are practical strategies advertisers can implement now to prepare for third-party cookie deprecation.
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Revolt Remains a Successful Media Business Despite Diddy Lawsuit and Brand Safety Concerns
In November, former Revolt Founder Sean “Diddy” Combs stepped down from his role in the company after several plaintiffs filed sexual assault lawsuits against him. Despite this, Revolt has succeeded by continuing to diversify its content and understanding its core audience.
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Ad Spending Will Jump More Than Anticipated in 2024
According to several US forecasts, 2024 promises to be a banner year for advertising. Last December, IPG Mediabrands predicted that ad spend would grow 8.4% this year, but last week, its research arm, Magna, raised its forecast, saying revenues would grow 9.2% to reach $390 billion.
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Navigating the EU’s Rough Regulatory Seas: Understanding the DMA and DSA Impact on Digital Advertising
Nowadays, strategies for thriving in the ever-evolving world of digital media and digital advertising are more about navigating the complex seas of regulation than anything else. With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Union is charting new territories — particularly following significant actions against tech titans like Apple, Google, and Meta.
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A Pubmatic Server Anomaly, $1 Billion CPMs, and a Complicated Programmatic Ecosystem
A group of publishers logged onto their ad account, seemingly attaining millions of ad dollars in minutes. After some ad experts investigated the programmatic ad auction, they found that some advertisers were bidding at rates as high as $1 billion. The error was a brief server anomaly at Pubmatic.
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Generative AI Pushes Deeper into the Consumer’s Online Experience
Our industry believes the fact that generative AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data and generate ad content personalized to individual users is a good thing. But how do consumers feel about all of these AI-powered experiences?
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Aditude Amplifies Publisher Monetization with CPMStar Acquisition
In the high-stakes world of ad tech, strategic mergers and acquisitions can redefine the ecosystem. One such transformative move is Aditude’s recent acquisition of CPMStar, a key player in the gaming advertising space.
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