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Elon Musk at Cannes Lions: AI, Advertising on X, and a New Era of Engagement
In a thought-provoking interview with WPP Chief Executive Mark Read, Elon Musk shared his vision for the future, covering topics from advertising on X and AI.
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Cannes Conversations: LinkedIn Unveils New Tools for Publishers and Marketers
This past week, LinkedIn announced multiple new features focused on enhancing the B2B user experience, and that didn’t stop in Cannes. Here’s a guide including everything you need to know.
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Expert Predicts Apple’s Web Eraser Ad Blocking Tool Is Imminent
Apple’s highly anticipated Web Eraser, an AI-driven privacy feature for iOS 18, was a no-show at WWDC 2024, leaving many in the digital media and advertising industry on edge. Although the feature didn’t make it into the final release, industry experts believe it’s only a matter of time before Apple reintroduces this ad-blocking technology. This development signals significant implications for digital advertising, pushing marketers (and publishers) to rethink their strategies in the Apple ecosystem.
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5 Key Takeaways from IAB #TechLabSummit Day 1
Explore cutting-edge insights from the IAB Tech Lab Summit Day 1. Discover how CTV converges with linear TV, the revolutionary impact of ad creative IDs, and the evolution of identity strategies. Dive into the urgent call for sustainability in advertising and enjoy Kara Swisher’s sharp wit on tech’s progress.
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Stakes Are High: The Wild West of AI in Digital Media and Celebrity Culture
AI tech is galloping ahead like a runaway horse, with innovation racing rampant and regulations struggling to catch up. The latest spicy AI scandals involving Scarlett Johansson, Drake, and FKA Twigs reveal the AI frontier is still the wild wild west. What does all of this AI chaos mean for digital media, and is it time to call in the sheriff to get things in check?
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Merry-Go-Round Scheme Conceals Ads for Consumers and Brands
HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence issued a Security Threat Alert this morning, detailing a scheme it calls Merry-Go-Round. At its peak, Merry-Go-Round reached 782 million fraudulent bid requests daily, cleverly evading detection through a sophisticated cloaking mechanism.
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Capturing Attention, Not Space: Why Quality Ad Experiences Will Drive Publisher Revenue
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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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Blitz.gg’s Eddie Lee on Breaking Stereotypes and Championing DEI
Like many of us in the ad tech industry, Eddie Lee, VP of revenue operations at Blitz.gg, didn’t study digital publishing in college. An Asian American friend working at an ad agency introduced him to the industry. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AdMonsters spoke with Eddie Lee about the stereotypes he faced and why he loves digital advertising.
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Kendrick Lamar and Drake Served Up a Side of Beef and The Creator Economy Eats Good
This past week, nothing caught the attention of the internet and social media quite like the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Yet, one of the most curious pieces of news to develop relates to the creator economy. Both Lamar and Drake allegedly removed the copyright claims on their diss tracks allowing content creators to monetize videos that include those songs.
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Hey Circle, “Is AI Going to Steal Ad Ops and Rev Ops Jobs?”
On the newest season of Netflix’s social media reality show The Circle, the hosts surprised contestants with the appearance of an AI persona, Max. Since the meteoric rise of generative AI, some have wondered whether their jobs were at risk. Is this a reality that ad ops and rev op professionals should consider for the near future?
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