Tech Stack
The Unseen Environmental Cost of Digital Advertising and the Push for Sustainability
Jon Schulz, CMO of Viant Technology, shares how his journey from IT to marketing shaped his leadership in ad tech and why sustainability in digital advertising is a crucial yet overlooked challenge.
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Tech & AI
Marleylilly’s marketing team doubles its SMS conversion rate with new AI tool
Apparel retailer Marleylilly’s new AI marketing tool allows the brand to send messages at the exact time each of its shoppers is most likely to open and click on it. Marleylilly’s marketing team was ready to beat its AI marketing tool. The web-only retailer of customized apparel has used SMS and email marketing platform […]
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Decoder
Behind-The-Scenes of Header Bidding and How It Creates Better Ad Quality for Publishers
Header bidding has revolutionized programmatic advertising by allowing multiple demand sources to bid on ad inventory simultaneously, rather than sequentially as in traditional waterfall auctions. This competition results in higher CPMs, better ad quality, and greater control for publishers.
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cookies
The Open Internet’s Future: On Life Support or Ready for a Glow-Up?
As walled gardens continue tightening their grip on ad spend, the future of the open internet remains uncertain. Explore insights from Programmatic IO’s session, “The Future of the Open Internet Is…?” where industry experts discussed how publishers can adapt, evolve, and reclaim their value.
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Decoder
Dark Traffic Is Costing Publishers 14-21% of Their Revenue – What Is It?
Ad blocking was last decade’s big problem, right? It is no longer seen as an existential crisis; it’s become a back burner issue. Not quite. There’s a new more sinister problem— brutal adblockers that cause dark traffic. There are now 700m+ users globally. Much of this has materialized in the years since COVID-19.
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Behind the News
Google vs DOJ Trial Week 3: Ad Tech Spaghetti and Courtroom Drama
Get the lowdown on week three of the Google vs. DOJ trial from the AdMonsters editors. The plot thickens as Google’s defense strategy unfolds, revealing a complex web of power plays in the ad tech ecosystem.
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AI
Rethinking Brand Safety: Lessons from Jana Meron on News Advertising in 2024
Advertisers miss out on reaching engaged, high-value audiences by fearing news content. Washington Post’s Jana Meron explains why it’s time to rethink brand safety in news advertising.
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AI
Creators vs. AI: Can Keeping It Real Save the Internet?
Last week, creators took a stand in New York City with the launch of Raptive’s ‘Keep It Real’ campaign, an advocacy effort designed to raise awareness about the impact of AI on their livelihoods. ABC News anchor Linsey Davis was the surprise host of the day, opening the event by celebrating creators’ work as the “heart and soul of the internet.” Her words resonated throughout, highlighting the core message: creators — and, by extension, publishers — are the lifeblood of the web, facing challenges that deserve urgent attention.
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Technology
5 Ways AI-Powered Digital Transformation Has Changed B2B Software Marketing
Drawing insights from Holly Rollo’s new book Power of Surge, here are five ways marketing has changed, requiring B2B software companies to rethink their strategies and embrace a new era.
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Tech & AI
Amazon launches AI video generator for advertisers
Amazon debuted a new generative artificial intelligence tool for advertisers that creates a video from a product image. Sellers click a “Generate video” button and within minutes Amazon will use generative AI to create a six to nine second, high definition video that is 720p resolution and 24 frames per second. The video uses the […]
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AI
Monetization Through Content Indexing: a Crucial Step for Media and Entertainment Companies
The rapid rise of AI has created a lot of buzz, but for media and entertainment companies, the real challenge lies in cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters: preparing content for an AI-driven future. One of the most critical first steps is content indexing.