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Open programmatic ad spend has only grown 3% since 2021, according to Wolfe Research. But there’s hope for the open internet, which should lose less advertising market share over time, says Wolfe Research Managing Director Shweta Khajuria, speaking at AdExchanger’s Programmatic I/O conference in New York City this week.

First-party data collection is the name of the game these days for many big consumer brands. And, in most cases, that first-party data comes in the form of an email. For fashion company Perry Ellis, the development of a strong first-party data strategy has also meant a ground-up rethinking of the company’s email marketing, said […]

As week two of Google’s antitrust trial unfolded, publishers were stepping out of the shadows. With testimonies revealing Google’s deep grip on ad tech, we unpack how this could reshape the industry and finally give publishers their due. Watch the full breakdown and get the highlights of the trial here.

PinkNews, a leading LGBTQ+ news and entertainment platform, partnered with OpenWeb to create a safer, more engaging space for its audience. Together, they are driving deeper user engagement while building robust first-party data. Through this collaboration, PinkNews is strategically expanding its loyal user base.

Apple, Design within Reach, Haier, Kay Jewelers, Pottery Barn, Room&Board, Wayfair, West Elm and Zegna all received the highest designation of an overall customer experience leader in the recently released report, The 2024 Retail Customer Experience Index, by consumer insights firm Incisiv and customer experience platform Talkdesk.  The index benchmarks 101 customer service and engagement capabilities from […]

Digital advertising has presented challenges and opportunities for publishers looking to future-proof their businesses. In a recent LinkedIn Live event, I sat down with Justin Wohl, the Chief Revenue Officer of Snopes, to discuss the key trends and strategies shaping the future of ad ops and the ad tech stack. 

As retail media expands, so does its complexity. It’s no longer just about placing ads but leveraging retailer-specific insights, ad innovation, and personalization. The right provider will offer precision targeting, data transparency, and seamless campaign integration, helping advertisers achieve measurable, data-driven results in an increasingly competitive landscape. 

Editor’s Note: Audio brand Denon knows all about competing with bigger ideas and smaller dollars, said Mike Allen, chief marketing officer at Denon’s parent company Masimo Consumer Audio. Denon is a 110-year-old brand that faces large and well-funded competitors, making marketing a challenge. The brand recently debuted a new marketing campaign with Katy Perry for […]

The ad industry continues to grapple with inconsistent measurement and reporting, according to Hyun Lee-Miller, chief media officer at the independent media and measurement agency Good Apple.

As political ad spend surges in OOH, publishers seize the opportunity to capture voter attention. Discover how creative campaigns, programmatic, and location-based targeting drive the future of political messaging in OOH and DOOH formats.