Tech Stack
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Online Advertising
The Trade Desk Maintains Its High Growth Rate And Touts New Channels
The Trade Desk grew by 27% year-over-year in Q3, with revenue now totaling $628 million and net profits up from $39 million to $94 million in the same period. Snooze. What’s new? Well, without breaking out new revenue metrics, The Trade Desk divulged some interesting tidbits about their business. For instance, while the company doesn’t […]
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AI
Inside Brand Safety Summit Day 2: Power Players, Purpose, and the Pursuit of Trust
By integrating advanced tools, fostering inclusivity, and leading with integrity, brands, publishers, and platforms pave a path toward a safer, more impactful future. Read on for a roundup of the day’s most impactful sessions, highlighting strategies that can help you balance safety and responsibility.
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AI
Beyond the Firewall: 7 Bold Lessons on Brand Safety from Day 1 of Brand Safety Summit
Brand safety should not be about throwing up a wall, it should focus on building trust in every corner of the digital media and ad tech ecosystem. Discover seven essential lessons from Brand Safety Summit Day 1, where industry leaders tackled evolving brand safety challenges, from AI-driven brand suitability to merging sustainability with ad performance.
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Online Advertising
LiveRamp Outperforms On Earnings And Lays Out Its Data Network Ambitions
LiveRamp reported an unexpected boost to Q3 revenue, from $160 million last year to $185 million in 2024, during its quarterly call with investors on Wednesday. The company has a number of tailwinds, said CEO Scott Howe. LiveRamp benefits by the disappearance of Oracle’s ad business – another prominent data marketplace provider and a main […]
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AI
DanAds’ 2024 Summit Spotlights AI & Automation
DanAds’ Summit 24 was an engaging one-day event packing a large punch of industry experts. Over 180 ad tech professionals gathered to explore strategies for embracing emerging technologies, network, and share best practices. The talks centered around AI, automation, and implementing self-service to enhance growth.
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Email
Navigating the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule: What Marketers Need to Know
The FTC’s “click-to-cancel” feature aims to make the subscription cancellation process easier for consumers. Here’s how marketers can meet the new rules while still building trust.
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Tech & AI
Can retailers besides Amazon have a paid membership program?
True Classic’s $12 a year membership drives significant repeat purchases, said its VP of customer experience. The brand also boosted its CSAT score with a delivery date integration. Apparel retailer True Classic wants enrolling in its paid membership program to be a “no-brainer,” said Breanna Moreno, vice president of customer experience. And for […]
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AI
What the Tragedy of Sewell Setzer III Teaches Publishers About Using AI Chatbots
Tragedy struck last week when a teen took his own life, leading some critics of AI to question if a Chatbot is partially responsible. Now, with Character.AI facing a wrongful death lawsuit, how much is Sewell’s death the startup’s responsibility?
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Online Advertising
Based On Its Q3 Earnings, Maybe AIphabet Should Just Change Its Name To AI-phabet
Alphabet, which reported its third quarter earnings on Tuesday, generated more than $88 billion in Q3 total revenue, up 15% from a year ago. Meanwhile, YouTube’s combined advertising and subscription businesses surpassed $50 billion over the past year. This is the first time YouTube has ever hit that milestone. Impressive numbers. But investors seemed to […]
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Behind the News
Click, Cancel, Clash: Inside Ad Tech’s Fight Against the FTC’s New Rule
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), along with the NCTA (Internet & Television Association) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block its new Click to Cancel rule. Is the FTC “overstepping its authority?” Let’s dig into why the industry is pushing back.