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Advertising’s ID-Less Future Depends On More Than DSP Adoption

Because DSPs manage programmatic ad spend, they can be seen as gatekeepers wielding influence over industry standards. DSPs select inventory to bid on, interpret SSP signals and prioritize bids based on historical performance and preferences. However, advertisers, agencies, media owners and technology providers also influence the rapidly evolving programmatic ecosystem. Advertisers and agencies set budgets, […]

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American By Birth, European By Data Privacy Standards

As an American ad tech CEO working for a UK-founded company, I’ve heard countless stories from peers about the challenges of cracking the European market. But is the way we approach data-driven advertising in the US really better for anyone? There’s plenty about my hometown of Baltimore that I hold dear: “Hairspray,” “The Wire” and […]

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The Surprising – And Important – Link Between Chevron And Ad Tech

As privacy regulations and enforcement grow more complex, companies must keep up with key developments and continue partnering with privacy experts to understand their practical impact. One notable development that flew under the radar in recent months is the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the long-standing doctrine of Chevron deference, established by the Supreme Court’s […]

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Bug Bounties Can Transform Ad Tech

Earlier this month, many of us let out a collective groan as we received that dreaded message: “Have you seen the latest Adalytics report?” Cue the usual discussions of the ad industry’s latest horror story. Making matters worse, the Adalytics report on advertisers monetizing child sexual abuse material came just a week after DeepSee.io’s disclosures […]

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AI In Q4: What Worked, What Didn’t And What’s Next

AI-driven content and personalization are no longer just an advantage; they’re a necessity. According to a recent Bain survey, top retailers achieved a 10% to 25% lift in return on ad spend through AI-powered, targeted campaigns during this past holiday shopping season. And AI’s rate of progress, particularly among industry giants like Google and Amazon, […]

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From Theory To Practice: How Organizations Can Embrace Experimentation In Marketing Measurement

With thanks to Bill Grosso, CEO, Game Data Pros Experimentation has been proven to offer unrivaled insights into marketing effectiveness, but it remains underused. More on that here. But what can organizations do to successfully integrate experimentation into their measurement frameworks? Build the right team and secure executive buy-in The foundation of successful experimentation begins […]

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The Uncomfortable Truth About Advertising Effectiveness: Why Marketers Avoid True Experimentation

With thanks to Igor Skokan, Global Marketing Science Director, Meta Understanding advertising effectiveness is the cornerstone of successful marketing, yet marketers often shy away from the most reliable tools for the job. Why? Because true experimentation – the kind that reveals hard truths about what works and what doesn’t – is uncomfortable. It challenges assumptions, […]

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Quality, Transparency And Trust Will Define The Future Of Ad Tech

The ad tech industry stands at a crossroads. After years of rapid growth driven by scale and efficiency, we face unprecedented challenges. Privacy regulations are tightening, trust between stakeholders is eroding, and the rise of made-for-advertising (MFA) sites has compromised the quality of user experiences. These issues aren’t just short-term disruptions; they represent a fundamental […]

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Goodbye, Outcomes Era: Why Quality Will Define The Industry’s Future

An industry narrative is emerging that has the potential to exacerbate the structural flaws in digital advertising rather than usher us into a new paradigm. Some of our industry’s sharpest minds are claiming that we are entering the Outcomes Era. Instead, I posit that we have been in the Outcomes Era for over a decade. […]

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What Advertisers Need To Know About The FTC’s Shifting Priorities And Evolving Enforcement

Under the new leadership, the FTC is signaling a pivot away from sweeping rulemaking efforts to let Congress play that role. Instead, the agency will likely stay laser-focused on enforcement actions. Expect deceptive practices, fraud, consumer redress and select privacy concerns to take center stage. While the agency has historically looked to Congress for federal […]

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