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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

How is AI changing creative strategy? The IAB Connected Commerce Summit featured lessons about creating experiences that connect with consumers.

Data platform Quorum wants to serve publishers and advertisers at the same level as walled gardens can, but without all the walls.