Ad Networks, Ad Tech and Martech
Integral Ad Science | July 13, 2023
Anzu, the most advanced intrinsic in-game advertising solution, and Integral Ad Science (IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimisation platform, have announced the launch of the industry’s first solution that measures viewability and invalid traffic (IVT) across 2D and 3D gaming environments and tracks them within the IAS signal platform.
Gamers play two or more hours of video games every single day, so the need to monitor media quality has never been more important. This next step in intrinsic in-game ad measurement provides advertisers with additional trust and confidence when investing in-game. Last July, Anzu and IAS launched an in-game measurement solution for mobile environments. This new solution builds on its previous offering, working across programmatic and direct buys for display and video ads, and spans mobile, PC, and console gaming platforms.
Last year marked a considerable step forward in establishing intrinsic in-game advertising as a recognised ad format with the release of the updated intrinsic in-game advertising guidelines from the IAB and MRC. IAS and Anzu’s new offering was created with these guidelines/standards in mind.
“When founding Anzu, we knew that for in-game to succeed, advertisers would need a robust and transparent way to measure their success and be able to compare it to other mediums, which is why this area has been a core focus for us as a business from day one,” said Ben Fenster, co-founder and CPO, at Anzu. “It’s been great to work together with IAS on this first-to-market solution which marks a significant step forward in how measurement is done within the in-game advertising space.”
“We know that gaming is one of the most compelling environments for advertisers because consumers bring passion, focus, and dedication when they are playing,” said Yannis Dosios, chief commercial officer at IAS. “Our expanded partnership with Anzu brings IAS’s powerful viewability and invalid traffic measurement products to in-game 3D settings for the first time, demonstrating our leadership in the gaming space while providing marketers with even greater levels of transparency and actionable data to deliver results for their campaigns.”
In addition to this launch, earlier this year, Anzu was granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its innovative ad-tracking technology, compliant with new in-game advertising standards and third-party brand safety solutions. Anzu was also recently awarded Best Use Of Emerging Media at the Digiday Media Buying and Planning Awards for an in-game campaign with the iconic fashion brand Levi’s.
About Integral Ad Science
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global leader in digital media quality. IAS makes every impression count, ensuring that ads are viewable by real people, in safe and suitable environments, activating contextual targeting, and driving supply path optimization. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality for the world’s leading brands, publishers, and platforms. We do this through data-driven technologies with actionable real-time signals and insight. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, IAS works with thousands of top advertisers and premium publishers worldwide. For more information, visit integralads.com.
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Ad Networks, Social Media Advertising
ExchangeWire | July 10, 2023
Equativ, an independent advertising monetisation platform, and first-id, a cross-publisher first-party identification solution, have entered into a partnership to help publishers and advertisers better monetise their audience in a post-cookie world.
The alternative to third-party cookies - In anticipation of this new advertising era that is energising the digital market, first-id and Equativ are taking action to offer an alternative to the world without third-party cookies.
Indeed, the collaboration between the two companies is based on common values: putting French technology and know-how to help publishers and advertisers to maximise their advertising revenues within the Open Web, and to address their audiences on already cookieless browsers, without depending on walled gardens.
Ensuring the effectiveness of targeted advertising - The unique ID generated by first-id is readable and usable in Equativ, both on the open auction part and on the part of the curated deal.
It allows the digital ecosystem that works with Equativ to:
Restore view of already inaccessible advertising inventories
Be able to address Internet users, on all browsers
Allow advertisers and agencies to do large-scale advertising targeting.
“The collaboration with first-id strengthens our agnostic positioning which sets us apart in the market in terms of advertising identity and helps us prepare publishers and advertisers now for the world without cookies.”, specifies Véronique Pican, managing director France at Equativ.
“We share with Equativ the desire to now offer effective alternatives without third-party cookies. Our common ambition is to keep the financing of the Open Web by offering the market the possibility of using effective targeting solutions that respect privacy”, comments David Folgueira, CEO and co-founder of first-id.
About first-id
first-id is an identifier-based solution that aims to optimise the first-party data of its customers and facilitate their connection, in complete security, with their partners.
About Equativ
Equativ is the new single name for Smart Adserver, DynAdmic and LiquidM — three proven innovators in advertising technology. Our vertically integrated company provides brand and privacy-safe solutions that empower our clients to achieve maximum impact while respecting the rights of consumers. The union combines client expertise and engineering excellence to serve the interests of both the supply-side and demand-side with equal professionalism and technical sophistication.
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Advertiser Platforms
prnewswire | August 04, 2023
Tiger Pistol, the most advanced collaborative advertising platform, recently announced the launch of their groundbreaking resource, "The Definitive Guide to Paid Social Management for Franchise Marketers." This comprehensive guide is designed to empower franchise marketers to regain control over their brand, eliminate advertising competency gaps among franchisees, and satisfy the needs of their franchisees through effective social advertising strategies.
"Franchisees are truly the lifeblood of a franchise brand. They have invested in the brand with the intention of leveraging its immense power to attract customers in a highly competitive marketplace," said Sarah Cucchiara, Vice President of Business Development, Tiger Pistol. "Our guide demonstrates how franchise marketers can channel their franchisees' energy and passion by empowering them with effective tools and strategies for successful, on-brand social advertising."
Packed with proactive solutions for franchise marketers to regain control over their brand and streamline the social advertising process, "The Definitive Guide to Paid Social Management for Franchise Marketers" offers actionable advice on how to structure an on-brand, on-demand personalized approach that aligns with their franchisees' unique business needs.
Download "The Definitive Guide to Paid Social Management for Franchise Marketers" at TigerPistol.com.
About Tiger Pistol
Tiger Pistol, the most advanced collaborative advertising platform, makes high-performance social advertising simple and scalable for businesses and their partners, removing the barriers to customer acquisition, sales growth, and partner loyalty. Tiger Pistol utilizes best-in-class technology and automation to unite enterprise brands, resellers, and agencies with their partners to acquire and engage new customers within their local communities.
As a Meta Business Partner for more than a decade, Tiger Pistol is the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads in the world, supporting clients in more than 25 global markets and accommodating more than 30 languages and currencies.
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