Google Plans to Phase Out Third-Party Cookies in Chrome, Provides More Ad Transparency

Google | August 04, 2020

Google has announced that it will now include more detail within its 'Why this ad?' transparency listings, while it's also planning to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome as it works to improve its data protection measures. First off, on its ad-specific listings - on every Google ad, users are able to tap on an icon within the ad to get more context as to who the advertiser is and why the ad has been shown to them. Here's an example in a search ad - tap on the drop-down arrow alongside the top URL and you'll see the 'Why this ad?' option. Google has provided this additional ad context for some time, but now, it's updating the 'Why This Ad?' listings with extra information.

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Ad exchanges and ad networks co-exist as fundamental parts of today’s advertising industry. Ad networks connect advertisers to publishers, while ad exchanges facilitate buying and selling of ad inventory through real-time bidding. They can work together by ad networks connecting to ad exchanges to bid on inventory and deliver ads on a publisher's website. Ad networks offer a wider reach, while ad exchanges provide more targeted and efficient ad buying.

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Ad exchanges and ad networks co-exist as fundamental parts of today’s advertising industry. Ad networks connect advertisers to publishers, while ad exchanges facilitate buying and selling of ad inventory through real-time bidding. They can work together by ad networks connecting to ad exchanges to bid on inventory and deliver ads on a publisher's website. Ad networks offer a wider reach, while ad exchanges provide more targeted and efficient ad buying.

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Brightcove Introduces Ad Monetization Service for Media Clients

Brightcove | March 08, 2023

On March 7, 2023, Brightcove, a leading streaming technology company, introduced a new customized service called Brightcove Ad Monetization to enhance media organizations' ability to generate revenue from their content. The company has also established a dedicated global advertising operations team to aid media companies in optimizing their advertising strategy and revenue. Brightcove's Ad Monetization service is an expansion of its recent collaboration with Magnite, the leading independent sell-side advertising platform worldwide. By merging Magnite and SpringServe, Brightcove can now provide media organizations with a comprehensive advertising monetization solution, enabling them to enhance their revenue streams from advertising strategies. Brightcove Ad Monetization is a tool designed to assist media companies in achieving the highest possible returns on their advertising investments by providing actionable insights. It supports monetizing live and video-on-demand (VOD) content through enhanced yield optimization that fills unsold ad inventory and boosts revenue. The solution offers client-side advertising insertion (CSAI) and server-side advertising insertion (SSAI) features for various platforms, including web players, iOS, Android, and connected TVs. In addition, Brightcove Ad Monetization seamlessly integrates with existing advertising servers such as Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel. Businesses that make use of the service will profit from the knowledge and assistance of Brightcove, along with direct support from its recently established global advertising operations team. The team, headed by Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer David Beck, will work directly with clients to enhance their advertising strategy, budget, and content. From the onboarding phase to implementation and strategy refinement, the team will use their comprehensive understanding and expertise to aid clients at every stage of their advertising journey, regardless of location. About Brightcove Inc Brightcove Inc. is a publicly traded software company that provides cloud-based video hosting and streaming services. The firm was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Its flagship product is its online video platform, which allows businesses to upload, manage, and publish video content on their websites and mobile apps. The platform includes video encoding, analytics, advertising, and monetization tools. In addition to its online video platform, Brightcove offers various other video-related services, including live streaming, video player customization, and video marketing tools. The company serves multiple industries, including media and entertainment, enterprise, and education. Its customers include major media companies such as NBC, ABC, and BBC and large corporations like IBM, Bank of America, and Philips.

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Blockboard and FreeWheel Collaborate to Expand Advertisers' CTV Inventory

FreeWheel | January 04, 2023

Ad-tech company Blockboard has announced a partnership with Comcast-owned FreeWheel, a global technology platform for television advertising. As a result of the collaboration, FreeWheel's premium CTV (connected TV) inventory will be made available to all of Blockboard's advertising clients. The collaboration is expected to open up unprecedented opportunities for advertisers, allowing them to access the most sought-after CTV inventory on FreeWheel’s platform. “The partnership comes as interest and spending in the CTV ad sector are projected to grow significantly, with the IAB forecasting YOY growth of 14.4% in 2023.” CTV has become more appealing to brands and marketers who want to reach a large number of viewers in a cost-effective way because they can target specific audiences. Through the integration with FreeWheel, Blockboard has gained access to the most optimized supply path for high-quality CTV inventory, providing more premium advertising opportunities for its demand-side clients. Blockboard, an independent programmatic demand-side platform (DSP) for over-the-top (OTT) and connected television (CTV), and FreeWheel, Comcast's leading video monetization technology platform, have announced that they will work together. The partnership aims to connect buyers and sellers across the TV ecosystem, simplifying and enhancing the overall ad-buying experience. With the partnership, advertisers are now able to access a larger inventory of high-quality CTV advertising opportunities, allowing them to target their desired audience with ease. About FreeWheel FreeWheel is a technology platform for television advertising that aims to provide solutions for all segments of the TV industry. The company offers technology, data enablement, and convergent marketplaces to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers across all screens, data types, and sales channels. FreeWheel is based in multiple locations worldwide, including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, London, Paris, and Beijing. As a Comcast company, FreeWheel also advocates for the premium video industry through the FreeWheel Council.

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MobileFuse Unveils New Ad Tools to Help Boost Revenue

MobileFuse | January 02, 2023

MobileFuse, a leading digital advertising platform, has released a new mobile software development kit (SDK), mediation adapters, and a proprietary video player. These tools are designed to reduce friction and allow mobile app publishers and mediation platforms to access MobileFuse's premium inventory and increase revenue. This will help mobile app publishers and mediation platforms because it will give them access to MobileFuse's premium inventory and cut down on the costs of making their own tools. The MobileFuse SDK has reportedly allowed publishing partners to double fill rates and increase eCPMs by 20% or more. The SDK has duoBid, which lets advertisers run video ads in larger static banner inventory. It also has a proprietary video player with full VAST capabilities, support for rich media, lightweight technology, and support for the latest mobile technologies. With the help of these tools, publishers and mediation platforms have been able to make a lot more money and make more money from what they make. MobileFuse's SDK, integrated through an AppLovin MAX Custom Adapter, has yielded immediate success for our app. The SDK is generating higher fill rates, eCPM, CTR, and five times more revenue on a similar amount of bid requests than our oRTB connection. The implementation process was easy, and their team was responsive and always willing to help along the way." Amy Nicole Hernandez, CFO and VP of Business Operations at TextMe The SDK is the only way to get the proprietary video player, and the mediation adapters make it easier to connect to leading mediation platforms. With the SDK, publishers can also take advantage of the duoBid video ad-serving platform. About MobileFuse MobileFuse is a leading in-app advertising and CTV platform. In a variety of verticals, the company serves leading brands, agencies, bidders, and app developers. MobileFuse empowers its clients by reaching highly curated and receptive audiences through innovative solutions that combine location-based in-app and CTV exchanges, moments-based targeting, patented location verification, custom creative, and data-driven insights. MobileFuse, which was founded in 2009, is headquartered in New York City and has offices throughout the United States. The company will be carbon-negative by 2022.

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