Self-Regulatory Principles For Online Behavioral Advertising

whitePaper | September 30, 2022

Like gas and groceries, marketing is getting more expensive – and B2B SaaS marketers who rely on paid advertising feel the pain the most. Macroeconomic conditions and changes in B2B buying behavior have made traditional ad playbooks pricier, less effective, and less scalable: Ads are more expensive due to crowding and competition on paid platforms. People have changed the way they research products online, and they are leaving trackable platforms for dark social. If it feels like “people aren’t clicking on ads anymore,” you’re not alone. New privacy regulations make it difficult to target the right customers - and easy to waste ad budgets.

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

Every portal, website or app owner wants to control which goods and services will be advertised on their platform and at what price. This is a perfectly normal and understandable desire. Supply-side programmatic platforms have obvious advantages like algorithmic selling, the ability to sell advertising spots to premium customers in private auctions, and monetization tools. However, many media owners strive to create their own, independent solutions. Creating an independent platform requires considerable time, financial and human resources, but this step is understandable, because an in-house platform allows maximum control over the monetization of a digital marketplace. However, before making such a decision, it is important to understand if it is really necessary, or if it is enough to reconsider the settings of monetization tools or switch the platform to monetize.

whitePaper | January 1, 2020

When AT&T bought the first banner ad on Hotwired.com in October 1994, no one could have realised that they were witnessing the birth of an industry. This year, that industry will support sales of digital advertising worth over USD$223 billion. The advertising technology industry is a huge, complex and sprawling ecosystem. It incorporates everything from third-party ad networks to trading desks, real-time bidding platforms, retargeting, supply- and demand-side platforms, sophisticated attribution models and increasinglyartificial intelligence solutions.

whitePaper | July 24, 2023

In recent years, podcasts have emerged as one of the most popular and engaging digital mediums in the US, with an ever-expanding audience and a plethora of topics to cater to various interests. In this report, we’ll delve into the growth and popularity of podcasts in the US, how consumers think about podcast advertising, and the rich opportunities this medium presents for marketers and advertisers.

whitePaper | March 24, 2023

With over 215 million gamers in the U.S. and with the average gamer being in their early 30s, the term “gamer” now encompasses a broad and diverse demographic spectrum. Two out of every three Americans play video games through various platforms, and gaming is third only to TV and social media in terms of how audiences spend their time—yet gaming captures less than 5% of advertiser budgets.

whitePaper | July 27, 2023

IAB Europe has released an initial ‘Guide to Improving Sustainable Business Decision-Making’ to assist businesses in the digital advertising ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and responsible business practices. In recent times, terms such as ‘sustainable’, ‘green’, ‘net-zero’, and ‘carbon-neutral’ to describe technology, services, and products in the digital advertising industry have increased in traction making it increasingly important for businesses to understand the validity of such claims. With the rise of greenwashing practices, where false or misleading claims are made regarding environmental efforts, it is crucial for businesses to exercise due diligence when evaluating sustainability claims and when looking to choose the partners they wish to work with. Government regulators are also intensifying their focus on combating such practices, and businesses need to ensure that their decisions align with genuine sustainability goals. The guide was written by members of IAB Europe’s Sustainability Standards Committee and offers valuable insights and practical tips to help organisations make more informed choices when looking to achieve sustainability in the digital advertising industry.