The VAST (Video Ad Serving Template) standard, as explained by Ari Paparo, was developed to facilitate the integration of video ads across various platforms, addressing early challenges in the digital advertising space such as the lack of a unified method for embedding video content in ads. Initially created during Paparo’s tenure at DoubleClick, VAST aimed to standardize the delivery of video ads, enabling a more straightforward interaction between video publishers and advertisers. This...

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The Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF), discussed by Julia Shullman of Telly, addresses key challenges in digital advertising related to the GDPR and ePrivacy Regulation. TCF standardizes the presentation of information about advertising vendors and user choices across the digital ad ecosystem, facilitating compliance with European regulations. It enables users to make informed choices about the vendors processing their data, while allowing publishers and vendors to communicate these...

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Innovid specializes in advertising services for digital and TV platforms. It offers a suite of products designed for the creation, delivery, measurement, and optimization of video ads. These services are detailed into four main categories: creative composition tools that integrate with existing creative software to enhance ad interactivity and personalization; a buy-side ad server that manages delivery and measurement of ad impressions across digital and connected TV (CTV) platforms; advanced...

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Equativ, previously known as Smart Ad Server, offers a suite of ad tech solutions including an enterprise ad server and a supply-side platform (SSP). The company emphasizes its ability to provide customized ad serving solutions that cater to specific enterprise needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all product, which sets it apart in competing with giants like Google. Moreover, Equativ's SSP is tailored for the European market but is expanding in the U.S. and Latin America, offering...

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Kargo focuses on providing innovative advertising solutions by integrating directly with publishers rather than relying on third-party supply-side platforms (SSPs). In the interview, Harry Kargman explains that Kargo works exclusively with major publishers like NBC, CBS, and Viacom, emphasizing direct integration. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024...

Lara Koenig from MiQ gives us a class on SPO for CTV. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc.

adMarketplace specializes in search marketing, focusing on integrating with various platforms like browsers, shopping apps, and social content to enhance consumer search experiences. The company works with major browsers like Firefox and Opera, and shopping apps like Klarna, offering targeted advertising based on consumer search behavior. Their technology allows for real-time decision-making about what's relevant to the consumer, adjusting ad relevance as users type in their search queries....

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The interview with Nishant Khatri, EVP of Product at PubMatic, outlines several products designed to enhance digital advertising strategies through data integration and audience targeting. 'Connect' serves as a platform facilitating collaboration between publishers, buyers, data providers, and commerce media companies, aiming for effective audience targeting by integrating various data sources. 'Identity Hub' is introduced as a solution to manage the complexity arising from the proliferation...

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Licorice offers a solution for users who prefer to engage with online content and ads without sharing personal data like email addresses or phone numbers. Instead, users can log in anonymously to participating publishers' sites through Licorice, which in return asks them to provide information about their interests. This information is then utilized by publishers for more targeted advertising, without needing to know the user's identity or personal details. Licorice aims to balance user...

Olympus, now rebranded as Crosshatch, was introduced as a data demilitarized zone (DMZ) designed to create personalized online experiences without directly handling personal data. Aimed primarily at businesses seeking to provide personalized services, particularly marketers, Olympus proposes a novel solution to the challenge of personalizing without compromising user privacy. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new...

Josh is a veteran of the measurement business and he gives his perspective on how measurement is evolving. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with...

The interview with Jo Kinsella from XR (formerly Extreme Reach) delves into the rebranding and expansion of the company, highlighting its evolution from TV distribution to a comprehensive platform marrying creative and media. Kinsella outlines XR's focus on streamlining the advertising workflow through technology, emphasizing the integration of asset management, distribution, creation, and informative insights. The discussion also touches on XR's role in addressing industry challenges like...

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Qortex specializes in enhancing video advertising through its Onstream ad experiences and Intelligent Video Analytics. Onstream integrates ads into video content in real-time, based on the content's context, analyzed by their video analytics. This allows for ads to be contextually relevant, like showing a Nike ad during a basketball game featuring LeBron James. The system is designed to not interrupt the viewer's experience, with various overlay formats that adjust based on the device and...

Ari's interviews LiveRamp CPO Kimberly Bloomston and former Habu CEO Matt Kilmartin, direct from RampUp. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with...

Ad Fontes Media is a public benefit company focused on supporting high-quality journalism through scientific rating of news content for bias and reliability. They utilize both human raters and AI to assess over 150,000 articles daily, aiming to encourage marketers to invest in news media. Ad Fontes serves as a bridge between advertisers and news publishers, offering tools to select news outlets for advertising, thereby improving brand safety and suitability. Their work addresses the decline...

Michael Cassidy is the CEO of M3, bringing non-endemic advertising dollars to retailers. Think travel brands on suitcase stores. Also we dish on the Undertone early days. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and...