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Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

Martech

billion fine in antitrust case While many ad tech providers exist, Google dominates key market segments such as ad exchanges, ad networks and demand-side platforms. However, the evidence suggests otherwise. Dig deeper: EU hits Google with $2.6 And, though Google has competitors in the most basic sense of the word (i.e.,

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Ad Network vs. Ad Exchange: What Is The Difference?

Smart-Hub

In the dynamic realm of online advertising, two integral concepts emerge as pivotal players: the Ad Networks vs. Ad Exchanges. This article will help you compare ad network versus ad exchange. Get a Consultation For Free Contact us How Do Ad Exchanges Work? SmartHub's Features Have No Limits!

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5 DSP Tweaks to Increase Programmatic Performance From an Expert Media Buyer

Ad Monsters

Instead of buying traffic resold by intermediaries at subpar CPA or CPC rates, agency-employed media buyers can tweak their CTR and conversion rates directly in the platform. Switch the Bidding Model to CPC RTB auctions are initially based on CPM pricing. Likewise, demand-side platforms add CPC bidding as an option.

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20 Best Mobile Ad Networks for Publishers and App Developers

Brid.tv

The ad network also has access to mobile ad demand, either directly from advertisers who have joined the network, through SSP and ad exchange integrations, or both. SmartyAds is an all-in-one ad network with a proprietary SSP, DSP , and ad exchange. Smart is a feature-rich ad server , SSP, and DSP.

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Make Money Posting Ads With SmartHub’s Tips

Smart-Hub

After placing their ad slots on SPPs, they only have to connect to the proper ad exchange, set the price, and wait for the revenue. SmartHub white-label platform is the ad exchange that profitably monetizes publishers’ efforts. Feature Freedom: Skyrocket Your Ad Exchange With SmartHub!

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Understanding the Basics of Bid Shading

Basis

In the formative years of programmatic advertising , second-price auctions were the industry standard—a crucial component in helping build the online ad marketplace as we know it today. Much like eBay , ad exchanges saw second-price auctions as a better, more accurate valuation of publishers’ inventory.

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The Prevention of Ad Fraud

YieldBird

Know Your Traffic Source Before you really do anything to fight affiliate fraud, you need to know where your ads are running. In that regard, conduct your research and make sure to screen and pick the right ad network that you can trust (and also know the difference between ad network vs ad exchange).