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Ad Exchange vs. Ad Network

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Key Points Ad exchanges and ad networks are distinct entities that serve different purposes within the advertising space. Ad networks are like the stores in the mall, while ad exchanges are like the mall itself.

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What is an Ad Network and Where Does it Fit in the Ad Tech Landscape in 2023?

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Key Points An ad network is a mostly outdated business model in which third-party companies would purchase unsold ad inventory from publishers, typically for a flat fee. The ad networks then packaged that inventory and sold it to advertisers at a higher price.

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The Resurgence of Ad Networks: Why it’s Happening and What it Means for Advertisers

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Ahead of ATS Singapore, Travis Teo, executive director & co-founder of Adzymic, analyses the revival of ad networks. In this exclusive byline, Teo discusses what has led to this resurgence and what it could mean for the ad tech industry.

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Thirteen Years Of Ad Tech Progress In One AdExchanger Comic

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I have no idea how I came to possess this artifact of ad tech history, but there it was, blaring at me from a pile of old papers: “Gigantic First Issue!! AdExchanger: An All-Star Collection of the Greatest Advertising Stories Ever Told!” I recently stumbled on a first edition of the classic AdExchanger comic.

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Mobile Ad Networks: Everything App Developers Need to Know

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Key Points Mobile is really the only environment within the ad tech landscape in which ad networks still play a major role. While other formats, such as web, demand more transparency, mobile and app advertising is still based on more traditional advertising methods.

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Harnessing the Power of Mobile Ad Networks

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Accounting for 14% year-on-year growth in 2022 to a total of $336bn (~£263bn), mobile ad networks have gone from strength to strength. A critical, and growing, part of the ad tech ecosystem, we explore the role of mobile advertising and [.]

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What are the Best Ad Networks for Apps?

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Key Points Mobile publishing is the only place in ad tech where ad networks still function as critical parts of the ecosystem. Because most app advertising is still waterfall-based (unless you’re using in-app header bidding ), app developers form long-term relationships with ad networks that deliver the best yield.