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UK finally opens antitrust probe of Google’s role in the adtech stack

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Google also recently revised its approach to push for topic-based ad targeting, rather than cohorts.). “The CMA is assessing whether Google’s practices in these parts of the ad tech stack may distort competition. Behavioral ad industry gets hard reform deadline after IAB’s TCF found to breach Europe’s GDPR.

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What is a Supply-Side Platform (SSP) – A Guide for Publishers

Automatad Inc.

An SSP connects website owners to companies or advertisers wanting to buy ad space on their websites. Utilizing real-time bidding (RTB), the SSP conducts quick auctions every time a visitor lands on the website, determining the highest bid from interested companies for the ad space.

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Why we care about adtech: The complete guide

Martech

At its core, programmatic ad buying is software-driven technology that seeks to automate all or parts of the ad buying process that were previously done manually. This has two benefits: Ad buying efficiency : Programmatic advertising improves the speed and scale of the ad buying process. Contextual ad targeting.

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How Data Decentralization Will Shape the Future of Programmatic

PrograMetrix

In the ad tech space, decentralization sentiment has been spotted in frustrations over the use of personal data for ad targeting as well as in the push to regulate walled-garden advertising behemoths like Facebook and Google. The most important changes include: The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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AdTech Ecosystem: Navigating Trends and Insights 

Smart-Hub

Rise of Programmatic Advertising (2010-2015) The rise of programmatic advertising marked a paradigm shift in the advertising technology industry, ushering in automation for the buying and selling of ad inventory. Real-time bidding (RTB) emerged as a revolutionary concept, allowing advertisers to bid for ad space in real time.

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How To Design and Build an SSP and an Ad Exchange

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Supply-side platforms (SSPs) and ad exchanges form the backbone of the online advertising industry, streamlining the process of digital ad selling and ad buying. Ad exchanges, on the other hand, serve as digital marketplaces, bridging the gap between ad buyers and sellers and making real-time transactions possible.

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20 Best Mobile Ad Networks for Publishers and App Developers

Brid.tv

Table of Contents What Is a Mobile Ad Network How Do Mobile Ad Networks Work? What to Consider When Choosing a Mobile Ad Network Mobile Ad Formats Header Bidding Support Ad Targeting Options In-House Ad Analytics Top 20 Mobile Ad Networks for Publishers and App Developers 1. Google AdMob 2.