September 14, 2023
An online video platform, or OVP, is a hub that hosts your video content on the internet. Learn more about what an OVP does. An online video platform, or OVP, is exactly how it sounds—a hub that hosts your video content on the internet. But the purpose and capabilities of OVPs vary, and certain platforms may be a better fit for your web content than others. For many people browsing the internet, video content is...
July 13, 2023
Here's everything you need to know about the new IAB Tech Lab guidelines—and what publishers should expect. Last year, the IAB Tech Lab announced proposed changes to its Ad Formats Guidelines for Digital Video and CTV. The guidelines were officially published in September of 2022 which kicked off a workstream for OpenRTB (the communication protocol that enables real-time bidding) to support the new...
July 05, 2023
The Arena Group's COO Andrew Q. Kraft speaks on stage at the AdMonsters Ops Conference about how they approach video. Both the publishing and digital ad industries are in a period of massive flux, with paradigm-shifting changes occurring on what feels like a monthly basis. From the depreciation of third-party cookies to the IAB's new guidelines surrounding in-stream and out-stream video, ongoing debates about...
May 09, 2023
Learn how digital publishers are shaping the video advertising landscape and the key factors contributing to their success. Digital advertising has undergone an incredible transformation in recent years, and the rise of video advertising has played a significant role in this shift. According to a report by Statista, US digital video ad spending is expected to reach $78 billion in 2023, up from $55.34 billion just two...
February 21, 2023
Sometimes, ad tech can be pretty confusing. Here are 5 things that don't make sense about ad tech. We all know that ad tech is an ever-changing market, and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest trends. And with ad tech growth projected to increase from $438 billion in 2021 to $1 trillion in 2030, it won’t be slowing down anytime soon. As digital publishers and advertisers, understanding...
January 31, 2023
What is an RSS feed? Understand how RSS feeds work and how tapping into them can help you boost monetization on your site. If you’re a publisher or create content in the digital space, you probably know about RSS feeds. Today, RSS feeds are being used on virtually every platform and in every type of content, including blogs, videos, podcasts, and more. RSS feeds help online algorithms curate content and provide...
November 30, 2022
Learn how EX.CO recently helped a large sports publisher generate more than $1M in revenue, more engagement, and 2x more video views. According to conservative estimates, more than half of adult Americans consider themselves sports fans, with 52% of fans following the NFL, 42% following the NBA, and 31% following the MLB.
November 01, 2022
Meet our Marketing intern, Elizabeth Aminoff, who shares her experience about working at EX.CO. One of the most important experiences every student of life can have is an internship. We all know that breaking into the workforce can be challenging, as college degrees can only get a person so far in today’s world. Internships allow students to gain real-life exposure and hands-on knowledge for...
October 26, 2022
Learn how EX.CO recently helped a network of travel sites drive revenue, pageviews, and time on site through RSS feeds and premium demand. As we all know, the pandemic hit the travel industry hard. Publishers that relied on the travel industry lost revenue also because consumers simply lost interest in websites that showcased travel content.
