Recommender Systems: The art of matching content to people

Recommender Systems: The art of matching content to people

March 08, 2023

Learn everything there is to know about content recommendations and recommender systems. Back in 1971, Herbert Simon coined the term “Attention Economy.” His simple but brilliant insight was that an explosion of information will inevitably lead to a scarcity of what it consumes: our attention. Simon believed that this concept would eventually dominate our economy. The internet has...

5 Things That Don't Make Sense About Ad Tech

5 Things That Don't Make Sense About Ad Tech

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...

Advertising Beyond the Walled Gardens: A Guide to Success

Advertising Beyond the Walled Gardens: A Guide to Success

February 14, 2023

Walled gardens aren't the only option. Advertising beyond the walled gardens can be your key to success. If you've spent any amount of time in the digital media trenches, you're likely familiar with the concept of "walled gardens."

How RSS Feeds Can Boost Your Video Monetization

How RSS Feeds Can Boost Your Video Monetization

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...

8 Ways to Optimize Your Video Ad Inventory for Media Buyers

8 Ways to Optimize Your Video Ad Inventory for Media Buyers

January 18, 2023

If you are a digital publisher, you need to optimize your video ad inventory for media buyers... If you are a digital publisher who produces content, it’s important that you know how to create the best possible environment that will appeal to a maximum amount of media buyers. This includes fully optimizing your video ad inventory. There are two significant parts of this video inventory...

Can Video Complement Display Advertising?

Can Video Complement Display Advertising?

January 10, 2023

How does video complement display? Real success in digital advertising lies in ensuring that adverts don’t intrude on a user’s browsing experience... The internet is a noisy place, and there’s no denying it. Last year alone, $521 billion was spent on digital advertising worldwide, which equates to a whole lot of messages vying for attention in a very crowded marketplace. Most users understand that ads are a necessity for publishers or website...

Predictions: What is the Future of Programmatic Advertising?

Predictions: What is the Future of Programmatic Advertising?

December 22, 2022

Read 2023 predictions about programmatic advertising from today's ad tech industry thought leaders. Over the years, we've seen the advertising industry evolve. And with factors like new technologies, partnerships, recommended guidelines, and privacy compliance issues, it often feels like our industry is changing every day.

How a Leading Sports Publisher Generated More Than $1M with EX.CO

How a Leading Sports Publisher Generated More Than $1M with EX.CO

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.

What is Supply Path Optimization?

What is Supply Path Optimization?

November 22, 2022

Learn about supply path optimization (SPO) and why it matters in the ad tech industry. Every few years, a new bit of jargon becomes inescapable in ad tech. Most of the time, the buzz-phrase quietly fades away. Sometimes, though, the term not only sticks around—it actually changes the fundamentals of the entire industry.