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...
April 11, 2023
Why is dwell time so important when it comes to video? "Dwell time" is one of those digital marketing terms that seems self-explanatory, but actually has a very precise meaning. And fully grasping that precise meaning is important, because "dwell time" is one of the most crucial metrics there is when it comes to visibility in search rankings. So: let's...
March 27, 2023
Increase your monetization opportunities. Learn about EX.CO's new feature that allows publishers to upload YouTube video content directly into the EX.CO platform. Updated: March 28, 2023 It’s a well-known fact that publishers, both small and large, are actively creating video content for YouTube. And why not? According to Statista, YouTube has over 2.6B monthly users worldwide.
March 23, 2023
Learn about the inner-workings of content recommendation systems. Welcome to the second part of our Recommender Systems series. In our previous post, we outlined the history and basic components of recommendation systems, but here, we'll explore the technology of recommender systems and how they can specifically benefit publishers.
March 15, 2023
What do you think of Google's Core Web Vitals? Let's talk about everything you need to know as a publisher. Google's updated page performance standards called Core Web Vitals launched in the summer of 2021. Here's what publishers and businesses need to know about taking action to protect your page and search rankings. Google's standards are designed to measure how readers experience a webpage....
March 14, 2023
Professional women always have challenges to overcome, especially in digital. It's no secret that women have faced numerous challenges throughout history. Each March, inspiring women are rightfully showcased during the month, whether they're known for historical movements or new innovations. There are so many amazing and talented women in the world, but let's focus on the...
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...
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...
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."