February 12, 2024
Learn how video publishers can thrive without third-party cookies and the new, privacy-friendly paths to addressability for advertisers. Are we finally at the beginning of the end? The drawn-out death of third-party cookies has been looming over since 2020 when Google first announced its plan to phase out support for them on Chrome. Now, Google has at last taken the first bite, eliminating cookies from 1% of Chrome traffic (just...
February 05, 2024
There are so many iconic ads that play during the Big Game's commercial break, but here are 9 of our popular picks and how they've changed over the years. Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in February 2023 but has been updated. Every February in the US, the widely anticipated American Football game of the year finishes the football season with a bang. And more importantly, it's one of the few events where people actually look...
January 31, 2024
Learn more about EX.CO's mission to support local journalism and its game-changing alliance with the Local Media Consortium (LMC). Despite reports raising questions about the future of local news, local digital news is rapidly evolving. In fact, nearly 300 new digital local news organizations have started since 2016. And as the leading publisher video technology platform, supporting local journalism is an extremely important...
December 14, 2023
Find out what we predict will be the most significant trends set to shape digital publishing for the coming year and beyond. Some fields are resistant to change; digital publishing is defined by it. With each passing year, it seems, the latest batch of common wisdom is chucked out the window and the rulebook written anew. This tendency felt somewhat less pronounced in 2023, which was in certain respects a transition...
December 06, 2023
Learn which online video platforms (OVPs) will work best for your specific needs and goals. Opportunities abound in online video today. But with dozens of platforms on the market, it can be daunting to navigate this space. Whether you’re a publisher, broadcaster, educator, or independent creator, this blog post rounds up the top partners you should consider for each use case, so you can...
November 30, 2023
Learn what revenue leaders from DailyMail.com, News Corp, and EX․CO had to say about news monetization during the 2023 AdMonsters Publisher Forum. Publishers of every size, from the smallest local newspaper to the most robust media conglomerate, have spent recent years tinkering with paywalls, adjusting programmatic approaches, and even diversifying revenue streams with events and e-commerce. And yet—despite surging reader interest in the...
October 31, 2023
Learn to consolidate your video strategy into a single platform that can supercharge your site’s performance for both user engagement and revenue. Video has become an indispensable tool for digital publishers seeking to captivate their audience and maximize revenue streams. With the exponential growth of online video consumption, it's crucial for publishers to stay ahead of the curve and deliver an exceptional video experience. However, many...
October 04, 2023
Our comprehensive online video platform (OVP) guide is designed to demystify the selection process and empower you with the knowledge and insights you need to make an informed decision. At EX.CO, we know that understanding all of the ins and outs of online video can sometimes be confusing. As video content becomes increasingly important to keep audiences engaged, finding the right online video platform (OVP) for your business is critical to your success. That’s why we’re excited...
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...