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Future-Proofing Publisher Revenue: The Importance of First-Party Data in a Privacy-First Era
For years, the ad tech industry has been bracing itself for the phase-out of third-party cookies. Despite repeated delays from Google,...

Kyle Kuchera
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Why Supply Path Optimization (SPO) is the Hottest Trend in Programmatic Right Now
We know things are beyond busy as we wrap up the year, but I want to take a moment to talk about something that’s quickly becoming a...

Noah Held
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Why 1st-Party Data + Contextual Targeting Is the Perfect Mix to Drive Performance
If you’re paying attention to the shifts in digital advertising right now, it’s clear we’re entering a new era—one that prioritizes...

Kyle Kuchera
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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Why Independent Agencies Need Curation, PMPs, and SignalTap
In today’s fast-paced advertising ecosystem, independent agencies (often referred to as "Indys") face both immense pressure and unique...

Kyle Kuchera
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Curation in Programmatic Advertising: The Game-Changer You Can’t Ignore
Let’s be real—“curation” has become the darling buzzword of the programmatic world, and for good reason. Beyond the hype, it’s reshaping...
Michael Burns
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
In the dynamic landscape of digital advertising, the evolution from traditional contextual targeting to advanced semantic profiling has...
Michael Burns
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Holiday Season Programmatic & CTV Strategies: Thanksgiving & Black Friday
1. Begin Campaigns Early As holiday shopping starts earlier each year, having campaigns live ahead of peak shopping days is crucial....
Michael Burns
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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ID-Free vs. Contextual Targeting: Understanding the Shift in Programmatic and CTV Advertising
As the advertising industry moves toward a post-cookie era, programmatic and Connected TV (CTV) strategies are evolving rapidly. Two...
Michael Burns
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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Incrementality in Programmatic and CTV Advertising: What It Is, How to Measure, and How to Boost It
In digital advertising, incrementality helps advertisers understand whether their campaigns are driving new conversions—or if those...

Kyle Kuchera
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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How to Segment Audiences for Effective Programmatic Advertising
In the world of programmatic advertising, accurate audience identification and precise segmentation are key to driving successful...
Michael Burns
Oct 14, 20245 min read
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Contextual Programmatic: Key Benefits and Trends for 2024 and Beyond
As we approach the end of 2024 and look to 2025, contextual advertising is rapidly becoming a key strategy for brands to engage audiences...

Kyle Kuchera
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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Maximizing Q4: Winning Strategies for Programmatic and CTV Success
As we head into the final stretch of 2024, the digital advertising landscape is primed for an exciting—and competitive—close to the year....
Michael Burns
Sep 28, 20245 min read
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Introducing SignalTap: Mavern Media's Pioneering Advance in AI-Powered Contextual Targeting
We at Mavern Media are excited to announce the launch of SignalTap , our groundbreaking AI-powered contextual targeting tool designed to...
Michael Burns
Sep 23, 20246 min read
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The Next Era: Privacy, Context, and Smarter Strategies
Digital advertising is changing fast, and the main driver is consumer privacy. With new laws like GDPR and CCPA, plus changes in...
Michael Burns
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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It's Back to School: Core Focus Areas for 2024
As the new academic year approaches, the excitement and anticipation among students and their families are palpable. This period is not...
Michael Burns
Aug 24, 20244 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Context in the Digital Landscape
In today's highly competitive digital world, the key to a brand's success is capturing and maintaining consumer attention. It's not just...
Michael Burns
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Navigating the New Age of Digital Advertising: Privacy and Precision at the Forefront
The world of digital advertising is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by a relentless commitment to consumer privacy. Regulatory...
Michael Burns
Jul 27, 20242 min read
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Third-Party Cookies Stay in Chrome
A major shift in digital advertising strategy has been announced: third-party cookies will continue to be used in Chrome. This decision...
Michael Burns
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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Unlocking Olympic Advertising for All: A New Era for Programmatic Buyers
In a groundbreaking move, NBCU and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are opening up their Olympic and Paralympic Games advertising inventory...
Michael Burns
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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The Rise of Multi-Agent Large Language Models (LLMs) in Programmatic Curation
As the digital advertising landscape evolves, the demand for more sophisticated tools to manage and optimize campaigns is greater than...
Michael Burns
Jun 28, 20243 min read
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