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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Embracing AI in AdTech
The adtech industry is buzzing with the latest advancements in AI, promising to reshape how campaigns are curated, optimized, and...
Michael Burns
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Is Sell-Side Curation The Future, And What Is It?
As we approach the inevitable end of third-party cookies, the advertising technology landscape is undergoing a significant...
Michael Burns
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Leveraging Custom Marketplace PMPs for U.S. Holiday Campaigns: A Strategic Guide by Mavern Media
What's shaking everyone? Lots to cover in this new post so lets get to it! In the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising (it...
Michael Burns
May 10, 20243 min read


Google Delays Cutting Off Third-Party Cookies: What It Means and Why It Matters
Introduction to Google’s Latest Delay Once again, Google has pushed back its plan to stop using third-party cookies in its Chrome...
Michael Burns
Apr 26, 20242 min read


The Dawn of Digital Streaming: Revolutionizing TV Consumption
Welcome to the transformative world of television consumption, where digital streaming platforms have dramatically reshaped how content...
Michael Burns
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Embracing Change & The Future of Ads with Privacy Sandbox
During my time in the digital marketing arena, I've often viewed Google’s expansive ad business as somewhat of an imposing force over the...
Michael Burns
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Peacock & The Olympics Take Flight: NBCUniversal's Game-Changing Move in Programmatic Advertising
This summer, NBCUniversal is making waves in the advertising industry with an innovative approach to ad placements on its streaming...
Michael Burns
Mar 23, 20242 min read


Programmatic & March Madness 2024: Insights and Actions
First, ask yourself what team will take it all - then call and make that bet (joking of course, maybe). In all seriousness, as March...
Michael Burns
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Embracing the New Era of Data-Driven Marketing: Navigating The Change
As we stand on the threshold of 2024, the digital marketing sphere is on the cusp of a transformative era, where data's role in shaping...
Michael Burns
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Navigating the Waters of Digital Advertising: A Guide to Brand Safety in the Age of Misinformation
In the fast-paced world of digital advertising, the spread of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated misinformation, especially during...
Michael Burns
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Goodbye Cookies, Hello Privacy: The Future of Smarter, Safer Ads
The Big Change in Online Ads: What's Next Without Those Cookies? Imagine the internet as a giant mall, where until now, shops could...
Michael Burns
Feb 23, 20242 min read


The Cookie Apocalypse: Mastering the Art of Privacy-Friendly Marketing
In the evolving digital advertising landscape, the phase-out of third-party cookies is urging marketers and media buyers to pivot towards...
Michael Burns
Feb 17, 20243 min read


Navigating the Cookieless Future: The Power of Curated Deals
With Google's recent decision to eliminate cookies, the digital ad industry is at a crossroads. Cookies have long been the linchpin of...
Michael Burns
Feb 13, 20242 min read

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