CTV needs dynamic ad insertion to be done right: Here’s why

Broadcasters in today’s digital-first media landscape are expected to deliver seamless, high-quality viewer experiences while also maximizing return on investment through ad revenue. This balancing act has made dynamic ad insertion (DAI) a must-have technology, offering personalized advertising at scale and maximizing monetization opportunities. But there’s more to it than simply stitching an ad into…

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In-App Advertising Set to Hit $952B by 2034 as Mobile Engagement Soars

In-App Advertising Set to Hit $952B by 2034 as Mobile Engagement Soars

The global in-app advertising market is on an upward tear—and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. According to a new report by Allied Market Research, the market is projected to skyrocket from $390.5 billion in 2024 to a staggering $952 billion by 2034, riding a robust 9.2% CAGR. The takeaway? Ads embedded inside mobile apps aren’t just filler—they’re fast becoming foundational to digital marketing strategies worldwide.

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Assembly Unveils Assembly Control to Bring Smarter Brand Safety to Programmatic Advertising

Assembly Unveils Assembly Control to Bring Smarter Brand Safety to Programmatic Advertising

Programmatic advertising just got a strategic upgrade.
Assembly, the global media agency under Stagwell’s challenger network, has launched Assembly Control, a proprietary platform designed to give advertisers tighter grip over where their ads appear—while dialing up campaign performance. The rollout begins this July, supported globally by Assembly’s hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Dubai.

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COOL Company Unifies Five AdTech Firms to Launch All-in-One Platform

COOL Company Unifies Five AdTech Firms to Launch All-in-One Platform

In a bold move that shakes up the advertising technology landscape, The COOL Company has officially unified five previously independent adtech firms—ADventori, Balihoo, COOL Media, Insticator, and OKO Digital—into a single, integrated brand: COOL Media. This consolidation marks a strategic shift from siloed solutions to a cohesive, AI-powered ad platform built for modern media demands.

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Criteo Supercharges Retail Media with Auction-Based Display Ads for Greater Flexibility and Scale

Criteo Supercharges Retail Media with Auction-Based Display Ads for Greater Flexibility and Scale

The commerce media giant today unveiled Auction-Based Display, a new technology that introduces programmatic-style bidding into retail media environments. The move brings flexibility and scalability to a sector historically locked into static, reservation-based ad formats—potentially transforming how retailers monetize digital shelves and how advertisers run campaigns across commerce platforms.

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