What Does California’s AI Bill Mean for Ad Tech?; Meta’s Data Trouble in Australia; Is Big Tech’s Golden Age Over?

California is at it again. Just like they did with CCPA and data privacy, they’re ready to take the lead, this time with AI regulation through SB 1047. The bill zeroes in on safety measures for large-scale AI models, including mandatory testing and “kill switches” for rogue systems.

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Google’s Global Antitrust Reckoning; MediaMath Works To Regain Industry Trust

Catch up on the latest in ad tech, from Google's antitrust battles with the DOJ and CMA to MediaMath's resurrection. Plus, join us for a LinkedIn Live on future ops with Justin Wohl and get insights about PubForum Scottsdale.

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Google’s Agency Incentives Controversy; Is Brand Safety Bad for Publisher Revenue; X Struggles With Ad Spend

Can a week really go by in ad tech without Google being under the microscope? Google's incentive programs for agencies are under intense scrutiny as new documents filed in the Department of Justice's antitrust trial against the tech giant reveal new details.

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Chick-fil-A Announces Streaming Service; American Consumers Trust YouTube Over Traditional News

Chick-fil-A is branching into original content creation, collaborating with major studios to produce family-friendly, unscripted series for a new streaming service launching later this year. The company is also exploring scripted and animated projects, with a budget of around $400,000 per half-hour for unscripted content.

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PubForum Boston: Three Emerging Themes Redefining Revenue’s Future

Our publisher forums are always valuable, but this one hit differently. The focus was clear: everyone was determined to crack the code to retain more revenue. This time around, attendees were in rare agreement, openly discussing their biggest challenges as publishers. The great main-stage presentations and breakout sessions all revolved…

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AdLib Media Group and Jounce Media Join Forces to Combat MFA Traffic

In an effort to guarantee that advertisers focus their media investments on premium publishers to drive real consumer engagement, AdLib is providing agencies with tools to optimize their digital ad spend by connecting Jounce Media's advanced MFA detection technology to automatically block low-quality traffic.

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Back to the Future of Search: Google’s Loss In The Search Antitrust Trial Unlocks Innovation

The Court is poised to require Google to compete in search to create incentives for open Web search properties to innovate the search experience. Breaking Google’s exclusivity would bring transparency and efficiency to advertisers, as publishers could show their search results,ads or curate those from direct sources.

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The Ad Tech Ecosystem was Never Built for Privacy

One thing that Jamie knows to be true is that "the landscape is changing rapidly, and those who fail to adapt will find themselves in precarious positions." By approaching compliance as a partnership between publishers, brands, and consumers, unique publishers can create a more bespoke advertising experience while upholding privacy…

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Paramount’s Merger and Layoff Saga; Fubo TV’s Sports Streaming Lawsuit; X, The New Ad Tech Crusaders

Paramount Global will close Paramount Television Studios as part of a restructuring effort that includes significant layoffs. This move follows Paramount’s announcement that they’re cutting 15% of their U.S. workforce, adding to the 800 employees laid off six months ago.

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Check My Ads, Check My Transparency, and Check My Disinformation: Notes From AdMonsters Publisher Forum Boston

In her keynote address at Publisher Forum Boston, Claire Atkin, Co-founder and CEO of Check My Ads, called for increased transparency in digital advertising to prevent disinformation, support quality journalism, and help bolster publisher revenue.

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