IAB Tech Lab COO says no rival Safari response meets all 3 ad requirements
IAB Tech Lab COO Shailley Singh highlighted Google’s 91 % ad‑server market share and warned that publishers cannot replace their stack with a solution that simultaneously satisfies the three mandatory requirements—transparency, privacy compliance, and performance—especially for Safari traffic. The Trusted Server guide lists the same limitations, leaving publishers with few viable alternatives.
The current inability of alternative solutions to meet all three Safari ad requirements (transparency, privacy, performance) highlights the ecosystem complexity we face in delivering external ads for RPP-Ex and TDA-EXP. We need to closely monitor how our partners adapt to maintain performance without compromising user trust.
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InTheGame CEO says 6 CTV ad formats can shorten streaming ad breaks
InTheGame proposes six CTV ad formats, including a “double‑box” unit covering 25 % of the screen during live‑match stoppages, claiming they can reduce ad‑break length while preserving revenue. Although concrete performance data are pending, the proposal suggests advertisers could achieve higher viewer retention with shorter, high‑impact slots.
The proposal for new CTV ad formats that maintain revenue with shorter ad breaks expands the potential for video advertising in our brand budget acquisition (Axis 2) strategy. We should explore implementing innovative video ad formats that achieve effective reach without compromising user experience, enhancing our video strategy including live commerce (Influencer × Video).
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FTC warns health‑plan lead generators of up to $53,088 per violation
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 25 marketers and lead‑generation firms promoting ACA and discount health plans, warning that deceptive ads, calls, or claims could incur penalties up to $53,088 per infraction. Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying, pushing advertisers to reassess compliance risk in health‑related campaigns.
The FTC's intensified regulation on lead generation indicates a broader trend of crackdowns on deceptive advertising, requiring high compliance standards for our ad products. We must continuously review our product features and guidelines to ensure our merchant advertisers are not exposed to regulatory risks and promote sound advertising practices.
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Affle agrees to buy Perion for $420 million at a 34.5% premium
Mobile ad‑tech firm Affle announced a $420 million acquisition of Perion Network, paying a 34.5 % premium. The deal consolidates ad‑exchange and monetisation technology, potentially reshaping the supply‑side platform landscape.
The integration of ad exchange and monetization technology by mobile ad tech companies has the potential to reshape the supply-side platform landscape, which could impact the ecosystem of external media partners we work with for RPP-Ex and TDA-EXP. We need to evaluate how such industry consolidation affects the cost and quality of external delivery and adjust our partner strategy accordingly.
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US pop-under ads cost 28 times Pakistan's rate on PPCmate
Data from PPCmate shows that the CPM for pop‑under ads in the United States averages $2.09 per 1,000 impressions, while in Pakistan it is about $0.075 – a 28‑fold price difference. The stark regional cost gap highlights the need to adjust pricing and bid strategies per market.
The significant regional CPM price differences observed in pop-under ads provide crucial insights for targeting strategies and budget allocation in external media products like RPP-Ex and TDA-EXP. We need to meticulously analyze the cost efficiency of audience demographics by region offered by each media partner in external delivery optimization and consider bidding strategies that maximize ROAS.
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Supply‑side targeting gains 51% of OpenX CTV spend in 2025, from 9%
OpenX reports that supply‑side targeting now accounts for 51% of its CTV ad spend, up from 9% previously, while reliance on third‑party audience data fell from 78% to around 40% as buyers favor genre‑based placement. This shift points to a move toward inventory‑level targeting.
The shift in CTV ad spend towards supply-side targeting and reduced reliance on third-party data, amidst increasing privacy regulations, indicates a significant change for our brand budget acquisition (Axis 2) strategy. To cater to buyers preferring genre-based placements, we need to strengthen collaboration with external media partners and expand effective inventory-level targeting options.
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S&P Turns Negative on Meta as 2027 AI Spending Forecast Tops $225bn
S&P downgraded Meta to a negative outlook after projecting AI spending of over $225 billion for 2027. The article also notes a newly approved French per‑gigabyte tax and that X has reopened lead‑gen ads to all advertisers. These developments force advertisers to reassess media mix in light of rising AI costs and regulatory pressure.
Meta's substantial AI spending and subsequent downgrade, along with new data taxes in France, suggest increasing cost pressures and regulatory scrutiny for external media partners in ad operations. In negotiations with Meta, a key TDA-EXP partner, and other external media, we must consider the impact of AI investments and regulations on advertising costs and continuously review budget allocation and efficient operational strategies.
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Can We Escape Google Dependence? 3 Trends Shaping the Ad Auction
At a recent industry event, Prebid unveiled an open‑source auction model designed to break Google’s dominance. The proposal enables publishers to run header and server‑side bidding independently, promising higher yield and reduced platform risk. Advertisers stand to gain greater transparency and cost efficiency.
Prebid's proposed open-source ad auction model challenges Google's dominance and could offer opportunities for improved transparency and cost efficiency in external media delivery. As part of the RPP Evolution project, we should evaluate new opportunities offered by such independent bidding models when strengthening ties with external media partners and explore possibilities for budget optimization.
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