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Symitri is a company that provides a real-time privacy firewall and data clean room solution for the open internet, called Symitri Prism. The platform leverages a partnership with Akamai to allow advertisers and publishers to securely manage and match first-party data without sharing it directly, enabling real-time deterministic addressability and measurement. The company evolved from a media exchange service called Trust X and now focuses on privacy-safe, real-time data solutions for programmatic advertising. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Andrew Cassale from Index Exchange and Paul Bannister from Raptive help analyze today's shocking news. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Three small-ish ad tech companies come on and try to Justify Their Existence. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Privacy and policy veteran Rob Leathern discusses how Google and Facebook approach various privacy problems and why his Toyota stole his data. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gokul was the product lead on AdSense, the deal champion for buying DoubleClick, and the head of ad products for Facebook. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Big news this week as the Marketecture family expands. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The interview with Joe Ranzenbach discusses the development and impact of the IAB Tech Lab's Open Measurement Software Development Kit (OMSDK). This standard, which emerged from the challenges of verifying ad viewability and preventing fraud in mobile app environments, provides a unified solution for ad verification. Initially developed by IAS and later adopted by the IAB Tech Lab, OMSDK simplifies the process by allowing a single SDK to execute various verification tags. This reduces the need for multiple proprietary SDKs, improving efficiency and user experience. The standard has seen widespread adoption, expanding from mobile apps to web, video, and connected TV, thus playing a critical role in ensuring ad quality and transparency across the digital advertising ecosystem​​. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerel Cooper is the President of Advertising for Group Black. He takes us through how they connect brands with African American audiences and the challenges in the space for buyers and sellers. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The interview with Neal Richter, Director of Science and Engineering at Amazon DSP, discusses the evolution and impact of IAB Tech Lab standards such as ads.txt, sellers.json, and SChain. These standards were developed to address issues of seller authentication and inventory misrepresentation in the digital advertising ecosystem. Ads.txt allows publishers to declare authorized sellers of their inventory, reducing fraudulent activities. Sellers.json provides a way for exchanges to list entities authorized to sell inventory, enhancing transparency for buyers. SChain adds a chain of custody to OpenRTB requests, ensuring the authenticity of the intermediaries involved. The adoption of these standards has been rapid, driven by the need for greater transparency and control in ad transactions. Challenges remain, particularly with in-app and CTV environments, but ongoing efforts aim to address these complexities and enhance the robustness of the digital advertising supply chain For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Palau, the VP of Performance Media for Pfizer joins us for a discussion of how programmatic works for pharma marketing, as well as his general experience with in-housing. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discussion on the openRTB protocol delved into its history, challenges, and impact on the digital advertising landscape. Introduced by Bill Simmons, the protocol aimed to standardize the communication between buyers and sellers of online advertising, simplifying the previously chaotic system where each platform had its own unique protocols. This standardization facilitated easier and more efficient interactions within the industry. The interview also touched on the gradual acceptance and implementation of openRTB across major platforms, including Google, and highlighted the ongoing evolution of the protocol to address new market segments and technical requirements, ensuring it remains relevant and effective in a rapidly changing digital environment. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Jacobson from Rockerbox talks attribution, the walled gardens, and the future of MMM. Plus Ari goes deep on the Colossus situation. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The VAST (Video Ad Serving Template) standard, as explained by Ari Paparo, was developed to facilitate the integration of video ads across various platforms, addressing early challenges in the digital advertising space such as the lack of a unified method for embedding video content in ads. Initially created during Paparo’s tenure at DoubleClick, VAST aimed to standardize the delivery of video ads, enabling a more straightforward interaction between video publishers and advertisers. This standard was crucial for simplifying the ad-serving process, allowing publishers to implement a single ad-serving template that could work across multiple platforms, thereby increasing the efficiency and reach of video advertising. The development of VAST was a pivotal moment that not only enhanced video ad operations but also led to the formation of the IAB Tech Lab, an entity focused on creating technical standards for the digital advertising industry. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also, earnings coverage, SERP disasters, and more. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF), discussed by Julia Shullman of Telly, addresses key challenges in digital advertising related to the GDPR and ePrivacy Regulation. TCF standardizes the presentation of information about advertising vendors and user choices across the digital ad ecosystem, facilitating compliance with European regulations. It enables users to make informed choices about the vendors processing their data, while allowing publishers and vendors to communicate these choices efficiently. Furthermore, TCF grants publishers control over which vendors can collect and use data on their digital properties, enhancing their ability to manage privacy and data governance. The framework was developed as a response to the need for standardized, real-time consent management across an increasingly complex digital advertising landscape. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus Google Network woes, and the Trade Desk - Roku partnership. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is WPP investing over $300 million per year on AI? Stephan Pretorius, the company's CTO, explains. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jounce's Chris Kane joins us for the latest on SPO. Plus X brand safety and "Person on the street" from Possible. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lara Koenig from MiQ gives us a class on SPO for CTV. For more in-depth discussion of these topics and links to the news we discuss, subscribe to the Marketecture newsletter at https://news.marketecture.tv Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus Forbes MFA, and AdTheorent acquisition. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane tells us about his time at IPONWEB, the birth of BidSwitch, and his new platform, Bedrock. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes our listeners have perspectives that differ from ours. So we're giving them a chance to give us some feedback. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh is a veteran of the measurement business and he gives his perspective on how measurement is evolving. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus the latest controversy with "Ad Bridging" Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari's interviews LiveRamp CPO Kimberly Bloomston and former Habu CEO Matt Kilmartin, direct from RampUp. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cassidy is the CEO of M3, bringing non-endemic advertising dollars to retailers. Think travel brands on suitcase stores. Also we dish on the Undertone early days. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So says our guest, Mike Driscoll from Rill Data. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go deep on the privacy sandbox, the CMA, the recent criticisms from the IAB, and what's next. Alex Cone from Google gives us an in-depth view. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2024 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Roberts it the Chief Innovation Officer for Dotdash Meredith, "America's largest digital and print publisher." He bucks the trends in the industry with intense focus on user experience. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Per Sandell, VP of Product for Spotify, focuses on Spotify's advertising strategies and products. Sandell highlights Spotify's substantial growth in the ads business, particularly after 2019, emphasizing the global expansion and diversification of their advertising offerings, which include audio, video, and display ads. He also touches on the integration of technology in podcast advertising, leveraging dynamic ad insertion and streaming ad insertion to optimize ad relevance and reach. The discussion further delves into Spotify's approach to audience targeting, using a rich dataset derived from user interactions and preferences. Sandell provides an overview of Spotify's future roadmap, including plans to enhance targeting capabilities and creative ad production using AI, aiming to balance user experience with effective advertising. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Wetzel is the outspoken COO of InfoSum. She talks about the space, the Habu acquisition, composable data stacks, and a lot more. Plus we talk about the WWE going to Netflix, and the Sports Illustrated bloodletting. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Prohaska talks to us about supporting the news business. Plus Habu acquisition, LG ads follow-up, and Jeff Green goes long against the sandbox. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much drama in ad tech and publishing. Ari reports live from his hotel room at CES. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Wise, CEO of Mediaocean, talks about how the company came to be by merging with stalwart DDS, along with its current position in the business, and how agency holding companies are evolving. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric and Ari talk about the first year of the Marketecture podcast and shout outs for various trends and predictions. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Kraft is one of the best known and respected executives in media. He recently left The Arena Group along with CEO Ross Levinsohn in the wake of an AI mini-scandal. We get to the bottom of what happened. Also, are ad tech companies listening to your phone, or no? Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time head of the Media Rating Council George Ivie talks about the work he does to assure accurate media measurement, how he's working in parallel with the TV JIC, and what this has to do with the movie Quiz Show with John Turturro. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Borow and Daniel Druger host the Taking Inventory podcast talking all things commerce media and social commerce. They talk with us about Snap, X, open web, and everything else. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scope3's co-founder and COO talks about carbon measurement and reduction, and how it is working with BOK. Plus the TV+ trademark dispute and an update on Kubient and the TV+ trademark dispute. Visit Marketecture.tv to join our community and get access to full-length in-depth interviews. Marketecture is a new way to get smart about technology. Our team of real industry practitioners helps you understand the complex world of technology and make better vendor decisions through in-depth interviews with CEOs and product leaders at dozens of platforms. We are launching with extensive coverage of the marketing and advertising verticals with plans to expand into many other technology sectors. Copyright (C) 2023 Marketecture Media, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices