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What Is Ad Inventory? A Complete 2025 Guide to Types, Pricing & Management

What Is Ad Inventory? A Complete 2025 Guide to Types, Pricing & Management

Ad inventory is the total amount of advertising space a publisher makes available for sale across their properties — websites, apps, video platforms, audio streams, or CTV.

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Programmatic Advertising Evolution Explained: Timeline, Key Players, and Milestones

Programmatic Advertising Evolution Explained: Timeline, Key Players, and Milestones

Discover the complete history of programmatic advertising from the first banner ad in 1994 to AI-driven platforms of today. Explore key milestones, major players, and innovations that shaped digital advertising into a trillion-impression ecosystem.

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The Ultimate DMEXCO 2025 Party & Events Guide

The Ultimate DMEXCO 2025 Party & Events Guide

MetaDiscover all the top parties, happy hours, networking events & afterparties happening before and during DMEXCO 2025 in Cologne. Full event guide + RSVP links.

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Blasto Launches Next-Gen ML-Powered DSP 

Blasto Launches Next-Gen ML-Powered DSP 

Discover Blasto DSP — a next-gen ML-powered platform for fast, transparent, and high-impact programmatic advertising. No hidden fees. Full control.

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Real‑Time Bidding (RTB): How It Works & Key Use Cases

Real‑Time Bidding (RTB): How It Works & Key Use Cases

Real-time bidding (RTB) is an automated system where advertisers compete to show their ads by bidding on ad impressions in a real-time auction. This happens instantly when publishers load their website or app for a user.

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Top Programmatic Advertising Trends, Stats & Insights for 2025

Top Programmatic Advertising Trends, Stats & Insights for 2025

Discover the top programmatic advertising trends, stats, and insights for 2025. Explore how first-party data, retail media, CTV, AI, contextual targeting, and new attention metrics are reshaping digital advertising. Learn what these changes mean for advertisers, agencies, and publishers and how to stay ahead in a cookie-less, AI-driven era.

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In-App Advertising in 2025: The Complete Guide for App Monetization and Engagement

In-App Advertising in 2025: The Complete Guide for App Monetization and Engagement

Explore the complete guide to in-app advertising in 2025. Learn how mobile ads work, top ad formats, pricing models, monetization tips, and how to stay compliant post-IDFA.

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AdTech Woman Power by Blasto, Episode 7: Ekaterina Vagner on Building Space, Not Just Taking a Seat

AdTech Woman Power by Blasto, Episode 7: Ekaterina Vagner on Building Space, Not Just Taking a Seat

In Episode 7 of AdTech Woman Power, Blasto spotlights Ekaterina Vagner, Principal Board Member at The Women in Programmatic Network and Marketing Director at Verve. Discover her journey across industries, her mission for real inclusion in adtech, and her call to action for women to create space, not just take a seat.

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SSP vs DSP vs Ad Exchange: A Complete 2025 Guide to Programmatic Advertising

SSP vs DSP vs Ad Exchange: A Complete 2025 Guide to Programmatic Advertising

DSPs help advertisers buy ads, SSPs help publishers sell them, and Ad Exchanges connect both in real-time bidding. Learn how they work together.

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What Is Programmatic Advertising? How It Works, Why It Matters, and How to Win with It in 2025

What Is Programmatic Advertising? How It Works, Why It Matters, and How to Win with It in 2025

A complete guide to programmatic advertising: what it is, how it works, and why it matters in 2025. Learn the core tools, channels, formats, and strategies advertisers use to run high-performing campaigns powered by AI and automation.

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AdTech Woman Power, Episode 6: Samantha Dascher, SVP at Jun Group, on Her Path to AdTech

AdTech Woman Power, Episode 6: Samantha Dascher, SVP at Jun Group, on Her Path to AdTech

In Episode 6 of AdTech Woman Power, Samantha Dascher, SVP at Jun Group, shares her journey into programmatic advertising, the challenges she overcame, and her advice for aspiring women leaders in ad tech.

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Top Performing Programmatic Advertising Formats to Watch in 2025

Top Performing Programmatic Advertising Formats to Watch in 2025

Discover the top-performing programmatic advertising formats for 2025! Learn how choosing the right ad format can boost engagement, increase conversions, and maximize your ROAS.

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The Future of Digital Advertising: Privacy-Focused Alternatives to Third-Party Cookies

The Future of Digital Advertising: Privacy-Focused Alternatives to Third-Party Cookies

With third-party cookies disappearing, advertisers must adapt to privacy-first solutions like Universal IDs, data clean rooms, and contextual targeting. But are these alternatives truly better, or just new tracking methods? Explore the future of digital advertising and discover privacy-focused strategies to keep your campaigns effective and compliant.

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