January is consistently one of the most challenging months for digital publishers, and for good reason. After Q4’s peak demand, the market resets quickly. Budgets pause, consumer spending slows, and CPMs fall across the open web. None of this is new, and none of it signals a problem with inventory quality or long-term performance. Q1…
Google completed the rollout of its December 2025 Core Update just before the end of the year. Now that the rollout is complete, publishers can see how search visibility has changed. They can also look for patterns as we head into 2026. This update was wide-ranging and changed rankings in many industries. News publishers saw…
Adapex Strategy Team – Reviewed by Swaroop Nair, Director of Optimization Key Points Ad yield management is about maximizing revenue from every impression. It spans everything from header bidding settings to pricing rules and ad placement. Real results come from continuous testing, smart insights, and balancing user experience with revenue. What Is Ad Yield Management?…
Understanding the quality of traffic hitting your site or app is essential to maintaining a strong monetization strategy. Not all traffic delivers value and some can be actively harmful. Invalid Traffic (IVT) refers to non-human or deceptive activity, such as bots, fake clicks, domain spoofing, or fraudulent app installs, that inflates metrics without delivering real…
For publishers monetizing through Google Ad Manager (GAM), understanding the role of Multiple Customer Management (MCM) is essential. MCM governs how publishers can access Google Ad Exchange (AdX) demand through an authorized partner. This is now the standard framework for scaled monetization relationships. This article provides a clear explanation of what MCM is. Covers the…
As digital ad spending continues to surge, projected to top $586 billion globally, publishers must stay vigilant against fraud and missed revenue opportunities. A critical part of that effort is maintaining a clean, accurate, and up-to-date ads.txt file. This small but mighty file signals to buyers who is authorized to sell your inventory. When it’s…
As privacy laws continue to expand, publishers are expected to provide clear, compliant experiences that respect user choices, and this starts with a Consent Management Platform (CMP). Whether you’re reviewing your current setup or implementing one for the first time, this guide will help you navigate what to look for in a CMP today and…
Each year, publishers see CPMs decline in the summer months. It’s easy to worry, but this drop doesn’t signal a problem with your monetization strategy. It reflects a predictable seasonal slowdown across the programmatic ecosystem. The good news? It’s temporary, and you can use this time strategically to prepare for Q4, when demand and performance…
Google has announced it will not move forward with plans to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. After years of uncertainty, it’s tempting to think this changes everything. It doesn’t. At Adapex, we believe the path forward remains the same: prioritize your users, own your data, and build a strategy that doesn’t rely on unstable signals.…
The State of Data in 2025: A Fragmented, Privacy-First Open Web The open web in 2025 looks different than it did just a few years ago. Third-party cookies are rapidly vanishing—not just in theory, but in practice. Chrome has moved to a consent-based strategy, while Safari and Firefox block cookies by default. Meanwhile, the regulatory…
Consumers want privacy. But they also want a seamless, personalized experience online. The latest IAB Consumer Privacy Report confirms this: people value a free and open internet, understand the role of advertising in keeping it free, and prefer relevant, personalized ads. At the same time, they want more transparency, control, and security over their data.…
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way search engines deliver information, and for publishers, that shift presents both challenges and opportunities. With AI-generated summaries providing instant answers, traditional search traffic patterns are changing, raising important questions about visibility, engagement, and revenue. The Shift: AI in Search is Redefining Visibility Search engines, particularly Google, are integrating AI…
How PMPs Are Rebuilding Trust in Supply Introduction Programmatic advertising has evolved rapidly, with curated deals—primarily through PMPs—emerging as a superior alternative to open exchanges. Below are ten reasons curated deals excel, supported by insights from industry experts and 2024 research. Increased Transparency In open exchanges, advertisers have limited control over open market inventory, leading…
After the holiday rush, January brings a natural slowdown. Advertisers have wrapped up their big Q4 campaigns, and many are recalibrating budgets and strategies for the new year. Meanwhile, consumers are taking a break from heavy spending, resulting in fewer high-demand campaigns. This seasonal downswing is normal and affects the entire industry. The good news?…
This year we will leave the predictions for the crystal balls and focus instead on our 2025 intentions. Three years ago, we saw big shifts coming for our industry and began building a solution to meet these challenges head-on. Today, that solution, Data Refinery, is in place—and it works. Adapex has never wavered in our…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, December 12, 2024 — Adapex, the leading monetization platform for publishers, has announced a strategic partnership with Quizzly.ai, a patented contextual quiz platform revolutionizing audience engagement for publishers and brands. This collaboration is designed to amplify audience engagement and revenue, empowering publishers with innovative tools that unlock actionable insights, optimize…
As the calendar flips to a new year, online publishers and content owners will see a dip in ad spend. Q1 is notorious for slower advertising budgets, and it’s easy to feel the impact on your bottom line. But rather than letting those lower RPMs, RPS, and CPMs dictate your strategy, use this period to…
Google has confirmed that they are shifting to an opt-in model for third-party cookies on Chrome, meaning users will soon need to actively consent to tracking. Consequently, this significant change presents a new challenge for publishers, reshaping how they gather and leverage user data for monetization. Moreover, as Chrome’s update rolls out, those heavily reliant…
As Q4 approaches, it’s time to gear up for the busiest and most lucrative season of the year. Holiday spending is just around the corner, and publishers need to optimize their sites, maximize ad revenue, and seize every opportunity. Here are some key tips from the Adapex Client Success team to help you make the…
Google’s Helpful Content Update (HCU) is designed to improve user experience by prioritizing valuable content in search results. If a site provides high-quality content, it will be more visible in search rankings. This update aims to enhance user experience by prioritizing content that is not only relevant but truly valuable to users, thus reshaping the…
While Google’s recent decision regarding third-party cookies might seem like a reprieve for publishers, the reality is more nuanced. Google’s recent announcement might actually be the final nail in the coffin for third-party cookies, putting the choice in users’ hands. This is similar to the iOS ‘Do Not Track’ prompt, where 96% of users opted…
Press Release July 12, 2024 Adapex Announces Partnership with Jounce Media The partnership ensures high-quality impressions, cost savings, performance, and scale for programmatic advertisers. New York, July 2024 – Adapex Inc., the leading provider of monetization solutions for publishers, announces that it has partnered with Jounce Media, an industry leader in programmatic supply chain management,…
Reaching the right audience with targeted marketing messages has become a major hurdle for brands navigating the digital landscape. Gone are the days of relying solely on third-party cookies to identify potential customers. With a growing emphasis on consumer privacy, marketers now face a significant challenge: how to effectively reach and engage their target audience…
Despite years of warnings, the digital advertising industry is about to collide with a hard deadline. In the rush to test and implement new solutions, achieving scale for targeted campaigns in a privacy-first landscape and with incoming limits on available data is a top priority. A UK study by LiveRamp found that reaching target audiences…
