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CTR Manipulation Tactics to Avoid: Protect Your Rankings and Reputation

Click-through rate (CTR) is a key performance indicator in programmatic advertising. For publishers, it not only reflects ad engagement but also influences demand partner relationships, fill rates, and long-term revenue potential.Unfortunately, some resort to CTR manipulation—intentionally inflating ad clicks through deceptive practices. While it may yield short-term gains, it can trigger severe consequences: demand partner […]

Why Ad Fraud is Killing Your Ad Revenue (And How to Stop It)

Ad fraud is silently draining publishers’ earnings every single day. Whether you’re running a content-rich website or a niche blog, if you rely on digital ads for revenue—fraudulent activity is likely hurting your bottom line. But what exactly is ad fraud? And more importantly, how can you detect and prevent it before it kills your […]

The Rise of Reddit: Key Lessons for Publishers

Reddit, once known mainly as a niche internet forum, has grown into one of the most influential digital platforms, boasting over 500 million monthly active users. Its success is no accident, Reddit’s user-first approach, community structure, and smart content and monetization strategies offer valuable lessons for today’s digital publishers. As publishers adapt to shifting user […]

SPO & Brand Safety for Publishers: Boost Revenue Safely

Programmatic advertising has made it easier than ever for publishers to monetize their content. But with those opportunities come risks: low-value demand paths, ad clutter, slow page loads, and even harmful or misleading ads. As demand partners multiply, Supply Path Optimization (SPO) and Brand Safety have become two critical pillars to ensure your site earns […]

ads.txt and Ad Revenue: What Every Publisher Should Know

If you’re a publisher monetizing through programmatic advertising, your ads.txt file might be doing more for your revenue than you think—or holding it back without you realizing. At PubFuture, we help publishers increase their ad yield by connecting them with trusted, high-performing demand partners. A critical part of that process is ensuring your ads.txt file […]

5 Reasons Why Programmatic Advertising Outperforms PPC in Cost‑Efficiency and Targeting

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, PPC marketing in programmatic advertising offers a smarter, more cost-effective alternative to traditional PPC. Leveraging automation, real-time bidding, and granular audience targeting, programmatic delivers better ROI, scalability, and precision. Here are five compelling reasons why it outperforms standard PPC in both cost-efficiency and targeting. 1. Automated Real-Time Bidding (RTB) Significantly […]

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Programmatic Ads in 2025: Mid-Year Recap, Trends & What’s Ahead

Executive Summary of the Programmatic Ads Market (H1 2025) The global programmatic advertising market continued its growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, with total spending reaching $135.2 billion, a 12.4% increase YoY compared to H1 2024 (Statista). This growth was driven by: Meanwhile, average CPMs increased by 4.7% globally, with North America seeing […]

First-Party Data? A Comprehensive Guide for Publishers in 2025

Third-party cookies are quickly becoming a thing of the past as major browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox phase them out to prioritize user privacy. This shift marks a fundamental change in how advertisers track and target users across the web. For publishers, it means losing access to one of the most commonly used tools […]

Ad Format Optimization Techniques: The Ultimate Guide for Publishers

Have you ever wondered why your ad revenue plateaus despite increasing site traffic? The answer often lies not in the quantity of ads but in how effectively they’re formatted, placed, and optimized for both revenue and user experience. In this guide, we’ll break down proven ad format optimization techniques, explain why they matter, and show […]

Mobile Programmatic in 2025: 10 Trends You Can’t Ignore

The mobile advertising industry is rapidly changing, showing no signs of slowing down. By 2025, mobile programmatic advertising is projected to lead digital ad spending, fueled by advances in AI, more precise audience targeting, and new approaches to app monetization. Whether you’re a mobile app marketer, developer, or advertiser, keeping up with these trends is […]