Seasonal shopping peaks do not tolerate a lack of planning. If you are not prepared in advance, traffic and revenue will flow elsewhere. In this post, we’ve produced a list of the most important shopping holidays and events for 2026 around the world to assist advertisers and publishers plan ahead of time. Use this calendar […]
Video advertising has become one of the most effective monetization channels for digital publishers. As advertisers increasingly prioritize video formats for branding and performance campaigns, publishers who understand how to deploy and optimize video ads can unlock significantly higher eCPM compared to traditional display ads. This practical guide explains what video advertising is, why it […]
In 2026, publishers all want the same thing: to scale traffic revenue without guesswork, using battle-tested monetization strategies instead of random experiments. This guide explains how leading publishers scale traffic revenue through multi-format advertising, hybrid demand systems, and structured optimization frameworks — backed by real-world PubFuture case studies and the market trends that matter most […]
In the programmatic advertising ecosystem, choosing the right monetization partner is one of the most important decisions a publisher can make. A monetization partner directly affects revenue stability, user experience, site performance, and long-term growth — not just CPM. A recent discussion on r/adops highlights a common reality for publishers in 2026: More monetization partners […]
In today’s privacy-first, post-cookie advertising ecosystem, data is the real currency. According to Lucent Innovation, by 2029, the worldwide big data analytics market is projected to be valued at more than $650 billion, and 64% of marketing executives “strongly agree” that data-driven marketing is essential. For publishers, understanding how to collect, manage, and activate audience data is no […]
The Christmas and New Year period is one of the most important revenue windows of the year for publishers. Advertisers aggressively increase budgets to capture high-intent audiences, while demand-side platforms compete harder for quality inventory. For publishers running programmatic advertising, this creates a unique opportunity to significantly boost CPMs, fill rates, and overall yield if […]
Invalid Traffic (IVT) has become one of the biggest threats to H5 publishers in 2025. As H5 games, mini-apps, and mobile browser experiences grow rapidly, so do fraud attempts—from bot-generated impressions to sophisticated device spoofing. This comprehensive guide explains what IVT is, why it’s especially harmful for H5 traffic, and the most effective ways to […]
Invalid Traffic (IVT) is one of the biggest threats in programmatic ads. When a site is flagged, revenue can drop instantly, advertiser trust declines, and recovery becomes difficult without knowing what triggered the issue. This guide explains what happens during an IVT flag, why it occurs, and how publishers can fix and prevent it. 1. […]
Google’s recent crackdown on Invalid Traffic (IVT) has become one of the most urgent issues facing publishers today. IVT — any ad interaction that doesn’t come from a real, legitimate user — has always existed, but in the last year, Google has taken enforcement to a new level. As a result, many publishers across content, […]
Header bidding has become the gold standard for maximizing ad revenue, giving publishers fair competition from all demand sources before sending impressions to the ad server. But as the ecosystem evolves, two main models dominate the conversation: Client-Side Header Bidding (CSHB) and Server-Side Header Bidding (SSHB). Although both aim to increase yield, they work in […]
