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Brand Safety in an AI-Driven World: There is Risk in Rushing it

by Victor Mills on Apr 7, 2025, 1:33:29 PM

As AI becomes more embedded in advertising and marketing, risks are shifting in ways brands aren’t always prepared for. he key to keeping brands safe in an AI-driven world isn’t blind faith—it’s understanding emerging risks, continually asking the right...

Brand Safety in 2025: Ambiguity, Decisive Moves, and the Road Ahead

by Brand Safety Institute on Apr 1, 2025, 4:32:52 PM

How do brands protect their values, remain agile, and navigate the noise with confidence? For brands to manage modern risks effectively, internal alignment is essential. Your communications and legal teams don’t need to be brand safety experts, but they...

Can Brand Safety be at Odds with Brands Vying for Consumer Engagement?

by Victor Mills on Mar 28, 2025, 8:45:00 AM

Can Brand Safety be at Odds with Brands Vying for Consumer Engagement? The short answer is: Yes. After all, true brand safety isn’t just about playing it safe.

The Advertiser/Consumer Conundrum in Gaming – Chicken or Egg?

by Victor Mills on Mar 21, 2025, 9:30:00 AM

In an industry built on engagement, immersion, and player loyalty - gaming companies face a crossroads in their relationship with both consumers and advertisers. For advertisers, navigating brand safety in gaming requires a keen understanding of which...

Brand Safety - The Constant Battle Between Challenges & Solutions

by Victor Mills on Mar 19, 2025, 10:30:00 AM

Brand safety has, and always will be, a moving target. The industry struggles between steps forward and back given a growing arsenal of tools designed to protect advertisers and publishers, while persistent challenges arise.

Brand Safety in Flux: MFA’s, Social Media Shifts, & Reputational Risk

by Victor Mills on Mar 4, 2025, 1:14:36 PM

As the digital advertising ecosystem grapples with these changes, social media platforms are also undergoing transformations that could impact brand safety. As brand safety continues to re-find its footing, advertisers and publishers must strike a...

Brand Safety Institute Launches MFA Transparency Utility for Publishers

by Brand Safety Institute on Mar 3, 2025, 1:00:00 AM

BSI unveils a groundbreaking MFA Transparency Utility for publishers, enhancing transparency and data symmetry in digital advertising. Discover how this initiative benefits publishers and the entire ecosystem.

The High-Wire of Brand Safety

by Victor Mills on Feb 27, 2025, 6:00:01 PM

Transparency and accountability remain critical pillars of effective brand safety monitoring. Brands must exercise heightened vigilance, ensuring that their partnerships and placements align with both ethical standards and consumer expectations.

Brand Safety 2025 – Sorting through the Labyrinth of Confusion

by Victor Mills on Feb 14, 2025, 9:00:00 AM

Brand safety has reached a new level of focus in 2025 – and it is rife with questions. Change, is often uncomfortable – but it is crucial to remain functional. New levels of brand safety monitoring are called for.

Unifying in Divisive Times

by Victor Mills on Feb 6, 2025, 2:04:47 PM

In an era defined by rapid shifts in the advertising and global economic landscape, brands and publishers are grappling with unprecedented challenges. The need for transparency and adaptability has never been more critical to brand safety, whether a...

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