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AI & Tech: Brand Accelerators & Villains

by Victor Mills on Dec 12, 2025 9:00:00 AM

The newest generation of marketing talent is redefining what influence, creativity, and performance look like. The common thread is velocity, made possible through technology. However, with the power and speed of tech & AI related developments, comes the...

AI Acceleration: Navigating Technology and Trust

by Victor Mills on Nov 6, 2025 9:00:04 AM

A future built on accountability will be about establishing trust while protecting advertisers & consumers. AI has made media faster, smarter, & more personalized - but also more opaque & volatile. To navigate that paradox, the industry must anchor...

The Invisible Backbone: Why Digital Infrastructure Defines Modern Stability

by Victor Mills on Oct 30, 2025 7:59:59 AM

The world had a wake up call just over a week ago. AWS is not just a cloud provider, it is the digital foundation beneath entire industries. When that foundation falters, the ripple effects expose how centralized our digital world has become.

Online Safety for Youth: A Chasm of Alarming Proportions

by Victor Mills on Aug 20, 2025 6:10:18 PM

The topic of brand safety and the online safety problem now extend well beyond gaming and social media, into the broader ad tech ecosystem. Advertisers can help transform brand safety from a defensive posture into an opportunity for leadership, aligning...

Brand Safety and the Fight for Effectiveness

by Victor Mills on Jul 21, 2025 9:00:00 AM

There is a new fault line in advertising, it’s brand safety, and this raises the uncomfortable reality that current brand safety tools can’t keep pace with the deluge. We have an uphill walk ahead of us.

Cannes 2025: AI, Authenticity, and the ROI of Responsibility

by AJ Brown on Jun 25, 2025 2:48:49 PM

Cannes this year was dominated by big bets on retail media and the continued evolution of CTV, with platforms like Amazon, Walmart, Roku, and Netflix carving out ever-larger footprints along the Croisette. Learn more in our recap blog post!

Brand Safety 2025: Driving Customer Value

by Victor Mills on Dec 13, 2024 8:00:00 AM

The concept of brand safety has matured from merely avoiding harm to fostering environments that add value for advertisers, publishers, and audiences. This shift redefines what it means to safeguard a brand in a complex, interconnected world.

Brand Safety in Gaming: Challenges and Opportunities

by Victor Mills on Dec 2, 2024 2:23:14 PM

Gaming has become a cornerstone of digital marketing, especially for younger audiences. . By aligning their strategies with evolving safety measures, marketers can successfully navigate the many challenges while reaping the benefits of engaging with the...

Zefr uses AI to battle Misinformation

by Victor Mills on Oct 18, 2024 8:00:00 AM

As digital marketing evolves, so do the tools needed to manage brand safety and suitability. Zefr, a global leader in brand safety, recently expanded its AI-powered Brand Safety and Suitability Verification solution on YouTube.

Analyzing MFA Ad Spend Trends

by Victor Mills on Jul 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM

The ongoing scrutiny of the digital advertising landscape, particularly within the mobile app ecosystem, underscores the importance of identifying and mitigating Made-For-Advertising MFA content.

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