When we last mentioned identify verification vendor Proxy, we wondered what happens to their smart phone-based ID system when someone loses their phone. Seems they had the same question because they today announced that they are buying “smart ring” maker Motiv. Using a ring makes perfect sense, although you still have to take it off for charging every three days or so.
CDP Segment has launched a no-code tool to simplify collection of data from client Web sites. If that sounds familiar, it’s because you read last week about a no-code integration tool from Tealium and new connectors from Arm Treasure Data. Irony alert: it takes a technician to properly compare these tools built for non-technical users.
If you want a broader view of where TV ads are headed, this study from Viant shows that linear (traditional) TV is losing ground but new options including programmatic linear TV and connected (Internet-delivered) TV are growing. They see household-level TV targeting as the way of the future.
It’s tough to get brand safety right, but the industry keeps trying. IPG Mediabrands announced a new set of tools to find and block inappropriate ad placements, while IAS expanded its suitability measurements to include standards from the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM). Meanwhile, DoubleVerify admitted a mistake made brand safety on X/Twitter look worse than it really was in October 2023 and March 2024.