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Deep dives on ad fraud, CTV measurement, targeting validation, and building transparency in digital advertising.

Measurement20 min read

ads.txt, sellers.json, and schain: A Field Guide to Supply-Path Transparency

Authorized Digital Sellers, exchange seller files, and the Supply Chain Object each solve a different layer of trust. An in-depth look at how declarations work, how to validate a bid path, red-team failure modes, and operational playbooks for buyers and publishers.

Mar 24, 2026Read →
CTV & OTT23 min read

Household Identity in Streaming: Measurement Without the Cookie Crutch

A deep dive into identity layers in CTV and OTT: co-viewing, IP and device signals, clean rooms, cross-device deduplication, frequency semantics, privacy guardrails, and how to build measurement contracts that hold up under scrutiny.

Mar 23, 2026Read →
Ad Fraud8 min read

Understanding IVT: A Comprehensive Guide to Invalid Traffic Detection

Invalid Traffic (IVT) costs the ad industry billions annually. Learn the difference between GIVT and SIVT, how detection works, and what to look for in a verification partner.

Mar 10, 2026Read →
CTV & OTT6 min read

CTV Measurement Challenges in 2026: What Advertisers Need to Know

Connected TV ad spend is surging, but measurement gaps remain. Here's what makes CTV verification uniquely difficult and how to navigate it.

Mar 5, 2026Read →
Measurement5 min read

Platform vs. Independent Measurement: Why the Numbers Don't Match

When platform-reported metrics differ from independent verification, which should you trust? We break down the discrepancy gap and what drives it.

Feb 28, 2026Read →
Frequency4 min read

Cross-Device Frequency Capping: The Hidden Budget Drain

Most advertisers are overexposing households by 2-3× without knowing it. Here's how cross-device frequency intelligence can recover wasted spend.

Feb 20, 2026Read →