Experts Talk

Following on yesterday's announcement from Local Yokel Media on the launch of the first hyperlocal online ad marketplace, we had a Q&A session with Dick O'Hare, CEO and Founder of Local Yokel Media.

In light of recent trends indicating a resurgence of online display advertising, industry veteran Jeff Weitzman gave us some valuable insights.

Following DoubleVerify's launch of Navigator earlier this week, I had a Q&A session with Oren Netzer, the company's CEO, who explained the product in more detail.

It's been nearly half a year since the winners of the IAB Rising Star competition have been announced, and Pictela's pushdown ad format was one of them. It looks like the format is a real success and not just an ephemeral wonder, which is why we wanted to find out some more insights right from the source. Below is a Q&A with Greg Rogers (Co-founder and CEO of Pictela), discussing the IAB pushdown format and how it fits into the larger picture.

Two weeks ago, Casale Media launched casaleX, a premium ad exchange that grants select DSPs and agency trading desks exclusive access to brand-safe inventory. Following the launch, we have spoken to Andrew Casale, VP of Strategy at Casale Media, about how the ad exchange environment is re-shaping these days.

Two days ago, adBrite announced the launch of their Real-Time Pricing solution that maximizes ad revenue for premium publishers by automatically optimizing the floor price for every page view on their properties. We spoke with Iggy Fanlo, adBrite's President & CEO, about what this launch represents and how RTP can serve both publishers and advertisers.

The mobile advertising scene is rapidly changing and growing. Mojiva, one of the main players, has recently closed a $25 million Series C round of funding and is strenghtening its executive team. Dave Gwozdz, Mojiva's CEO, talked to us about recent developments in mobile advertising, as well as some of its pain points.

Shiny Ads has just announced the launch of their audience targeting platform; Roy Pereira has kindly agreed to give us more insights into this breakthrough product that helps publishers make the most of of their ad inventory.

Following YuMe's recent launch of interactive ads for engagement across online, connected TV and mobile platforms, we have talked to Scot McLernon, YuMe's Chief Revenue Officer, who explains further how brands can achieve superior audience engagement through video ads.