Author: Michal Wlosik

November 10, 2020 by Michal Wlosik, Michael Sweeney

Third-party cookies have been the backbone of the online advertising industry since the early- to mid-2000s, powering key AdTech processes like ad targeting, attribution, frequency capping, and measurement.

June 7, 2022 by Michal Wlosik, Michael Sweeney

As technology evolves and people are presented with many new ways to consume content, video seems to consistently top the charts. This is hardly surprising. Busy, hectic and mobile lifestyles are conducive to formats that allow people to digest information on-the-move in more condensed and accessible ways than blocks of plain text.  The allure of […]

March 16, 2023 by Michal Wlosik

We like to think the internet is an open and free space where everyone is equal and no one is restricted in any way – at least that’s how many envisioned it. A closer look at the online advertising industry, however, quickly reveals its many similarities to a game of Monopoly.

October 27, 2021 by Michal Wlosik

With many newly introduced privacy regulations and requirements governing personal data in Europe and the US (and likely in other parts of the world soon), programmatic advertising is increasingly challenged. Processes like behavioral targeting and retargeting with granular user segmentation and unrestricted use of third-party data is no longer possible – unless explicit user consent […]

July 28, 2021 by Michal Wlosik

We’ve seen a steady rise in influencer marketing over the past few years. Marketers are closely watching the trend, as it has become one of the best tactics for brands to connect with their target audiences.  The success of influencer marketing lies in the nature of the relationship influencers have with their followers. When combined with […]

November 10, 2020 by Michal Wlosik

Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to obtain the following information that I am entitled to receive pursuant to Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Please confirm as to whether or not my personal data is being processed, and, where that is the case, please provide access to the personal data, […]

November 10, 2020 by Michal Wlosik

At the end of every month, we present you a curated list of the top AdTech stories in a condensed, easily digestible format. The goal is simple: maximum knowledge at minimum reading. All you need is five minutes of spare time and a cup of good coffee.Here’s a list of three interesting AdTech news stories […]

April 21, 2023 by Michal Wlosik

As various technologies and tools rise to prominence and then fall from grace, the dominance of email remains unflinching. It’s not only the preferred means of communication today, but also consistently tops the list of best-converting marketing channels. Email automation allows marketers to schedule targeted messages or send them when a user performs a specific […]

August 9, 2022 by Michal Wlosik

Cookies remember website configuration, login details and products added to the shopping cart. For years they’ve also been the backbone of online advertising for targeting, retargeting, tracking and attribution. We’ve compiled a list of the most popular web browsers and explain how they handle first-party and third-party cookies. Cookies are currently the most common method […]

January 21, 2020 by Michael Sweeney, Michal Wlosik

The lead up to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on May 25, 2018, was akin to previous looming deadlines like the Y2k bug. The anxious anticipation and speculations set the industry on fire: GDPR-themed blog posts, articles, analyses, predictions started spreading like wildfire. In the weeks and months leading up to the […]