Observed Signal · Nov 7, 2018 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
ads.txt Best Practices to Curb Ad Fraud
ads.txt, an initiative by IAB Tech Lab, allows publishers to publicly declare authorized digital sellers to increase transparency in programmatic advertising. The industry faces ongoing ad fraud, with losses estimated at $16 billion this year due to unauthorized inventory sales on exchanges. Jörg Vogelsang, Programmatic Expert and Regional Marketing Director DACH & CEE at Index Exchange, spoke on a BVDW expert panel about these risks and potential technical solutions. Index Exchange is producing Best Practices as part of its IX MasterClass series, including a video on ads.txt. The collaboration with OnlineMarketing.de to host an IX MasterClass in three cities combines expert sessions with efforts to broaden ads.txt adoption among publishers and buyers, aiming to reduce fraud by restricting purchases to authorized sellers.
Relevance to ad fraud prevention and transparency in programmatic advertising; mentions significant fraud losses and industry-led initiatives.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- ads.txt initiative by IAB Tech Lab to publicly declare authorized digital sellers.
- Programmatic ad fraud estimated to cause $16 billion in losses this year.
- Jörg Vogelsang (Index Exchange) spoke on a BVDW Expert Panel about ads.txt.
- IX MasterClass provides Best Practices video on ads.txt.
- Index Exchange and OnlineMarketing.de host a three-city event series on programmatic advertising.
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