Observed Signal · Sep 29, 2021 · Partnership · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
TikTok Partners with DoubleVerify and IAS for Brand Safety
OnlineMarketing.de reports that TikTok showcased new Brand Safety features at TikTok World and announced partnerships with verification providers DoubleVerify, IAS, OpenSlate and Zefr to promote safer ad placements within the app. The Inventory Filter and the GARM Brand Safety and Suitability Framework are now available in Germany, giving advertisers greater control and alignment with global standards. DoubleVerify says the collaboration will support measurement of ad viewability, fraud, and in-Geo impressions on TikTok, with benefits including data validation, campaign optimization, and holistic performance reporting. Melissa Yang, TikTok's Head of Ecosystem Partnerships, emphasized transparency to help brands establish stronger relationships. The article notes these safety collaborations build on DV’s existing partnerships with other platforms.
Partnership and safety tooling announcements from a major platform (TikTok) with leading verification providers affecting ad quality and measurement.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- TikTok World introduced Safety Tools and partnerships including Inventory Filter and GARM Brand Safety and Suitability Framework
- TikTok formed partnerships with DoubleVerify, IAS, OpenSlate and Zefr to advance safe ad placements
- DoubleVerify will measure ad viewability, fraud and in-Geo impressions on TikTok
- Data validation, campaign optimization, and holistic performance reporting are highlighted benefits
- Melissa Yang, Head of Ecosystem Partnerships at TikTok, stresses transparency
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