Nandini Jammi exposes how money flows through ad tech's twisted pipes, aiming to defund disinformation online. The podcast discusses the importance of correct pronunciation in ad tech, the lack of transparency in the industry, the varying responses from companies, the distinction between adjacency and funding in brand safety, the complexity of transparency in ad tech, and the lack of visibility and control in CTV advertising.
Ad tech industry needs transparency and accountability to combat hate and disinformation.
Advertisers should prioritize brand safety and demand control over ad placement in CTV.
Deep dives
Check My Ads: Exposing Ad-Funded Disinformation
Nandani Jami, co-founder of Check My Ads, discusses their work as the ad tech industry's first watchdog. Check My Ads advises Fortune 500 brands and exposes the involvement of ad tech CEOs in funding hate and disinformation. Nandani emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the advertising industry, calling out bad behavior and naming names. She highlights a recent investigation into the ad network Publier, which is monetizing the Donald subreddit. Nandani urges marketers to relearn the concept of brand stewardship and take control of where their ads appear.
The Complicated Journey of Check My Ads
Nandani Jami shares the journey of Check My Ads, from starting as a consultancy to becoming a non-profit ad tech watchdog. They initially aimed to help advertisers keep their ads away from hate and disinformation, but soon realized the lack of transparency in the industry. They transitioned to Check My Ads to provide transparency and help advertisers understand where their ads are running. Nandani explains the challenges they faced in the ad tech industry, including resistance from vendors and the need to educate marketers on ad operations.
Uncovering the Dark Side of Ad Tech
Nandani Jami uncovers the dark side of ad tech, highlighting the problem of dark pools and ad networks like Publier. She reveals the questionable practices of Publier, which monetizes the Donald subreddit and operates under shell corporations. Nandani raises concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the industry, as well as the political nature of the conversation around brand safety. She emphasizes the need for advertisers to reclaim control and demand brand-safe environments for their ads, calling for a cultural shift in the industry.
Navigating the Challenges of CTV Advertising
Nandani Jami discusses the challenges and risks of CTV advertising. She highlights the limited visibility and lack of standards in CTV, as well as the issue of default ad placements on channels like Samsung TV Live. Nandani urges advertisers to be cautious and proactive in their ad placement decisions, emphasizing the importance of considering brand safety in CTV. She also emphasizes the need for advertisers to push for transparency and control over their ad buys, particularly in the evolving landscape of streaming platforms.
Armed with Ads.txt and Sellers.json files, Nandini Jammi, co-founder of Check My Ads Institute, spends her days exposing how money flows through the twisted pipes of the programmatic supply chain. Her goal? To defund disinformation, toxic content and hate online.
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