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Global Client Director at Illuma | Digital&Tech Transformation | Programmatic Advertising | University Lecturer | Ex P&G

🌐 Enhancing Transparency in Streaming TV with App-ads.txt 🌐 Today we focus on a crucial standard that is reshaping transparency and security in the industry: app-ads.txt. 📋 What is App-ads.txt? Developed by the IAB Tech Lab, app-ads.txt is part of the Authorized Digital Sellers standards, enabling media owners to publicly declare who is authorized to sell their inventory. This initiative is key to prevent ad fraud, such as spoofing and unauthorized reselling, thus protecting the value of media inventory and ensuring that buyers can transact through verified channels. 🔍 The Role of App-ads.txt in Streaming TV While app-ads.txt has been instrumental in web and mobile environments, its implementation in streaming TV introduces added complexity due to the diverse ways content is distributed: -Media companies might distribute through owned apps or license content to other platforms like device manufacturers or third-party streaming services. -Distribution agreements often grant a portion of ad inventory rights to various apps or devices, making them authorized sellers. 🚀 Growing Importance of Compliance As streaming TV attracts more advertising spend, the adoption and correct implementation of app-ads.txt are rapidly becoming more critical. Incorrect entries or missing app-ads.txt files can lead to significant revenue losses, as buyers prefer to avoid bidding on unauthorized supply. Properly implemented app-ads.txt files have shown to yield over three times the revenue per thousand impressions (RPM) compared to unauthorized ones. 🛠️ How App-ads.txt Works in Practice: -Content owners host an app-ads.txt file listing all authorized sellers. -Distributors selling inventory must align their app-ads.txt to reflect these permissions, often complicated by shared inventory agreements. -The "inventorypartnerdomain" variable introduced by the IAB Tech Lab helps represent authorized sellers in these complex scenarios, ensuring that both content owners and distributors can transparently declare their legitimate ad sales partners 🌟 Ensuring a Secure Supply Chain Content owners and distributors need tight communication and cooperation to ensure a secure programmatic supply chain. Both parties must accurately represent authorized sellers in their app-ads.txt files, a practice that becomes increasingly vital as the streaming market grows and the stakes get higher. ✨ The Future of Streaming TV Advertising As market budgets increase and expectations for transparency rise, ensuring compliance with app-ads.txt standards is no longer just best practice—it's essential for participation in the programmatic streaming market. This transparency not only fosters trust but also enhances the overall health and scalability of the streaming advertising ecosystem.

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