Marketers hope to solve the ‘mind-numbing complexity’ of ad tech but transparency is a tough nut to crack.
March 10, 2022

Marketers are attempting to take back control of their online advertising operations facing growing challenges, including increasing pressure from procurement departments requiring them to demonstrate just how their ad dollars are generating new business. As brands continue to migrate their media spend from offline to online channels, marketers are turning that spotlight on ad tech. Read more below.

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