Amazon is testing programmatic direct deals for TV networks to sell their connected TV inventory using Amazon’s shopper data.
June 14, 2019

Earlier this week we dove into Blue Apron's comeback strategy and how the Bleacher Report is on track to grow revenue by 50% this year, but today our top stories are focused on how Amazon is using its DSP to get more high-quality inventory from publishers and how Foot Locker is determined to stay relevant to sneakerheads. See that and more below.

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