SPO & Supply Path Transparency Tools 

Supply path optimisation (SPO) has gone from a buzzword to a core part of how programmatic teams operate. Buyers want cleaner, more transparent routes to inventory, and supply-side teams in APAC need clear evidence that the paths they offer are efficient, authorised and worth prioritising. In Southeast Asia, this can be challenging. You have a … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Programmatic Tools Every APAC Team Should Use in 2025

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The programmatic advertising ecosystem in Asia-Pacific continues to grow and diversify. CTV adoption is accelerating, curated marketplaces are becoming more common and brands are demanding cleaner, more transparent supply paths. Yet most global documentation and tooling conversations are still heavily centred around the US and Europe. For teams in Southeast Asia – whether on the … Read more

2025 Programmatic Advertising Challenges in Southeast Asia

If you’re navigating programmatic campaigns in Southeast Asia, you’re likely feeling the heat of a rapidly shifting landscape. The region’s ad tech ecosystem is growing fast, but it’s not without its hurdles. From fragmented markets to evolving privacy rules, advertisers face a unique set of challenges that could make or break their 2025 strategies. So, … Read more

2025 Programmatic advertising trends in Southeast Asia

If you’re running programmatic campaigns in Southeast Asia, you’ve probably noticed how fast things are changing. More brands are shifting budgets toward Connected TV (CTV), retail media is booming, and AI is playing a bigger role in ad buying. At the same time, privacy regulations are tightening, and advertisers are rethinking their media supply chains. … Read more

Equativ appoints Rueben Vijaratnam as Managing Director SEA

Pioneering ad platform refreshes its senior leadership team in APAC appointing Rueben Vijaratnam as Managing Director South-East Asia. Singapore, 25th June 2024 — Equativ, the leading global independent ad platform, today announces leadership changes. New Managing Director joins the Singapore office to build a demand-focused strategy and lead Equativ to even greater success. With significant … Read more

Personalised Ads: Should We Be Worried?

Ads Personalisation

Personalised ads are everywhere these days. From YouTube to Facebook, Instagram and Google, companies are learning more about their customers and their behavior, and they are using that information to target them with ads. But do you wish to be targeted?

This article will explore the following: (1) different types of information that can be collected, (2) how they are collected and (3) how they are used to look at how you can protect yourself.

Programmatic Trends Predictions in 2022

2021 has been a whirlwind year with numerous changes in the ad tech landscape. As investment in the programmatic landscape continues to grow, we focus on two key programmatic trends that we expect to see in 2022. 

Data privacy and ad tracking concerns will undoubtedly continue to take centre stage. Automation is also one of the key focus for this year as marketers are looking to simplify the process.