Why Direct Ad Deals Consistently Outperform Programmatic for Niche Publishers
Programmatic advertising promises efficiency and scale. For niche publishers, it often delivers neither. Here is why direct deals are worth the extra effort.
LennyProgrammatic advertising promises efficiency and scale. For niche publishers, it often delivers neither. Here is why direct deals are worth the extra effort.
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