The digital advertising landscape is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever. Programmatic is becoming increasingly sophisticated, influenced by advancements in technology and data analytics. Key areas like connected TV, commerce media, and supply path optimization are revolutionizing how marketers reach audiences and maximize return on ad spend.Â
Join us at PubAcademy where industry leaders will discuss the current state of the industry, share insights for future-proofing advertising businesses, and explore innovations shaping the future of the industry.
PubAcademy is PubMatic’s educational series-- part conference, part cocktail party-- covering pressing issues across the programmatic landscape. With over 65 events across 24 markets, you won’t want to miss our next US event.
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AGENDA:
4:00pm | Welcome
4:05pm | Sessions
        - Efficiency in Action Through Commerce Media
        - Igniting the CTV Flame
        - Expanding Programmatic Horizons through SPO
5:30 - 7:00pm | Networking & Cocktails
**Space is limited, register to secure your spot!**
In an era marked by signal loss and evolving consumer behaviors, commerce media has become an essential piece of the modern digital advertising pie. This panel will explore creative strategies to enhance the attractiveness of inventory to buyers so sellers can remain competitive. Speakers will discuss top trends in commerce media, share best practices for optimizing ad inventory, and highlight the significance of commerce media as the industry navigates signal deprecation including the third-party cookie.
Connected TV (CTV) and commerce media have become some of the most popular channels in digital advertising, and the two are converging due to commerce media’s data and CTV’s creative capabilities. In this PubAcademy session, we’ll discuss how to harness the power of CTV and commerce media to expand the reach and performance of your campaigns.
Buyers are increasingly looking for new opportunities to expand their digital video strategies and embrace emerging opportunities, and SPO has become a vital resource for them to do just that. This panel will explore the latest in programmatic digital video buying and how agencies and brand marketers can adapt to industry and market changes. Speakers will discuss emerging platforms, formats, and technologies reshaping omnichannel video, and the role that SPO plays in providing efficiency and transparency.
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