One might think that the more time consumers spend with a channel, the more advertisers would want to invest in it. But the two rarely match.

"Ad fraud is a big problem with a big price tag. In an ever-adaptive landscape, marketers should always embrace defensive buying tactics. Everyone in the ad tech industry shares a duty to raise awareness, identify scammers, and protect client investments. Advertisers have a role to play in this effort."
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One might think that the more time consumers spend with a channel, the more advertisers would want to invest in it. But the two rarely match.
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