Why publishers are building advertising innovations groups

Display advertising is in a downward spiral. With ad rates sinking, publishers now know that if they want to turn the money picture around, they have to give brands more than just marginal banner space.

Many publishers, from The New York Times to The Washington Post to The Weather Company, are trying to break this cycle by dedicating entire engineering and design teams to building their own premium ad placements that also command premium ad dollars. The groups are meant to produce the wow factor that can lead to higher pricing. Read more from Digiday.

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