NYT Triples Ad Revenue with Empower Adtech’s Video Solutions and Direct Sales
Empower Team, December 2023
Overview
Opportunity
Objectives
Maximize ad revenue across their digital platforms.
Establish a robust direct sales channel to diversify revenue streams.
Expand demand network partnerships beyond Google.
Resolve video streaming challenges to enhance user experience and ad performance
Solutions
Dynamic Floor Price Algorithm: Introduced automated pricing rules to optimize floor prices and maximize revenue per ad unit.
Advanced Video AdTech: Deployed cutting-edge video technology to enhance ad engagement and ensure top-tier performance across devices.
Programmatic Direct Deals & IOs: Leveraged Empower Adtech’s sales force to secure premium direct deals and implement high-visibility, custom creative campaigns.
Access to Premium Demand Networks: Expanded NYT’s demand sources, connecting them with premium networks for improved fill rates and CPMs.
Video Streaming Optimization: Migrated NYT’s video content to a new infrastructure, reducing buffering and significantly improving video speed.
Fill Rate Optimization: Applied targeted strategies to maximize inventory usage and increase ad placements’ performance.
Results
A significant boost in overall revenue, driven by advanced optimization and expanded demand.
Enhanced monetization through programmatic direct deals and custom creative campaigns.
Improved video streaming led to higher user engagement and ad performance.