The drop in publisher ad revenue and CPMs in January, often referred to as the "January Slump", has arrived where once again we face the historically slowest month of the year for publisher ad revenue. While it can feel like revenue performance is "broken," it’s almost always a market-wide correction after the peak of Q4. [...]
Freestar may be best known for world-class header bidding technology, but when it comes to our publishers, we want what’s best for their businesses in the long term. This is why we’ve invested in personnel and partnerships that help support publishers' audience growth far beyond ad revenue. And why we intentionally reduced the amount of [...]
For decades, publishers have been caught in the gravitational pull of Google, Facebook, and Instagram—chasing pageviews, gaming algorithms, and ultimately building reliance on traffic from third-party platforms. But in 2025, the rules have changed. Google’s AI Overviews now give answers before users ever click. Facebook’s reach is throttled, fragmented, and pay-to-play. The platforms that once [...]
At Freestar, we aim to help publishers succeed by providing innovative tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive in today’s competitive advertising landscape. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Sertify, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to simplifying and standardizing accreditation for diverse-owned businesses. This collaboration will enable our publishers to earn official certification [...]
Freestar is thrilled to announce our partnership with the publisher quality platform, Deepsee.io. Following a highly successful trial last year, we quickly recognized the significant value this technology brings to our operations. Deepsee now complements our suite of tools dedicated to maintaining and enhancing inventory quality, further strengthening our commitment to excellence. This year, Freestar [...]
Our latest webinar of the Publisher Predictions was an insightful deep dive into the most pressing issues and opportunities shaping the publishing and adtech landscape. From decoding audience engagement to navigating the complexities of SSP consolidation, the session offered actionable strategies for publishers aiming to thrive in a dynamic market. If you missed it, [...]
