Crossmedia

History proved that black-box algorithms aimed to optimize business metrics will have severe, harmful consequences that are often not predicted.

After losing out to Microsoft on the Netflix deal, Alphabet’s Google is still licking its wounds. But just because you lost a battle doesn’t mean the war is over. Google needs to immediately get back into the CTV/OTT fight with all the muscle it can muster, writes Jay Krihak, executive director at Crossmedia.

“Data-Driven Thinking” is written by members of the media community and contains fresh ideas on the digital revolution in media. Today’s column is written by Martin Albrecht, managing partner and co-founder at Crossmedia. Media agencies undoubtedly will come under scrutiny after an Association of National Advertisers (ANA) report on rebate practices comes out on Tuesday. […]