Resources

GatherStar Attends Affiliate World Asia 2025: Meet Us in Bangkok, Thailand (Dec 3-4)
Inside: Find our contact details to schedule a one-on-one meeting
2025-12

Google’s Pending RTB Control Settlement: What Data Privacy Changes Mean for Programmatic Campaigns
For players in the programmatic sphere, this proposed settlement is a potential paradigm shift for how targeted campaigns are built.
2025-11

GatherStar Partners with Protected by Mediaocean to Enhance Traffic Quality
Marking a key step in GatherStar’s commitment to setting high standards for quality and transparency in programmatic advertising
2025-11

What Is LTV & How to Use It to Drive Long-Term Revenue in Your Programmatic Campaigns
What LTV is, why it’s critical for programmatic campaigns, how to measure and track it, and tactics to use it for long-term revenue.
2025-11

How to Measure Your Programmatic Campaign Performance: 7 Essential Metrics to Track
The 7 most critical programmatic metrics: what they mean, why they matter for your campaigns, and how to use them to make smarter decisions
2025-11

Ad Refresh for Publishers: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Pro Tips to Get It Right
What ad refresh is, how to implement it effectively, and how to avoid common pitfalls so that you can turn every user session into more revenue
2025-11

Search Arbitrage: What It Is, How It Works, and What Drives Profitability
Search arbitrage is often called the "buy low, sell high" of digital advertising. In this blog, we'll break down the concept, key players, step-by-step process, and common pitfalls.
2025-11

AdCP (Ad Context Protocol): What This New Industry Standard Means for Programmatic
AdCP: The 2025 Programmatic Standard Everyone’s Talking About: What It Does and Why It Matters
2025-11

GatherStar Attends Global Traffic Conference: Meet Us in Shanghai (Nov 5-6)
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Hall 3 (North), Shanghai, China
2025-11

In-App Advertising for Finance: Why It’s Non-Negotiable and How to Do It Right (Strategies to Win, Pitfalls to Avoid)
For finance advertisers, this blog breaks down why in-app advertising is essential and how to execute it successfully.
2025-11

Top 9 iGaming Events for 2026
The top 9 iGaming conferences in 2026 spanning key global hubs and covering networking, innovation, and industry insights for gaming professionals
2025-11

6 Ways to Expand Your Audience Pool with Programmatic Advertising
Have your campaigns ever hit that wall with audience growth, where it feels like you’re just talking to the same people over and over? The good news is, there are practical, low-fuss ways to grow your audience.
2025-10

Cookieless Advertising: What Advertisers Need to Know (and Do) Now
Consumers want more control over their data. The “cookie era” you’ve leaned on for retargeting, precise audience segmentation, and conversion tracking is fading away fast.
2025-10

A Simple Guide to Programmatic Advertising Pricing Models (And How to Pick the Right One for Your Goals)
Selecting the right pricing model for your programmatic campaigns matters. It’s the difference between your budget working hard for you, or going to waste.
2025-10

6 Must-Ask Questions to Measure Your Programmatic Campaign Success
The critical questions advertisers must answer to build a programmatic measurement strategy that is accurate, actionable, and aligned with your goals.
2025-09

GatherStar Expands Global Presence at Global Traffic Connection Summit 2025
GatherStar joined the Global Traffic Connection Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur to build connections, explore collaborations, and expand its global influence in programmatic advertising.
2025-09

3 Ways AI Is Reshaping Programmatic Advertising for Better ROI
AI Is Reshaping Programmatic Advertising. Here’s How It Makes Ads More Relevant, Efficient & Audience-Centric.
2025-09

Here's Why Proprietary Data Is Your Programmatic Differentiator (And How to Build It for Long-Term Success)
What proprietary data is, why it matters, how to build and use it effectively, and how it solves real-world programmatic challenges.
2025-08

GatherStar Heading to Affiliate World Europe 2025: Meet Us in Budapest (Sept 4-5)
We're heading to Affiliate World Europe 2025—the world’s #1 performance marketing conference!
2025-08

Why Your Display Ads Aren’t Converting (And How to Fix It)
Let’s break down the most common reasons your display ads are underperforming, plus actionable fixes to turn low conversion rates into consistent results.
2025-08

Top Programmatic Ad Formats & How to Boost ROI With Them
This guide will walk you through the most common programmatic ad formats, their benefits, and how to make the most of them.
2025-07

How to Spot (and Stop) Ad Fraud in Programmatic Campaigns
By understanding what ad fraud is, recognizing its red flags, and using targeted solutions, you can protect your campaigns and ensure every dollar drives real results.
2025-06

30 Programmatic Advertising Abbreviations Every Industry Pro Should Know
Let's break down the most common abbreviations in the world of programmatic advertising.
2025-05

From Low ROAS to 2x Returns: Optimizing Programmatic Campaigns in 3 Steps
Programmatic thrives on data, speed, and precision. But without intentional optimization, it devolves into “set-it-and-forget-it” spending, wasting budget on low-value impressions.
2025-04

Programmatic Advertising Trends to Watch in 2025
Explore the key programmatic advertising trends in 2025—from AI advancements to new ad frontiers like CTV, privacy-first strategies, in-app/game ads, and DOOH evolution.
2025-03

Launching a Campaign? 5 Reasons Programmatic Outperforms Big Media
Discover 5 ways programmatic advertising outperforms big media for stronger campaigns.
2025-02

DSPs & SSPs: What They Are (and How They Work in Programmatic Ads)
This beginner’s guide demystifies DSPs and SSPs: what they do, how they work together, and why they matter for anyone getting started in programmatic.
2025-01

Programmatic 101: What Even Is an Ad Exchange? (And Why It Matters)
Find out how programmatic advertising works and helps reach your target audience.
2025-01

Demystify Programmatic Advertising for Beginners: What It Is, How It Works, and the Benefits It Offers
Understand programmatic advertising: what it is and how it can grow your business.
2024-12