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Helping Digital Media Companies make more money

James Deaker, Ph.D.

@jamesdeaker

The Yield Doctor Helping Digital Media Companies make more money

Retail Media Networks grow in predictable stages: Launch → Validate → Optimize → Expand → Scale with Data The mistake is treating all 5 like Stage 1. Here’s the framework I use with clients youtu.be/gizP7FKBLr8

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I started my channel to explain the fundamentals of digital media yield management. I’ve finally pulled all my Digital Media 101 content into one place — with short written summaries, not just videos. If you’re new to yield, this is the place to start. korukeamedia.com/digital-advert…


Dynamic Pricing in Digital Advertising is an abused technique by publishers- it should be one of the last things you do, not one of the first: youtu.be/RBnD486PTl0

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Admonsters just released an article by @lynneluvah “AI in Ad Tech: Is It Evolution, Revolution, or “Too Early to Tell”? based on my talk at the @AdMonsters Austin Here is the article: admonsters.com/ai-in-ad-tech/ And here is the video: youtu.be/vyS0wrApOeg

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AI in Ad Tech - Evolution vs. Revolution


Rarely do you get to hear how an ad business is built from scratch inside a non-media company. I sat down with Shane Dwyer, Head of Sales for @lyft Ads, to talk about how they turned ride data and intent into a new advertising platform. youtu.be/UaysfoGjfKI

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Ari Paparo’s new book Yield isn’t just history—it’s a playbook. 📖 I pulled out 4 key lessons every yield analyst needs to know. Quick takeaways → big impact for anyone in ad tech. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/9RPXAar-NBA #AdTech #Pricing #YieldManagement

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Pricing in digital media isn’t easy—grateful to see the work recognized. Honored to receive the Media & Telecom Pricing Award at #PricingWeek! Thanks to @ChrisHerbertSV, @PricingWeek, and the SV Pricing team for the recognition.

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Honored to receive the Media & Telecom Pricing Award at #PricingWeek!
Thanks to @ChrisHerbertSV, @PricingWeek, and the SV Pricing team for the recognition.

What do LinkedIn Ads and SaaS subscriptions have in common? More than you think. I spoke with Jan Pasternak (ex-LinkedIn, Zoom, DocuSign) about the lessons he’s learned building pricing strategy across industries. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/aQwc8y4fY7s

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Airlines mastered yield management decades ago. Digital advertising? Still making it up as we go. 🤯 Too many formats. Hidden fees. No transparency. Here’s why ad tech struggles—and what we can steal from the pricing pros. youtu.be/WHOke1raY_0

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Airlines Mastered Yield. Why Can’t Digital Ads?


New Video: I review Ari Paparo’s new book Yield — “How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance.” Who should read it, what themes stand out, and what it means for ad tech & publishers. ▶️ youtu.be/C_Yym-Xf_6w

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Blind vs. Transparent Ad Networks — which is better for publishers & advertisers? I break down the models, the $100 spend flows, and what each means for trust & revenue. youtu.be/jS2gM5hEOQ8

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Ad tech vendors say never lower your price floors. Here’s why testing lower floors can unlock hidden demand & boost long-term yield. youtube.com/watch?v=6St2U8…

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Lower Price Floors to see more Demand


Worried about advertisers cherry-picking your best inventory? 🍒 In this video, I explain when to worry, when not to, and how to protect your revenue. Watch here: youtu.be/6BEdAjrKmi4

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Are you measuring the right things in your Deal Desk? Some metrics should be monitored—but NEVER used as goals. Here’s why chasing the wrong number can hurt more than help: 🎥 youtu.be/gYMcrNUtKmY #DealDesk #AdOps #YieldManagement #B2BMarketing

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Goldilocks Metrics: Avoiding the Deal Desk Optimization Mistake


End-of-quarter discounts might boost short-term revenue—but at what long-term cost? Here's how pulling demand forward can trap your business: youtu.be/nDz4j8JQmAs #PricingStrategy #Sales #RevenueGrowth #TheYieldDoctor

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What do CMOs really care about in media buys? Metrics, impressions, creative fit—Lauren Weinberg (ex-CMO at Peloton & Square) breaks it all down. A must-watch for publishers. 🎯 📺 youtu.be/R9tMMsocxMo

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Lauren Weinberg - CMO Scorecard


In 2007, Yahoo, AOL, and Microsoft used a tool called Rapt to optimize rate cards in real time. Today that software is gone—and no one has replaced it. I explain why Rapt disappeared, nothing has filled the gap, and what it would take for a new solution. youtu.be/0l6my0ep_cw

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What Happened to Publisher Pricing Software?


Lots of hype. Not enough detail. I asked iOPEX CDO Nagarajan Chakravarthy where AI is actually changing digital ad operations — and what still needs human judgment. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/ysQMBmTIaYQ #AdTech #AI #Programmatic #YieldDoctor

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Is your rate card based on strategy—or habit? I partnered with @AdMonsters to share 3 things every publisher should assess before updating prices. It’s a quick watch, and it might just save you from a costly mistake. 📽️ Watch: admonsters.com/a-smarter-rate… #adtech #ratecard


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