As ad agencies are warned they are needlessly developing apps in their quest to reach mobile audiences, Jon Wilkins outlines his thoughts on the challenges and solutions to getting it right.
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Programmatic is here to stay – but in order to drive our industry forward, we need to ensure we are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to turn this revolutionary form of advertising into our greatest asset.
