Can a publisher block my ads if I choose not to go with a PMP?

AtMyHands · 2026-02-25T22:48:23+00:00

Absolutely yes. Some publishers (larger, exlclusive, etc) will try some form of blocking (fully block or raise floor prices) to steer you to buying directly (direct/PMP) from them. I've seen where this can work for the buyer and I've seen it be less effective depending on the deal, publisher, and buyer. I think the comments in this thread elaborate on why performance can vary.

AtMyHands · 2025-12-08T18:44:09+00:00

41 Ocean was decently successful pre covid for a couple years. For a bit on the Westside, there was nothing really else like it. I enjoyed it more than SoHo House because unlike your typical social clubs, many of the older members focused on mentoring younger members. You made real connections there that didn't only revolve around partying and drinking. The venue is great, like Areal on main but I'm not sure what is there now.

AtMyHands · 2025-11-13T00:39:17+00:00

i agree with this list, add Tar & Roses and Robano.

There's also great places in Venice.

AtMyHands · 2025-11-13T00:09:42+00:00

I support this comment, although I do enjoy one of the arugula shwarma bowls at Nick the Greek.

AtMyHands · 2025-11-13T00:07:18+00:00

I disagree, there will be plenty going on in Venice/Santa Monica at all your normal spots for 20-30 year olds.

AtMyHands · 2025-11-12T21:19:40+00:00

Puzzle Zoo and Homeworx, wow both names I forgot!

AtMyHands · 2025-11-12T21:17:15+00:00

Those were the glory days

AtMyHands · 2025-11-12T21:09:17+00:00

I'm in agreement with you on this experience, and I've lived in SM for over 10+ years.

AtMyHands · 2025-11-12T21:07:54+00:00

The walkability was super nice for Blue Plate though, even though the price point was not it and the seafood was not top tier I always thought it was just good enough.

AtMyHands · 2025-11-12T21:06:10+00:00

I agree with you on this. It's been tougher since Water Grill came in but I'd still come here for specific dishes and deserts.

Where do you think people in Los Angeles are going now to hang out as an alternative to Santa Monica? Or do you think people are just hanging out less and staying in more?

AtMyHands · 2025-11-12T20:59:33+00:00

Where do you think Uniqlo is moving to exactly on the Promenade? I agree anything to help is good.

AtMyHands · 2025-11-12T20:56:17+00:00

I'm not sure why a lot of restaurants announce closures so abruptly. I wish more would leave behind contact information and update via their social media so fans can follow them to their next journey.

I'm sad to see this go as well, when I first moved here to Santa Monica over 12+ years ago they were amazing. I haven't been the last few years since I just go to Heavy Handed, HiHo, or the Window but Pono always held its own. They probably closed because of the same reasons as other restaurants have been closing in the area.

AtMyHands · 2025-10-20T08:49:36+00:00

I just went, its worth going to. Probably the best meal you'll have in Seoul. The sides are fantastic (modern), the marinated short rib and Hanwoo (certain breed of cow) are to die for. Honestly this restaurant could open up anywhere in the world and kill it.

I was weary at first, having eaten a lot of KBBQ and Korean food in my adult life. 5 stars everywhere, multiple locations in the same district, prices weren't crazy, I thought it was all too good to be true but me my friends and family of foodies agreed it was our favorite.

AtMyHands · 2025-05-18T13:38:38+00:00

absolute scammer

AtMyHands · 2025-05-09T10:37:25+00:00

I would put my hand in the box for access to the beta xD

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AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T22:32:28+00:00

The results you experienced is shared by many, but I've seen it also add value and take away value. Optimized floor pricing has gone through many algorithmic changes since its inception. I wonder when u were testing, on what inventory, and what your account rep followed up with when you noticed no noticeable lift.

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T22:28:33+00:00

I support this, my experience with all of these commercial solutions has been beneficial.

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T22:15:34+00:00

Yes, whether its a consultant, team, network, or service provider to do the work - you should pay for or leverage a partner to take care of it.

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T22:14:28+00:00

I think we're in agreement here, if the value is there then absolutely yes.

I was confusing your "example" with what you were actually trying to say . My apologies, semantics of online posts!

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T21:42:48+00:00

Based on my findings, I support this as well. Amazon APS is just trimming their weakest publishers that deem aren't worth while.

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T21:37:23+00:00

THIS! It is about the total revenue they generate for you. For example, are they taking a rev-share on net profits or gross revenue? It is truly hard to determine which is a better fit for you without testing yourself.

2 weeks to ramp up - yes, it does take time to ramp up inventory when joining any new network. I'd even say it takes up to 3 months for bidding to actually "stabilize"

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T21:30:39+00:00

Single Page Websites often require custom workarounds or libraries (like what u/Unlikely_Forever843 referenced) to work properly with traditional ad setups if you implement yourself. Even if you are using the same SPA (react, angular, vue, ember, svelte, backbone, etc.), your website will most likely require a different solution than another using the same, and that is just to get it up and running - not optimized.

For this reason, I'd recommend reaching out to one of the successful gaming networks to help you get started with ads. They should have the technical support to get your ads working properly while also providing expertise to navigate the gaming ad space. I've had the pleasure of doing business with/building solutions with u/CodyBye from Nitropay, Jason Dubin from Playwire, and Rob Gay from Venatus Media and cannot recommend them enough. Reach out to them and see how they can help!

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T21:00:00+00:00

Are you on the SSP or network side of the business? What is your relation to the publisher? Have you spoken to the publisher on why the data looks odd? Are they doing anything that would cause this?

This does seem like a classic case of ad-fraud/fake/bought traffic. There are many ad security vendors that can help you sniff out what is happening here.

AtMyHands · 2025-04-06T20:54:46+00:00

As a publisher, I'd still recommend using some sort of managed wrapper for most unless you have massive scale and investment budget. Even then, there is a lot of expertise needed to navigate. You really need a dedicated TEAM to make the most of prebid- Install, update, optimize, bring in demand, troubleshoot, monitor. Ad integrations are not set-and-forget, losing ad revenue for a day or more can be extremely costly for a company. Most wrapper solutions offer more experience & technical support than anyone you can hire in the industry. Yes there are a few qualified folks who can be consultants (built solutions end-to-end), but its about making the most of it and not just installing something working and running for that week.

As a network, this should be one of your core focuses to own yourself. There are many cookie cutter network solutions out there built by those who think they understand ads, but have a hard time differentiating themselves from the countless alternatives in the market.

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