URX Blog URX Debrief: The Best of Deep Linking & Mobile Monetization

X Marks the Spot That Makes Online Ads So MaddeningDigital ads helped build the internet we know today, but as user behavior moves to mobile devices, digital ads have grown ever more annoying - nearly to a breaking point. Read more. Cyber Monday Beat Forecasts With A Record $3.07 Billion In Sales, 26% From Mobile DevicesConsumers spent 16% more online year-over-year on Cyber Monday, with $799M coming from mobile devices. Read more. Snapchat Lets Publishers Link Directly To Their Discover Content On Facebook, TwitterSnapchat now lets publishers link directly to Discover content on its platform, making it easier for users to find and engage with Snapchat content outside of its own walls. Read more. Facebook Is Changing The News Game -- Are Publishers Ready?Google and Facebook drive the majority of traffic to many publisher sites, and publishers need to consider the risks of depending on these sources so heavily. Read more. Google Brings Its App Streaming Technology To Mobile AdsGoogle launches a new display product to help commercialize its recently-launched app streaming functionality. Users will see ads that are mini-versions of apps themselves. Read more. Uber's API Now Lets Other Apps Add A "Ride Request Button", But Not Competitors TooUber now offers a turnkey way for developers to get paid for driving qualified users to its app. Read more.