Apple announced that it is discontinuing its iAd Network (though as of this published date, the main website for iAd was still up and running).  iAd *was* a native ad network within apps running on Apple devices, allowing advertisers to reach new consumers, and publishers to earn valuable ad dollars.

Along with this, the iAd sales team will be disbanded.  In lieu of the iAd platform, Apple will be shifting to a (yet to be announced) more automated publisher focused platform.  Publishers are the big winners here; for now they’ll keep 100% of the ad revenue.