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For all the advancements in programmatic ad tech, buyers’ expectations haven’t changed much: They still want a single, coherent view of reach and performance.  But for publishers, the operational reality is messy, with inventory spanning print, web, social, streaming and newsletters, each with their own currency and blind spots. Stitching these audiences together requires organizing

By now, most ad tech professionals should be familiar with California’s data broker registration requirements under the Delete Act.  Any entity that is a “business,” as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and that knowingly collects and sells to third parties the personal information of a consumer with whom the business does not

The Trade Desk is getting agentic; OpenAI pivots its ads business; and the line between SSPs and DSPs keeps on blurring. The post Agents Play Nice, Ad Tech Does Not; The Cool Kids Click appeared first on AdExchanger.

The Financial Times is rolling out “The Story of Money,” a history‑of‑finance series produced natively as a vodcast on YouTube and a podcast on major audio platforms. By pairing star journalists with a narrow, subject‑specific franchise and a standalone YouTube channel, the publisher plans to deepen parasocial relationships off‑platform and turn market‑curious history buffs into

This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement’s Identity Infrastructure 2.0 proposal that aims to address TV and streaming’s fractured identity picture — but at what cost to people’s privacy? Identity check The agentic upfront, YouTube’s new NFL package and more Identity check The Coalition of Innovative Media Measurement

The creator economy’s massive growth has led to a rise in IRL creator events as brands look for more ways to reach their large, hyper-engaged fanbases. But these events are no longer just brand activations; they’re becoming a key part of how creators build and position their own brands. Whether they’re putting on massive stadium

Surprisingly early in the era of AI’s influence on the creative process, a problem is arising: sameness and homogeneity. Besides not using AI to help, are there other workarounds? Marketing strategists are now habitual users of generative AI. But as tools like ChatGPT and Claude embed deeper into the work of agency execs and freelancers,

The Future Leader Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy and Modern Retail, recognize the next generation of leaders making a significant impact in their industry, with 10 years of experience or less.  This year’s finalists represent a new wave of leadership defined by forward-looking strategy and cross-functional execution. Their work is grounded in measurable outcomes, delivering

Karim Rayes, Chief Product Officer, Nexxen Last month’s NewFronts made one thing unmistakable: CTV has moved decisively into its performance era. The industry conversation is no longer centered on reach alone, but on results — or, more specifically, on which formats can most effectively turn attention into action. It’s among the clearest reasons why native