MadTech Daily: Microsoft Advertising closes Xandr DSP; Ad practices employed by tech giants are illegal, rules EU
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Microsoft Advertising’s decision to close Xandr DSP, the EU’s ruling of tracking-based advertising practices employed by tech giants as illegal, and EU regulators’ action against TikTok over alleged violations of the Digital Services Act.
2m May 16, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Fox announces ‘Fox One’ Streaming Service Ahead of NFL Season; Google Tests ‘AI Mode’ Button in Place of ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’
In today's MadTech Daily, we cover Fox’s announcement of its upcoming streaming service ‘Fox One’ ahead of NFL season, Google’s test of ‘AI Mode’ to replace the ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ button, and a new report from Credos highlighting how advertising investment is powering UK employment and economic growth.
3m May 15, 2025
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Wolt Ads’ Catalina Salazar on E-Commerce Shifts, Strategies Driving Retail Media Success and the Evolving Delivery Market
In this MadTech Podcast special, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by Catalina Salazar, global head of Wolt Ads for a discussion all about retail media and e-commerce.
16m May 14, 2025
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MadTech Daily: IAB and MRC Publish Draft Guidelines for Attention Measurement; Frasers Group Launches ELEVATE Retail Media Network
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover the IAB and MRC’s release of draft guidelines for attention measurement, Frasers Group’s launch of retail media network ELEVATE, and new research valuing the global podcast industry at USD$7.3bn, more than double previous estimates.
3m May 14, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Pays $1.4bn in Texas Privacy Lawsuits Settlement; UK Creatives Urge Starmer to Reconsider AI Copyright Reform
In today’s MadTech Daily, Google agrees to a $1.4bn settlement in Texas over privacy lawsuits, UK creatives urge Prime Minister Starmer to rethink proposed AI copyright reforms, and OpenAI and Microsoft renegotiate terms to pave the way for an initial public offering.
2m May 13, 2025
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Digest: Ireland pushes for Big Tech to Vet Financial Ads; Warner Bros. Discovery Considers Split as Financial Loss Continues
In today’s Digest, Ireland pushes for Big Tech to vet financial ads, Warner Bros. Discovery explores a split, and Threads begins testing video ads.
3m May 12, 2025
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Media Bounty’s Jake Dubbins on Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Case and AI Search Engines
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and Jake Dubbins, managing director at Media Bounty, to discuss the latest in ad tech. They examine Google’s ad tech monopoly case in the US, Mark Zuckerberg’s plans for Meta’s AI app, and Google expanding access to conversational AI in Search.
41m May 09, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Tripledot acquires AppLovin’s gaming arm; Apple’s AI search ambitions rattle Google
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Tripledot’s acquisition of AppLovin’s mobile gaming unit, Apple’s AI search shaking up Google’s dominance, and the Digiday+ Research showing the priority of publishers.
3m May 09, 2025
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MadTech Daily: LinkedIn introduces New Video Ad Options; US Bill Targets Apple’s App Store Control; EU Takes Action Against Member States
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover LinkedIn’s launch of new video ad options, a US bill challenging Apple’s app store dominance, and the EU’s legal action against member states over failure to comply with the Digital Services Act.
2m May 08, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Broadens Content and Advertising Arsenal; TikTok Faces Regulatory Heat While Eyeing US Ban Reprieve
In today's MadTech, we discuss Google broadening its content and advertising arsenal, TikTok facing regulatory heat while eyeing political reprieve, and Spotify adding podcast inventory to its ad exchange.
2m May 07, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Walmart Drops Plan to Sell Ad Tech Stack to Retailers; Temu Abandons Chinese Imports Model to Avoid Tariffs
In today's MadTech Daily, we cover Walmart’s decision to drop plans to white-label its ad tech stack, Temu’s pivot away from Chinese imports to avoid US tariffs, and Google’s expansion of AI Mode in Search.
2m May 06, 2025
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ExchangeWire on Facebook's Publisher Monetisation and Banijay's Potential ITV Tie-up
In this team episode of the MadTech Podcast, Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by Rachel Smith and John Still to discuss the latest in media, marketing and commerce. They look at Banijay Group’s interest in ITV, publishers seeing referral traffic spike on Facebook and the platform’s monetisation offerings, as well as TikTok’s plans to enter the Japanese market.
29m May 02, 2025
29m
MadTech Daily: Mark Zuckerberg Plans Premium Tier and Ads for Meta’s AI App; the latest in Apple vs Epic Games’ Legal Battle
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s plans for the new Meta AI app, the latest between Epic Games and Apple, as well as Microsoft’s earnings for Q1 2025.
2m May 02, 2025
2m
the 7Stars’ Adam Chugg on Brand Safety, Shifts in Meta's Moderation and Social Strategy
In this MadTech Podcast special, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by Adam Chugg, head of data and tech at media agency the7stars to talk all things social media. Chugg discusses: The current state of social media New policies shaping the social media landscape Why there’s still value in organic social content How verification can address concerns around trust, authenticity and...
27m May 01, 2025
27m
MadTech Daily: Meta Launches new AI App; Snap Suspends Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty
In MadTech Daily, we discuss Meta’s new AI app, Snap suspending its forecast amid economic uncertainty, and WPP’s latest revenue figures.
2m May 01, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: ChatGPT Adds Shopping Features; E-Commerce Platforms Feel the Pressure as Tariffs Reshape US Trade Landscape
In today's MadTech Daily, we discuss ChatGPT’s expansion with new shopping features and partnerships, IAB’s digital video projection, and how e-commerce platforms are adjusting to new tariffs.
3m Apr 30, 2025
3m
MadTech Daily: Yahoo Eyes Chrome Acquisition Amid Google Antitrust Trial; ChatGPT to Feature Washington Post Content in New Media Partnership
In today’s MadTech, we discuss Yahoo’s interest in acquiring Google Chrome, ChatGPT’s new content partnership with The Washington Post to enhance its news responses, and Amazon’s expansion of its ‘Haul’ storefront.
2m Apr 28, 2025
2m
CNN’s Rob Bradley on Chrome’s Cookie Chaos, Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly and Declining Ad Spend
On this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and Rob Bradley, SVP of Digital Revenue, Strategy and Operations at CNN to discuss the latest in the media and marketing sectors. They look at the latest news surrounding Google, including the reversal of its plan to eliminate third-party cookies, and the recent ruling th...
36m Apr 25, 2025
36m
MadTech Daily: Meta Launches Threads Ads Globally; OpenAI to Acquire Chrome?
 In today’s MadTech Daily, we explore Meta’s decision to open Threads’ ad platform to global advertisers, reports that OpenAI has shown interest in acquiring Google Chrome, and a new statement from Meta’s Oversight Board, which claims the company “hastily” altered its content moderation policy.
2m Apr 25, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Google Chrome pulls back from new third-party cookie prompt rollout; Apple and Meta fined under EU’s Digital Markets Act
In today's MadTech Daily, we discuss Google Chrome's decision to pull back from new third-party cookie prompt rollout, Apple and Meta's fines under EU’s Digital Markets Act and Didomi's €72m acquisition of Addingwell
2m Apr 24, 2025
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UPDATE: Google KEEPS Third-party Cookies in Chrome
In MadTech, we discuss MidOcean Partners’ plans to acquire GSTV, Zuckerberg’s past consideration of spinning off Instagram amid antitrust concerns, and the Bertelsmann CEO’s renewed push to revive a £3.1bn merger with French broadcaster
3m Apr 23, 2025
3m
MadTechDaily: Google Ruling Signals Major Ad Tech Shake Up; Ofcom to Demand Stronger Child Protections from Social Platforms
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss the landmark antitrust ruling against Google, Ofcom’s upcoming child safety regulations, and Netflix’s plans to overhaul its search experience using AI to enhance content discovery.
2m Apr 22, 2025
2m
Immediate’s Matt Rance on US Tech Tariff Exemptions, the Fall in Funding for UK Startups, and Meta’s Antitrust Trial
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and Matt Rance, head of commercial data and analytics at Immediate, to discuss the latest in media and marketing. They examine the tech tariff exemptions introduced by Trump’s administration, UK startups considering moving to the US as funding levels fall to a post-pandemic low, and Met...
54m Apr 18, 2025
54m
MadTech Daily: DoubleVerify’s threat to sue Check My Ads for alleged defamation; TikTok Tests ‘Footnotes’
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover DoubleVerify’s threat to sue Check My Ads for alleged defamation, TikTok testing ‘Footnotes’, and the news that Temu and Shein have significantly cut their US ad spend as trade hostilities escalate.
2m Apr 18, 2025
2m
BREAKING! Google LOSES ad tech monopoly case
Google have been branded a monopolist - again. Dot brings you the latest as the fallout settles on what could be a landmark case for the open web.
2m Apr 17, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Google Faces UK Lawsuit and Cease and Desist Order in Japan; OpenAI Developing its Own Social Network
In today’s digest, we cover Japan’s cease and desist order against Google plus a UK lawsuit against the tech giant over its online search dominance, OpenAI’s early steps toward launching its own social network, and YouTube’s exemption from Australia’s upcoming social media ban.
3m Apr 17, 2025
3m
MadTech Daily: Sharp Decline in News Ad Spend; Meta to Train AI Models on EU Public Social Content
In today’s MadTech Daily, we explore the decline in news ad spend, Meta’s decision to begin training its AI models on public content in the EU, and Barb’s beta launch of overnight commercial spot ratings.
2m Apr 16, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Meta's Antitrust Trial over Social Media Dominance Kicks Off; US Tariff Exemptions for Electronics
Today's MadTech Daily looks at Meta’s landmark antitrust trial over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, Trump’s new tariffs, and Havas’ strong Q1 performance.
3m Apr 15, 2025
3m
MadTech Daily: The Trade Desk faces TWO Privacy Lawsuits; OpenAI Reduces Safety Testing Time
Today's MadTech Daily explore lawsuits filed against The Trade Desk over alleged consumer privacy violations, growing concerns around OpenAI’s reduced AI model safety testing, and how a lack of customer-centric focus is costing creative agencies.
2m Apr 14, 2025
2m
Publicis Singapore’s Ci En Lee on TikTok’s US Fate amid Trump’s Tariffs, 'Woke' Marketing, and DeepSeek’s Position in the AI Race
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and Ci En Lee, media strategist at Publicis Singapore to discuss the latest in the ad tech and marketing landscapes. They examine the latest with the TikTok US ban amidst Trump’s tariffs, the impact ‘woke’ marketing, and DeepSeek’s current position in the global AI race. Hear more...
36m Apr 11, 2025
36m
MadTech Daily: Meta’s Trial With Instagram; Price hikes by Chinese sellers on Amazon
Today’s MadTech covers Meta’s Instagram v FTC, increased energy demands from AI datacentres, and price hikes by Chinese sellers on Amazon
2m Apr 11, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: X to Drop Twitch from Ad Spend Lawsuit; EU Looks to Ease AI Compliance for Startups
Today’s MadTech discusses  X’s agreement to drop Twitch from its lawsuit targeting advertisers over pulling their ad spend from the platform, the EU looking to ease  AI compliance for startups, and Snapchat launching Sponsored AI Lenses.
2m Apr 10, 2025
2m
R/GA’s Ryan Wareham on How the Agency Landscape is Evolving
In this podcast special, ExchangeWire’s head of content John Still is joined by Ryan Wareham, SVP managing director EMEA at R/GA, to discuss how the agency landscape is evolving. They expand on: The recent shifts that have taken place in the agency landscape How AI is shaping the agency model How AI is aiding creativity The rise of independent agencies What independence means for R/GA and the...
22m Apr 09, 2025
22m
MadTech Daily: Court Rejects UK Gov’s Request for Secret Hearing in Apple Data Case; Spotify Unveils New Ad Tools
Today’s MadTech discusses the rejection of the UK Government’s petition to keep its Apple backdoor data demand hearing secret, Spotify’s new ad tools and the White House’s direction for federal agencies to appoint AI leaders and develop strategies.
2m Apr 09, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: X Faces $1 Billion Fine Under EU’s Digital Services Act; BBC pushes for Credit in Apple and Google News
Today’s MadTech discusses at a potential fine for X from the EU, copyright lawsuits brought against OpenAI and Microsoft being combined, the BBC pushing for more credit in Apple and Google News, and CNBC’s new streaming service.
3m Apr 08, 2025
3m
MadTech Daily: Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline Again; Meta's Fact Checking Ends Today for US Users
Today, Dot discusses Trump extending the TikTok sale deadline for the second time, Meta's fact checking finally coming to an end for all US users, and WPP's acquisition of InfoSum.
2m Apr 07, 2025
2m
What Happened in Ad Tech in Q1?
In our very first episode of ExchangeWireTV, Grainne Reid, head of marketing, is joined by John Still, head of content, and Mat Broughton, research lead, to discuss some of the major events in the media, marketing, and commerce industries in the first quarter of 2025. Watch the video version here: https://www.exchangewire.com/video-interviews/exchangewiretv-what-happened-in-ad-tech-in-q1/
41m Apr 04, 2025
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MadTech Daily: AppLovin and Amazon bid for TikTok; Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC
Today’s MadTech Daily discusses new TikTok bidders, tariffs on production hubs, clear channel Europe-North’s acquisition and Meta’s multi-year partnership with UFC.
2m Apr 04, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Roblox Teams Up with Google on ads; US Labour Watchdog Freezes Apple Cases Following Appointment by Trump
Today’s MadTech Daily covers Roblox partnering with Google, two cases against Apple being put on hold, and new ad tools unveiled by Reddit.
2m Apr 03, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: PayPal's Ad Business Coming to the UK in July; WARC Downgrades Ad Spend Forecast by $20bn
Today, Dot discusses PayPal's plans to bring its ad business to the UK in July, WARC downgrading its ad spend forecast for Q1, OpenAI securing $40bn in its latest funding round, and WPP removing DEI references from its annual report.
2m Apr 02, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Apple Fined over iOS Data Consent Practices; BBC Decides Against Podcast Ads Plan
Today's MadTech discusses fines over Data consent Practices, xAI's acquisition of X and BBC's decision against Podcast Ads plan
2m Apr 01, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: EU to Reduce Fines on Big Tech to Avoid US Backlash; TikTok Shop Expands in Europe 
In today's Daily, Dot looks at EU's decision to lessen DMA blow on Apple and Meta to avoid US backlash, TikTok Shop's plans Expands in Europe and Reddit Expansion on Conversation Ads
2m Mar 31, 2025
2m
MNC’s Luke Bristow on Apple’s Streaming Service Losses, Perplexity AI’s Fundraising and Isba’s Responsible Media Guide
On this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire CEO Rachel Smith is joined by research lead Mat Broughton and Luke Bristow, CEO of challenger brand agency MNC to discuss the latest in the media and marketing worlds. They examine Apple’s streaming service losses, Perplexity AI’s efforts to raise funds at USD$18bn (£773m), and the release of Isba’s Responsible Media Guide.
47m Mar 28, 2025
47m
MadTech Daily: Judge Rules New York Times Can Proceed With Copyright Lawsuit; Judge Bars Apple in Google Antitrust Trial
 Today, Dot unpacks possible tariff reductions, Google’s antitrust hearing, and copyright lawsuits.
2m Mar 28, 2025
2m
John Wright on the Trends Shaping In-Game Advertising
In this MadTech Podcast special, ExchangeWire research lead Mat Broughton is joined by John Wright, independent strategic advisor and consultant for the gaming industry, to delve into a discussion about the gaming landscape.
29m Mar 27, 2025
29m
MadTech Daily: Instagram Partnership Ads; ChatGPT’s Image Generator Gets an Upgrade and News on Ad Tech’s AI Adoption
Today, Dot discusses Instagram's partnership Ads, Upgrades in the AI sector and IAB's report on agencies, brands, and publishers' implementation of full-scale AI adoption.
3m Mar 27, 2025
3m
MadTech Daily: Outsmart Calls for Government Intervention in OOH; UK to Ease Digital Tax on US Tech Groups?
Today, Dot discusses Outsmart's plea to the UK Government to intervene in the OOH sector, the UK Government considering changes to its taxes on big Tech firms and the British public's support for AI laws.
2m Mar 26, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Meta Settles Privacy Case by Agreeing to Stop Targeting UK User; Yahoo Sells TechCrunch to Regent
In today's Daily, Dot looks at Meta's agreement to stop personalised Ads for an individual, Yahoo Sales of TechCrunch and UK Technology Secretary urging AI Copyright Critics to Embrace Change.
2m Mar 25, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Channel 4 Launches Sustainability Tool; Perplexity AI to raise USD$18bn
Today's digest looks at a new emissions measurement tool introduced by Channel 4, Bluesky enhancing referral tracking for publishers, and Perplexity AI's ambitions to raise funds
2m Mar 24, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Omnicom's IPG Acquisition; Google in Hot Water
On today's MadTech Daily, Dot discusses Omnicom's acquisition of IPG, the world's first fully AI-generated newspaper by an Italian publication, and the latest trouble for Google in the EU.
2m Mar 21, 2025
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