MadTech Daily: DoorDash Partners With OpenAI; WBD Board Refuses Paramount Offer; FTC Probes Eversight’s Pricing
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover DoorDash partnering with OpenAI to enable grocery ordering in ChatGPT, the WBD board rejecting Paramount’s offer, and the FTC probing Instacart’s Eversight dynamic pricing algorithm.
2m Dec 19, 2025
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MadTech Daily: Amazon in talks to invest $10bn+ in OpenAI; Trump Admin Threatens Spotify Over EU Tech Rules
In today’s Digest, we cover Amazon in talks to invest over USD$10bn in OpenAI, and OpenAI hiring George Osborne to lead its global ‘Stargate’ expansion. We also discuss the Trump administration threatening Spotify over EU tech rules, and an IAB report highlighting how digital ads shape today’s media.
2m Dec 18, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily:Meta Tolerates Ad Fraud to Protect Revenue; US suspends Tech deal with UK Amid Trade Frustrations
In today’s Digest, we cover Meta tolerating China-linked ad fraud to protect revenue, the US suspending a tech deal with the UK amid trade frustrations, and AI becoming Santa’s helper for 2025 Christmas shopping.
2m Dec 17, 2025
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MadTech Daily:BBC Studios Accelerates Digital Growth in EMEA; Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover BBC Studios accelerating digital growth in EMEA, Reddit challenging Australia’s under-16 social media ban in court, and Amazon planning to invest over USD$35bn in India’s AI sector.
2m Dec 16, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: YouTube TV to Launch Genre Plans; Pinterest to Buy tvScientific; Pinterest to Buy tvScientific; Meta Said to use Qwen in ‘Avocado’ Mode
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover YouTube TV launching genre-based plans, expanding its sports streaming push, and increasing ads on Shorts. We also cover Pinterest buying tvScientific to expand performance ads to CTV, and Meta reportedly using Alibaba’s Qwen in its ‘Avocado’ model.
2m Dec 15, 2025
2m
ExchangeWire on the Warner Bros Bidding Wars and the EU's Moves Against X & Google
In this episode of the MadTech podcast, ExchangeWire co-founder & advisor Ciaran O’Kane and head of content John Still join head of marketing Grainne Reid to look at pivotal changes across media consolidation and transatlantic policy tensions. They discuss Paramount’s move to gazump Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, US backlash against the EU’s fine on X, and the EU’s investigati...
32m Dec 12, 2025
32m
MadTech Daily: Disney & OpenAI Strike Deal; Google Tests AI Article Overviews on News Pages
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Disney and OpenAI striking a deal to bring characters to Sora, Google testing AI article overviews on certain Google News pages, as well as a look at Meta’s shift from open-source to revenue-driven AI.
2m Dec 12, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: More Brits Use YouTube than Google Search; Tencent Drops Out of Paramount’s Warner Bros Bid; Cadent Acquires VuePlanner
In today’s MadTech Daily we look at newly released figures from Ofcom, Tencent dropping out of Paramount’s Warner Bros bid over US regulatory fears, and Cadent acquiring YouTube ad firm VuePlanner.
2m Dec 11, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Google Denies 2026 Ads Plan for Gemini; EU Probes Google’s AI Overviews; Uber Launches Ad Insights Platform
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Google denying a 2026 ads plan for Gemini, the EU probing Google’s AI search summaries, and Uber turning rider and delivery data into ad insights.
2m Dec 10, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Paramount to Gazump Netflix?! New Meta AI Content Deals; Barb Unveils the Data Hub; Open-Source AI Hits 30% of Global Usage
In today’s Digest, we cover Paramount’s late bid for Warner, Meta securing a series of AI content deals, and China’s open-source AI reaching 30% of global usage.
2m Dec 09, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery; X Hit with €120m EU Penalty; UK Eyes Tougher Laws for AI Chatbots
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, X being hit with a €120m EU penalty, and the UK eyeing tougher laws for AI chatbots.
2m Dec 08, 2025
2m
T&P’s Shula Sinclair on Meta’s Scam Ads, AI-Driven Retail Growth, and Older Influencer Audiences
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, Shula Sinclair, chief strategy officer at T&P, joins ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín and head of content John Still to discuss the latest surrounding Meta’s fraudulent ads, AI sending traffic and conversions soaring for retailers, and the influencer landscape. They look at a complaint launched by Swedish publishers against Meta, how AI is reshapin...
26m Dec 05, 2025
26m
MadTech Daily: Global Ad Spend to Hit $1tn in 2026; WPP Demoted from FTSE 100
 In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at global ad spend set to top USD$1tn in 2026, WPP being demoted from the FTSE 100, and the EU probing Meta’s AI use in WhatsApp.
2m Dec 05, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: AI Race Intensifies as Anthropic Eyes IPO; Google Tests AI Overviews Merged with AI Mode; Eventbrite Acquired by Bending Spoons
On today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Anthropic hiring IPO counsel in its race against OpenAI, Mistral unveiling new AI models, as well as Sam Altaman declaring ‘code red’. We also discuss Google testing AI overviews blended with AI mode, and Eventbrite being acquired by Bending Spoons.
2m Dec 04, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Omnicom Announces Major Overhaul; Havas Buys Unnest; Retailers See 830% Jump in Traffic from Gen AI
In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at Omnicom announcing a major overhaul with new leadership and job cuts, Havas buying Unnest to boost data services, and retailers seeing an 830% jump in traffic from generative AI.
2m Dec 03, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Publishers Take Legal Action Against Zuckerberg Over Scam Ads; US Black Friday Sales Hit Record; Ad Net Zero Adds AI Usage Measurement to Carbon Calculator 
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover publishers taking legal action against Meta over its serving of scam ads as well as the impact of this year’s Black Friday, with record online sales in the US while UK high streets saw slowing traffic. Plus Ad Net Zero celebrating five years and unveiling its global strategy.
2m Dec 02, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: OOH Industry Reports 4.4% Growth; Streamer Content Quotas Become Law in Australia
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss the out-of-home advertising (OOH) industry reporting 4.4% growth in Q3, Australia making streamer content quotas law, and China’s AI governance framework winning backing from researchers at DeepSeek and Alibaba.
2m Dec 01, 2025
2m
OAAA's Anna Bager on the Programmatic OOH Transparency Pledge and Omnicon's IPG Acquisition
In this episode of the MadTech podcast, Anna Bager, CEO of the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), joins ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid and COO Lindsay Rowntree to discuss key shifts in programmatic out-of-home and industry consolidation. They look at the OAAA’s Programmatic OOH Transparency Pledge, the growth of the global out-of-home advertising market, and th...
40m Nov 28, 2025
40m
MadTech Daily: European Parliament Urges a Social Media Ban for Under-16s; The Observer Debuts a New Digital Subscription Service
In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at the European Parliament urging a social media ban for under-16s, the Observer debuting a new digital subscription service, and news ad performance leading the industry.
2m Nov 28, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Walmart Explores Ads for Sparky AI; Warner Settles With AI Music Firm; YouTube trials new feed control features
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Walmart exploring ads for its Sparky AI shopping agent, Warner Music Group settling with an AI music firm and launching a joint venture, and YouTube trialing new feed control features.
2m Nov 27, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: US Senators Push Meta Scam Ad Probe; ChatGPT Adds Shopping Research Tool; Alibaba Tops Revenue Forecasts
In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at US senators pushing a probe into Facebook and Instagram scam ads, ChatGPT adding a new shopping research tool, and Alibaba topping revenue forecasts driven by instant retail and AI.
2m Nov 26, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: EU Unconditionally Greenlights Omnicom’s IPG Acquisition; YouTube Usage Hits 84% of Adults; Alibaba’s Qwen Tops 10m Downloads
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover the EU greenlighting Omnicom’s IPG acquisition without conditions, YouTube usage reaching 84% of adults, and Alibaba’s Qwen topping 10 million downloads.
2m Nov 25, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: WBD Draws Bids from Paramount, Comcast & Netflix; Google Makes Final Plea in Ad Tech Monopoly Case; ChatGPT Rolls out Group Chats
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Warner Bros. Discovery drawing bids from Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix, UK Champions League rights targeted by Paramount, as well as Google fighting an ad business breakup. We also discuss ChatGPT Rolling out Group Chats worldwide
2m Nov 24, 2025
2m
Nicole Pruess on Meta Serving Scam Ads, the Podcasting Landscape, and Transparency in CTV Advertising
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, Nicole Pruess, freelance presenter and educator at U of Digital, joins ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín and COO Lindsay Rowntree. They discuss Meta profiting from fraudulent ads on its platforms, TikTok’s and Netflix’s podcasting push, and transparency in CTV advertising.
41m Nov 21, 2025
41m
MadTech Daily: Perplexity Launches Tool to Simplify Online Shopping; Spanish Court Orders Meta to Pay $550m to Digital Media Firms; EU Probes into Meta
In today’s MadTech Daily we cover Perplexity launching a tool to simplify online shopping, a Spanish court ordering Meta to pay $550m to digital media firms, and new EU probes into Meta.
2m Nov 21, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Advertisers Eye 2026 Media Budget Shifts; ChatGPT to Offer Target Shopping; Meta Cleared of Monopoly Claims
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover shifts for advertisers in 2026 media budgets, ChatGPT offering target shopping via OpenAI, and OpenAI striking a deal with Intuit for personal finance integration. We also discuss Meta being cleared of monopoly claims over Instagram and WhatsApp.
2m Nov 20, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Channel 4 Launches AI Ad Tool for SMEs; Twitter Co-Founder Finances App to Bring Back Vine Videos; Jeff Bezos Creates AI Startup
In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at Channel 4 launching an AI ad tool for SMEs, Jack Dorsey backing diVine, a Vine reboot featuring its video archive, as well as Jeff Bezos becoming co-CEO of Project Prometheus.
2m Nov 19, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Havas in Talks Over WPP Stake; Dentsu Prepares for Staff Cuts as International Business Underperforms
In today’s Digest, we look at Havas entering talks over a potential WPP stake, Dentsu accelerating its global restructuring amid revenue declines, and a German court ordering Google to pay €572m in a price-comparison case.
2m Nov 18, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: IAB Launches Ad Auction Protocol; NBCUniversal to Debut NBC Sports Network
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss the IAB launching a faster ad auction protocol, NBCUniversal preparing to debut its new NBC Sports Network, and Alibaba rolling out an AI tool to streamline sourcing.
2m Nov 17, 2025
2m
The Telegraph's Samara Hocihara on AI litigation, Reddit's big moment and the new Browser Wars
On this week's podcast, Samara Hocihara of the Telegraph joins John Still and Rachel Smith to discuss AI litigation, Reddit's big moment and the new Browser Wars. *Check out the winners from The Wires Awards 2025* (https://www.exchangewire.com/blog/2025/11/14/the-wires-2025-another-year-of-ad-tech-excellence/)
43m Nov 14, 2025
43m
MadTech Daily: EU plans a new probe into Google over news rankings; Tencent’s profit jumps 19% on AI gains; 58% of UK households hold fewer than three streaming services
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover the EU planning a new probe into Google over news rankings, Tencent’s profit jumping 19% on AI gains, and 58% of UK households holding fewer than three streaming services.
2m Nov 14, 2025
2m
digitalAudience and Mediahuis on Data Distribution Across European Marketing & Advertising
In this special episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire CEO Rachel Smith is joined by Bastiaan Spaans, Chief Commercial Officer at digitalAudience, and Remco Steen, Manager of Advertising Technology at Mediahuis Netherlands, to discuss their companies' latest partnership. They look at data distribution and collaboration between publishers, brands, and agencies, tools like data clean rooms...
35m Nov 13, 2025
35m
MadTech Daily: ITV Launches Linear TV Solution and Joins TikTok Pulse Premiere; Reddit Reels in Advertisers with Interactive Ads
In today's MadTech Daily, we look at the latest announcements from ITV’s Palooza event, Reddit reeling in advertisers with the launch of a new ad format, plus Microsoft making its behavioural analytics tool mandatory for publishers.
2m Nov 13, 2025
2m
Reed Smith's Nikki Bhargava on California's AB566 and Data Privacy in Ad Tech
In this special episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire’s head of content John Still is joined by Nikki Bhargava, partner at Reed Smith LLP, to discuss the convergence between privacy and ad tech in the US. They look at the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the AB566 bill recently signed by governor Gavin Newsom, and what the implementation of opt-out preference signals might loo...
27m Nov 12, 2025
27m
MadTech Daily: Trump Threatens $1bn Lawsuit Against BBC; Major Podcast Push; Wikipedia Urges Responsible Use of its Content by AI
In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at Trump threatening a USD$1bn lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of a Panorama broadcast, TikTok and iHeartMedia launching a podcast network to tap the creator economy, and Netflix eyeing original video podcasts. We also discuss Wikipedia urging AI developers to use its content responsibly.
2m Nov 12, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Amazon Expands Global Reach with Bazaar App; OpenAI Proposes Teen Safety Standards
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Amazon expanding its global reach with a low-cost Bazaar app, OpenAI proposing teen safety standards amid rising scrutiny, and the Daily Mail seeing its traffic disrupted.
2m Nov 11, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Comcast in Talks to Buy ITV’s Broadcast Arm; Apple Nears $1bn Deal to Power Siri; EU to Weaken AI Act
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Comcast looking to buy ITV’s broadcast arm for £2bn, Apple nearing a USD$1bn deal to power a Siri overhaul with Google’s Gemini AI, and the EU weakening its landmark AI Act amid Big Tech pressure.
2m Nov 10, 2025
2m
ExchangeWire on Big Tech’s Anticompetitive Behaviour, WPP’s Latest Partnership, and the DSP Wars
In this MadTech Podcast team episode, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by co-founder & CEO Rachel Smith and COO Lindsay Rowntree. They look at UK broadcasters' appeal to the government to stamp out big tech’s anticompetitive practices, WPP’s partnership with analytics firm Sightly, and the DSP wars between Amazon, Google, and The Trade Desk. They also discuss AI regulation in ...
46m Nov 07, 2025
46m
MadTech Daily: Document Reveals Meta's Profits from Scam Ads; Netflix Introduces New Metric
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss documents revealing Meta’s profits from scam ads, Netflix entering its third year of ads with an eye on the future, and Snap soars surging after a USD$400m Perplexity AI deal.
2m Nov 07, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Amazon Sues Perplexity Over AI Shopping Tool; Epic and Google Settle Lawsuit; People Inc. Signs Deal with Microsoft
Today, we look at Amazon suing Perplexity over its AI shopping assistant, Epic and Google settling their lawsuit, and People Inc. signing an AI deal with Microsoft.
2m Nov 06, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Digest: Amazon Ads Expands Sports Streaming Inventory; Getty and Perplexity Ink Deal
In today’s MadTech Daily, Dot discusses Amazon Ads expanding its sports streaming inventory, Getty and Perplexity inking a multi-year deal to power AI search visuals, as well as Sky, BBC, and ITN urging a crackdown on Big Tech.
2m Nov 05, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Tech Giants Step Up Efforts to Fix AI Security Flaws; TV & Video Market on Track for $1tn by 2030
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss tech giants stepping up efforts to fix AI security flaws; Alibaba investing USD$281m to expand Taobao stores; and the global TV and video market on track to hit USD$1tn by 2030.
2m Nov 04, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Netflix Eyes Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition; IAB Unveils New CTV Framework
In today’s MadTech Daily, look at Netflix eyeing a Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, the IAB unveiling a framework to standardise conversion APIs for CTV, and ABC and ESPN being pulled from YouTube TV ahead of their deal expiry.
2m Nov 03, 2025
2m
ExchangeWire on Ads in Apple Maps, Comcast Linear TV Going Programmatic, and AdCP
In this MadTech Podcast team episode, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by head of content John Still and COO Lindsay Rowntree. They look at Apple Maps moving towards ad monetisation, Comcast making their linear TV inventory available programmatically for advertisers, and the launch of the new Ad Context Protocol (AdCP). They discuss Apple’s and Google’s relationships with...
33m Oct 31, 2025
33m
MadTech Daily: Bending Spoons Acquires AOL for $1.5bn; New WPP CEO Issues Profit Warning
In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Bending Spoons acquiring AOL for $1.5bn, WPP’s new CEO issuing a profit warning, and Meta’s ad revenue jumping 26% in Q3.
2m Oct 31, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Video on Demand to Drive 17% Growth in Q4 Ad Spend; Publicis Acquires HEPMIL Media Group
In today’s Digest, we cover the latest ad spend forecast from the AA and WARC, Publicis buying HEPMIL Media Group to boost its influencer marketing in Southeast Asia, and US senators pushing to ban teen use of AI chatbots.
2m Oct 30, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: ChatGPT Adds PayPal Wallet; Musk Launches AI Encyclopedia
In today’s MadTech Daily: ChatGPT adds a PayPal wallet, Musk launches an AI encyclopedia, plus StarHub and Mediacorp team up to enhance the viewing experience for customers in Singapore
2m Oct 29, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: Apple Plans Ads for Maps; X Loses Advertising Boss; EU Finds Meta & TikTok Broke Transparency Obligations
In today’s MadTech Daily, we discuss Apple planning ads for Maps, X losing its advertising boss, and the EU’s preliminary findings that Meta and TikTok broke transparency obligations.
2m Oct 28, 2025
2m
MadTech Daily: WPP Courts Businesses with Self-Serve Platform Launch; Comcast Linear TV Goes Programmatic; The Observer Signs AI News Deal
In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at WPP launching a self-serve version of its ad platform, Comcast bringing biddable and programmatic to its linear TV offering, and The Observer signing a deal to appear on AI news platform Particle.
2m Oct 27, 2025
2m
SevenSix Agency's Charlotte Stavrou on Social Media Advertising, Meta's Chatbot Safeguarding, and Skippable Ads on Reels
In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by head of content John Still and Charlotte Stavrou, founder & CEO of SevenSix Agency. They look into global ad spend figures from WARC, Meta implementing safeguards around AI character chatbots for children, and Instagram testing skippable ads in Reels. They also discuss social media algorithms and the d...
26m Oct 24, 2025
26m