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Microsoft Acquires Nuance for $16bn; China to Ban "Excessive" Data Collection by Apps
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Microsoft purchase AI and voice tech firm Nuance for USD $16bn; China ban mobile apps from collecting “excessive” levels of users’ personal data; and daily app usage leaps 30% compared to 2019, finds a study from App Annie. Nuance acquired by Microsoft for USD $16bn Nuance Communications, an AI and speech technology company, are set to be taken over by Microsoft. The USD $16bn (£12bn) purchase reflects the US-based tech heavyweight’s plan to bolster their cloud-computing offering for [...]
The UK's DMU Gets to Work; Clubhouse Rumoured to be Eyeing Fresh Funding and $4bn Valuation
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: the UK’s Digital Markets Unit (DMU) begins operating; Clubhouse reportedly look for new funding as they seek to boost their value to USD $4bn; and Instagram is found to be the most “invasive” app by a study into apps’ data collection and sharing practices. UK’s DMU gets to work The UK’s newly-formed regulator for the policing of Big Tech has officially begun operating. The Digital Markets Unit (DMU) will make devising new codes of conduct between social [...]
Colorado Consider New Privacy Bill; Apple Block Non-ATT Compliant Apps
In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in ad tech from around the globe. In this edition: Colorado becomes the latest US state to consider implementing a new data privacy law; Apple have begun blocking apps that do not comply with their new App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework; and LinkedIn confirm that they’re working on an audio-only social feature. Colorado considers new consumer privacy law Colorado has become the latest US state to propose revamping its consumer privacy laws. State [...]
LinkedIn Build a Clubhouse Rival; TikTok Make Personalised Ads Compulsory
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: LinkedIn confirm plans to build an audio-only social feature into their platform; TikTok announce that users will be unable to opt-out of receiving personalised ads from mid-April; and deal-making and impression generation on advanced TV make a strong recovery after COVID-19. LinkedIn confirm plans for Clubhouse rival Corporate social networking platform LinkedIn have confirmed that they are currently developing an audio-only social offering. The announcement puts the company alongside fellow socials Facebook and Twitter, who have both [...]
Apple Begin Blocking Apps that Fall Foul of ATT; Spotify Acquire Betty Labs
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Apple have begun rejecting apps who don’t comply with their new ATT privacy framework; Spotify acquire Betty Labs, the tech company behind live audio app Locker Room; and ViacomCBS put $3bn worth of shares up for sale to raise capital for content investment. Apple begin blocking non-ATT compliant apps on devices US tech giant Apple have begun blocking apps that do not comply with their new App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework from their devices. First spotted last [...]
Colorado Mulls New Data Privacy Bill; Publicis Groupe Acquire Balance Internet
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Colorado becomes the latest US state to introduce a new data privacy bill; Publicis Groupe acquire Balance Internet; and Magna forecast that the US ad market will recover more quickly than previously expected. Colorado considers new consumer privacy law Colorado has become the latest US state to propose revamping its consumer privacy laws. State senators presented a new bill to Colorado lawmakers last month which will extend further protections to internet users’ personal data. Officially named SB 21-190 [...]
News Corp Acquire Investor's Business Daily; TripleLift Sell Majority Stake to Vista
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: News Corp purchase Investor’s Business Daily for USD $275m; TripleLift sell a majority stake to Vista Equity Partners; and the LA Times take out a USD $10m loan after losing over USD $50m in revenue during 2020. News Corp buys Investor’s Business Daily for $275m News Corp have forged a deal to purchase Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) for USD $275m (£200m). The now former O’Neil Capital Management-owned publisher will now operate under News Corp’s Dow Jones subsidiary, [...]
RTÉ Launch New Ad Research Tools; Jam3 and MediaMonks Set to Merge
In today’s news digest: Irish broadcast giant RTÉ launch two new research tools for advertisers; Canada-based design and experience agency Jam3 have entered a conditional deal to merge with S4 Capital’s MediaMonks; and Bloomberg Quicktake has seen viewer numbers thrive after expanding to OTT. RTÉ launch new research tools to enhance campaign delivery RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann), the largest media outlet in the Republic of Ireland, have created two new research tools to help advertisers deliver more effective campaigns. The “A Single [...]
Coupang Go Public in the US; Microsoft in Talks Over $10bn Discord Acquisition
In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in ad tech from around the globe. In this edition: Coupang, “the Amazon of South Korea”, go public in the US; Microsoft are reportedly contemplating buying Discord for USD $10bn; Google postpone testing FLoC in Europe over fears that the solution breaches GDPR; and Roku launch their own advertising brand studio. South Korean ecommerce giant Coupang files IPO Coupang, the ecommerce company dubbed “the Amazon of South Korea”, have made their debut on [...]
Roku Launch an Advertising Brand Studio; Digital Turbine Acquire Fyber
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: US-based streaming service Roku have announced plans for their own advertising brand studio; mobile ad tech firm Digital Turbine acquire Fyber; and News Corp sign a 3-year contract with Facebook’s News scheme. Roku launch an advertising brand studio US-based streaming service Roku have set up their own advertising brand studio, which will produce advertisements and TV programmes tailored to marketers. A relatively new venture for streaming services, with only fellow streamer Hulu announcing the creation of their [...]
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