Roman Vrublivskyi, CEO of Attekmi, explores this year’s top ad tech trends, from first-party data to supply path optimisation. He expands on why first-party data is becoming the backbone of modern ad strategies, and what supply path optimisation really aims [...]

In today’s Digest, we cover OpenAI raising USD$3bn from retail investors in a USD$122bn funding round, Anthropic set to sign a deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking, as well as Elon Musk being ordered to face [...]

In today’s Digest we look at Australia’s eSafety Commission warning of ‘major gaps’ in the enforcement of the country’s under 16 social media ban, California defying Trump’s demands on AI with the introduction of a new executive order, and Disney+ [...]

In her latest piece, the inimitable Shirley Marschall looks at why toenail fungus is the true measure of ad tech done badly… We've all been there. Browsing a high quality news site or app, reading an interesting article all the way [...]

In today’s Digest, we discuss OpenAI extending its ad pilot as it tests a global rollout of sponsored ChatGPT responses, Elon Musk’s X ad boycott being dismissed by a US Judge, and Disney+ striking a landmark next-day streaming deal with [...]

This week, the digital ecosystem saw advertising formats evolve rapidly and tensions rise between platforms, regulators, and traditional media players. In today’s MadTech Daily, we look at a jury finding Meta and YouTube harmed young users, a judge dismissing publishers’ [...]

In today’s Digest, we cover OpenAI hiring a Meta ad veteran to build its ads business, Apple planning to introduce ads in Maps, and X promising a new deal in efforts to win back advertisers.

In today’s Digest we cover ChatGPT’s slow rollout of ads, frustrating partners despite the buzz around their introduction, Musk being found liable in a $44bn fraud case related to Twitter, and broadcasters pushing for tougher smart TV rules across Europe.

In today’s Digest we cover whistleblowers saying Meta and TikTok amplify harmful content in order to keep users’ attention, Amazon rolling out one-hour delivery in US cities, and the UK government launching a local media support initiative.

Adform, the powerful and safe media buying platform, today (16th March, 2026) announces its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This recognition underscores Adform’s continued leadership in sustainability [...]