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Digest: Paramount to Take Over Warner Bros as Netflix Drops Bid; Dentsu Names New Global CEO
In today’s Digest we discuss Netflix pulling out of the bidding war for Warner Bros, Dentsu naming Takeshi Sano as global CEO, and HubSpot expanding its media reach with a Starter Story deal.
ExchangeWire on UK Streaming Regulations, Rugby Ads, and Walmart & OOH Revenue
In this episode of The MadTech Podcast, the ExchangeWire team discuss Ofcom streaming regulations, backlash over rugby in-game ads, Walmart ad revenue, and out-of-home growth.
The Stack: Digital Rules Tighten
This week saw mounting regulatory pressure across streaming and social media, while advertising and retail delivered record-breaking performances. In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover WPP unveiling a £500m cost-cutting plan in an AI-led overhaul, ByteDance being valued at $550bn in [...]
Automation vs Control: Striking the Balance with AI
With a massive range of AI platforms, tools, and solutions now available - how can advertisers maintain control?
Digest: DoorDash to End Deliveroo Operations in Singapore; ITV Studios Launches Studio 55; Apple Rolls Out Global Age-Verification Tools
In today’s Digest we look at DoorDash ending Deliveroo operations in Singapore, ITV Studios launching Studio 55 and opening its content library, as well as Apple rolling out global age-verification tools.
Digest: UK VOD Services to Face New Ofcom Regulation; Canva Buys Animation and Marketing Startups; OOH Hit Record Revenue in 2025
In today’s Digest we cover video-on-demand services facing new Ofcom regulation in the UK, Canva buying animation and marketing startups, and OOH hitting record revenue in 2025.
The Zombie Industry: How Publishers Keep Surviving Their Own Death
Alanna Laforet looks at the long-rumoured demise of publishers, and how they survive because of tech innovation, not despite it...
Digest: Germany Backs Social Media Curbs for Children; Paramount Submits Higher Bid for Warner Bros as DOJ Probes Netflix’s Power
In today’s Digest we cover Germany backing social media curbs for children, the DOJ probing Netflix’s market power in its Warner deal review, and the Motion Picture Association sending a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance over Seedance 2.0.
Digest: eBay Acquires Depop; Amazon Overtakes Walmart in Annual Revenue; Scopely Agrees $1bn Deal for Turkish Game Developer
In today’s Digest we discuss eBay acquiring Depop for USD$1.2bn, Amazon overtaking Walmart in annual revenue, and Scopely agreeing a $1bn deal for a Turkish game developer.
MadTech Mailbag: ExchangeWire on Media Planning, Agencies, & Policy Moves
In our very first mailbag special, the ExchangeWire team answer our listeners' biggest questions on media planning, independents vs. holdcos, and legal and regulatory battles.
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