The MadTech Podcast

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.

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 Meta’s...

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 fro...

Today’s MadTech covers Meta’s Instagram v FTC, increased energy demands from AI datacentres, and price hikes by Chinese sellers on Amazon 

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.

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 th...

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.

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.

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. 

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/  

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.

Today’s MadTech Daily covers Roblox partnering with Google, two cases against Apple being put on hold, and new ad tools unveiled by Reddit.

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. 

Today's MadTech discusses fines over Data consent Practices, xAI's acquisition of X and BBC's decision against Podcast Ads plan

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

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. 

 Today, Dot unpacks possible tariff reductions, Google’s antitrust hearing, and copyright lawsuits. 

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. 

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.