The MadTech Podcast

Today, Dot discusses Outsmart's plea to the UK Government to intervene in the OOH sector, the UK Government considering changes to its taxes on big Tech firms and the British public's support for AI laws.

In today's Daily, Dot looks at Meta's agreement to stop personalised Ads for an individual, Yahoo Sales of TechCrunch and UK Technology Secretary urging AI Copyright Critics to Embrace Change.

Today's digest looks at a new emissions measurement tool introduced by Channel 4, Bluesky enhancing referral tracking for publishers, and Perplexity AI's ambitions to raise funds

On today's MadTech Daily, Dot discusses Omnicom's acquisition of IPG, the world's first fully AI-generated newspaper by an Italian publication, and the latest trouble for Google in the EU. 

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and Shiv Gupta, U of Digital founder to discuss the latest in the media and marketing industries.  They discuss the launch of Scope3’s Agentic Media Platform, Sonos abandoning its plans to release a streaming video player, and new figures which detail the dramatic surge in AI-powered shoppi...

Today Dot discusses Google’s decision to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz, the rising trend of AI-powered shopping, and Adform’s exploration of a potential sale.

In this podcast special, head of content John Still is joined by Eni Shabani, founder of Rising Ballers. 

Today, Dot discusses the UK beginning enforcement of the new regulations under the Online Safety Act, Reddit introducing a change which allows users to block specific advertisers, and Apple’s encrypted data case beginning in secret.  

Today, Dot discusses The Guardian’s new consent or pay model, community notes commencing tomorrow on Meta’s platforms, and a new launch from Amazon Prime. 

On this MadTech Podcast, Grianne Reid is joined by John Still and Laura Chase, managing director at WeAre8, to discuss the latest in media and marketing. They examine the UK agency landscape, Roblox’s ad expansion sparking backlash from creator studios, and Google’s premium AI-only search engine. 

Today, Dot discusses how Turkish publications' traffic has been affected by Google, LinkedIn expanding its ad targeting tools, and Channel 5 launching a new streaming service. 

Today’s digest looks at a new lawsuit against Meta brought forward by French publishers, the Competition Markets Authority’s latest conclusions regarding the UK’s mobile browser and cloud gaming markets, as well as YouTube experimenting with a feature which automatically sends videos for human review.  

Today, Dot discusses fines on the horizon for Apple and Meta, and Barb unifying its CFlight and Advanced Campaign Hub. Plus, don’t forget to have your say in this year’s All In Census, which will contribute to shaping the industry’s talent action plan. 

Today Dot discusses the DOJ’s revised proposed judgement to remedy Google’s search dominance, Google removing diverse language from its Responsible AI team webpage, and a potential sale on the horizon for TikTok’s US business. 

Today, Dot discusses Google experimenting with a new AI-only search feature, the EU pushing back on criticism from the US over its antitrust regulation, as well as the Competition and Markets Authority deciding against formally investigating Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI. 

In this MadTech Podcast episode, Aimee Newell Tarín and John Still are joined by independent ad tech expert Shirley Marschall to discuss the latest in media, marketing, and commerce.  They look at The Information Commissioner’s Office investigations into TikTok, Reddit and Imgur, Amazon’s sales continuing to climb during a boycott period, and Walmart’s retail media network. 

Today, Dot discusses another huge acquisition in ad tech, and earnings figures from ITV and Havas. 

Today, Dot discusses the latest industry acquisitions including T-Mobile buying Blis, Google urging the US Government not to force a breakup of its company, and Disney cutting jobs across its TV Networks. 

Today, Dot discusses the latest acquisitions in the ad tech industry, new data exposing the severity of publishers’ struggle against AI search engines, and the countdown for this year’s All In Census. 

Today, Dot discusses TikTok and Reddit coming under the scrutiny of the UK's Information Commissioner's Office, trouble in the creative development process, and new updates from Google.  

Today's news: Paramount’s Linear Revenue Dips as Streaming Sales Soar;  YouTube Podcasts Reach One Billion Milestone; Digital Rights Activists File Complaints Over Meta’s Targeted Ads

On this team episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid makes her debut (alongside a funky new theme tune), joined by head of content John Still and research lead Mat Broughton to discuss the latest in media and marketing. They look at the creative industry protests taking place across the UK over AI copyright proposals; Barb incorporating YouTube daily audience measurement on...

On today's Daily, Dot discusses: the rise in sports across streaming services; Instagram Reels being spun into it's own app; Alibaba's AI adventure continues

On today's Daily, Dot discusses: Barb to start reporting YouTube viewing on TV screens; DoubleVerify acquires Rockerbox; and Schibsted Media acquires T4 and MTV Finland