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Ventura: The Trade Desk’s Big Leap… Into What, Exactly?
The Trade Desk unveiled its upcoming TV operating system, Ventura, raising questions about its ability to compete in the crowded TV OS market.
Why Advertisers Like Retail Media
In this excerpt from our new report on Retail Media and CTV, we look at why exactly advertisers like retail media—what’s in it for them?
Retail Media Is Moving Offsite - The Question Is Where?
By 2026, 22% of retail media spending is expected to shift off-site, targeting platforms like social media, CTV, and the open web.
Who Cares if it Was Fixed? It was Fun!
ICYMI News From Your Friends At TVREV and The Measure
LG’s Serge Matta On Why CTV Is Retail Media’s Hot New Frontier
LG Ad Solutions’ Serge Matta talks about why everyone’s so hot on retail media right now in the lastest Innovator Spotlight interview from our new report on Retail Media and CTV.
Is Amazon’s Ad Business Slowing?
Amazon’s ad business grew 19% this quarter, slightly down from 20% last quarter despite new Prime ad inventory, raising questions about future growth and potential competition from other retail media networks as off-network ad sales emerge as the next frontier.
Privacy, Data, and CTV: Magnite’s Approach to Retail Media
In this Q&A from our recent report, Retail Media On CTV 2024, Gretchen Bobroff explains how Magnite simplifies retail media by integrating tech, prioritizing privacy, enhancing programmatic efficiency, and leading in premium video.
A Reality Check On Shoppable TV
The convergence of retail media and CTV offers potential for shoppable TV, but challenges like consumer reluctance, budget fragmentation, and a need for seamless experiences remain.
Retail Media’s Growing Clout Isn’t Making Everyone Happy
The rise of retail media is reshaping ad agency dynamics and sparking concerns over its growing influence.
Retail Media Has To Slow Down Sometime, Right?
Retail Media ad growth may slow, but it's still booming with over $50 billion in projected 2024 revenue.
Target Shows How Advertising Is Coming Full Circle For Retailers
Target's ad network, Roundel, is booming thanks to its popular Target Circle membership.
As Walmart Goes, So Does The Ad Economy?
Big box companies are betting on retail media for profits, but expanding beyond their platforms may reduce its effectiveness and long-term appeal.
Could Amazon’s Ad Business Become An FTC Target?
In the wake of Google’s anti-trust violations, similar FTC cases against Amazon are imminent… the impact on advertising remains unclear.
Where Are The Chinese Retail Media Networks?
Amazon is feeling the heat from Temu and Shein. But when are these Chinese companies going to build out big retail media networks, if they aren't already?
Digital Ad Giants Are Chasing Commerce Gold
Digital ad giants like Meta and YouTube are partnering with retail media networks to prove their impact on sales, while struggling digital publishers explore potential collaborations to gain similar credit.
How Badly Does The Creator Economy Need Commerce Media to Thrive?
Cannes highlighted a shift towards a star-centric creator economy, where top influencers thrive and smaller creators struggle to balance authenticity with monetization.
Titan OS And The Continued Rise Of The Independent TV Operating System
The launch of Titan OS’s new ad product is jus the latest step forward in the rise of the independent TV operating systems. Alan Wolk unpacks what it all means.
Cannes Is Clearly For Sale. Is Your Identity?
Commerce media dominated Cannes with major brands and retail media networks, highlighting the rise of shoppable content and ad tech battles over ad identifiers.
Is the Open Web Worth Saving? Or is it Already Too Late?
The obituaries are being written for the open web left and right. The question is who or what can save digital advertising on the 'long tail’ - or if AI is about to make it all worthless.
Everyone Wants A Piece Of Retail Media
Retail media is projected to account for 20% of all advertising spending next year, as major companies like Yahoo and Kroger form strategic partnerships to capitalize on this booming sector.