Brian Gleason Sees Contextual Advertising as a "Bigger Opportunity" Than Retail Media, Cites Emotional Connection and AI as Key Drivers

Brian Gleason, a prominent figure in the advertising technology landscape, has transitioned from his role as CRO and president of retail media at Criteo to embrace a new challenge as…

Snickers Taps "Reese" Focus Group in Bold Campaign Challenging Peanut Butter Candy Dominance

New York, NY – June 2, 2026 – Snickers, the beloved candy bar brand owned by Mars, Incorporated, has launched a provocative new advertising campaign that directly challenges the long-standing…

The Ad Tech Wars Intensify as Declining Revenue Fuels Fierce Competition and Strategic Realignment

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 – 1:13 pm The digital advertising technology landscape is currently a crucible of intense competition and dramatic maneuvering, with underlying financial pressures forcing industry players to…

Café Bustelo’s "Game Face" Campaign Ignites Passion and Patriotism Ahead of World Cup

The J.M. Smucker coffee brand’s "Game Face" campaign taps into the iconography of tournament heavyweights Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, celebrating Latin culture and self-expression with a vibrant new line…

Amazon Publisher Services Embraces Open Standards with Prebid Adapter Launch

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 – 9:00 am Amazon Publisher Services (APS) has officially launched its Prebid adapter into open beta, a move that signifies a significant step towards fostering a…

The Media Rating Council Introduces New Standards to Illuminate the Black Boxes of Digital Ad Auctions

The intricate world of programmatic advertising, long characterized by its opaque auction mechanisms, is poised for a significant shift with the introduction of new transparency standards by the Media Rating…

Walmart Connect Forges New Pathways in Retail Media with Expanded DSP and SSP Partnerships

Walmart Connect is strategically broadening its programmatic advertising capabilities by forging new partnerships with Yahoo DSP and Magnite, signaling a significant evolution in its retail media network strategy. This move…

OAAA Unveils Enhanced OpenOOH Taxonomy to Drive Programmatic Growth in Digital Out-of-Home

Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 – 9:00 am. The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) today announced a significant update to its OpenOOH venue taxonomy, a move poised to…

NBCUniversal and Gain Theory Champion Premium Video’s Enduring Value Amidst Social Media Dominance

In a media landscape increasingly dominated by the allure of social media and creator-led campaigns, legacy broadcasters like NBCUniversal are making a compelling case for a more balanced approach, emphasizing…

OpenX and Givsly Launch Values-Based Targeting for Political Advertising, Aiming to Reshape Digital Ad Spend

The digital advertising landscape, particularly during election seasons, has long been a battleground where publishers grapple with significant revenue leakage to programmatic intermediaries. However, a new initiative spearheaded by supply-side…