Grace Dillon
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Grace joined ExchangeWire as editor in 2020, having previously worked in copywriting, content and social media. Grace graduated from the University of York with a BA in English and Related Literature.Articles by Grace
Microsoft Acquires Nuance for $16bn; China to Ban "Excessive" Data Collection by Apps
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Microsoft purchase AI and voice tech firm Nuance for USD $16bn; China ban mobile apps from collecting "excessive" levels of users' personal data; and daily app usage leaps 30% compared to 2019, finds a study [...]
The UK's DMU Gets to Work; Clubhouse Rumoured to be Eyeing Fresh Funding and $4bn Valuation
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: the UK's Digital Markets Unit (DMU) begins operating; Clubhouse reportedly look for new funding as they seek to boost their value to USD $4bn; and Instagram is found to be the most "invasive" app by [...]
LinkedIn Build a Clubhouse Rival; TikTok Make Personalised Ads Compulsory
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: LinkedIn confirm plans to build an audio-only social feature into their platform; TikTok announce that users will be unable to opt-out of receiving personalised ads from mid-April; and deal-making and impression generation on advanced TV [...]
Colorado Mulls New Data Privacy Bill; Publicis Groupe Acquire Balance Internet
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Colorado becomes the latest US state to introduce a new data privacy bill; Publicis Groupe acquire Balance Internet; and Magna forecast that the US ad market will recover more quickly than previously expected. Colorado considers new [...]
News Corp Acquire Investor's Business Daily; TripleLift Sell Majority Stake to Vista
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: News Corp purchase Investor's Business Daily for USD $275m; TripleLift sell a majority stake to Vista Equity Partners; and the LA Times take out a USD $10m loan after losing over USD $50m in revenue [...]
RTÉ Launch New Ad Research Tools; Jam3 and MediaMonks Set to Merge
In today's news digest: Irish broadcast giant RTÉ launch two new research tools for advertisers; Canada-based design and experience agency Jam3 have entered a conditional deal to merge with S4 Capital's MediaMonks; and Bloomberg Quicktake has seen viewer numbers thrive [...]
Coupang Go Public in the US; Microsoft in Talks Over $10bn Discord Acquisition
In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in ad tech from around the globe. In this edition: Coupang, "the Amazon of South Korea", go public in the US; Microsoft are reportedly contemplating buying Discord for USD $10bn; [...]
Roku Launch an Advertising Brand Studio; Digital Turbine Acquire Fyber
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: US-based streaming service Roku have announced plans for their own advertising brand studio; mobile ad tech firm Digital Turbine acquire Fyber; and News Corp sign a 3-year contract with Facebook's News scheme. Roku launch an advertising [...]
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