In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Google paid USD$26.3bn (£21.7bn) for default search engine status in 2021; Omnicom acquires Flywheel for USD$835m (£688m); and Buzzfeed in advanced talks to sell Complex Networks. Google paid USD$26bn for default search engine status Google paid USD$26.3bn [...]

Sharethrough, one of the top global independent omnichannel ad exchanges,  announced the launch of the Net Zero Publisher Programme. Developed in partnership with measurement company 51toCarbonZero (51-0), this unique initiative aims to help publishers gain an accurate understanding of their [...]

In a significant industry recognition, Viously is elated to announce its victory at the European Video Awards, securing the esteemed title of Best Sell-Side Technology. This accolade not only underscores Viously's commitment to excellence but also the industry's acknowledgement of [...]

Cedara, the carbon intelligence platform, unveils its first corporate sustainability report case study for Yieldmo, one of the world’s leading ad exchanges, to showcase its carbon footprint along with strategies aimed at reducing overall emissions to net zero. In [...]

Yahoo Advertising today (September 20th, 2023) announced the results of its independent audit on Yahoo Backstage by Jounce Media, a leading source for consistent definitions of inventory quality standards. With the audit, Jounce Media has recognised the direct-to-publisher offering as [...]

ID5, the identity solution specialist, today (September 20th, 2023) announced a new collaboration with Microsoft Advertising using Microsoft Monetise, one of the largest supply platforms in the industry.  Microsoft Monetise is now distributing the ID5 ID, the most adopted ID on [...]

Publicis Media and the UK Association of Online Publishers (AOP) have announced today (September 19th, 2023) that they will conduct a large-scale test of Anonymised — a new privacy-enhancing technology (PET) for cookieless targeting and measurement.  The test, which has been [...]

Connatix, the leading video technology company for premium publishers and advertisers, released a new state of video report – a comprehensive look at consumer viewing preferences related to online video and video advertising across publishers.  The report, titled, Consumers are Watching; [...]

The first half of 2023 witnessed varied performances in the ad tech sector, with Sparteo emerging with notable figures. In a recent statement on LinkedIn, the company's leadership provided insights into their operations and performance in a generally tepid online [...]

Brand Metrics, the global brand uplift measurement specialist, has appointed Cornelia Alvelind as customer success manager as it aims to further strengthen its service to publishers and their advertisers.  In her new role, Cornelia will act as a strategic link between [...]