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• Digest: Publicis Buys LiveRamp for $2.2bn; Netflix Expands Ad Tier

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  In today’s Digest, we cover Publicis’ purchase of LiveRamp, Netflix debuting new ad markets, podcast inventory, and vertical video ads.

• the7stars' Kashif Dalvi on AI E-Commerce, Instagram CTV, and Amazon & Netflix's Integration

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  the7stars' Kashif Dalvi joins us to discuss Alibaba integrating Qwen into Taobao, Instagram expanding into CTV, and an Amazon-Netflix tie-up.

• The Stack: Ads Fuel Growth 

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  All the goings on in the ad tech world this week, plus today's MadTech Daily Podcast...

• Digest: Meta Eyes $240bn Ad Haul in 2026; Alibaba AI Revenue Hits 11th Quarter of Triple-Digit Growth

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  In today’s Digest, we cover Meta’s ad business set to reach $240bn amid a market surge, Alibaba’s AI revenue posting its 11th straight quarter of triple-digit growth, and Netflix being accused of spying in a Texas lawsuit.

• Digest: TikTok Launches Ad-Free Tier in UK; Byron Allen Buys BuzzFeed; California County Sues Meta Over Scam Ads

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  In today’s Digest we cover TikTok introducing an ad-free subscription in the UK and Byron Allen taking over BuzzFeed as CEO in a $120m buyout. We also discuss Meta being sued over scam ads in California.

• "By the time a child turns 13, there are 72 million pieces of data on them": Dan Richardson on Australia's Children's Online Privacy Code

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  Charlotte McEleny talks to independent ad tech consultant and parent Dan Richardson about Australia's proposed Children's Online Privacy Code...

• Digest: Alibaba Pushes 'Chat-to-Buy' With Qwen AI; Amazon Data Coming to Netflix Inventory Next Week; Instagram Eyes Long-Form CTV Push

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  In today’s Digest, we cover Alibaba leaning into AI shopping with a Qwen–Taobao tie-up, Amazon data set to power Netflix ads in the UK from 18th May, and Instagram exploring long-form video on CTV. 

• Digest: ChatGPT Ads Expand to New Markets Including UK; Meta Sues Ofcom Over Safety Act Fines; Apple Pays $250m Over Siri AI Claims

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  In today’s Digest, we cover OpenAI expanding ChatGPT ads globally as The Trade Desk’s CSO joins the company, Meta taking Ofcom to court over online safety penalties, and Apple agreeing to a USD$250m payout over Siri AI misrepresentation.

• ExchangeWire on Big Tech's Ad Revenue, News Habits, and Agentic Media Buying

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  ExchangeWire discuss the 4 tech giants' ad revenue, news consumption habits across age groups, and Omnicom using AI agents in live media buys.

• How Can Agencies Build Partnerships That Last?

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  In his latest column, Alex Lamaro-McCrindle, digital lead at Miroma Founders Network, looks at why alignment, agility, and courage are the foundations of the agency-client relationship…