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The MadTech Podcast: our weekly news wrap-up with a special guest
The MadTech Daily: your media and marketing news in minutes each morning
Podcast Specials: interviews with industry leaders on their specialist subjects
The MadTech Podcast: our weekly news wrap-up with a special guest
The MadTech Daily: your media and marketing news in minutes each morning
Podcast Specials: interviews with industry leaders on their specialist subjects
Episodes
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Apr 9, 2025 • 2min
MadTech Daily: Court Rejects UK Gov’s Request for Secret Hearing in Apple Data Case; Spotify Unveils New Ad Tools
Today’s MadTech discusses the rejection of the UK Government’s petition to keep its Apple backdoor data demand hearing secret, Spotify’s new ad tools and the White House’s direction for federal agencies to appoint AI leaders and develop strategies.
Apr 8, 2025 • 3min
MadTech Daily: X Faces $1 Billion Fine Under EU’s Digital Services Act; BBC pushes for Credit in Apple and Google News
Today’s MadTech discusses at a potential fine for X from the EU, copyright lawsuits brought against OpenAI and Microsoft being combined, the BBC pushing for more credit in Apple and Google News, and CNBC’s new streaming service.
Apr 7, 2025 • 2min
MadTech Daily: Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline Again; Meta's Fact Checking Ends Today for US Users
Today, Dot discusses Trump extending the TikTok sale deadline for the second time, Meta's fact checking finally coming to an end for all US users, and WPP's acquisition of InfoSum.
Apr 4, 2025 • 41min
What Happened in Ad Tech in Q1?
Dive into the dynamic world of ad tech as experts discuss key mergers and acquisitions shaping the industry's future. Explore the implications of a controversial lawsuit about advertiser boycotts and antitrust laws. Unpack the challenges of AI, copyright issues, and brand safety, particularly surrounding major platforms like Meta. Discover YouTube's stronghold in the Connected TV scene and the hurdles it faces. Plus, get insights on how AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing ad delivery while addressing sustainability concerns.
Apr 4, 2025 • 2min
MadTech Daily: AppLovin and Amazon bid for TikTok; Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC
Today’s MadTech Daily discusses new TikTok bidders, tariffs on production hubs, clear channel Europe-North’s acquisition and Meta’s multi-year partnership with UFC.
Apr 3, 2025 • 2min
MadTech Daily: Roblox Teams Up with Google on ads; US Labour Watchdog Freezes Apple Cases Following Appointment by Trump
Today’s MadTech Daily covers Roblox partnering with Google, two cases against Apple being put on hold, and new ad tools unveiled by Reddit.
Apr 2, 2025 • 2min
MadTech Daily: PayPal's Ad Business Coming to the UK in July; WARC Downgrades Ad Spend Forecast by $20bn
Today, Dot discusses PayPal's plans to bring its ad business to the UK in July, WARC downgrading its ad spend forecast for Q1, OpenAI securing $40bn in its latest funding round, and WPP removing DEI references from its annual report.
Apr 1, 2025 • 2min
MadTech Daily: Apple Fined over iOS Data Consent Practices; BBC Decides Against Podcast Ads Plan
Today's MadTech discusses fines over Data consent Practices, xAI's acquisition of X and BBC's decision against Podcast Ads plan
Mar 31, 2025 • 2min
MadTech Daily: EU to Reduce Fines on Big Tech to Avoid US Backlash; TikTok Shop Expands in Europe
In today's Daily, Dot looks at EU's decision to lessen DMA blow on Apple and Meta to avoid US backlash, TikTok Shop's plans Expands in Europe and Reddit Expansion on Conversation Ads
Mar 28, 2025 • 47min
MNC’s Luke Bristow on Apple’s Streaming Service Losses, Perplexity AI’s Fundraising and Isba’s Responsible Media Guide
On this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire CEO Rachel Smith is joined by research lead Mat Broughton and Luke Bristow, CEO of challenger brand agency MNC to discuss the latest in the media and marketing worlds.
They examine Apple’s streaming service losses, Perplexity AI’s efforts to raise funds at USD$18bn (£773m), and the release of Isba’s Responsible Media Guide.
