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Shopify Wades Deeper Into Advertising, But Not Ad Tech
Shopify is slowly but surely making its way into the ads business. But the ecommerce leader maintains its laissez-faire approach to ad monetization.
Walmart Buys Vibe.co To Woo SMBs To Streaming
Walmart will buy Vibe.co, a self-serve video ad platform, in hopes of attracting more small and medium-sized advertisers to connected TV.
At Its First-Ever Cannes, OpenAI Says ‘We Are Clearly In The Advertising Business Now’
Bonjour, ChatGPT ads. OpenAI’s inaugural Cannes Lions appearance doubled as a coming‑out party for its baby ad business.
Fire TV Makes A Play For Its Share Of Home Screen Ad Dollars
Amazon is making a splash at Cannes by touting recent Fire TV interface upgrades designed to help viewers find relevant content more easily, including when they are watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Omnicom Can Now Measure Ad Frequency Across Multiple CTV Platforms
For the first time, Omnicom can directly compare ad frequency and performance across multiple major streamers, which typically prefer to keep data locked inside their walled gardens.
Inside The Trade Desk’s Pitch For Ventura TV OS
The Trade Desk is muscling its way into the TV operating system business with its Ventura OS – but the real story isn’t the product itself. It’s what TTD’s ambitions reveal about conflicts of interest within the industry and the inherent mismatch between consumer and advertiser needs.
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Walmart Buys Vibe.co To Woo SMBs To Streaming
Walmart will buy Vibe.co, a self-serve video ad platform, in hopes of attracting more small and medium-sized advertisers to connected TV.
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Omnicom Can Now Measure Ad Frequency Across Multiple CTV Platforms
For the first time, Omnicom can directly compare ad frequency and performance across multiple major streamers, which typically prefer to keep data locked inside their walled gardens.
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At Its First-Ever Cannes, OpenAI Says ‘We Are Clearly In The Advertising Business Now’
Bonjour, ChatGPT ads. OpenAI’s inaugural Cannes Lions appearance doubled as a coming‑out party for its baby ad business.
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Cannes-terview: Why Audio Ad Spend Still Lags, According To Spotify’s VP Of Product
Not unlike gaming, audio commands time and attention, but the ad dollars haven’t caught up. It’s a head-scratcher, says Spotify’s Per Sandell.
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Inside The Trade Desk’s Pitch For Ventura TV OS
The Trade Desk is muscling its way into the TV operating system business with its Ventura OS – but the real story isn’t the product itself. It’s what TTD’s ambitions reveal about conflicts of interest within the industry and the inherent mismatch between consumer and advertiser needs.