PubMatic Is All In On Agentic AI
PubMatic says adoption of its AgenticOS, combined with strong CTV and mobile demand, set the stage for double digit growth in the second half of this year.
The Programmatic and Marketing Technology Events of the Year
Upcoming Events
Convergent TV World 2026
Previously CTV Connect, Convergent TV World is where the worlds of linear TV, streaming, CTV, gaming, retail media, and digital out-of-home come together. Audiences no longer live in silos, and neither can marketers. This event brings together brands, agencies, publishers, networks, and tech leaders to tackle the challenges of measurement, attribution, and cross-screen storytelling—while showcasing the innovations driving the future of video advertising across every screen.
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Programmatic AI Las Vegas
Beyond the Buzz: From ideas to Action, Make Intelligence Work for Your Business, Today.
Programmatic AI is where digital leaders turn intelligence into outcomes. No vaporware. No hand-waving. Just the real stuff: how to apply AI right now to plan smarter, buy faster, and automate creative that performs. Walk away with the workflows, playbooks, and proof points that make you the person who saw the future coming and delivered on it. Join us May 18-20 at the Park MGM in Las Vegas where you’ll dive into hands-on workshops and experience live AI In Action demos. The shift is happening. Here is where you’ll learn to master it. REGISTER NOW
AdExchanger Awards
The AdExchanger Awards celebrates excellence in digital marketing and advertising. The 2025 AdExchanger Awards call for entries is now open. Early deadline is 7/11. Final deadline is 7/18.
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Programmatic I/O New York
Programmatic I/O New York 2026: Where Commerce Meets the Open Web One ecosystem. Multiple channels. Shared outcomes. Programmatic I/O 2026 brings together brands, agencies, publishers, and ad tech leaders to explore how commerce-driven signals, AI, and performance intelligence are reshaping programmatic advertising across CTV, retail media, digital, audio, mobile, and emerging channels. Through practical sessions, peer discussions, and hands-on workshops, attendees gain real-world strategies that scale across platforms. Site launching soon. Season pass to Programmatic AI and Las Vegas and Programmatic I/O New York available at super low rates available here for a limited time.
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Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Gala
We're pleased to announce, the Top Women in Media & Ad Tech will join the Top Women Network, a celebration of 1,500+ women in media and ad tech, taking place in November 2026. The Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards recognize, celebrate, inspire and bring together the women who are making an impact in the greater digital media and advertising technology community. Presented by AdExchanger and AdMonsters, powered by the Chief Marketer Network. Call for Entries opens May 11, 2026 The Call for Entries for the Top Women in Media & Ad Tech awards will open on May 11, 2026 Subscribe to AdExchanger for updates. Email questions to events@adexchanger.com.
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How Publishers Can Stay in Control and Boost Profitability With AI-Powered Ad Selling
AI is already reshaping how media is bought, optimized, and measured, but too often publishers are watching the value flow elsewhere. In this webinar, join AdButler and AdExchanger as we explore how publishers can stay in control and boost profitability by putting AI to work across the ad selling lifecycle. We'll highlight where AI can actually drive revenue, from pricing and forecasting to trafficking, optimization, and demand management. This webinar will also shine the spotlight on what publishers need to do to ensure these systems work for their business—not for everyone else in the supply chain.
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Convergent TV Awards
The Convergent TV Awards celebrate excellence across the entire screen ecosystem — where television, streaming, gaming, digital out-of-home (DOOH), retail media, and emerging platforms intersect. From the living room to the mobile device, from the stadium screen to the streetscape, today’s audiences move fluidly across platforms…and the industry must, too. These awards honor the brands, agencies, platforms, and technology partners leading the way in this new era of cross-screen innovation, creativity, and convergence. Early Deadline: Dec. 5th
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2024 Top 50 Programmatic Power Players
AdExchanger’s Top 50 Programmatic Power Players is the digital marketing industry’s definitive list of the best agencies, strategic partners, technology service providers, and consultants of the year. View the list.
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Cablefax’s Most Powerful Women
Cablefax celebrates the Most Powerful Women for their influence and leadership within the industry — as well as their dedication to empowering other execs to grow and thrive. The Most Powerful Women awards and magazine recognize women across all departments including advertising, communications, corporate culture, sales, content, consultants, distribution, digital, finance, legal, operations and more. Join us in honoring these women who break boundaries and set new standards.
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Programmatic Impact Awards
The Programmatic Impact Awards spotlights the boldest, most boundary-pushing campaigns in programmatic advertising. This prestigious program celebrates visionary strategies and game-changing innovations. Winners aren’t just keeping up, they’re redefining what’s possible. Congrats to the winners!
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Driving Performance and Suitability in Programmatic
What good is performance if the media environment undermines it? In programmatic, efficiency is no longer enough. Advertisers want outcomes they can trust. Publishers want quality content valued, not blocked by blunt safety tools. The challenge is connecting results with media quality and integrity.
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Programmatic I/O New York
Plan ahead for Programmatic I/O New York, September 29-30, 2025. Registration now open.
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The Trade Desk Faces Headwinds As Investors Reconsider The Thesis Of Objective Indie Ad Tech
The Trade Desk, once a Wall Street darling, now faces the challenge of rebuilding goodwill across the investor community and the ad tech industry.
Other Than Buying Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance’s Priority Is Streaming Revenue Growth
While the outcome of Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery hangs in the balance, Paramount is laser-focused on driving streaming growth.
TV Media Buyers Want Outcomes – So Nielsen Is Introducing More Advanced Audiences
On Wednesday, and in time for the upfronts, Nielsen added more than 200 advanced audience segments in Nielsen ONE, its cross-platform analytics dashboard.
Why Dow Jones Prioritizes Direct Deals To Protect Its Audience Value
In pursuit of ad revenue, Dow Jones is betting on a tried-and-true strategy: direct relationships, first‑party audiences and a disciplined approach to using data to enrich ad campaigns.
Infillion Strikes Again, This Time Buying The Retail Purchase Data Company Catalina
Infillion, an ad tech business built on M&A, is back with another acquisition. This time it’s Catalina, a century-old market research and shopper marketing company with roots in physical cash register machines.