Privacy and policy veteran Rob Leathern discusses Google and Facebook's privacy approaches, his car stealing data, ad transparency efforts, security risks on online platforms, concerns about Large Language Models, Time Magazine's collaboration with OpenAI, M&A rumors in the SSP industry, and insights on political ad spending.
Facebook and Google handle privacy issues differently, Rob Leathern's Toyota data breach experience.
Market trends show potential M&A activity in SSPs, Claritas up for sale hint at industry consolidation.
Deep dives
Sunobe and 33Across, SSPs Up for Sale
Sunobe and 33Across, both SSPs, are rumored to be up for sale, reflecting the need for consolidation in a market with a deep divide between larger players like Magnite and smaller subscale entities. The pressure on subscale businesses in a flat or declining market hints at potentially more M&A activity in the future.
Claritas, a Mature Company with New Interest
Rumors circulate about Claritas, a long-standing company founded in 1961, being up for sale as private equity owners explore options for the business. Claritas is known for its unique segment names like 'Bohemian Dads' and 'Drunk Moms', showcasing its distinctive approach to consumer data segmentation.
Beehive's Acquisition of TiteDream
Beehive's acquisition of TiteDream, a rapid AI-based website creation platform, marks Beehive's strategic move to offer newsletter providers a comprehensive solution connecting modern newsletter services with efficient website building capabilities. Beehive's expansion aligns with its trajectory of innovation and customer-centric product offerings.
Brian Weiser's Projection on Political Ad Spending
Brian Weiser predicts that digital ad spending will exceed TV ad spending for political campaigns for the first time in a biannual election, with $15 billion allocated, predominantly towards social platforms like Meta and TikTok. The shift towards digital advertising highlights its effectiveness in reaching a wider audience, especially in engaging hard-to-reach voter segments.
Privacy and policy veteran Rob Leathern discusses how Google and Facebook approach various privacy problems and why his Toyota stole his data.
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