A conversation with Bill Wise, CEO of MediaOcean, explores his career in digital advertising, entrepreneurial spirit, and insights into the industry. Topics include the growth and challenges of the streaming industry, AI advancements, the future of ad tech with Connected TV, and the importance of infrastructure and partnerships in the industry.

In this discussion, Bill Wise, a key figure from MediaOcean, delves into the intricacies of Google's dominance in digital advertising. He highlights the ongoing DOJ and UK investigations, raising questions about Google's potentially monopolistic practices. Bill explores the challenges posed by the Privacy Sandbox initiative, shedding light on data access and consumer privacy. Additionally, he evaluates potential regulatory changes that could reshape the advertising landscape and the role of emerging competitors like AI in challenging Google's stronghold.

Bill Wise, CEO of Mediaocean, discusses the company's merger, the evolution of ad infrastructure, investment strategy and the era of cookieless browsing, the industry's lack of preparedness, and various topics in ad tech and the advertising industry. He also explores the impact of deep intent on businesses, highlighting concerns about blocked deals and M&A.