The MadTech Podcast

Today's MadTech Daily looks at Meta’s landmark antitrust trial over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, Trump’s new tariffs, and Havas’ strong Q1 performance.

Today's MadTech Daily explore lawsuits filed against The Trade Desk over alleged consumer privacy violations, growing concerns around OpenAI’s reduced AI model safety testing, and how a lack of customer-centric focus is costing creative agencies.

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by CEO Rachel Smith and Ci En Lee, media strategist at Publicis Singapore to discuss the latest in the ad tech and marketing landscapes.  They examine the latest with the TikTok US ban amidst Trump’s tariffs, the impact ‘woke’ marketing, and DeepSeek’s current position in the global AI race. Hear more from Ci En Lee at ATS Singapore - tickets available now!

Today’s MadTech covers Meta’s Instagram v FTC, increased energy demands from AI datacentres, and price hikes by Chinese sellers on Amazon 

Today’s MadTech discusses  X’s agreement to drop Twitch from its lawsuit targeting advertisers over pulling their ad spend from the platform, the EU looking to ease  AI compliance for startups, and Snapchat launching Sponsored AI Lenses.

In this podcast special, ExchangeWire’s head of content John Still is joined by Ryan Wareham, SVP managing director EMEA at R/GA, to discuss how the agency landscape is evolving.  They expand on:  The recent shifts that have taken place in the agency landscape  How AI is shaping the agency model  How AI is aiding creativity  The rise of independent agencies  What independence means for R/GA and the wider industry 

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.

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.

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. 

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.