The Monopoly Report

In this episode, Alan Chapell chats with GW law school professor Daniel Solove about his latest book "On Privacy and Technology" as they try to find common ground between under and over regulation of the ads space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Chapell speaks with Richard Kramer from Arete Research about the pro's and con's of various remedies being discussed in connection with Google's search, ad tech and Privacy Sandbox cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Chapell is joined by media futurist and former Googler Erez Levin - who makes the case for improved metrics and incentives in digital media. Erez suggests that third-party cookie deprecation and potential antitrust break up of big tech could serve as a means to reboot the ads space towards better outcomes. Alan mixes his Dylan metaphors to make a point that forced blindness carries its own risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Leathern, a seasoned entrepreneur and former product leader at Google and Facebook, dives into the chaotic world of online advertising. He outlines a bold 10-step plan to improve the ad space, while candidly discussing why these changes are unlikely to materialize. Trust and transparency emerge as critical themes, highlighting the historical pitfalls of misleading practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges of retargeting, the need for collaboration in the industry, and the delicate balance publishers must maintain between ad revenue and user experience.

Rich Caccappolo of DMG joins Alan Chapell to discuss news publishers' approach to content monetization and AI amidst all the regulatory noise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research and measurement guru Rick Bruner joins Alan to discuss how measurement fits into the ads space - and stirs the pot a bit re: the need for identity in measurement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Chapell speaks with Jessica Lee from Loeb & Loeb on the challenges of navigating the health targeting space in the U.S. and Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omer Tene, a partner at Goodwin Procter and a data protection expert, dives deep into the world of generative AI. He discusses the evolution of advertising influenced by AI, spotlighting the risks of bias and safety in targeting methods. Omer also unpacks challenges in navigating privacy regulations, stressing the need for transparency and accountability in the ad tech landscape. Additionally, he shares a personal touch, reflecting on the balance between work and leisure through his passion for skiing.

In this engaging discussion, Eric Goldman, Associate Dean and law professor at Santa Clara University, shares his insights on the vital Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. He explains its groundbreaking role in shaping the internet and digital advertising landscape. Goldman discusses current challenges facing Section 230, potential pitfalls of its repeal, and the ongoing evolution of content moderation. The conversation also touches on the dark side of social media trends, emphasizing the responsibility of platforms in safeguarding user safety.

Peter Craddock joins Alan to talk about the history of consent and personal data under EU data protection law - and the evolution of cookie walls, paywalls, and "Pay or Consent" as used by large platforms.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices