The Monopoly Report

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

Eric Seufert of Mobile Dev Memo joins Alan to talk about Apple ATT and the latest decision coming from Germany's Federal Cartel Office (the Bundeskartellamt). Eric shares helpful background on ATT and why competition regulators are taking issue with Apple on competition and privacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, host Alan Chapell has a candid discussion with Ana Milicevic about how content monetization lost its way, the risks of over simplification of privacy and the end of an Internet without borders. There's also a lesson to be learned about why Ana doesn't like the DMV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Sutton, a journalist and tech entrepreneur, dives into the challenges facing the news publishing industry. He discusses historic shifts from print to digital, and how big tech monopolies complicate the landscape. Sutton emphasizes the necessity of robust antitrust enforcement as a starting point for reform. The conversation touches on the evolving roles of AI and communication technologies, urging publishers to innovate in distribution and monetization to thrive in a competitive market.

Host Alan Chapell talks about the proposed Omnicom IPG merger and the future of agency holding companies with Arielle Garcia of Check My Ads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Monopoly Report, host Alan Chapell discusses Google's December 2024 policy shift on device fingerprinting with adtech privacy and legal thought leader Julia Shullman. They attempt to place historical context on the definition of device fingerprinting and speculate on Google's rationale - both for Google's recent about face and for instituting the anti-fingerprinting policy in the first place. They also talk about changes coming to the CTV ads and privacy space and share a few stories outlining how difficult it can be to gain consensus in the ads space when it comes to industry standards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omar Tawakol, founder and CEO of Rembrandt and former leader of BlueKai, dives into the fascinating world of AI product placement. He discusses the evolution of data privacy in advertising, balancing consumer control with targeted marketing. The conversation highlights Rembrandt's innovative approach to seamlessly integrate products into content, revolutionizing viewer engagement. Omar also critiques traditional advertising methods and explores the challenges and strategies within the complex landscape of tech governance and corporate transitions.

Jules Polonetsky and Doug Miller of the Future of Privacy Forum join Alan Chapell to talk clean rooms. Are standards needed for data clean rooms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alysa Hutnik is a privacy law expert at Kelley Drye & Warren and she and Alan talk about the strange phenomenon of CPIA lawsuits using wiretapping statutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NAI is a trade association that was formed 25 years ago to create privacy standards for digital advertising. David has been with the NAI for six and a half years and has previously worked on public policy and legislative issues in the software industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices