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XR buys Telly Traffic to boost UK ad compliance ops

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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XR acquires Telly Traffic to fold TV clearance into its ad ops platform, strengthening UK ad compliance as regulatory scrutiny grows.
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LG hits record 2025 sales as tariffs & EV slowdown bite

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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LG posts record 2025 revenue of AUD 88.6 trillion but operating profit slips on U.S. tariffs, EV slowdown and one-off restructuring costs.
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Digital billboards to power USD $54.6bn OOH boom

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Digital billboards are set to drive OOH ad spend to USD $54.6bn by 2025, as programmatic trading and data tools fuel rapid DOOH growth.
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Amperity unveils tool to monetise first-party data

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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personalisation
Amperity launches Audience Monetization, an AI-powered tool to package and sell permissioned first-party audiences to advertisers.
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VIOOH & Atmosphere TV link up for venue ad targeting

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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retail media
VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to offer programmatic access to over 60,000 venue screens, delivering 1bn monthly impressions globally.
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DoubleVerify unveils streaming tool with IMDb data

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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DoubleVerify launches DV Authentic Streaming TV, using IMDb data to give advertisers richer controls and transparency for streaming campaigns.
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Hoppr names Olivier Bastard Chief Sales Officer

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
Hoppr appoints former Synamedia executive Olivier Bastard as Chief Sales Officer to spearhead global growth in addressable TV advertising.
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Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.
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Innovid boosts Social Ads Manager with Reddit tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Innovid adds Reddit, Meta optimisation and Google CM360 tools to Social Ads Manager, promising smoother cross-platform social campaigns.
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Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to boost retail media targeting

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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e-commerce
Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to launch a retail media solution linking verified shopper data across TV, audio and online for better ad targeting.
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TripleLift expands Pause Ads to more streaming platforms

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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streaming
TripleLift has expanded its Programmatic Pause Ads to Xumo and Plex widening CTV ad reach with interactive, non-interruptive formats.
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AppsFlyer unveils AI-powered marketing suites for data & security

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data analytics
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physical security
AppsFlyer launches AI-powered marketing suites comprising eight products, enhancing data management, performance measurement and security for brands globally.
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AI & retail media are set to transform UK shopping by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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commerce systems
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supply chain
By 2026, AI and advanced retail media will revolutionise UK shopping, with brands like John Lewis and Ocado leading a shift towards smarter, personalised consumer engagement.
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BookMyAdvert.com unveils UK's first self-serve TV ad platform

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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youtube
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social media
BookMyAdvert.com launches UK's first self-serve TV ad platform, letting users book campaigns across major broadcasters and digital channels from 2p per view.
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Holiday sales success: essential insights for app marketers

Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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ai
App marketers must start early, leverage AI, and optimise omnichannel strategies to capitalise on the 2025 holiday shopping surge amid evolving market challenges.
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Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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ai
Cosmo5 launches globally, merging 23 firms to offer AI-powered marketing across 18 countries, helping brands transform with data, media, and technology expertise.
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Iceland Foods expands retail media with Epsilon partnership

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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e-commerce
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marketing
Iceland Foods partners with Epsilon to expand its retail media, adding offsite ads, video formats, and an auction model to reach 9 million shoppers yearly.
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Silverpush unveils AI agent upgrade to automate ad campaigns

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ai
Silverpush upgrades its Mirrors platform with AI agents to automate and optimise multi-platform ad campaigns, boosting efficiency and delivering smarter insights.
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Marketers prioritise CTV, AI & identity flexibility for 2025 H2

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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ai
Marketers prioritise connected TV, AI integration, and flexible identity strategies, driving shifts in ad spend and focus for the second half of 2025.
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John Lewis expands retail media to offsite digital channels

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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John Lewis Partnership now allows brands to run ads offsite on digital channels using first-party data, expanding beyond its own platforms for broader reach.