Paid media, ad tech and the auction

Thursday, September 24, 2026

10 stories
  1. 01

    Everyone Has Joined The Chat; Meanwhile, McDonald’s Joins The Ad Industry

    Prompt Partners There’s a well-worn playbook for big media owners entering programmatic. First, they pick one exclusive or preferred platform partner. Think Walmart and The Trade Desk or Netflix and Microsoft Advertising (née AppNexus). Then, they branch out…

    AdExchanger adexchanger.com AdExchanger
  2. 02

    How Tecovas uses music for its Western-focused marketing

    The clothing brand hopes to communicate an authentic message by linking with rising artists including country brand Chaparelle for its fall denim campaign.

    Marketing Dive marketingdive.com Danielle McLean
  3. 03

    Bing free listing panel now showing more ads

    Bing's free listing panel is now showing more ads mixed in with organic listings, a change that could benefit advertisers but may confuse users.

    Search Engine Watch searchenginewatch.com Sachin Patel
  4. 04

    Google tests bigger Local Services Ads listings in SERP

    Google is testing larger Local Services Ads listings in search results, a change spotted by Anthony Higman that could boost visibility for local service providers.

    Search Engine Watch searchenginewatch.com Sachin Patel
  5. 05

    Why Agencies Lose Clients In The First 90 Days (And How To Stop It)

    Most client churn happens in the first 90 days, not month six. This phase-by-phase onboarding framework shows agencies how to keep clients engaged and retained.

    Search Engine Journal searchenginejournal.com Sophie Brannon
  6. 06

    ChatGPT Ads And GEO: Where Paid And Earned AI Visibility Fit Together via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell

    OpenAI and Go Fish Digital unpack ChatGPT ads, earned AI visibility, practical GEO measurement, and what marketers can test next.

    Search Engine Journal searchenginejournal.com Heather Campbell
  7. 07

    PubMatic Jumps On The Show-Level CTV Targeting Bandwagon

    Connected TV advertisers are still pining after show-level control. And PubMatic announced contextual targeting at the episode level is available to media buyers accessing CTV inventory through its platform.

    AdExchanger adexchanger.com Alyssa Boyle
  8. 08

    Meta outlines Muse, AI glasses and VR device updates at Connect 2026

    Meta showed off its latest AI-powered wearables at its annual showcase event.

    Social Media Today socialmediatoday.com Andrew Hutchinson
  9. 09

    Target’s new campaign puts design legacy at center of marketing

    The effort will extend to creator partnerships and experiential activations and arrives as the retailer’s turnaround efforts begin to show results.

    Marketing Dive marketingdive.com Chris Kelly
  10. 10

    58% of ad execs expect agentic buying to hit scale within a year, according to IAB Europe research

    Agentic buying is 2026’s year of the mobile.

    Digiday digiday.com Seb Joseph