David Appoints Daniel Lobatón Chief Creative Officer, North America

Global creative agency David hired Daniel Lobaton as its first chief creative officer of North America, a new position overseeing its North American offices in Miami and New York. Lobaton will oversee creative operations for both offices and usher in new creative opportunities and growth for the agency in North America. He will work from…

Publishers Are Likely to Pay More for Ad Costs If Google Spins Off Its Adtech

The Department of Justice’s antitrust trial against Google’s ad tech business is set to begin this week. Owing to Google’s size, a win for the DOJ is sure to spur huge changes in the programmatic industry, particularly in the short term. If Google is forced to sell its publisher adtech business, it could eventually increase…

How A 134-Year-Old US Law Still Defends Against Monopolies Today

It might be surprising to learn the government fights against monopolies the same way now as it did in the late 19th century – partly because the laws haven’t needed to change all that much.

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Trawling The Google Trial Exhibits For Privacy-Related Tidbits

The Google antitrust trial starting on Monday in Virginia is not about the company’s privacy practices. Google is accused of allegedly operating a monopoly over the digital advertising market. The ad trades have been feasting on the cache of unsealed emails, depositions, motions and other related documents released in the lead-up to the trial. But […]

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Google Display Ads Antitrust Trial Rattles Small Businesses, Publishers

Small business owners have concerns about possible outcomes of Google’s DOJ antitrust trial set to begin Monday. Some believe they may need to hire agencies to help them through processes or use of
multiple companies, rather than seeing lowered coasts.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Polestar?

The all-electric sibling of Volvo has a new CEO, new models landing, and a new plant in South Carolina—but will this be enough to stop the EV brand’s decline?

Ticker: ABC News Finalizes Presidential Debate Rules

Top of the Ticker: With only four sleeps to go before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in Philadelphia in their Sept. 10 presidential debate, ABC News has set the ground rules for the blockbuster event. Mics will definitely be muted, no audience will be permitted and there will be two commercial breaks during…