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The MadTech Podcast

All your MadTech podcasts from ExchangeWire in one feed: The MadTech Podcast: our weekly news wrap-up with a special guest The MadTech Daily: your media and marketing news in minutes each morning Podcast Specials: interviews with industry leaders on their specialist subjects

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1:57

MadTech Daily: ChatGPT’s Slow Ad Rollout Frustrates...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Today’s MadTech Daily covers ChatGPT’s slow rollout of ads frustrating partners, Musk being found liable in a $44bn fraud case related to Twitter, and broadcasters pushing for tougher smart TV rules across Europe.

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1:42

MadTech Daily: Meta Reduces Reliance on Third-Party...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/23

Today’s MadTech Daily covers Meta announcing reduced reliance on third-party vendors as it expands its AI tools, Walmart securing two new patents for algorithmic pricing, and OpenAI planning a desktop superapp.

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1:34

MadTech Daily: UK Gov U-Turns on AI Copyright; IAB...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/20

On today’s MadTech Daily we discuss the UK government U-turning on their AI copyright plans, IAB Australia launching a measurement initiative, and Britannica suing OpenAI over AI training.

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47:31

On Activating First Party Data With AUDIENCES' Rob...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/20

In this special episode of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire COO Lindsay Rowntree is joined by Rob McLaughlin, founder & CEO of AUDIENCES, and Sandy Ghuman, senior product manager for customer data & transformation at easyJet.They look at the challenges of activating first party data, from complexities to cultural silos, and how brands can turn their data into meaningful signals.0:00 Introduction1:32 Challenges of data activation19:54 Data collection & channel selection30:57 Connecting

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1:53

MadTech Daily: Publicis Advises Clients to Avoid The...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Today’s MadTech Daily covers Publicis advising clients to avoid The Trade Desk, Meta missing illegal financial ads in Britain, and Alibaba forming a new AI business group.

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1:51

MadTech Daily: Whistleblowers Say Meta & TikTok...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/18

In today’s MadTech Daily we cover whistleblowers saying Meta and TikTok amplify harmful content in order to keep users’ attention, Amazon rolling out one-hour delivery in US cities, and the UK government launching a local media support initiative.

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2:18

MadTech Daily: OpenAI Tests Ads Manager and Prepares...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/17

Today’s MadTech Daily covers OpenAI testing an Ads Manager and preparing its Agentic Storefronts feature, Meta being expelled from IAB Sweden while it plans major staff layoffs, and TikTok investors facing a huge bill from the Trump Administration.

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1:55

MadTech Daily: Ads Could be Coming to Gemini;...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Today's MadTech Daily covers the latest surrounding ads on Gemini, an AI acquisition by Publicis, and the closing arguments in the first ever social media addiction jury trial.

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46:52

ExchangeWire's Ad Tech Quiz: Telegraph Acquisition,...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/13

At what figure did Axel Springer acquire the Telegraph? What percentage of ads served on ChatGPT were retail and grocery related? How many children are taking part in the UK's trial for a potential social media ban?In this quiz edition of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by COO Lindsay Rowntree and John Still, head of content. They look into M&A in publishing, advertising in AI, and social media restrictions for under-16s.0:00 Introduction1:06 Axel Springer

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2:02

MadTech Daily: Ofcom Takes Action Against Social...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/13

Today's MadTech Daily covers Ofcom taking action against social media platforms for their failure to protect children under the age of 13, research demonstrating that the public opposes ads on the BBC, and Meta's acquisition of Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents.

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2:04

MadTech Daily: Meta Hikes Ad Prices; AI Agents Cannot...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/12

Today’s MadTech Daily covers Meta hiking ad fees in some European regions, a ruling from a California judge regarding AI agents, and a new Playbook launched by the IPA to help agencies with their pricing models.

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2:11

MadTech Daily: Anthropic Sues US Defense Department;...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/11

Today's MadTech Daily covers Anthropic suing the US Defense Department, Meta's Oversight Board finding its deepfake moderation is falling short, and a new feature on Barb's Ads Hub.

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26:05

MESMDA's Rad Arekat on Social Media & Digital in MENA

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/10

*This podcast was recorded before recent events across the Middle East, and as such makes no mention of the geopolitical situation in the region.In this special episode of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire's head of content, John Still, is joined by Rad Arekat, founder of the Middle East Social Media & Digital Association (MESMDA). They discuss the changes and opportunities in MENA's social media and digital industry, areas of growth and spend, and the vision for the association.

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1:41

MadTech Daily: Retail and Grocery Brands Dominate...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/10

Today’s MadTech Daily covers retail ads dominating on ChatGPT, Walmart announcing the phase-out of Vizio accounts on its TVs, and the Trump Administration drawing up new rules following its clash with Anthropic.

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1:58

MadTech Daily: Axel Springer Acquires Telegraph for...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Today’s MadTech Daily covers Axel Springer acquiring the Telegraph for £575m, Indonesia moving to implement a social media ban for under-16s, and the UK delaying AI copyright rule decisions.

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21:09

ExchangeWire on Meta AI Shopping & Paramount Winning...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/06

In this episode of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire CEO Rachel Smith and COO Lindsay Rowntree join head of marketing, Grainne Reid, to discuss the agentic commerce and streaming landscapes.They look into Meta's new shopping research tool and the conclusion to Netflix and Paramount's months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.0:00 Introduction0:55 Meta tests AI shopping tool13:47 Netflix withdraws WBD bid

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1:56

MadTech Daily: Amazon Expands Audience Segments to...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/06

On today’s MadTech Daily we cover Amazon expanding its audience segments to Netflix, the BBC floating iPlayer as a home for rival broadcasters, and the ITV reporting its latest revenue figures.

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1:49

MadTech Daily: Amazon Eyes Role in Chatbot Ad Sales;...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/05

In today’s MadTech Daily, we cover Amazon eyeing a role in chatbot ad sales, News Corp landing a USD$50m (£37m) AI deal with Meta, and 85% of Europeans using ad-supported streaming.

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1:43

MadTech Daily: Meta Trials AI Shopping Tool; Google...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/04

In today’s Madtech Daily, we cover Meta trialling an AI shopping tool to challenge ChatGPT, Google planning to fill 150 tech roles in Singapore, Gemini, and eBay cutting 800 jobs, 6% of its workforce.

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2:01

MadTech Daily: UK to Trial Social Media Ban on...

The MadTech Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Today’s MadTech Daily covers the UK launching a consultation on a social media ban for under-16s, a Google patent hinting at AI-generated landing pages, and Roblox surpassing TikTok in Gen Z shopping growth.

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