Today’s MadTech discusses at a potential fine for X from the EU, copyright lawsuits brought against OpenAI and Microsoft being combined, the BBC pushing for more credit in Apple and Google News, and CNBC’s new streaming service.

Today, Dot discusses Trump extending the TikTok sale deadline for the second time, Meta's fact checking finally coming to an end for all US users, and WPP's acquisition of InfoSum. 

In our very first episode of ExchangeWireTV, Grainne Reid, head of marketing, is joined by John Still, head of content, and Mat Broughton, research lead, to discuss some of the major events in the media, marketing, and commerce industries in the first quarter of 2025. 

Watch the video version here: https://www.exchangewire.com/video-interviews/exchangewiretv-what-happened-in-ad-tech-in-q1/ 

Today’s MadTech Daily discusses new TikTok bidders, tariffs on production hubs, clear channel Europe-North’s acquisition and Meta’s multi-year partnership with UFC.

Today’s MadTech Daily covers Roblox partnering with Google, two cases against Apple being put on hold, and new ad tools unveiled by Reddit.

Today, Dot discusses PayPal's plans to bring its ad business to the UK in July, WARC downgrading its ad spend forecast for Q1, OpenAI securing $40bn in its latest funding round, and WPP removing DEI references from its annual report. 

Today's MadTech discusses fines over Data consent Practices, xAI's acquisition of X and BBC's decision against Podcast Ads plan

In today's Daily, Dot looks at EU's decision to lessen DMA blow on Apple and Meta to avoid US backlash, TikTok Shop's plans Expands in Europe and Reddit Expansion on Conversation Ads

On this episode of the MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire CEO Rachel Smith is joined by research lead Mat Broughton and Luke Bristow, CEO of challenger brand agency MNC to discuss the latest in the media and marketing worlds. 

They examine Apple’s streaming service losses, Perplexity AI’s efforts to raise funds at USD$18bn (£773m), and the release of Isba’s Responsible Media Guide. 

 Today, Dot unpacks possible tariff reductions, Google’s antitrust hearing, and copyright lawsuits.