Spotify and Integral Ad Science have announced a new partnership to establish a third-party brand safety solution for podcast advertisers. The companies will embark on a rigorous analysis to help the industry understand the tools and resources necessary to effectively deliver brand safety in podcasting and digital audio writ large. Ultimately, the firms intend to
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Media agency UM Worldwide will participate in testing Spotify and Integral Ad Science said Wednesday that they will team up to provide brand safety transparency through a tool for podcast advertisers, with the streaming platform calling it an industry-first brand safety solution in audio. … Media agency UM Worldwide will be the first holding company
Upwork, the company that connects businesses with independent freelancers and bolsters the creator economy, has named IPG Mediabrands‘ agency UM its media agency of record following a review. UM will take on brand media strategy, planning, buying and data and analytics duties for Upwork. Last year, the brand spent $20 million on media—$12 million of
UM, the global media agency network of IPG Mediabrands, today announced that it has been named Media Agency of Record for Upwork, the world’s work marketplace that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. UM will take on all brand media strategy, planning, buying, and data & analytics
On the heels of Tim Cook’s endorsement of a new comprehensive federal data protection bill, privacy, media and adtech experts share insights on how such a policy would impact Apple’s market position — mostly for the better. … Arielle Garcia, chief privacy officer at media agency UM Worldwide suggests that the bill’s protections may have
In tough times, everyone’s looking for escapism – and that’s where the ‘kidult’ phenomenon comes in. We have all seen the crowds of adults watching a Marvel superhero movie, or have friends or relatives who play Settlers of Catan or get enthused about a new limited-edition Hot Wheels model. But ‘kidults’ go further than the
Here’s a list of winners for the 6th annual awards. … Anathea Ruys, CEO, UM Australia – “CEO of the Year” Audrey Chong, CEO, UM Malaysia – “Game Changer” Read the full list of winners at Campaign Asia.
Introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers focused on antitrust issues, the Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act bill seeks to tear down the walled gardens. If passed, Google and Meta would be forced to break up their multi-billion-dollar advertising arms. The Drum surveys top advertising and media leaders on how the bill could
This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at how macroeconomic factors like higher inflation and supply chain challenges will play a role in this year’s annual TV advertising upfront negotiations. … There isn’t a clear consensus among TV network and agency executives as to how exactly these factors will affect this year’s upfront negotiations. Some
UM London’s Chief Client Officer, Natasha Murray, readily acknowledges the incredible generosity and inspiration of not one but two amazing mentors that she worked with early in her career. Two key take-aways that they shared, she recalls: “listen, listen, listen while also staying true to yourself” and, secondly, “you are accountable for your career.” Her