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The IAB Tech Lab is standardizing programmatic signals for emerging streaming TV ad formats, particularly pause ads, as advertisers increasingly seek to integrate this capability into their campaigns. This development enables programmatic buying and optimization of pause ads within the CTV ecosystem.
Read →CTV advertisers are gaining improved show-level performance optimization and reporting capabilities, enabling better targeting and measurement of ad performance across specific streaming content. This advancement addresses a long-standing challenge where platforms previously offered limited visibility into which shows ads ran in and their impact on campaign results.
Read →Google has upgraded YouTube's Remix tool to integrate Gemini Omni, enabling creators to edit, remix, and generate new video content from templates and text prompts. This development represents AI tooling that could impact content creation workflows for advertisers and agencies using YouTube's platform.
Read →Video publishers are integrating AI features into their CTV offerings to improve ad performance measurement and targeting capabilities. Publishers are leveraging data and AI to help advertisers demonstrate measurable reach and results while expanding their audience reach.
Read →The traditional TV upfront marketplace is being transformed by programmatic automation and AI agents, requiring media buyers to adapt their strategies. The shift represents a fundamental change in how buyers and sellers negotiate and transact for premium inventory.
Read →Doug Rozen of Cadent discusses AI's impact on advertising, warning that while AI won't replace professionals, AI experts will become critical hires. The commentary touches on ad frequency optimization and streaming ad effectiveness, key areas where agentic AI is reshaping how advertisers manage campaigns and audience exposure.
Read →Major TV networks including Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery are positioning agentic AI as a key discussion point in this year's upfront negotiations with advertisers. The briefing explores how AI agents will be integrated into TV ad buying strategies and deals during the upcoming upfront market.
Read →Coverage of the 2026 Upfronts' final day, highlighting NFL rights deals, AI ad-tech pitches, and industry consolidation shaping the competitive landscape. The article captures key announcements and strategic positioning from major players during the annual upfront marketplace event.
Read →DeepIntent reports that healthcare CTV advertising delivers twice the new-to-brand prescription rates compared to general online video when paired with sequential messaging and clinical conversion tracking. The findings highlight how agentic optimization and advanced measurement approaches improve performance in specialized verticals like healthcare advertising.
Read →Amazon and YouTube positioned their upfront offerings around operating systems and infrastructure rather than just inventory, with negotiations increasingly centered on identity, infrastructure, and AI-driven buying capabilities. The shift reflects how CTV platforms are leveraging agentic AI and data infrastructure to enable more sophisticated programmatic buying and targeting.
Read →Universal Ads and Koddi partnered to integrate CTV buying, planning, and measurement directly into commerce platforms, enabling retail media advertisers to access television inventory through their existing workflows. The integration streamlines the traditionally fragmented process of buying connected TV, reducing barriers for commerce-focused buyers.
Read →The IAB's 2026 NewFronts event highlights the streaming and CTV marketplace's evolution toward real-time, AI-driven operations including agentic execution, creative expression, and measurement. The event signals industry recognition that agentic AI is becoming central to video buying, selling, and optimization across the digital video ecosystem.
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