The IAB UK Podcast

In today's episode we dive into all the highlights from Amazon’s recent UK Upfront with David Amodio, Amazon’s Head of Video Sales Specialists for Northern Europe.James and David explore Amazon’s latest innovations in video advertising, discussing everything from Prime Video to Twitch, and what brands can expect in 2025. Get the inside scoop on big announcements, including new ad formats, Prime Video’s evolution and Amazon’s growing role in live sports and entertainment. Plus, if you missed the star-studded event itself, don’t worry - this episode will give you a taste of what went down, including appearances from some huge names. Read more from Amazon's UK Upfront here: https://advertising.amazon.com/library/news/amazon-uk-upfront-2024

In this episode, IAB UK's Head of Insight, Kristie Naha-Biswas, sits down Taboola's Claire Mullarkey, Vyde's Sam Peters and UM’s Neil Peace to discuss celebratory campaigns. Advertisers are gearing up for key celebrations like Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas - but in a crowded marketplace, how can brands cut through the noise and truly resonate with their audiences? In this conversation, the panel explores how brands can develop authentic creative strategies, navigate economic challenges and utilise technology to connect meaningfully with diverse audiences. Book for free now to join us at Digital Upfronts, 2 - 24 October: www.iabuk.com/digital-upfronts-2024 

In this episode, James sits down with Laura Smith-Collins, Chief Digital and Data Officer at Hearts & Science, and Andy Heald, who manages publisher development at Index Exchange.Fresh from an IAB-hosted roundtable where we brought together players from across the industry for an open and frank discussion on brand safety, James, Laura and Andy debrief the topics discussed - everything from the need for collective responsibility to how AI learning can advance current capabilities.Book for free now to join us at Digital Upfronts, 2 - 24 October: www.iabuk.com/digital-upfronts-2024

In this episode, James sits down with Owen Griffiths, Commercial Director at The Sun, to dive into what’s in store at its upcoming Digital Upfronts. The pair get into how The Sun remains a trusted and beloved media brand, reaching over 30 million people while continuing to transform itself in the digital age.From creating meaningful content across diverse topics like sports, entertainment, and finance to leveraging data in both advertising and editorial, The Sun is committed to keeping its readers informed and entertained. Hear how the brand builds distinct communities, embraces innovation and balances engaging content with responsible journalism. Plus, learn about the exciting prizes on offer at the upcoming Upfronts, including a chance to win tickets to Oasis at Wembley.Book for free now to join us at Digital Upfronts, 2 - 24 October: www.iabuk.com/digital-upfronts-2024

Joining our CMO James Chandler on The IAB UK Podcast this week is Adam Shepherd, Head of Podcasts at Haymarket Media Group and Editor of the British Podcast Awards. With just a few weeks to go until the awards, Adam delves into what captured his attention from this year’s campaigns. Plus, just why current affairs have come to dominate the podcast charts, the impact of this format on news consumption, the hot topic of subscription models and how visualized podcasts are changing the podcast game. And, as an added bonus, Adam shares his own go-to podcasts and what he’s pressing play on right now. Book Digital Upfronts 2024 here: www.iabuk.com/digital-upfronts-2024

Attention gets talked about a lot in our industry, but there isn’t a universal understanding of what constitutes it or how to best measure it. Understanding and quantifying attention not only helps advertisers see what captures consumer interest but also sheds light on the visibility and quality of ads.To kick off Season 16 of The IAB UK Podcast, we turned our attention to attention with a live recording from August's Last Thursday Club. Pat Hann, Ad Tech Manager at IAB UK, was joined by GumGum’s Peter Wallace, Allwyn UK’s Rachel Moss and Meta’s Rob Smallwood to discuss why attention is so tricky to scale up, the difference between good and bad attention, and how we marry the metric with current sustainability efforts.  Read more about the IAB's work on attention at https://www.iabuk.com/attention

This week our Communications Executive, Charlotte Robinson, sits down with Michael Prescott, Hanover’s Managing Director and former Political Editor at The Sunday Times, Joe Derry-Malone, Managing Director of Hanover’s UK Advocacy Team, and Christie Dennehy-Neil, IAB UK’s Head of Policy & Regulatory Affairs to discuss the 2024 UK General Election campaign so far.In this conversation, they get into what's defined the campaign, the immediate priorities for an incoming Labour government, comparisons with 1997 and what the next government could mean for digital advertising and IAB UK members.

This week our CMO, James Chandler, sits down with Snap’s EMEA President, Ronan Harris, to discuss Snap's recent 'Less social media. More Snapchat' campaign and to discover why the company is seeking to differentiate itself.In this conversation, they get into why users are responding to the less polished feel of Snap, the surge in more creators coming to the platform and how advances in tech - specifically augmented reality - are increasing engagement.Engage returns on Tuesday 4 June - advertisers and agencies go free, book here: https://www.iabuk.com/events-training/engage-2024

In this special live episode recorded at April's Last Thursday Club, James Chandler chats to Telegraph Media Group's Camilla Child, The Independent's Alistair Smith and GroupM's Michael Clare about cookieless targeting, the role of professional journalism today and why context really does matter when it comes to how your ads are perceived.Tickets for IAB Engage are available at: https://www.iabuk.com/events-training/engage-2024