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The latest on the ‘less healthy food & drink’ ad ban
In this episode, James sits down with Beth Rogers, Public Policy Manager at IAB UK, for a timely discussion on the upcoming 'less healthy food & drink' online ad ban, set to take effect on 1 October 2025.
Fresh off an IAB-hosted member briefing, where questions were flying thick and fast, James and Beth dive into what the ban really means for digital advertising. From clarifying which ads are in scope to exploring the impact on influencers, SMEs and more, this episode is packed with the answers you need to navigate these new rules. Beth also shares how IAB members can stay ahead of the curve and get involved as the industry prepares for the changes ahead.
More about IAB UK’s Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy Community here: https://www.iabuk.com/standard-content/join-iab-uk-community-guide-whats-offer
Find our easy-to-use guidance on the HFSS ban here: www.iabuk.com/news-article/does-hfss-online-ad-ban-apply-your-ad
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4. Retailers as media giants, LIVE from The Last Thursday Club
43:06||Season 17, Ep. 4This week on The IAB UK Podcast, we’re bringing you a live recording from January’s Last Thursday Club, where we focused on the rising influence of retailers as media giants. Hosted by our CMO, James Chandler, this insightful discussion delves into how retail platforms are evolving into major media players and what this means for brands, retailers and the broader advertising landscape.Joining James are Katie Streeter Hurle, Chief Strategy Officer at SMG, Tim Abraham from The Trade Desk, Lee Roberts from Tesco Media and Insight Platform and Amo Aujla-Tse from Publicis. Together, they tackle the challenges retailers face in competing with traditional media giants, the shifting dynamics of consumer behaviour and the complexities surrounding data, measurement, and regulation.3. Tomorrow’s tech, today’s strategy with OMG UK’s Phil Rowley
28:57||Season 17, Ep. 3In this episode, James sits down with Phil Rowley, Head of Futures at OMG UK, to dive into the big trends set to reshape consumer behaviour and technology over the next decade.Fresh off OMG UK’s 'Closer to the Edge 2.0' report, James and Phil unpack the key insights on what businesses need to know in order to stay ahead. From blockchain innovations in fashion and vertical farming to the rising influence of gaming and AI, they cover the technologies and shifts that will have the biggest impact.Phil also shares what companies should focus on now to ensure they’re ready for the next wave of innovation, so you can stay ahead of the competition and harness the opportunities that lie ahead. The report is available here: https://cloud.3dissue.net/37819/37738/38109/125932/index.html?6180#2. The great WFH debate
23:55||Season 17, Ep. 2In this episode, IAB UK's CMO James Chandler is joined by Christine Armstrong and Bruce Daisley - both authors and productivity experts - for an insightful discussion on the changing world of work.As the debate around hybrid work and return-to-office mandates continues, James, Christine and Bruce get into how productivity is measured, the role of physical workspace in creativity and the cultural shifts that are reshaping employee expectations.They also explore the importance of flexibility in work arrangements, how organisations can better meet the needs of a changing workforce and why understanding employee sentiment is now more critical than ever.Chapters00:00 The return to office debate 02:26 Productivity myths and realities 04:54 Cultural shifts and economic pressures 07:56 The role of leadership in hybrid work 10:38 Creativity and physical space 13:44 Navigating employee sentiment 16:42 Optimism for the future of work22. A festive message from Joy
01:18||Season 16, Ep. 22A festive message from Joy, our Chief Digital Cheerleader! The IAB UK Podcast will be back in 2025 with more great conversations, insights and digital cheer. Until then, enjoy a well-deserved festive break, indulge in all the mince pies you can handle and we'll see you in the New Year.21. IAB UK: 2024 in Review
22:42||Season 16, Ep. 21As the credits begin to roll on 2024, we’re unpacking the key moments, trends and challenges that shaped the digital advertising landscape this year on the podcast. From the UK’s retail media market being on track to break the £1bn mark in 2025 to what shifting to a low-cookie future has meant in practice, our CMO James Chandler gets into it all with a swot team of IAB experts – namely Kristie Naha-Biswas (Head of Insight), Tom Stevens (Director of Marketing) and Sophia Haynes (Director of Transformation).Expect standout highlights from a jam-packed year of events, fresh takes on sustainability and inclusion, and a look ahead at what’s on the horizon for 2025. Plus, now that the legislation is in place, the ASA and CAP can move forward with finalising guidance for the industry, which will need to be signed off by the Government and Ofcom. We will be hosting a member-only briefing in mid-January to lay out where everything is at and what members need to be doing. Sign up via our site now.Book Leadership Summit 2025 now: www.iabuk.com/leadership-summit-202520. Getting to Net Zero, LIVE from The Last Thursday Club
26:15||Season 16, Ep. 20This week on The IAB UK Podcast, we’re bringing you a live recording from our Last Thursday Club where sustainability took centre stage. Hosted by Sophia Haynes, the IAB’s Director of Transformation, this panel discussion dives deep into advertising’s role in addressing the climate crisis.Joining Sophia are Sue Phillips from Ipsos, Tim Pritchard from MG OMD and Bernie Sham from Impact Plus to explore the challenges of reaching Net Zero, the potential of AI in climate solutions and the critical need for collaboration and regulation.Learn more about Leadership Summit 2025 here: www.iabuk.com/leadership-summit-202519. Inside Auto Trader & Quantcast’s data-driven partnership
19:25||Season 16, Ep. 19In this episode of The IAB UK Podcast, we dive into the digital strategies driving success for some of the UK’s top brands. Recorded live at the Ham Yard Hotel after IAB Debrief 2024, IAB UK's Director of Marketing, Tom Stevens, sits down with Grace Bailey, Senior Marketing Manager at Auto Trader, and Ellie Lane, Head of Client Strategy at Quantcast. Grace and Ellie reveal the inner workings of Auto Trader’s in-house marketing shift and how real-time data has become a game-changer in reaching new audiences. Get an exclusive look at how Auto Trader and Quantcast’s long-standing partnership has fueled growth, improved decision-making and allowed for a more targeted, agile approach to digital marketing.Get tickets for The Last Thursday Club here: www.iabuk.com/events-training/last-thursday-club-getting-net-zero18. The IAB UK Podcast: Policy and Brand Safety, in partnership with TikTok
20:43||Season 16, Ep. 18Welcome back to the third and final episode of a three-part podcast miniseries in partnership with TikTok. Over the course of three episodes, IAB UK’s CMO James Chandler is joined by guests from TikTok to explore three of its big priorities: measurement, creative performance and policy & brand safety. We’ve already covered measurement and creative performance, which means today’s episode is focused on policy and brand safety. Joining James in the studio is TikTok’s Senior Government Relations and Policy Manager, Giles Derrington. Together they discuss the relationship between trust and business outcomes, public policy changes and what ‘Project Clover’ means for TikTok users and their data. Watch the video version of this episode via our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Vjz2SpoIdzQThat’s it for this miniseries! If you missed them, our two previous episodes are available on our YouTube channel and via all good streaming platforms. Discover about TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/about?lang=en