The IAB UK Podcast

Welcome back to The IAB UK Podcast and the second installment of this Retail Media miniseries, produced in partnership with Tesco Media & Insight Platform. Over three episodes, IAB UK's CMO James Chandler is joined by guests from Tesco, retail media experts, brands and agencies to explore the ever-growing power of retail media and why it’s quickly becoming an essential part of any brand’s marketing strategy. In another first for The IAB UK Podcast, James is out on the road in today's episode, taking a visit to Tesco Extra in Watford to explore the media creative canvas in-store. He's joined on a walk around the store by Tesco’s Head of Media Enablement, Tash Ward, before returning to the studio to talk to Media Commercial Director Amanda Tushingham about how brands are making the most of the seamless, sofa-to-store journey Tesco offers to advertisers and customers.You can watch this episode in full on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/mRgPgv_TPmM Find out more about Tesco Media and Insight Platform at https://www.dunnhumby.com/tesco-media-insight-platform/

Today's episode kicks off a miniseries in partnership with Tesco Media and Insight Platform. Over three episodes, IAB UK's CMO James Chandler is joined by guests from Tesco, retail media experts, brands and agencies to explore the ever-growing power of retail media and why it’s quickly becoming an essential part of any brand’s marketing strategy.  In this first episode, James gets into why retail media should be on your media plan for 2025 and how working with the right partners, like Tesco, can help advertisers maximise their potential. James is joined by Emma Foley, Head of Strategic Planning at Tesco Media and Insight Platform, Charlotte Murphy, Head of Retail Media at Unilever UKI, Jon Rabone, Head of Grocery Online & Retail Media Lead UK at Mars Wrigley, and Daniel Knapp, Retail Media Consultant for IAB UK. Together, they unpack what retail media really means for the future of advertising, and how brands can leverage this powerful platform to reach their audience more effectively.You can also watch this episode in full on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kyCnaywv6pI Find out more about Tesco Media and Insight Platform here: https://www.dunnhumby.com/tesco-media-insight-platform/

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