MadTech Daily: SPUR Unveils AI Content Tracking Standard; Singapore Digital Economy Reaches $113bn
In today’s Digest, we discuss SPUR unveiling an AI content tracking standard, Singapore’s digital economy reaching S$113bn (£66.74bn), and YouTube putting original content first in its Shorts algorithm.
Oct 6, 2026Tech trendAIDigital EconomyYouTubeLocala Launches CTV Planner to Adapt CTV Investment to the Realities of Every Market
As connected TV has become increasingly important in advertisers’ strategies, the ability to plan CTV investment with greater precision is becoming critical. Locala today announces the launch of CTV Planner, a new solution designed to help media teams plan CTV investment based on campaign objectives, while taking into account the specific business and market context of each brand.
Oct 6, 2026AdvertisingCTVInvestmentCotswold Outdoor Group Expands Retail Media Strategy to In-Store with Broadsign and IUF
Retail media technology provider Broadsign and in-store media integrator IUF announced a collaboration with UK retailer Cotswold Outdoor Group to expand its retail media network with a scalable in-store advertising infrastructure.
Oct 6, 2026Industry trendRetail MediaBroadsignCotswold Outdoor GroupDV Launches Attribution Measurement and Advances Brand Suitability for ChatGPT Ads
DoubleVerify has introduced attribution measurement for advertising on ChatGPT, enabling advertisers to evaluate its impact on customer journeys and return on ad spend.
Oct 5, 2026Tech trendDoubleVerifyChatGPTAdvertisingThe Media Shop and PubMatic Launch Southeast Asia's First Agentic Luxury Campaign
PubMatic partners with The Media Shop to run a groundbreaking agentic advertising campaign for a luxury watch brand, reaching high-net-worth audiences across multiple Asia Pacific markets.
Oct 5, 2026Tech trendPubMaticagentic advertisingprogrammatic advertisingGoogle Ads API v26 Launches with Search Lift Measurement and New Campaign Controls
Google has released version 26 of the Google Ads API, introducing new measurement capabilities and expanded support for Performance Max campaigns, along with updates to campaign management.
Oct 1, 2026Tech trendGoogle Ads APISearch LiftPerformance MaxGoogle Ads Introduces New Overlay on Videos Asset Optimization Setting
Google Ads is introducing a new optimization setting for video creatives in Demand Gen campaigns, allowing automatic text overlays to enhance messaging.
Oct 1, 2026Tech trendGoogle AdsDemand GenerationVideo AdvertisingBrand Metrics Unveils New Identity and Outcomes Prediction Capabilities
Global ad tech firm Brand Metrics launches new brand identity and website, extending outcomes intelligence to advertisers and agencies with prediction capabilities for campaign effectiveness.
Oct 1, 2026Ad TechBrandingOutcomesIAB Europe Launches CTV Measurement Framework and Transparency Principles
IAB Europe has released the final CTV Measurement Framework and Transparency Principles which provide common metrics and expectations for CTV campaigns to ensure consistency and accountability in measurement.
Oct 1, 2026Tech trendCTVMeasurementTransparencyBraze expands AI from content creation to campaign operations
New tools give marketers easier access to AI decisioning, automate campaign checks, and connect Braze with external LLMs such as Claude.
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