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Universal Ads is live in the UK. Now what? With Channel 4’s Rak Patel

Universal Ads is live in the UK. Now what? With Channel 4’s Rak Patel

29 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin

In partnership with Channel 4, host Jack Benjamin sat down with the broadcaster’s commercial chief to discuss the launch of Universal Ads and why, in Patel’s words, TV offers an “oasis” for advertisers.

Caroline Davey takes up role as Barb CEO amid other promotions
Caroline Davey takes up role as Barb CEO amid other promotions
29 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin
The rise of the news creators
The rise of the news creators
26 Jun 2026 | Arif Durrani
Carat named Media Network of the Year
Carat named Media Network of the Year
25 Jun 2026 | Arif Durrani
OpenAI wants $100bn of ad revenue. But it can’t ‘guarantee’ brand safety
OpenAI wants $100bn of ad revenue. But it can’t ‘guarantee’ brand safety
25 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin
Fewer than one in 15 pieces of creator content delivers both audience engagement and ROI
Fewer than one in 15 pieces of creator content delivers both audience engagement and ROI
25 Jun 2026 | Charli West

Audio drives profit and trust when included in marketing mix, global study finds

24 Jun 2026 | Charli West

Professor Mark Ritson, who presented the findings at Cannes Lions, said audio was an “unfair advantage hiding in plain sight”.

Nectar360 Pollen says quarter of sales driven by upper- and mid-funnel retail media

24 Jun 2026 | Charli West

Early results from Sainsbury’s retail media platform claims campaigns deliver 2.5x higher incremental sales from omnichannel campaigns.

The Brief: Wednesday 24 June – Government plans to boost PSBs on digital platforms; Omnicom partners with Disney Advertising; Forbes Top Creators list

24 Jun 2026 | The Media Leader Staff

Welcome to The Brief, The Media Leader’s round-up of media news.

Alliance of Media Independents partners with Evorra to bring audience capabilities to indies

24 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin

The AMI has inked a partnership with the data platform that will give its 41 member agencies access to first-party audience capabilities that had previously only been available to holding group networks.

Havas research finds 84% of brands are viewed with indifference by consumers

23 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin

The ‘Science of Desire’ research report, unveiled at Cannes on Tuesday, finds that brands should not compete for visibility, but rather desirability.

The Brief – Tuesday 23 June: ESPN launches Fan House; new DOOH network across Cineworld; Snap finds audiences seek private connection

23 Jun 2026 | The Media Leader Staff

Welcome to The Brief, The Media Leader’s round-up of media news.

Universal Ads goes live in UK, providing TV with ‘easy button’

23 Jun 2026 | John Moulding

SMEs can now reach streaming TV audiences from ITV, Sky and Channel 4 through one self-service advertising platform.

Ad Net Zero updates sustainable tool to track 95% of global media spend emissions

23 Jun 2026 | Charli West

The announcement comes as the not-for-profit undergoes a dual programme of activities at London Climate Action Week and Cannes Lions this week.

Unstereotype Alliance launches AI framework for responsible advertising

22 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin and Charli West

The coalition of advertising businesses is led by UN Women and launched the framework at Cannes Lions.

How AI, China and media consolidation is keeping the global ad market ‘buoyant’ – with WPP Media’s Kate Scott-Dawkins

22 Jun 2026 | Jack Benjamin

Host Jack Benjamin caught up with WPP Media’s global president of business intelligence to unpack the global ad market’s strong growth picture despite instability caused by war and energy cost inflation.

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