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Digital retail media was another strong growth performer in 2024, according to IAB UK’s latest Digital Adspend Study.

It is more obvious than ever that principal media is damaging for the ad industry and even advertising itself. Let’s examine the reality of such non-transparent practices by some media agency groups.

There is big change on the horizon for the media agency landscape. Here are six key trends to watch.

Independent agencies are showing an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. However, new agency openings are slowing down.

Meta says yes. A US regulator says: how convenient. But, whether it serves his interest or not, does Mark Zuckerberg have a point?

Some of the industry’s brightest minds discussed proving the value of planning across multiple channels, as well as AI’s role in the new order, at a recent roundtable.

It shouldn’t just be publishers calling out the immoral practices of AI search companies. Advertisers, agencies and tech vendors all have a role to play.

Proprietary media doesn’t benefit smaller brands or agencies, resulting in a two-tier system. I still don’t think proprietary media can offer better value than a well-considered media strategy.  

It’s time we stopped performing thought leadership and started pursuing actual thought if we want the industry to be better.

In theory, all the online audience data now available allows us to optimise the way we work. But does it truly improve efficiency and effectiveness? This is fiercely debated.