StackAdapt’s 2026 report finds marketers who unify channels, consolidate tech, and apply AI pragmatically are pulling ahead in programmatic advertising.
Roku becomes the first major streaming publisher to optimize ads directly on outcomes, deepening its partnership with iSpot to drive measurable ROI for brands.
AdCP aims to standardize how AI agents buy and sell ads. But can the industry align long enough to make it work—or will it be another acronym that fades?
As walled gardens tighten control, ad tech’s future may hinge on cloud-powered curation—real-time, data-driven packaging that helps the open web compete.