Digest: PayPal to Launch UK Ad Business in July; WARC Downgrades Ad Spend Outlook by $20bn
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PayPal plans to launch an ad business in the UK in July 2025, utilizing transaction data to improve dynamic creative ads and facilitate self-service for advertisers. Meanwhile, WARC has downgraded its global ad spend outlook by $20bn due to potential regulatory interventions, despite continued growth in digital advertising, particularly on social media platforms. OpenAI raised $40bn in recent funding, bringing its valuation to $300bn, showing strong investor interest in AI technology. Additionally, WPP's decision to omit diversity references in their annual report indicates changing priorities within the industry amidst increasing scrutiny.
PayPal is set to launch its ad business in the UK this July, leveraging transaction data for dynamic creatives and shoppable formats, offering self-service capabilities to advertisers.
WARC’s latest forecast indicates a $20bn downgrade in global ad spend but still highlights a thriving digital advertising sector driven by key players like Alphabet and Amazon.
OpenAI has successfully raised $40bn in funding, reflecting investor confidence and propelling its valuation to $300bn, underscoring the growing importance of AI technologies in the business landscape.
WPP has removed diversity references from its annual report, reflecting a shift in strategic priorities amid growing scrutiny of the industry and the impacts of regulatory challenges.
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