Global ad spending hits $1.14 trillion as commerce overtakes TV
WPP Media projects 8.8% growth in 2025 advertising revenue, reaching $1.14 trillion globally, with commerce surpassing TV for first time at $178.2B.
Retail
The latest news about retail ads. Retail media ads are digital ads that are placed on retailer websites and apps. They are typically displayed on search results pages, product detail pages, and category pages. Retail media ads can be used to promote products and services from both the retailer itself and other brands.
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Amazon Same-Day grocery delivery reaches 2,300 cities across the U.S.
Amazon expanded Same-Day Delivery for fresh groceries to over 2,300 U.S. cities by December 2025, with perishables becoming top sellers and Prime members shopping twice as often.
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Dutch authority reprimands Takeaway for Google Analytics data transfers
Netherlands data protection regulator issues formal reprimand against food delivery company for transferring customer data to US through Analytics from 2020 to 2023.
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Sponsored products coverage climbs 7% as retailers shift to dynamic ad placement
Pentaleap's H2 2025 benchmarks report reveals major retail media networks expanding keyword coverage while adopting fluid grid strategies over fixed ad slots.
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November retail sales rise 4.53% as holiday spending meets forecast
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows November retail sales increased 4.53% year-over-year with flat monthly growth as Cyber Monday timing shifts spending patterns.
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Unapproved peptides ads surge 208% as marketplaces see 276% sales growth
LegitScript data reveals explosive growth in problematic peptides advertising across social media, e-commerce, and online ads from 2020-2025 as enforcement remains light.
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CMA opens investigations into eight firms over online pricing practices
UK regulator launches first enforcement actions under new consumer powers targeting drip pricing and hidden fees across ticketing, fitness, and retail sectors.
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IAB Ireland releases retail media report for brands and agencies
IAB Ireland published December 2025 report examining retail media infrastructure, measurement approaches, and first-party data readiness in Irish advertising market.
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Amazon consolidates ad platforms while expanding streaming and music features
Amazon merges DSP and Ads Console into unified Campaign Manager with AI agents. Prime Video adds news hub. Music launches 2025 Delivered. CEO discusses persistence.
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JD.com secures 60% of CECONOMY in Media Saturn takeover bid
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com successfully acquired 59.8% of CECONOMY shares, reaching 85.2% total stake with partner Convergenta. Closing awaits regulatory approvals.
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Platform power plays reshape advertising's holiday battlefield
Amazon expands AI bot blocking while retailers launch autonomous shopping tools during critical Black Friday period, as Google's Gemini 3 begins powering search queries and agency consolidation continues reshaping the advertising landscape.
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AI shopping adoption accelerates ahead of holiday season as trust emerges
New UK research shows 85% of consumers planning AI-assisted holiday shopping would trust autonomous agents to place orders and pay, signaling shift in commerce.
