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Have we reached peak ad network?

Digiday

Several new ad networks joined the bevy of existing (and growing) retail media networks last year with new terminology to match: financial media networks, travel media networks and, as of just last month, the (allegedly) first real estate media network (Re/Max). Have we finally reached peak ad network?

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Publicis Takes Mars’ $1.7 Billion Media Account From WPP

Adweek

Billion Media Account From WPP The French ad network will handle media duties, while IPG will oversee PR Publicis will now handle media for brands such as Snickers, M&Ms, Royal Canin, and Pedigree. headquartered ad network has posted disappointing earnings since the end of 2024. She is based in New York.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Names David Young to Lead Its Retail Media Business

Adweek

David Young has joined Dick's as a vice president to oversee the ad business. The retailer launched its retail media network, Dick's Media Network, in 2022. He brings more than 20 years of experience in managing media and ad networks, most recently.

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WPP CEO Mark Read to Exit After 7 Years

Adweek

ad network for seven years. Philip Jansen, chair of WPP, said in a statement that Read had played a “central role in transforming the company into a world leader in modern marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent, setting WPP up well for longer-term success.”

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Private Equity Firm MidOcean Partners Scoops up Retail Media and Video Ad Network GSTV

Adweek

Private equity firm MidOcean Partners has agreed to buy GSTV, which powers the largest network of video ad screens on gas pumps, for an undisclosed amount.

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Mark Read’s Legacy and WPP’s Next CEO

Adweek

based ad network. WPP kicked off the year by ceding its crown as the world’s largest ad network by revenue to French rival Publicis Groupe , then an unpopular return to office (RTO) mandate generated over 16,000 signatures of protest and widespread employee dissatisfaction. 2025 has been particularly bumpy for the U.K.-based

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Read Outgoing WPP CEO Mark Read’s Full Exit Statement

Adweek

headquartered ad network has posted disappointing earnings since the end of 2024 and into the first quarter of 2025. We have also positioned WPP at the forefront of the industry with our investments in AI and, with the full launch of WPP Open this year, we are now leading the way as AI transforms marketing.

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