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The Monopoly Report

Alan Chapell
Google
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Ad Tech
Department Of Justice
Bytedance
Privacy Regulations
Advertising
Antitrust
Project Texas
COPPA
Antitrust Regulations
United States Federal Trade Commission
Social Media
Privacy Sandbox
Data Brokers
Trump Administration
Biden Administration
First Amendment
China
Data Clean Rooms

In-depth coverage of big tech's antitrust woes from Marketecture.tv. We are covering the Google search and ad tech trials and everything else happening. Subscribe to our newsletter at monopoly.marketecture.tv

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Allison Schiff, Managing Editor at AdExchanger and host Alan Chapell, break down the growing tension between business incentives and ethical responsibility in the ad tech industry. The background context is the recent RFI from the U.S. Department of ... more

Tony Katsur, CEO of IAB Tech Lab, joins Alan Chapell to unpack the rise of agentic AI and its impact on privacy and data governance. They explore why current approaches fall short and how the industry risks repeating past mistakes. The discussion bre... more

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Sheila Colclasure joins host Alan Chapell to discuss some key lessons learned in a career that included significant privacy, AI and data governance roles at Acxiom and IPG. Sheila shares what inspired her to coin the term “March Fairness” as well as ... more

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Ben Isaacson, Founder of InHouse Privacy and longtime privacy attorney, joins the podcast to break down how California’s CPPA is reshaping the data broker landscape. From the DELETE Act and the drop mechanism to the broad definition of “sale” and “di... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Travis Hall
State Director for the Center for Democracy and Technology, championing policy initiatives at state level.
Center for Democracy and Technology
Episode: Episode 61: State Privacy Law from the POV of Civil Society w/Travis Hall of the CDT
Professor Daphne Keller
Legal scholar at Stanford Law School focusing on Internet law, platform regulation, and user rights.
Stanford Law School
Episode: Episode 60: Did the CJEU just break the Internet?
Mark Meador
Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission and former trial attorney at the Department of Justice.
Federal Trade Commission
Episode: Episode 59: FTC Commissioner Mark Meador on Digital Media Regulatory
Peter Craddock
Partner in data protection at the law firm Keller and Heckman, providing strategic advice on privacy, data protection, AI governance, and e-commerce.
Keller and Heckman
Episode: Episode 58: The EU Digital Omnibus, Part 2: With Peter Craddock
Alan Butler
Executive director and president of the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
Electronic Privacy Information Center
Episode: Episode 55: A truly EPIC discussion about Apple ATT
Cory Doctorow
Blogger, activist, journalist, and science fiction author, co-editor of Boing Boing.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Episode 54: The Enshittification of Everything (including digital media)
Doug Miller
Privacy leader and certified executive coach.
Doug Miller Strategies LLC
Episode: Episode 53: A successful career in privacy.
James Maroney
Senator from Connecticut, co-chair of the General Law Committee, and involved in privacy legislation.
Connecticut State Government
Episode: Episode 52: State Privacy Law with Senator James Maroney
Patrick McGee
Journalist and author of "Apple in China"
Financial Times
Episode: Episode 51: What does "Apple in China" have to do with the digital media regulatory space?

Host

Alan Chapell
Privacy and Regulatory Attorney; Host of the show; expertise in privacy law and tech regulation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • excellent

    there is nobody better on Privacy than Alan! he is also a talented interviewer and host. give it a listen , you will learn something

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emaildaniels
    United States6 months ago
  • Adtech Truth

    Perhaps I’m biased as I was a guest, but I’ve listened since episode one — interesting lineup of guests going into the weeds on the economics and privacy implications of advertising.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LordJoeman
    United States7 months ago
  • Pass GO or Go to Jail

    One sided and political at times. I’ll try another download and see if it stays in the player or not.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BlueIronPrairie
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful guest lineup with strong privacy and antitrust expertise
Regularly features influential policymakers and scholars in digital rights
High-quality legal analysis that helps translate policy into business impact
A few listeners feel the show can feel one-sided or political at times

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#152
Ireland/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#213
New Zealand/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#216
Norway/Business/Marketing

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Episode 62: The Future of Self-regulation in Digital Ad Privacy
Q: What are the top four to five things that you think will happen at the state level and the federal level when it comes to the ad space?
Key areas of impact will be the implementation of the drop, new children's policy regulations, changes in enforcement strategies, and increasing clarity around privacy laws.
Episode 62: The Future of Self-regulation in Digital Ad Privacy
Q: How do you convey the technical complexities of ad tech to policy makers?
It's about spending time educating them on the role of our industry and how it benefits competition and consumers.
Episode 62: The Future of Self-regulation in Digital Ad Privacy
Q: What is your core role within the NEI?
As the head of policy at NAI, my role is to engage with regulators to explain our industry and promote privacy-forward practices.
Episode 61: State Privacy Law from the POV of Civil Society w/Travis Hall of the CDT
Q: What makes a good state privacy law from an advocacy perspective?
A strong law should focus on data minimization, protection of civil rights, and robust enforcement mechanisms.
Episode 61: State Privacy Law from the POV of Civil Society w/Travis Hall of the CDT
Q: What does the Center for Democracy and Technology do?
CDT advocates for user rights in digital policy and provides technical expertise in discussions with lawmakers.

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This show analyzes antitrust, privacy, and regulatory developments impacting big tech, with a steady flow of policy-driven conversations, legal analysis, and practical implications for advertisers and platforms. Episodes frequently cover state and federal privacy laws, EU regulations, platform liability, and the economics of ad tech, often featuring policymakers, legal scholars, and privacy advocates. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex regulatory debates into actionable insights for industry players, from marketers to platform operators. The format tends to blend rigorous legal perspectives with real-world implications for the digital advertising ecosystem, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how poli... more

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