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The Monopoly Report

Alan Chapell
Ad Tech
Google
Privacy
Antitrust
Advertising
Digital Advertising
Privacy Regulations
Artificial Intelligence
GDPR
Privacy Law
Antitrust Law
Digital Media
Consumer Protection
Apple
China
Tiktok
Data Privacy
Department Of Justice
Antitrust Regulations
Data Protection

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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Alan Chapell sits down with journalist, entrepreneur, and Wired co-founder John Battelle for a deep discussion on AI, privacy, data ownership, publishing, and the future of the internet. They unpack the “inner monologue bloom,” OpenAI’s ambitious ad ... more

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JP Schmetz, Chief of Search and Ads at Brave, joins Alan Chapell to debate the questions that most browser executives won't touch on the record. Should publishers stop outsourcing ad sales to Meta and Google? Is "first-party vs. third-party" a meanin... more

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Don Marti joins Alan Chapell to unpack the hidden risks behind the push for industry standards for “privacy-safe”  ad attribution, the myth of privacy-preserving tech, and how big platforms may be reshaping the future of digital advertising.

The Cha... more

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Andrew Woods, GC of SSP Pubmatic, joins Alan Chapell to discuss Pubmatic’s approach to agentic ads — and how AI has irrevocably changed the legal profession. Pubmatic’s recent agentic test campaign results were a hit at Marketecture Live, and Andrew ... more

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Recent Guests

John Battelle
Journalist, entrepreneur, author and professor; co-founded Wired; former publisher/editor
Battele Media / LiveRamp board / Sovereign / Berkeley professor
Episode: Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Jean-Paul Schmetz
Board observer and chief of search and ads at Brave
Brave Browser
Episode: Episode 75: Brave's JP Schmetz: ‘Publishers Need to Get Their Act Together'
Don Marti
Founder of Aludu LLC; privacy and web ecosystem expert
Aludu LLC
Episode: Episode 74: The Attribution Cartel: Why “Privacy-Safe” is NOT what it’s made up to be
Andrew Woods
General Counsel at Pubmatic
Pubmatic
Episode: Episode 73: Pubmatic isn’t messing around with Agentic Ads
Mark Meador
FTC Commissioner
Federal Trade Commission
Episode: Alan Chapell’s Fireside chat with FTC Commissioner Meador
Ajit Varma
Head of Firefox development and strategy
Mozilla
Episode: Episode 72: Can Mozilla succeed by doing right by its User base?
Kush Amlani
Director, Global Competition and Regulation
Mozilla
Episode: Episode 72: Can Mozilla succeed by doing right by its User base?
Mark Naples
Founder of WIT Strategy, former CMO/Privacy Officer with 24-7 Real Media
WIT Strategy
Episode: Episode 71. The Revisionist History of Privacy Self-Reg in the Ads Space
Allison Schiff
Managing Editor of AdExchanger, covering privacy, measurement, app economy, and ad tech
AdExchanger
Episode: Episode 70: Ad Tech at a Turning Point with Allison Schiff of AdExchanger

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 22 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 States9 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 States9 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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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

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Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Q: What about a practical path to data portability and aToken Act-like approach?
A simple, implementable law that requires data collectors to provide data to consumers in a machine-readable format could unlock a new economy, though safeguards are needed to address bad actors and government access concerns.
Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Q: But how will these changes affect publishers and ad-supported models?
Publishers struggle because they've lost marginal revenue from ads and face challenges in monetizing content in an AI-enabled ecosystem; a reliable, programmatic engine of exchange and better data governance could help, but it requires new coordination and models that reward quality content.
Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Q: Hey John, thanks for coming on the pod. How are you?
I'm well, thanks. Happy to be here and discuss these ideas.
Episode 71. The Revisionist History of Privacy Self-Reg in the Ads Space
Q: Hey, Mark. Thanks for coming on the pod. How are you?
Glad to be here. It's a conversation that looks back at the industry's evolution—from early self-regulatory efforts to today's questions about transparency, tech giants, and the role of regulation in shaping the data ecosystem.
Episode 75: Brave's JP Schmetz: ‘Publishers Need to Get Their Act Together'
Q: Why is Brave investing in its own search engine and ads instead of relying on Google's ecosystem?
Brave argues it preserves independence, aligns incentives with user privacy, and avoids being monetized solely through a partner like Google, which would end if Brave starts competing with Google in search.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monopoly Report

What is The Monopoly Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Jean-Paul Schmetz
3. Don Marti
4. Andrew Woods
5. Mark Meador
6. Ajit Varma
7. Kush Amlani
8. Mark Naples

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