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Ravi Ahluwalia appointed CSO of One Tech Group

Ravi Ahluwalia, formerly Country Manager DACH at Vistar Media, has been appointed Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of One Tech Group, effective October 1, 2026. In his new role, he oversees the sales of the company's platform for digital out-of-home (DOOH), in-store retail media, and audio, as well as supporting partners in monetizing their inventory. Ahluwalia brings over two decades of leadership experience in digital media, including roles at R&S Dialog, Facelift, and emetriq. The appointment is part of One Tech Group's strategy to drive further expansion and strengthen its sales operations. Daniel Siegmund, founder and managing director, expressed confidence in Ahluwalia's expertise to contribute to the company's next growth phase.

• Ravi Ahluwalia appointed CSO of One Tech Group effective October 1, 2026
• Ahluwalia previously served as Country Manager DACH at Vistar Media for nearly five years
• He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in digital media

ARD Media Launches Programmatic Audio Ad Product Audionited in October

At DMEXCO, ARD Media CEO Ralf Hape announced Audionited, a programmatic audio ad product launching in October 2026. The platform unifies linear radio, webstreams, and podcasts into a single booking channel, offering one deal, one invoice, and unified reporting, simplifying campaign booking for agencies. Developed with technology partner Amily.One using its 'Amy' platform, Audionited integrates One Tech Group's SSP and initially covers ARD Media's radio inventory and third-party digital audio. Expansion to additional audio partners and video inventory is planned by 2027. In other industry news, SWR ends 'Talk mit Thees' after a continuous review, Servus Media and Welle 1 launch Austrian radio station Servus Radio, Hit Radio FFH starts a podcast on first responders, and Deutschlandfunk releases a documentary series about cloned horses.

• ARD Media will launch Audionited in October 2026, a programmatic audio ad product unifying linear radio, webstreams, and podcasts.
• Audionited offers one deal, one invoice, and unified reporting, simplifying cross-channel audio booking for agencies.
• Technology partner is Amily.One, using its 'Amy' platform and integrating One Tech Group's SSP.

One Tech Group and Cyreen Make In-Store Retail Media Programmatically Bookable

The One Tech Group and Cyreen have partnered to make in-store retail media programmatically bookable via One Tech Group's SSP1 platform. Cyreen's nationwide in-store screen network, comprising nearly 1,000 screens across food retail and beverage specialty stores, can now be purchased programmatically through a single access point. Cyreen also offers C.A.P. (Connecting Ad Impressions with Purchase), a technology that uses RFID to anonymously link screen ad exposure to actual purchases at the point of sale, enabling causal measurement of campaign effectiveness. This partnership expands access for agencies and advertisers, including non-endemic brands, to in-store inventory, with the RTG-Media network exclusively marketed by LAYA Group.

• One Tech Group and Cyreen integrate their in-store retail media offerings.
• Cyreen's in-store screen network is now programmatically bookable via One Tech Group's SSP1.
• Cyreen's C.A.P. technology connects ad impressions to purchases using RFID and checkout data.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Names PubMatic Its Preferred Programmatic Advertising Partner

Press Release, October 6, 2026: Sony Pictures Entertainment Names PubMatic Its Preferred Programmatic Advertising Partner.

2026 AdExchanger Awards Gala Honors Industry Best

The 2026 AdExchanger Awards Gala, held in New York City, celebrated excellence in advertising and ad tech, honoring organizations, technologies, and leaders across programmatic media, commerce media, CTV, identity, measurement, AI, and ad tech. Winners included People Inc., PubMatic, DoorDash, Magnite, and Index Exchange. The event took place in conjunction with Programmatic I/O New York and featured a live audience vote for the 'People's Programmatic Pick,' won by Mike Richter of Unplugged Collective. The gala recognized breakthrough technologies, data-driven campaigns, and visionary leadership, setting a standard for performance and innovation in the industry.

• The 2026 AdExchanger Awards Gala was held on September 29, 2026, in New York City.
• Winners included People Inc., PubMatic, DoorDash, Magnite, and Index Exchange.
• Mike Richter of Unplugged Collective won the People's Programmatic Pick award.

The Media Shop and PubMatic Launch Southeast Asia’s First Agentic Luxury Campaign

Press Release, September 30, 2026: The Media Shop and PubMatic launch Southeast Asia's first agentic luxury campaign.