What we do
As the industry body for digital advertising, we are uniquely placed to bring you the latest what’s happening in digital advertising right now, and what’s to come in the future. We bring our members together – including media owners, ad tech, agencies and advertisers - to share best practices, develop guidelines and demonstrate the effectiveness of digital for brands. We work on behalf of all IAB members to ensure that our industry thrives and that advertisers - big and small - can harness the power of digital advertising effectively.
Digital Adspend H1 2024: UK spend up by 16%
Overall, the UK digital ad market saw 16% YoY growth with spend reaching £16.2bn - far outstripping UK GDP that returned to cautious growth of 0.5% YoY during the same period. Advertisers’ investment in online video ads hit £4.12bn in the first six months of 2024, according to IAB UK’s Digital Adspend update for H1 2024, conducted with MediaSense. Explore the findings in full, including a view from IAB UK’s CEO Jon Mew.
Latest News
IAB Debrief returns on 19 November
Arla, giffgaff, the NHS, AutoTrader and TENA Men are among the advertisers who will be take to the stage at the Ham Yard Hotel
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Retail media spend to surpass £1bn in the UK in 2025
New data, shared at Retail Media Upfronts 2024, projects advertising spend on retail media will exceed £1bn next year (excluding Amazon)
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‘Welcome clarity’: Ad industry reacts to Labour’s autumn budget
IAB UK's Head of Policy Christie Dennehy-Neil and trade body experts discuss Labour’s autumn budget impact in The Media Leader
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IAB Events
From celebrating digital innovation to debating key challenges, there are plenty of opportunities for our members to come together at IAB UK events. If you're looking to get ahead of the curve or simply do a bit of networking, check out what’s coming up with on our calendar of events.
Meet our members
Our members include advertisers, agencies, ad tech companies and media owners, so you're in the right place to discover the very best of digital advertising.
Alternatives to third-party cookies
The digital ecosystem has been moving away from third-party identifiers and while Google has ruled out a strict deprecation, the prevalence of third-party cookies will continue to wane. It’s essential that the industry continues to develop alternative ways of targeting and measuring audiences - so what should you be doing now? Explore different strategies, the range of products available and key questions to ask to help your business thrive without third-party cookies.
Are you Gold Standard certified?
Being Gold Standard certified matters because it shows that your business is committed to upholding industry best practice and improving the online ecosystem - something that benefits you, your industry partners, and the end consumer. It's all the more important now that the Gold Standard is a key part of the Online Advertising Taskforce's Action Plan, led by the Government. Find out more about the initiative and how to get certified under the latest criteria.
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Policy & Standards
We engage with policymakers and regulators to monitor and respond to all relevant developments affecting digital advertising.
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Member Vault
IAB UK members can submit content to the Member Vault, amplifying their voice across the industry and showcasing their work.
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The IAB UK Podcast
Hosted by IAB UK's CMO James Chandler, The IAB UK Podcast is where to go discover all the latest UK news and views from the world of digital.
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