IAB Enables Agencies to Join its Board, Bringing All Digital Marketing and Media Stakeholders Together
NEW YORK, December 16, 2021 –IAB today announced that its board has approved Agency General Membership to all Advertising Agencies, with the same voting rights and privileges as every other industry participant.
IAB has long served as the industry’s only “big tent” where stakeholders across the entire digital ecosystem gather. It’s the only place where publishers, platforms, technology, and data companies, marketers and advertisers can address the challenges and opportunities in an industry being rapidly and continuously reinvented. It is also the only trade association that can both set an industry agenda and deliver on that agenda with meaningful industry standards.
This move effectively migrates agencies from associate members to full general members. Now, agencies will have equal access to join the inner workings of the IAB — including voting board membership, Center of Excellence leadership, as well as legal and public policy resources.
“The mission of IAB from the beginning has been to enable our members to thrive in a digital economy. The transformative changes happening now, demand that agencies have an equal seat at the table. They need equal access to IAB and IAB Tech Lab resources, the ability to join boards and make the critical decisions that drive the industry forward,” said David Cohen, CEO, IAB. “The key to success in today’s environment is collaboration. It’s vital to have an organization that brings everyone together and IAB is serving that need.”
Agencies that have already applied for general membership include:
- Canvas Worldwide
- dentsu
- GroupM
- Helen & Gertrude
- Horizon Media
- IPG Mediabrands
- Labelium
- Mediahub
- Omnicom Media Group
- PIVnet
- Publicis Media
- Quigley
- RPA
“We’re proud to partner with the organization that has led the charge to advance the digital medium since literally Day One.” Greg Johns, EVP & Chief Digital Officer, Canvas Worldwide
“Canvas believes in the power of partnership and openness for the good of our industry. The IAB’s devotion to collaboration is one that fits beautifully with our agency ethos.” Paul Woolmington, CEO, Canvas Worldwide
“Helen & Gertrude’s partnership with the IAB provides our team with the ongoing professional development and support needed to understand and thrive in today’s digital economy. We also value the knowledge shared by their many committees and councils, as they offer insights into a variety of niche industry segments.” Laura DiCaprio, Director of Media & Insights, Helen & Gertrude
“IAB is really the only organization that brings all the stakeholders together. With new media and measurement standards being set, brands developing first party data strategies, and policy changes being drafted, this is not a time for partisan approaches to the challenges facing the industry and no agency should be less than a full General Member. We are all in the thick of it, and IAB is working to convene the important conversations.” Kirk McDonald, CEO, GroupM, NA.
“Horizon Media is excited to be among the first agencies to join IAB membership and be involved in IAB’s efforts to help sculpt the future of the digital marketplace.” David Campanelli, EVP, Chief Investment Officer, Horizon Media
“IPG Mediabrands is thrilled to be joining as a General Member of …….
Source: https://www.iab.com/news/iab-expands-general-membership-to-include-advertising-and-media-agencies/