
Ad revenue slowed at five big platforms in Q3. Meta and Pinterest cooled most in Europe
Pinterest made no more money in Europe than a year ago, and Meta's European growth fell almost five points. Of six big platforms, only Microsoft sped up.

Pinterest made no more money in Europe than a year ago, and Meta's European growth fell almost five points. Of six big platforms, only Microsoft sped up.

The framework follows a public consultation earlier this year. A working group led by Magnite’s Will Hunter wrote it.

IAB Europe's 2026 AI report, out on 24 September, finds 58% expect agentic ad buying in real use within a year and 48% with written AI rules.

IAB Canada president Sonia Carreno will lead IAB Europe from next quarter. Townsend Feehan steps down after 12 years.

IAB Europe published a second draft of its in-store retail media standards on 17 September. The industry can comment until 23 October.
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