What happened
PubMatic reported strong Q3 2026 results, with revenue up 17% year-over-year to $79.6 million. The company highlighted the success of its AgenticOS platform, which has powered over 120 fully agentic campaigns since its January launch, with roughly one-third occurring in Q3. CEO Rajeev Goel indicated that AI will eventually handle all campaign steps, though clients vary in their adoption maturity. Separately, a roundtable discussion raised concerns about AI automating consumer choices, warning of a 'winner takes all' dynamic and privacy issues. Additionally, WPP-owned Ogilvy partnered with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to create AI-generated ads using celebrity likenesses, with talent consent and watermarking.
Key facts & figures
- ·PubMatic Q3 2026 revenue was $79.6 million, up 17% year-over-year.
- ·AgenticOS has run over 120 fully agentic campaigns since January 2026.
- ·CTV spend accounted for 21% of PubMatic's Q3 revenue, up 30% year-over-year.
- ·Mobile app revenue grew nearly 40% year-over-year, making up 27% of quarterly revenue.
- ·Ogilvy and CAA partnered to create AI-generated ads using celebrity likenesses.
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Companies & platforms involved
PubMatic reported Q3 revenue of $79.6 million, up 17%, driven by AI solutions and CTV/mobile app demand.
WPP-owned ad agency Ogilvy is partnering with CAA to use celebrity likenesses in AI-generated ads.
Ogilvy is partnering with CAA to use the likenesses of CAA's celebrity clients in AI-generated ads.
Jonathan Roberts, head of innovation at People Inc., cautioned about risks in automating choice during an IAB roundtable.
SAG-AFTRA's AI regulations stipulate that performers must consent to digital replicas and be compensated.