FTC Requires Publicis to Offer Equal Access to LiveRamp Data
THE SO WHAT
Forcing equal access to LiveRamp’s data connectivity under a $2.2B acquisition is a clear signal that data pipes are being treated as shared infrastructure, not private moats. If your AI or ad stack leans on exclusive data access, assume regulators will scrutinize that advantage.
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