I recently attended the FIPP World Media Congress 2025 in Madrid, a vibrant event that underscored the importance of industry gatherings for networking and inspiration. Highlights included SheerLuxe's recognition as Best Online Consumer Media Brand at the 2025 AOP Digital Publishing Awards, showcasing their community-led model with impressive engagement metrics. In other news, Google's Privacy Sandbox has been discontinued, marking a significant shift in their advertising strategy. Meanwhile, The Sun is developing an AI agent for its programmatic ad business, and The New York Times is launching a 'Watch Tab' for curated video content. These developments reflect the evolving landscape of media and advertising.