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Bridging the Human-to-AI Identity Gap

Bridging the Human-to-AI Identity Gap

  • ARF COUNCIL REPORT
  • CROSS-PLATFORM MEASUREMENT COUNCIL

As generative search and agentic AI transform how consumers discover, evaluate and purchase products, traditional identity resolution and attribution systems are struggling to keep pace. This new paper by the Identity Resolution Working Group of the ARF Cross-Platform Measurement Council, introduces the concept of “Delegated Identity”—a framework designed to reconnect human intent with AI-driven actions in an increasingly AI-mediated marketplace. The report explores the emerging identity gap, evaluates industry readiness and outlines the challenges and opportunities facing marketers, identity providers and AI platforms.

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How to Validate Media Measurement Systems Built with AI

How to Validate Media Measurement Systems Built with AI

  • by Danielle Parra (Omnicom), Young Pros Officer
  • CROSS-PLATFORM MEASUREMENT COUNCIL

AI can accelerate campaign measurement, but how do you know the results are reliable? On July 15, the ARF Cross-Platform Measurement Council led an exploration of validating AI-powered measurement models and systems. Industry practitioners shared validation approaches, frameworks, and tools that work based on real case studies. Plus, attendees had the opportunity to ask questions in a Q&A.

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Attention in Context: What Real Campaigns Reveal About Media Performance

Attention in Context: What Real Campaigns Reveal About Media Performance

  • ARF Attention Measurement Validation Initiative

What does “attention” really mean in today’s fragmented media landscape—and does more attention actually drive better results? In phase three of the ARF Attention Measurement Validation Initiative, real-world campaign data reveals where attention metrics align, where they diverge and how they relate to brand lift. The findings challenge assumptions and offer a more nuanced view of how attention works across channels, platforms and outcomes.

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The New TV Playbook

The New TV Playbook

On April 22, Nielsen discussed the evolving ad-supported TV landscape, including how linear TV, FAST, and AVOD platforms function as a unified ecosystem with distinct audience profiles and strategic roles. Attendees gained actionable insights on leveraging sports content and emerging streaming environments to engage high-value, diverse audiences with greater precision and impact.

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The Attribution Working Group Drills Down into Shoppable Ads

The Attribution Working Group Drills Down into Shoppable Ads

  • by Matthew Yoli, Young Pros Officer
  • CROSS-PLATFORM MEASUREMENT COUNCIL

On February 19, 2026, the ARF Attribution Working Group hosted a deep‑dive session focused on the rapidly evolving landscape of Shoppable Ads, exploring how new formats are emerging, how they function across platforms, and how measurement practices are adapting. The discussion delved into shoppable ads across retail media networks, social platforms, display inventory, and connected TV environments, highlighting how these formats are redefining the relationship between media exposure and commerce outcomes. The conversation built on the Working Group’s broader initiative to evaluate five emerging advertising channels, an effort informed by industry interviews and an agency/advertiser survey. The session was moderated by Chip Godfrey (Director, Data Strategy, J.D. Power, and a member of the ARF Attribution Working Group). The panelists were Yannick Koger (Sr. Manager, NA Retail Measurement Solutions, Pinterest), Jared Oliver (Manager, Advanced Analytics & Modeling, Ocean Spray and a member of the Attribution Working Group), and Phil X. Jackson (Director, Global Digital Marketing Effectiveness & Innovation, Haleon).

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