PayPal has introduced PayPal Ads ID, a new advertising identifier designed to replace the probabilistic guesswork that underlies most digital identity solutions with signals drawn from verified, authenticated purchase relationships. The announcement addresses a persistent gap in digital advertising. According to the 2025 State of the Industry report, only 21% of brands, agencies, and publishers say they are very confident in their ability to accurately identify and reach target audiences across digital channels.

The Trade Desk has named itself the first demand-side platform partner for DramaBox, the vertical short drama app, opening programmatic access to one of the fastest-growing content categories on the open internet. Inventory is live globally. The numbers behind the deal explain why TTD moved quickly. Short drama apps are projected to generate roughly $3 billion in revenue in 2025, about three times the 2024 figure, with the United States now the largest market outside China.