The key programmatic advertising shifts for 2026, covering AI, media quality, commerce media complexity, CTV, and changing discovery paths.

Digital ad tech firm Centro is doubling down on its demand-side platform (DSP) business, as the company on Wednesday announced the launch of a new DSP designed for cross-channel and hyperlocal marketers, namely regional, independent agencies and brands.
The key programmatic advertising shifts for 2026, covering AI, media quality, commerce media complexity, CTV, and changing discovery paths.
Failing to treat SPO as a strategic priority comes with a price tag: wasted spend, degraded inventory, and performance left on the table.
While TikTok's future is finally stable, this new era comes with unanswered questions that advertisers would do well to keep tabs on.