The TLDR:
This month’s ATA newsletter is packed with updates! We’ve refreshed the design for a cleaner look, added member spotlights and job openings, and lined up a new October Adweek event with Unacast. Plus, catch up on three top industry stories (including the NYT paywalling the Mini), browse photos from our last event, and share your thoughts through our new feedback link.
Upcoming events
ATA x Unacast @ Riff Raff Club
We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with Unacast to provide an unforgettable event at the Riff Raff Club in Flatiron! Our venue for the evening is conveniently located just a few blocks away from the conference site, so you won't have to worry about taking the subway or hailing a cab to get there.
Details: Perched on the 39th floor of Virgin Hotels New York City, The Riff Raff Club is one of the best rooftop bars in terms of vibe and location.
Location: 1227 Broadway 39th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Who is Unacast?
Unacast is a global leader in location intelligence, delivering advanced analytics on human mobility to power commercial and ad tech solutions. With unparalleled expertise, they provide reliable, privacy-conscious insights that enable businesses to optimize marketing strategies, target audiences more effectively, and drive better outcomes across digital advertising and consumer engagement.
Member spotlight
Meet
Christian Robinson
“I want to bring the marketing and advertising industry together and create a place where people can connect, network, find new opportunities, and build lasting connections.”
About:
Christian started ATA to create a space where ad industry pros can connect, share insights, and spark meaningful conversations. His vision has helped the group grow into a vibrant community that spans marketers, buyers, sellers, and creatives. With his passion for collaboration and curiosity about all things advertising, Christian continues to drive ATA forward as a go-to hub for learning, networking, and celebrating the industry we all love
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Whats New? ATA Weekly Top 3
Tik Tok is finally being sold to Who? Per the deal, enterprise technology company Oracle, investment firm Silver Lake, and the Abu Dhabi-based MGX wealth fund would be lead investors in TikTok U.S., holding a combined 45% stake. ByteDance would still hold around 20% of a stake in the company, and ByteDance’s investors would retain the remaining 35%.
The NYT puts the Mini Cross-word behind it’s paywall… On Tuesday, Aug. 26, instead of their daily crossword, players were met with a paywall, meaning they had to pay for a subscription to play the game. The New York Times' games subscription package costs $6 per month, or $50 per year.
Open AI looks to build AI Ad Infrastructure: A recent job listing shows the company is hiring a Growth Paid Marketing Platform Engineer to develop internal tools for ad platform integration, campaign management, and real-time attribution.
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In case you missed it…
August Happy Hour
Our last August happy hour was back to school themed! Check out the photos from the event; courtesy of Kyle Sherry!
Looking for Work?
We know the advertising and marketing job market can be challenging, and finding the right opportunity isn’t always easy. With permission, we’re sharing jobsinadtech.com a trusted industry job board where ATA members can explore roles, take the next step in their careers, or post openings if their team is hiring.
Screenshot: 09/26/2025
Get involved
Want to help host the next event?
Want to volunteer, co-organize, or sponsor? We’re looking for help across venue logistics, key note speakers, and social media.
That’s it for this week.
Keep showing up, keep connecting, and as always… have fun! 💛
-The ATA Team
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