Certification extends independent verification into the technology infrastructure supporting retail media measurement

London, 7th October 2026 - Moloco Commerce Media, from global AI advertising company Moloco, has become the first technology provider to achieve certification under IAB Europe’s Retail Media Certification Programme, following an independent audit by ABC.

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Nectar360 has become the first UK Retail Media Network to achieve certification under IAB Europe's Retail Media Certification Programme, following an independent audit by ABC. The milestone marks another important step towards greater consistency and transparency in retail media measurement across Europe.

Trust, transparency and control are becoming harder to prove - and more valuable to protect.

By Simon Redlich, CEO, ABC UK

Digital advertising has never been more effective at delivering scale. As the ecosystem becomes increasingly automated, fragmented and shaped by AI, the challenge isn’t reach. It’s proving that advertising runs in environments that are safe, transparent and accountable.

That’s where TAG continues to play a vital role.

An interview with Liv McCullagh, IAB UK’s Retail Media Lead

Retail media is now one of the most important forces in UK digital advertising. As investment grows, so does the need for greater consistency, transparency and confidence in how performance is measured.

Earlier this year, IAB Europe released Version 2 of its measurement framework, now formally titled the Commerce Media Measurement Standards.

At first glance, it might seem like a simple name change – it’s not.