At its first post-acquisition NewFronts, Walmart revealed how it plans to connect Vizio viewing data to purchase behavior through a unified account system. The result is a closed-loop measurement pipeline that links CTV ad exposure to in-store and online transactions across 150 million weekly shoppers.
Google used its NewFronts presentation to embed Gemini deeper into Display & Video 360, launch Confidential Publisher Match for cross-device CTV attribution, and roll out SKU-level sales reporting with Kroger. The announcements signal a shift toward closed-loop measurement running through Google's programmatic stack.
Albertsons is the first major retailer to offer causal incrementality measurement for in-store digital media. A Mondelez beta campaign delivered a $2.41 iROAS and 14% sales lift. The network plans to expand to 800 additional stores in 2026.