Paul Astbury

Paul Astbury

Digital Partnerships Director Nectar 360

Day 1 | 2nd June 2026

4:45 PM Oxford Style Debate: Retailers Are Not Ready to Act Like True Media Owners- For/Against

  • For — Lacking Readiness. Retailers often lack the infrastructure, measurement capabilities, and strategic expertise to fully operate as media owners, risking inconsistent ad quality and ROI.
  • Against — Building Capability. Many retailers are rapidly building programmatic capabilities, leveraging first-party data, and creating integrated media strategies, demonstrating they can act as accountable and effective media owners. 

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