McDonald’s, nestle and virgin media are the first of major brands to sign up for Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards (Jicwebs) Blockchain trial.  <a href="https://jicwebs.org">JICWEBS</a> oversees the independent development of Good Practice and Standards for digital ad trading. The aim of this piloting phase is to increase trust and transparency in digital advertising.

The body <a href="https://jicwebs.org/jicwebs-urges-media-industry-to-join-blockchain-pilot-to-boost-trust-and-efficiency-in-digital-advertising/">called for businesses to take part in the piloting</a> earlier this year. In addition, it said it would evaluate and analyze; how Blockchain could help boost the efficiency and transparency of digital ad buys. Importantly, the pilot phase will run until the end of the year.

The first initial three advertisers out of the gate will participate in the trials for the reminder of the year. Besides, Jicwebs will use the <a href="https://www.thedrum.com/topics/jicwebs">first phase</a> of this test to the impact of Blockchain solutions that provide "end-to-end supply chain <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/how-they-will-attack-bitcoin-the-hypocritical-shock-campaign-of-us-monetary-policy/">transparency and clarity</a> around advertising spend."

Additionally, further phases of the trial will emphasize on optimizing the supply chain; and gaining operational efficiencies for all involved participants.

Digital Supply Chain
According to senior media and budget manager at McDonald’s Kat Howcroft, Blockchain “offers us the opportunity to see a truly transparent picture of our investment across the digital supply chain. We are also eager to understand the potential impact that this may have on our ROI and efficiency.”

Nestle, McDonald’s and virgin media will be joined by their media agencies Zenith; OMD UK and Manning Gottlieb OMD in the trial.

Moreover, as the project progresses and the supply chain mapping are complete, Jicwebs will announce additional participants. These will include technology vendors and publishers.

Steven Pollack, Nestles head of media communications said that, "Blockchain is a new technology being tested in many diverse industries. It’s great to be one of the first brands to gain insight into its potential in programmatic." He also added that they were glad to participate in this project.5q

In conclusion
However, although brands like Nestle and Unilever are investing in the technology, commentators have warned that it's <a href="https://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/02/28/unilever-and-ibms-blockchain-experiment-silver-bullet-digital-or-glitzy-quick-fix">not a "silver bullet” to the issues affecting advertisers in the digital space</a>.

Nestle, McDonald’s and Virgin Media enters Blockchain trial

McDonald’s, nestle and virgin media are the first of major brands to sign up for Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards (Jicwebs) Blockchain trial.

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Nestle, McDonald’s and Virgin Media enters Blockchain trial

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