CTV ad innovation benefits OOH advertising: The prevalence of digital billboards and small screens is helping the OOH sector reverse traditional media’s declines.
Roku’s original content gives it an edge in CTV: A deal with Google highlights how content offerings allow Roku to reach viewers outside its hardware net.
Trump win could fuel conservative media growth: Fox News likely to thrive, while creators reshape the digital narrative with direct-to-audience engagement.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the takeaways from Netflix’s record-breaking boxing event, the chances of TikTok dodging a US ban under a Trump presidency, the future of “roadblock marketing”, Perplexity’s new feature that lets you buy things directly within its search engine, the true story that inspired the 1992 film “A League Of Their Own”, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Director of Reports Editing Rahul Chadha, Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco.
Media and publishing has the highest TikTok engagement across six categories, with 317 shares per post and an engagement rate of 4.7%, according to June 2024 data from Dash Hudson.
Mediaocean acquires Innovid: $500 million deal merges platforms to challenge google in connected TV and global ad tech.
Instacart is the latest retail brand attracted to the Super Bowl: Even at $7 million a pop, brands find the spots are worthwhile buys.
With features like video and synced illustrations, Spotify seeks to rebrand as more than audio-only and tap into the growing audiobook market.
Canadian hockey is the next sports streaming rights prize: Amazon could partner with Rogers Communication to secure an NHL rights package next year.
There won’t be a Dish-DirecTV merger: Debtholders quashed the deal, which would have helped buy time to stave off linear’s decline.
There won’t be a Dish-DirecTV merger: Debtholders quashed the deal, which would have helped buy time to stave off linear’s decline.
As governments worldwide enforce bans and fines to shield minors, platforms scramble to adapt or risk losing billions.
With 82.3% of streaming hours, Twitch leads the industry but faces stiff competition from YouTube’s talent poaching and new platforms.
What will the reaction to Sponsored Snaps be? The new ad type’s first partner is “Wicked,” but users may not like the aggressive format.
YouTube’s growing prominence on connected TV (CTV) will drive this shift.
Two-thirds of US TV viewers (66%) would rather watch ads and save $4 to $5 a month than spend the money to ditch ads, according to June 2024 data from Hub Research. That’s up five percentage points from June 2023. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Max all have ad-supported tiers now, and consumers benefit by saving a few dollars along the way. Advertisers can capitalize on these cost-saving behaviors by reaching consumers with messaging that emphasizes discounts and deals.
The Trade Desk unveils a CTV operating system: The move thrusts the DSP provider into direct competition with leading CTV device manufacturers.
Comcast looks to free streaming biz from linear’s decline: The company is separating cable and digital assets in a move that others will mimic.
Apple will manage Apple News inventory itself: Company stands to gain a larger share of spending by deprioritizing third-party vendors.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what happened to Spotify’s subscriber growth after it raised prices, how it plans to take on YouTube, and what has led to the audio giant inching closer to profitability. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.