Apple’s Prime Video deal draws the lines of power in streaming: Growth in SVOD is slowing significantly, leaving services little choice but to piggyback off larger platforms.
CTV isn’t exempt from privacy regulation: While regulatory efforts are uncertain, advertisers should begin adopting privacy-oriented CTV solutions.
Roblox faces renewed child safety concerns: A report from a short-selling firm claims Roblox is exposing children to predators and vastly inflating user metrics.
Insurers will lead the financial services pack on digital ad spend in 2024, buoyed by healthy profits. But a looming climate crisis will make their ad spend bonanza short-lived.
The company argues that splitting key services like Chrome and Android would hurt consumers, raise costs, and stifle innovation in tech sectors like AI.
Amid restructuring efforts in 2024, US ISPs might have deprioritized security, potentially leading to heightened scrutiny and financial penalties if security failures are uncovered in wake of recent hacks
Amid industry layoffs and closures, Blizzard needs Vessel of Hatred to reignite interest in Diablo IV and maintain its strong position in the gaming market.
Charter Spectrum now offers $65 worth of streaming services: While easy access to alternatives could accelerate churn, pay TV has little choice.
Steinlauf steps down from WBD amid streaming pivot: His departure marks a key moment for Warner Bros. Discovery as it navigates the decline of linear TV and increasing competition in streaming.
Walmart is unlikely to put Vizio data behind closed doors: A renewed measurement deal with Comscore could assuage concerns about signal loss.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why a surprising amount of people think Meta's Orion smart glasses are the future of computing, whether people will turn to Amazon for live news, what's happening to the middle of the market, why screensaver ads can have a significant impact, who was the richest American in history, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analysts Bill Fisher and Max Willens.
US banking digital ad spending growth will rebound dramatically in 2024, but tougher times lie ahead. Understanding the nuances of consumer behavior will be essential to boosting ad impressions.
Texas claims TikTok violated privacy laws by illegally selling minors’ data, further intensifying scrutiny on the platform as it faces a looming ban in the US.
Targeted political ads mobilize key voters for the 2024 election: Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are pouring millions into micro-targeted ads aimed at swing state Latino and Asian voters to boost turnout.
As more streaming platforms launch ads and user attention remains high on sites like TikTok and YouTube, advertisers are splitting video budgets between social, streaming, and online video. Here are five charts to help demystify video advertising.
The new feature generates offline playlists without manual downloads, boosting the app’s stickiness and expanding streaming options.
Microsoft’s decision reflects declining interest in heavy headsets, with next-gen AR glasses setting the stage for wearable tech’s future.
Platforms must brace for regulation of algorithmic content: EU regulators are widening their net, which could restrict advertisers’ ability to target teens.
Roblox could kick down the door to an in-game advertising boom: The gaming and metaverse platform is deepening ties to the ad industry and hiring for ad tech roles.
Disney’s going for efficiency across the board: Ad sales will be largely automated by 2027, while content teams are streamlined behind the scenes.