Amazon unveils AI tools for Fire TV, shopping: The generative AI frenzy is pushing companies to make everything about AI. Some use cases have more market potential than others.
CNN restructures for digital consumption: Aiming to captivate mobile-first audiences with new content and subscriptions
This year, North America holds the title for most podcast listeners at 149.4 million, per our August 2023 forecast. By 2027, China will take over with 178.7 million listeners.
Substack’s controversy shows the perils of poor moderation: The company refused to remove pro-Nazi content, leading to the departure of major creators.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how this year will look as Google's cookies fade away, the biggest threat to Google's search dominance, how many consumers are moving to ad-supported streaming, whether Apple can move the VR needle, Peloton's content hub on TikTok, the first person to ever complete Tetris, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Max Willens.
UK regulator says it wants Big Tech to share more data: The Competition and Markets Authority’s power is expanding, and it is still taking shots at tech dominance.
Microsoft nips at Apple’s heels: The Windows giant’s generative AI investments are taking it to new marketplace heights. Meanwhile, Apple struggles with iPhone sales and will need a strong Vision Pro launch.
Netflix's ad plan grows rapidly: After a 70% quarterly increase in subscribers, more ad formats are on the way.
OpenAI pursues media partnerships for ChatGPT training: The AI giant strives to address copyright concerns, but could impact publishers ad revenues in the long term.
Combined US TV and connected TV (CTV) ad spend will grow every year through to the end of our forecast period in 2027, when it will reach nearly $100 billion, according to our October 2023 forecast.
A new peak for ad industry employment: 2023 saw the ad industry reach 504,600 jobs—its highest ever figure and a sign that 2022’s troubles are in the rearview.
Award shows still have significant linear audiences: The Golden Globes’ viewership rose 50%, but football remains the king of linear.
Amazon’s live-streaming service plans to lay off 500 employees amid profitability struggles and surging operational costs—revealing that popularity and engagement don’t always result in profits.
Regulators fear antitrust risks in AI technology and question their mutual independence. Persistent scrutiny could scare off investors.
Netflix spent less on original content in 2023: Strikes and cost-cutting efforts resulted in a lower output, but the company is ready to spend heavily in 2024.
NBCUniversal introduces AI-powered ad platform at CES: Targeting more efficient, data-driven media buying across linear and streaming platforms
iSpot's streaming measurement expansion enhances ad tracking: New suite offers emphasizes CTV metrics for advertisers
Facing financial struggles, Unity is laying off 1,800 employees. Product diversification and partnerships could help restore profits.
Metaverse investments are very much still a thing: The beloved ‘Ready Player One’ is becoming a virtual experience.
ESPN's $920 million media rights deal with NCAA boosts value of college sports broadcasting: The deal emphasizes the growth in women's sports viewership.