Where’s that Netflix user revolt? Password-sharing crackdown led to more sign-ups, not less, according to new data.
OpenAI and AP enter a two-year partnership to share news content and technology. Can they protect copyright and ensure fair compensation for writers?
On today's episode, we discuss the impact Threads will have on Twitter usage, how much of a revenue boost this could be for Meta, and what advertisers should be thinking about with the arrival of this new app. "In Other News," we talk about Snap's efforts to tempt creators and whether it's possible to actually prove that social media is bad for teens. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jasmine Enberg and Debra Aho Williamson.
Microsoft’s Activision acquisition nears its conclusion: There are a few roadblocks left to clear, but the odds of a merger are higher than ever.
All the metrics we track for connected TV (CTV) are climbing, including time spent, ad dollars, and users. All this is happening as linear viewership declines, and for the first time, non-pay TV viewers have surpassed pay TV this year, according to our forecast. Here’s what advertisers need to know to keep up with this shifting landscape.
A string of recent regulatory setbacks is prompting questions about the effectiveness of FTC chair Lina Khan’s approach to Big Tech. Critics suggest a more prudent strategy may be more successful.
Roblox could be the metaverse blockbuster: With 66 million active users, Roblox is set to launch on Meta's Quest VR headset. This could boost engagement in the metaverse, appealing to Meta's targeted young user demographic.
Linear could soon be a thing of the past for Disney: CEO Bob Iger suggested the company may look to sell off TV assets and focus on digital.
Actors will join writers on the picket line: SAG-AFTRA voted unanimously to strike after negotiations over compensation and AI broke down.
On today's episode, we discuss what the current patchwork of privacy legislation looks like in the US, what the most protective state privacy laws include, and whether a federal privacy law is on the horizon. "In Other News," we talk about the countdown to comply with the West's toughest content law and the significance of Gannett suing Google. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Where is the $11 billion in political ad spending going? Linear TV remains on top, but its growth is outpaced by streaming and CTVs
The cost of losing cricket streaming rights: Disney is reportedly looking to sell off Star India after subscribers fled the platform following its loss of Indian Premier League rights.
Its latest layoffs hit close to home in Redmond as the company restructures to acquire a gaming giant. Sales, customer service, and support jobs continue to get offshored or relegated to AI.
Twitch has a unique take on short-form video: The livestreaming platform is turning user clips into a feed to help boost creator discovery.
Ad spend across digital channels has been mixed so far this year, with spend on social networks slowing and connected TV spend boosted by new ad-supported subscription tiers. Meanwhile, retail media is diversifying at a rapid rate as nonendemic retailers get in the game
The company is relocating to Europe—will its subscribers come along? Data sovereignty concerns could lead to a loss of customers.
TikTok argues that Montana’s ban is unconstitutional: The app filed for an injunction on the grounds that Montana can’t rule on national security issues.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal advances: Judge denies FTC's preliminary injunction, leading toward a significant shift in the competitive dynamics of the global gaming industry.
On today's episode, we discuss what to make of the mixed signals surrounding the US ad market, how much the space will grow in 2023, what's driving it, and what's holding it back. "In Other News," we talk about whether Universal Pictures’ premium video-on-demand success has reshaped the movie distribution model and what we spend our time watching on our TVs. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.