Netflix integrates Nielsen One Ads: Better measurement could mean clearer insights for advertisers and greater transparency.
Spanish ads outperforming English: Brands experience growth, underlining the effectiveness of targeting Hispanic viewers.
ChatGPT’s new update is an existential threat for publishers: The chatbot can now access information in real time, which could eat into news publisher traffic.
Concerns about anti-competitive behavior are barriers for cloud customers. Regulation could change the competitive cloud-provider landscape.
As streaming prices ascend, focus shifts to ad-supported tiers: All eyes on maximizing ARPU versus user growth.
Advertisers say it’s time for a federal data privacy law: The Association of National Advertisers announced plans to push for federal rules, citing patchwork state-level laws.
A Warner Bros. and DirecTV spat could hasten the shift from linear TV: The satellite service warned that CNN’s streaming offerings could violate their contract.
Amazon’s Project Nessie in the limelight: An alleged price manipulation algorithm adds to the FTC’s antitrust battle. It could also have implications for how companies use AI.
Meta lays off staff from metaverse division: The cuts point to the social media giant’s faltering chip development goals. More cuts mean more morale problems.
Can Activision repair mobile-game advertising’s reputation? The gaming giant is launching a measurement tool to increase advertiser faith.
The DOJ uses testimonies from Microsoft and DuckDuckGo to challenge Google’s search dominance. A loss could force Google to restructure high-value default search deals.
Spotify wants a share of CTV ad spending: The audio app is partnering with Roku to capitalize on consumers who use their TVs as living room speakers.
Epic Games lays off 870 as gaming’s brutal year continues: The Fortnite creator joins many other studios going through layoffs but shows potential for the metaverse.
EU and French officials are probing Nvidia’s dominance in the GPU sector. Until competition gains traction, expect regulatory activity to persist.
Meta’s return-to-office policy is a ‘mess’: Reluctant in-office employees are finding there’s not enough space for them, but Meta wants to reduce, not expand, its footprint.
Apple’s gaming aspirations hinge on the iPhone 15, but the flagship smartphone struggles with overheating issues.
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Streaming giants curb password sharing: Platforms like Disney+ enforce new rules to prioritize revenues over new user acquisition.
Meta’s gutsy celebrity-powered AI maneuver: It’s integrating Llama 2 AI with Quest 3, Ray-Ban glasses, and popular apps. Celebrity AI personas and metaverse ambitions signal bold competitive moves.
France’s competition authority raids Nvidia’s offices and is investigating potential monopolistic practices, challenging the chipmaker’s dominance in the AI chip market.