Media & Entertainment

Spotify’s first US price hike is here: The company announced an increase for its premium subscription after a mixed earnings report.

US connected TV (CTV) ad spend will grow 63% between this year and 2027, for a total of $40.90 billion, according to our forecast.

On today's episode, we discuss the who, what, and when of marketing and the current state of identity. "In Other News," we talk about why Peacock's price increase matters and what the writers—and now actors—strikes mean for viewers. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna and Tim Finnigan, director of product marketing at Verisk Marketing Solutions.

More than gaming: Roblox’s new partner program looks to provide a compelling forum for brand storytelling, exec Ashley McCollum says.

TelevisaUnivision’s early advantage in Latin America: Streaming service Vix spent heavily on sports rights, but strong subscription growth is giving it a cushion.

Google is developing an AI tool to aid journalists: Some media executives fear a devaluing of news and rise in misinformation.

Streaming’s year of price hikes continues: YouTube and Peacock increased subscription prices, and Netflix cut its cheapest ad-free tier as services look to boost revenues.

Data-Driven Shift: TV advertising evolves, becoming more data-driven and automated, notes a Comcast report.

Microsoft and Activision get another three months to complete their deal: The two companies agreed to extend their deadline as UK authorities reexamine the merger.

Netflix hits 238 million members in Q2 after account-sharing purge: The streaming service saw revenues rise 2.7% despite a quarter of ups and downs.

NBCUniversal and Roku experiment with shoppable ads to reach viewers in their homes, while Netflix courts customers in the real world. Here’s how each company is leaning into commerce to diversify revenue streams.

AT&T’s stock hits a 29-year low amid potential billion-dollar cleanup costs. Lawsuits or costly remediation could follow.

Mattel is capitalizing on ‘Barbie’ fever: A series of ironic and self-deprecating viral marketing campaigns has placed the doll top of mind for a range of consumers.

Bloomberg’s ad strategy has lessons for struggling publishers: The news outlet pivoted from third-party programmatic ads in January and has seen its CPMs jump 20%.

TikTok's music expansion: Platform is broadening its footprint by expanding its new streaming service globally and forming a strategic alliance with Warner Music Group.

On today's episode, we discuss a milestone for digital video, why TV lovers still love their TVs, and the relationship between digital audio and social networking. "In Other News," we talk about how many US shoppers use their phones to pay for things at the register and how many generative AI users there are in the US. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood.

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.