Warner Bros. Discovery's Q2 results presented a mixed bag: Company lost 1.8 million subscribers in transition to Max streamer.
280,000 Model 3 and Model Y cars might have steering issues. This latest probe stirs concerns about Tesla’s recall readiness and brand image.
Disney reassesses its Marvel strategy: The company laid off members of a small Marvel podcasting team as it tries to reintroduce scarcity.
Amazon's ad policy shift: It will claim a larger share of advertising impressions from Fire TV's streaming services, which could strain developer relations.
A win for audio advertising: A Dentsu study shows that audio ads have a lasting impact on consumers and lower CPMs than other channels.
On today's episode, we discuss whether Netflix's password-sharing crackdown is actually working out, why the company got rid of its basic ad-free plan, and whether sticking to sports-adjacent programming is the right move. "In Other News," we talk about whether The Walt Disney Co. might be bailing on TV too soon. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
News publishers push back against Big Tech: New global laws mandate payment for content use.
Amid Hollywood strike, SAG-AFTRA defends interim agreements: Critics argue they might inadvertently benefit AMPTP.
YouTube has a head start in CTV ad spending: Viewers and media companies are pivoting to digital, but spending shows YouTube is well in the lead.
Women's sports ascendant: ESPN's shift to an all-female SportsCenter and growing ad revenues signify a paradigm shift in sports marketing.
Microsoft decides to sit out 2024 political advertising: The company’s ad tech firm, Xandr, will ban campaign ads, along with other categories like alcohol.
Another quarter of silence on Netflix gaming: The streaming service has costly investments in games but has gone eerily silent despite major releases.
The EU's new antitrust probe targets Microsoft Teams, scrutinizing the tech giant's bundling practices for potential anticompetitive behavior. It’s the latest sign of tightening regulations against Big Tech.
Meta's strong earnings boost stock by 6%, owing to efficient cost-cutting measures, rebounding online ads, increased Reels engagement, and successful AI integrations.
Comcast has no choice but to spend on Peacock: The future of video is digital, and Peacock is already showing that it can drive meaningful revenues.
Roku Q2 revenues up: Budget-conscious consumers are flocking to its ad-supported streaming platform.
Over one-third (37.7%) of US consumers’ time spent with TV is with streaming services, per Nielsen. Cable is not far behind, with a 30.6% share of consumers’ TV time.
Hollywood's strikes have stirred conflict for digital influencers: It's a choice between leveraging the situation for personal gain or showing solidarity with the unions.
The case focuses on claims of abusive App Store commissions. Poor developer relations could be a roadblock to the company’s long-term mixed-reality pivot.
Meta has a strong position in negotiations with publishers: UK’s Reach saw profits fall 24% after Facebook pivoted from news, which could influence battles in other markets.