Another delay for Apple’s mixed reality headset: It’s been working on the technology for its next big product since 2015, but now delays are due to software and hardware issues. How can Apple succeed at a time of economic upheaval?
Another massive Tesla recall: Full Self Driving, a $15,000 option on Tesla vehicles, is deemed unsafe by the NHTSA leading to yet another recall. Tesla says it can fix issues with a software update, but can it fix a tarnished reputation?
Snapchat sees user bump amid economic headwinds: Company outlines the steps it’s taking to bolster direct-response ad performance.
On today's episode we discuss why Spotify was able to add so many new users recently, how a price increase might affect the company, and what to expect from its podcast investments. "In Other News," we talk about changes in podcast listening behavior and what Tubi's ceiling is. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Tesla sharing its Supercharger network: Tesla joins 16 companies providing 100,000 chargers in the US as part of the initiative to accelerate the EV transition. Government cooperation opens Tesla to billions in subsidies.
Inaccurate coverage maps could delay broadband initiatives: SpaceX’s Starlink and Comcast have provided inaccurate coverage data, and now customers are challenging their claims.
Roblox emerges strong after a tough 2022: While users and revenues rose, the metaverse platform’s advertising ambitions haven’t yet taken off.
Roku shows Q4 progress but faces uphill battle: Revenues top estimates as streaming audience picks up, but its hardware bets are costly.
On today's episode, we discuss why some folks think digital ads are getting worse, whether things are looking up for Uber, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance challenging Meta on VR, why Warner Bros. Discovery will continue Discovery+, the Grammys rebounding from the pandemic's effect on viewership, the surprising most littered plastic item in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti and analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Max Willens.
Among Gen Zers in the US, those who watch both digital video and linear TV spend 13.1 hours per week with TikTok videos and other user-generated content, per Hub Research.
Ad spending is moving to CTV, and marketers want to compare performance on CTV with video ad campaigns on mobile web and mobile in-app delivery. Industry KPIs, Insider Intelligence’s new benchmarking tool, lets advertisers evaluate the performance of their video ad dollars.
Tech layoffs hit Twilio, LinkedIn, Ford, and Yahoo: We could be facing a secondary wave of cost-cutting in the tech field. The good news is opportunities are open in other industries.
BeReal’s Spotify integration is a big next step: The app is adding the ability to share music and podcasts but should be careful not to wander from its core mission.
Streaming media apps might have to pay up: European regulators could require data-heavy businesses to pay for network expansion and maintenance. This cost will inevitably lead to price increases for subscribers.
Espionage threatens to undermine chip ban: Tech companies are getting their hands dirty in geopolitics. If they help build weapons, a public that despises war might sour on consumer spending.
Can Fox turn Tubi into a major streaming brand? The free, ad-supported streaming service is in a strong position to weather a difficult chapter.
Amazon is willing to outspend on content: Tech giant’s spend on tentpole shows pays for itself by encouraging Prime signups.
“Disrupt, make noise, get people talking about Tubi the next day.” That was the goal for the campaign, said Greg Hahn, co-founder and chief creative officer of Mischief, the agency behind Tubi’s “interface interruption” and “rabbit hole”-themed Super Bowl ads. We talked to Hahn about Tubi and Mischief’s advertising approach.
Ads dominate Super Bowl LVII discussion: Spots run during Sunday's big game saw second lives on second screens.