Advertising & Marketing

Google’s antitrust battle with DOJ: Company should demonstrate market competition, low barriers to entry, and no evidence of consumer harm.

Spotify can expect another strong year for ad revenues: Investor pressure has the company capitalizing on podcasts for a video advertising expansion.

Facebook and YouTube dominate, but the rise of unverified stories poses a challenge to credible reporting.

Young consumers’ habit of regularly checking companies’ and apps’ reviews creates a valuable opportunity to build relationships.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what would happen if TikTok is (or isn’t) banned in America, what marketers get most wrong about consumers, will AI smartphones be impactful right out of the gate, will most companies eventually ask employees to be in the office five days a week, the world's favorite drinks, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Blake Droesch, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.

Relying on the revival of a Three Mile Island reactor, Microsoft plans to harness clean energy to meet the soaring demands of AI

Theater chains to invest $2.2 billion in upgrades: Major theater chains are planning large-scale upgrades to improve the in-theater experience, attracting audiences back to cinemas.

After a hack exposed sensitive internal data, Disney is looking for other solutions, raising the stakes for Salesforce to restore trust in its products.

Platforms owners like Meta and Snap face scrutiny over data exploitation and child privacy laws. Regulatory action could disrupt their ad-based profits.

The FTC says ad industry self-regulation has failed: A lengthy report criticizes how advertisers collect and spread user data without proper consent.

Publicis acquires Mars United Commerce: The deal strengthens holding company’s ability to offer commerce media solutions.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what’s going on with Google’s digital advertising technology antitrust trial, the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) case against them, Google’s best defense, and what happens if the DoJ wins. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, senior director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.

MOs are under increasing pressure due to greater scrutiny and accountability for ROI; the need to balance creativity with revenue growth; and the rapid pace of technological, market, and consumer changes

New AI tools promise to boost Shorts content, but a flood of formulaic videos could make creators disappear in the algorithm noise.

With six months to comply or face a formal inquiry, Apple must open its walled garden, putting its privacy defenses at odds with regulatory pressure.

Its silent data collection for AI training stirs concerns over how platforms prioritize corporate gain over user rights.