Media Buying

This year, we forecast social media company X, formerly Twitter, will see ad revenue growth for the first time in four years, but still only earn about half of what it did in 2021.

Netflix's ad tier reaches 94 million as it looks to genAI to continue its trajectory: The data suggests Netflix is positioned for sustained streaming market leadership.

Commerce media is evolving beyond online retail into new frontiers like out-of-home (OOH) ads at gas stations and convenience stores, creating “a once in a career window to reorient your business to the opportunity,” according to Sean McCaffrey president and CEO of GSTV, which serves commerce media ads at gas pumps.

FAST shows no signs of slowing down: From the Roku Channel to Tubi, FAST continues a path of acceleration that will be bolstered by economic uncertainty.

Marketers are rediscovering OOH’s power for brand-building: In a post-click world, visibility and trust matter more than ever.

TikTok brings DMs directly to livestreams: The update is part of TikTok’s broader livestream push, designed to keep brands and creators around.

Google settles in ongoing cases: The tech giant is increasingly facing regulatory scrutiny over its data collection practices that could restructure the ad ecosystem.

Amazon debuts three new CTV ad formats: The updates are part of Amazon’s Prime Video ads push and promise to help brands reach highly engaged audiences.

Nearly $30 billion in ad spend will skip the ad triopoly: Meta, Google, and Amazon will see pullbacks as advertisers explore other options

Claude’s new tool offers developers a way to skip the browser and run real-time, cited searches—threatening ad models and SEO strategies alike.

YouTube introduces creator marketing updates: The changes aim to position YouTube as an influencer marketing hub amid social media uncertainty.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Meta’s capacity to weather the tariff climate, how Meta plans to redefine advertising, and what happens if it is forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Senior Analyst Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

NBCU highlights sports, streaming at Upfront event: The presentation outlined NBCU’s plan to offset declining traditional TV revenues.

Social platforms vie for attention at NewFronts: Meta, TikTok, and Snap all debuted ad updates designed to remain competitive amid a backdrop of uncertainty.

After last quarter’s rare miss, The Trade Desk delivers: Strong earnings and UID2 adoption signal confidence for 2025 and beyond.

“A good campaign probably has a little bit of risk,” said “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” star Charlie Day at this week’s OOH Media Con 25. “You’re much better off taking the risk and taking the swing on something that could be wildly successful.”

Pinterest’s Q1 involved strong user and global revenue growth: US monetization, though, could be under pressure moving forward.

With AI bios and comment pinning features, Reddit is courting SMBs and zeroing in on its role in the purchase journey.

AppLovin beat Q1 expectations and exited gaming: The company is now all-in on adtech, led by AXON’s rapid growth.