The move shows Apple’s increased focus on spatial computing, likely triggering competition and higher valuations in the AR industry.
On today's episode, we introduce you to the FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) services (e.g., Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV), explain how they became so popular, and look ahead to see what their ceiling is. "In Other News," we talk about whether the advertising space is on the mend and how significant of an ad player Microsoft is. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
Publishers confront AI’s copyright problem: Trade group cites risks, seeks to guide use of content by AI tools.
Instagram may follow Snapchat and TikTok in deploying AI chatbots: Move promises to reshape user engagement and advertising but demands cautious implementation to ensure user safety
The average US adult spends just over an hour playing video games per day, according to our estimates. Such a sizable share of attention offers a prime opportunity for brands to advertise in games—especially since traditional barriers to brand advertising have been lowered. Big changes have opened opportunities for brands across platforms.
Ben & Jerry's is the latest brand to halt Twitter ads due to concerns over hate speech and toxic content: Situation poses a significant challenge to the platform's profitability ambitions under Musk.
Reddit's road to IPO gets rougher: Workforce cuts, declining valuation, and a conflict with OpenAI over API charges threaten the company's stability.
AI enhances B2B advertising: LinkedIn’s latest feature levers OpenAI models to improve ad creation efficiency.
Key stat: Google’s share of US nonretail search ad spend has declined since 2021, when the company saw $57.49 billion in US search ad revenues, according to our forecast. Among Google’s rivals outside of retail, both Microsoft and Apple are growing their search revenues faster.
This year, US social network ad spending will grow at its slowest pace since we began tracking it, at just 3.4%, to reach $68.45 billion, according to our forecast.
“If you want to dominate the digital landscape, you’ve got to win or be a clear leader on the three core pillars: media, advertising, and commerce,” our analyst Andrew Lipsman said during our recent “Attention!” summit.
What Insider and Gannett strikes mean for publishing: The industry’s long decline has made it hard for companies and workers to meet at the table.
Ad spending growth is an illusion: Dentsu downgrades its 2023 ad spend growth forecast due to macroeconomic factors and inflation.
Soon you’ll be able to chat on BeReal: The authentic social media app is finding ways to increase time spent before turning on revenue streams.
Netflix’s enhancements to its ad-supported tier has helped it amass 5 million monthly active users worldwide, though its password crackdown could slow momentum. Meanwhile, Max, the combined streaming service of HBO Max and Discovery+, debuted to “early positive feedback,” and Paramount+ hopes partnering with Showtime will prevent it from losing subscribers.
Twitter's valuation takes a tumble: Linda Yaccarino faces challenges as new CEO amid falling revenues and reputation damage.
After 10 months of ad spending slowdowns, the ad industry has changed: The industry is still growing, but major shifts have advertisers worried.
Snap’s subcontinent surge: As Snapchat crosses 200 million users in India, the introduction of 'My AI' signifies its focus on user experience.
TikTok tests Tako: Short-form video app trials AI chatbot to enhance user interactions.
TikTok's privacy debacle deepens: Internal documents reveal ByteDance employees have been sharing user data on internal platform Lark, undermining the company's claims of robust security measures and stirring fresh concerns about potential security risks and ties to China