Reddit posts strong Q3 profit: Ad revenues surge 56%, though user engagement and global growth remain critical to long-term success.
Alphabet’s Q3 beats expectations: Google’s ad dominance holds as it navigates regulatory and competitive challenges in the digital ad market.
The US ad industry is at a crossroads. Which path it takes will depend heavily on which candidate is elected.
Google’s accelerated AI investments keep it ahead in tech, even as rivals and regulators close in.
US travel media network (TMN) ad spend will reach $2.13 billion this year and increase to $2.96 billion in 2026, per our September 2024 forecast.
The vertical’s spending on digital advertising will surge 12.5% this year, driven by a 14.2% spike in pharma, per our estimates.
The tool could shift users away from Google and Bing, embedding AI search across Meta’s ecosystem and unlocking fresh ad revenue streams.
They argue that “click to cancel” is costly and unnecessary, setting up a showdown over consumer protections and industry compliance.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss when we might be approaching the consequential ceiling of “peak media”, which folks watch the most influencer videos, where smartphone time is still climbing, and entirely too much more. Tune in to the discussion with our Principal Analyst and host Bill Fisher, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson, and Chief Research Officer at GWI Jason Mander.
By integrating Reuters content, Meta aims to enhance its AI’s credibility and drive ad revenue while carefully reentering the news domain.
Streamers, pay TV sue to block click-to-cancel: The FTC’s attempt to standardize digital cancellations may have an uphill battle.
Out-of-home (OOH) advertising is offering more opportunities for advertisers to take advantage of context, measurement, and experiential innovations to drive conversions. “Try it more. Use it not just for that one stunt,” said Anna Bager, president and CEO at the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). Instead of focusing on one tentpole stunt, marketers should be using multiple OOH formats to supplement digital campaigns, Bager said.
Fox boosts ad tech capabilities: New ad sales team focuses on data-driven solutions to optimize ROI for advertisers.
Live sports programming accounted for nearly 40% of US national TV ad spend in both Q4 2022 and Q4 2023, according to September 2024 data from iSpot.tv.
Mixed results from the Big Four ad firms mark a turbulent period: Concerns about the regulatory landscape and tariffs weigh on spending.
The election brings more ad spending to Spanish-language media: TelevisaUnivision garnered record US political ad revenues as candidates fight for Hispanic voters.
With no shortage of spending options, advertisers weighing whether to invest in TMNs will be considering what travel companies can do better or at a better value than comparable channels. First-party data, captive audiences, and a diverse array of ad inventory are some components of the travel media value proposition.
Automotive sector dominates Interbrand rankings: Kia and Ferrari see strong gains, while Tesla’s brand value drops 9%.
Google brings its privacy push to Chrome extensions: Despite concerns that YouTube’s ad blocking crusade could expand, Google says they’ll stay as-is.
Study finds 57% of streamers choose AVOD tiers: Consumers seek affordable alternatives amid subscription price hikes.