Microsoft refines its consumer strategy with Copilot: The tech giant is competing with ChatGPT for a larger slice of users’ digital media consumption.
About a year ago, ChatGPT and the generative AI (genAI) boom catapulted AI into the spotlight. The breakneck pace of innovation has made it difficult to discern current use cases from hypothetical eventualities. Like any technological development, AI is a double-edged sword, and it has already started to change the topography of the programmatic landscape.
Google and Apple’s search deal revealed: Apple gets 36% of search giant’s Safari revenues in exchange for being the default search engine.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Amazon's online sales business glass is half full (or half empty), if you should advertise on Amazon without selling there, and how much offering primary care to Prime members can move the needle. "In Other News," we talk about Bed Bath & Beyond's marketing, its comeback, and why Pinterest beat everyone's expectations. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Zak Stambor.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss a new lawsuit against Meta for designing its products to be addictive to kids, new paid ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram, and where Threads engagement is at. "In Other News," we talk about whether we will ever come together again on social media and if AI can help us get there. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
SiriusXM unites satellite, streaming, podcasts: aims for a Spotify-like experience to boost engagement and subscriber numbers.
AMC edges up, Tubi soars, Fubo holds ground, Paramount+ expands: Diverse strategies shape the streaming battlefront.
Spotify's audiobook push: A new perk for premium users aligns with Gen Z's rising interest.
Netflix’s new ad format rewards binge-watching: Users who view three episodes will get one ad-free in a bid to reduce ad loads and increase time spent.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the likelihood that news influencers will replace traditional media, whether in-store sampling can make a comeback, how many ads are enough ads, what the science says about social media being addictive, why more brands don't encourage consumers to recycle, where daylight savings time actually comes from, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Bill Fisher and Carina Perkins.
Disney’s parks business buoys its streaming venture: The company saw TV ad revenue declines that could further push it to offload linear assets.
Connected TV (CTV) ad spend will exceed $30 billion in the US next year, according to our forecast. At a growth rate of 22.4% YoY, that makes CTV one of the fastest-growing ad formats we track. But where those ad dollars are coming from isn’t so simple.
Retailers invest in shoppable TV ads after seeing early results: Walmart, Amazon, and Home Depot are banking on the format’s interactivity and ability to grab viewers’ attention to drive holiday sales.
Consumer attention is fragmented and getting shorter. At the same time, digital ad spend growth is slowing following a pandemic surge. That means marketers must be agile and strategic with their spending.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how social networks could improve society, the NBA's plan to remake its TV deals, US consumers' feelings on shoppable ads, how many folks are "serial churners," how disruptive Sweetgreen's salad-making robot might be, a scientific breakthrough from a 14-year-old, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.
Amazon leaks show the power of football streaming rights: The company expects two new ad products for Thursday Night Football to bring in $100 million this year.
Daily time spent with both traditional and digital media is in a slight decline worldwide, marking an end to the rapid digital acceleration of the past few years, according to the 13th edition of our Global Media Intelligence Report, which features insights from a GWI survey of media and device usage across 47 countries. “These aren’t fundamental drops,” said Jason Mander, GWI’s chief research officer. But waning media engagement marks a shift in the way consumers are responding to their social and economic environments.
Google takes on Amazon’s product listing prowess: Free generative AI tools for online product listings offer improved visuals and a boost for small businesses in search visibility amid advertising slowdown.
Roku posts strong Q3 revenues growth, attributes to content, ads, and new TVs: ARPU drops as losses mount, but the company remains optimistic amid streaming challenges.
Uber and Lyft are rapidly expanding their advertising platforms to take advantage of this growing user base—one that may prove to be a major audience for advertisers.