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#netflix
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

How Netflix is rewriting the streaming ad playbook

Netflix's ad business is evolving into a serious competitor in the ad market, focusing on differentiated products and expanding partnerships.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Television
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

16 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In May

Netflix is launching new family-friendly shows, movies, and a kids' gaming app in May.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

How Netflix is rewriting the streaming ad playbook

Netflix's ad business is evolving into a serious competitor in the ad market, focusing on differentiated products and expanding partnerships.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Netflix Rises as Price Hikes, Ad Revenue Growth, and Live Sports Signal a New Phase of Profitability

Netflix stock is rising due to price hikes, ad revenue growth, and a new live sports strategy.
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

16 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In May

Netflix is launching new family-friendly shows, movies, and a kids' gaming app in May.
Television
fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

Google TV is getting a dedicated row for YouTube Shorts

Google TV will feature a new row for personalized YouTube Shorts, enhancing access without the app.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

Netflix Cofounder Predicts That This Unexpected Field Will Experience a Resurgence in the Age of AI

Reed Hastings predicts a shift from STEM to humanities as AI dominates logical work, emphasizing the importance of emotional skills for future generations.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

Netflix Cofounder Predicts That This Unexpected Field Will Experience a Resurgence in the Age of AI

Reed Hastings predicts a shift from STEM to humanities as AI dominates logical work, emphasizing the importance of emotional skills for future generations.
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
12 hours ago

Brands are about to spend more boosting creator content than creators earn making it

US social network amplified content ad spending will equal creator sponsored content revenues at $14.15 billion in 2027.
#creator-economy
fromInc
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Inside the Tools That Help Creators Actually Make Money

Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The creator economy is forcing Big Tech to rethink its approach

The creator economy has empowered individual content creators, shifting power dynamics between them and technology giants.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Inside the Tools That Help Creators Actually Make Money

The creator economy and social commerce significantly expanded in 2021, prompting companies to innovate and adapt to new entrepreneurial demands.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

8 Ways Creators Can Monetize Away From Socials

Creators are diversifying income streams beyond brand deals, focusing on in-person events and digital services for stability and growth.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the public | TechCrunch

Divine, a Vine reboot, allows users to access 500,000 archived videos and post new content, funded by Jack Dorsey's nonprofit.
fromRAIN News
21 hours ago

Rumor FACTory: SiriusXM and iHeartMedia discuss making an audio behemoth

"It's obviously problematic from a competition policy perspective. [...] Regulators with any backbone at all would block this merger immediately."
Podcast
#youtube
OMG science
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube

Google is testing an AI Mode-like search feature on YouTube called 'Ask YouTube' for Premium subscribers.
Online marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers | TechCrunch

YouTube introduces an AI-powered interactive search feature for users to find recipes and travel plans with step-by-step results.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.
Online marketing
fromCNET
20 hours ago

YouTube Is Testing an AI Search Tool That Delivers Video and Text

YouTube is testing a new conversational search tool for Premium subscribers that provides video and text results based on user prompts.
OMG science
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube

Google is testing an AI Mode-like search feature on YouTube called 'Ask YouTube' for Premium subscribers.
Online marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers | TechCrunch

YouTube introduces an AI-powered interactive search feature for users to find recipes and travel plans with step-by-step results.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.
Online marketing
fromCNET
20 hours ago

YouTube Is Testing an AI Search Tool That Delivers Video and Text

YouTube is testing a new conversational search tool for Premium subscribers that provides video and text results based on user prompts.
Independent films
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

NFL goes Hollywood: Inside its plan to conquer streaming and movies

The NFL is partnering with Skydance Sports to create scripted dramas, films, and its first streaming series to expand its audience.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple introduces a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions | TechCrunch

Apple introduces a new subscription model for developers, allowing lower-priced plans tied to a yearlong commitment for more predictable revenue.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Streams Are Up, But The Fans Aren't There. What Music Marketing Is Getting Wrong Right Now

Music marketing needs to evoke genuine emotion to create lasting connections with audiences.
#streaming-services
Digital life
fromZDNET
4 days ago

The 4 streaming services I swear by - and my bill is just $40 a month

90% of US households have a paid subscription to a video-on-demand service, averaging $71 for four services.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Television

The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Digital life
fromZDNET
4 days ago

The 4 streaming services I swear by - and my bill is just $40 a month

90% of US households have a paid subscription to a video-on-demand service, averaging $71 for four services.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Television

The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Exercise
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Spotify is morphing into a one-stop-shop. Why its latest move makes a lot of sense

Spotify launches a new fitness section featuring workout videos and classes from popular creators and Peloton for Premium subscribers.
Film
fromLAist
2 days ago

Hollywood's new word of mouth: TikTok sustains the buzz after opening weekend

Fan-made TikToks can sustain a movie's success beyond opening weekend, outperforming traditional marketing strategies.
Video games
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Forget Generic Gaming Plays: 3 ETFs Reveal the Real Digital Entertainment Divide

Digital entertainment, including video games and esports, is a major consumer category with diverse investment opportunities and varying fund performances.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
#youtube-tv
Television
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Google is rolling out a fully customizable Multiview in YouTube TV and testing new YouTube Live ads

YouTube TV introduces customizable Multiview and side-by-side ads for live streams, enhancing user experience during sports and monetization.
Television
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Google is rolling out a fully customizable Multiview in YouTube TV and testing new YouTube Live ads

YouTube TV introduces customizable Multiview and side-by-side ads for live streams, enhancing user experience during sports and monetization.
#ad-tech
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
40 minutes ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: From Black Boxes to AI Operating Systems

The ad tech industry is undergoing a transformation driven by privacy constraints, AI, and a focus on emotional resonance and performance.
fromDigiday
12 hours ago
Marketing tech

Future of TV Briefing: Ad tech's pod bidding push moves CTV toward advancing the live sports ad model in 2026

Ad tech companies are enhancing CTV's programmatic supply chain for improved auction dynamics, particularly with the introduction of pod bidding.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
40 minutes ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: From Black Boxes to AI Operating Systems

The ad tech industry is undergoing a transformation driven by privacy constraints, AI, and a focus on emotional resonance and performance.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
12 hours ago

Future of TV Briefing: Ad tech's pod bidding push moves CTV toward advancing the live sports ad model in 2026

Ad tech companies are enhancing CTV's programmatic supply chain for improved auction dynamics, particularly with the introduction of pod bidding.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 hour ago

How to Make a Microbudget Movie When Hollywood Won't Fund Your Film

Filmmakers can leverage microbudget strategies and crowdfunding to create films without traditional financing barriers.
Podcast
fromAxios
18 hours ago

Audio's old guard looks to consolidate

Audio advertising is growing rapidly, but infrastructure challenges hinder its full potential.
Media industry
fromVariety
2 days ago

Julie DeTraglia, Research Veteran From Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Joins Nielsen

Nielsen hires Julie DeTraglia to enhance content strategy and address client concerns in the evolving media landscape.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

New Study: CTV Content Adjacency Drives 4X Brand Lift in Key Categories

Contextual relevance significantly enhances brand perception and can quadruple brand lift compared to industry averages.
fromEsquire
23 hours ago

The 10 TV Shows We're Watching in May 2026

The literary classic you read in fifth grade is about to become your newest streaming obsession. The brains behind last year's Netflix sensation Adolescence will soon release their series version of William Golding's celebrated novel about young boys who descend into tribalism and savagery on a remote island.
Television
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

For creators, the reply button is the relationship

Replying to comments is the primary engagement method for US creators at 29%, significantly higher than in-person meetups at 4.9%.
#letterboxd
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Could Letterboxd go the way of Twitter? Social media is already in mourning

Letterboxd faces potential sale, raising concerns among users about losing its community-focused identity and facing commercialization like other social media platforms.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner | TechCrunch

Letterboxd's popularity has surged, attracting millions of users, and its controlling investor is seeking potential buyers.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Could Letterboxd go the way of Twitter? Social media is already in mourning

Letterboxd faces potential sale, raising concerns among users about losing its community-focused identity and facing commercialization like other social media platforms.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner | TechCrunch

Letterboxd's popularity has surged, attracting millions of users, and its controlling investor is seeking potential buyers.
#amazon
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Amazon's new podcast strategy: Monetize everything | TechCrunch

Amazon's podcasting business has shifted focus, integrating commerce with content through its Creator Services and the Wondery brand remains operational.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
1 month ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Amazon's new podcast strategy: Monetize everything | TechCrunch

Amazon's podcasting business has shifted focus, integrating commerce with content through its Creator Services and the Wondery brand remains operational.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
1 month ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
Television
fromTechCrunch
38 minutes ago

Roku's $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report | TechCrunch

Roku's Howdy subscription service has surpassed 1 million subscribers, offering affordable ad-free streaming with a diverse content library.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
8 hours ago

PubMatic and IAB Europe Release New Research Revealing the State of Online Video Advertising Today and Predictions for the Year Ahead

Media buyers are increasingly investing in video advertising, particularly connected TV, due to its cost-effectiveness and audience reach.
Podcast
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.
#streaming
Digital life
fromTech Times
1 week ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Television
fromInverse
2 days ago

The 10 Most Exciting Summer 2026 TV Shows

Streaming platforms are releasing major titles and experimental shows during summer, continuing a tradition from broadcast television's heyday.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Television
fromCBR
2 weeks ago

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.
Digital life
fromTech Times
1 week ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Television
fromInverse
2 days ago

The 10 Most Exciting Summer 2026 TV Shows

Streaming platforms are releasing major titles and experimental shows during summer, continuing a tradition from broadcast television's heyday.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Television
fromCBR
2 weeks ago

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.
Television
fromEsquire
31 minutes ago

'Widow's Bay' Is a Horror Comedy For 'Severance' Fans

Widow's Bay is a Stephen King-inspired series blending comedy and horror, centered on a cursed New England town.
#pinterest
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

Digest: Pinterest Launches CTV Audiences; Google Signs Pentagon Deal; Anthropic Builds AI Agent Marketplace

Pinterest launches CTV audiences to enhance advertising performance through intent-driven user signals and measurement capabilities.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Pinterest Is Ready For Its CTV Debut | AdExchanger

Pinterest's acquisition of tvScientific enables user data access for CTV ad targeting, marking a significant shift in advertising strategy.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

Digest: Pinterest Launches CTV Audiences; Google Signs Pentagon Deal; Anthropic Builds AI Agent Marketplace

Pinterest launches CTV audiences to enhance advertising performance through intent-driven user signals and measurement capabilities.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Pinterest Is Ready For Its CTV Debut | AdExchanger

Pinterest's acquisition of tvScientific enables user data access for CTV ad targeting, marking a significant shift in advertising strategy.
Media industry
fromUsermag
1 day ago

How Much of Substack Is Actually AI?

A viral Substack post claiming a debate between Elon Musk and Keanu Reeves was entirely AI-generated, reflecting a rise in AI content online.
#disney
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' leaps onto digital and 4K Ultra HD

Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' will be available on digital platforms April 28 and on physical media June 2.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' leaps onto digital and 4K Ultra HD

Disney and Pixar's 'Hoppers' will be available on digital platforms April 28 and on physical media June 2.
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Chinese Netflix Competitor Opens Floodgates to AI Slop

iQIYI plans to shift to primarily AI-generated content within five years, transforming its platform into a social media destination.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

NBCU's Peacock Is Officially On Its Way To Profitability | AdExchanger

NBCUniversal's 'Legendary February' generated $2.2 billion in ad sales, driving significant revenue growth for Comcast and Peacock.
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Roku and Samsung continue leading the connected TV platform sector: Report

Control of the platform layer is central to competition in the connected TV market. Operating systems determine what content consumers see, how services are positioned, and how advertising is delivered.
Television
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.
European startups
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

QCon London 2026: From DVDs to Global Streaming How Netflix's Commerce Architecture Actually Evolve

Netflix evolved its commerce architecture from real-time US-based billing to a hybrid global system supporting 130+ countries through pragmatic incremental changes driven by regional payment method differences.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Netflix Retreats: The Streaming Giant Faces Its Toughest Balancing Act Yet

Netflix stock declined 3% following a 23.2% monthly surge, driven by profit-taking and concerns over a $42.2 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition funded through bridge financing that increases debt and interest expenses.
fromEMARKETER
2 weeks ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.
Marketing tech
Music
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Scaling the Charts: A Business Case for Accelerating Digital Streaming Momentum

Online music platforms increase access and tracking, while consistent releases, strategic promotion, and audience engagement drive sustained chart success and revenue growth.
Television
fromCBR
2 weeks ago

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
4 weeks ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Future of TV Briefing: How Netflix is shaking up the upfront deal model

Netflix is signing multi-year deals with advertisers that provide early access and first-right-of-refusal, moving beyond traditional upfront commitments and resembling tech-company retail media agreements.
Marketing tech
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago

Buy Netflix as ads, pricing power and generative AI drive growth, says CFRA

Netflix's advertising expansion, pricing power, and international growth position it for significant revenue acceleration, with advertising potentially contributing $1.5B-$3.0B in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 month ago

Netflix enriches ad-targeting prowess with Amazon, Yahoo audience data

Netflix expands ad-targeting capabilities through partnerships with Amazon and Yahoo, introducing audience data integration and a Conversion API tool to enhance advertising precision and full-funnel marketing effectiveness.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Netflix Has No Rivals

Netflix remains financially strong with 17.6% revenue growth and 12-14% projected 2026 growth, while media headlines exaggerate minor AI deals as competitive threats.
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