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Media industry
fromDigiday
10 hours ago

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Fragmentation of sports broadcasting complicates viewing for fans and advertising strategies for brands.
#social-media
Digital life
fromForbes
3 hours ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Digital life
fromForbes
3 hours ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Television
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 hour ago

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
17 minutes ago

In ctrl or out of touch? The ninth P of marketing revealed

AI is reshaping customer journeys, creating a trust gap between marketers and consumers regarding data usage for personalization.
#retail-media
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
13 hours ago

Making retail media work harder with smarter data strategies

Retail media networks are growing, and effective data strategies are essential for maximizing value for retailers and brands.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromDefector
19 hours ago

Someone Appears To Be Stuck On The Jumbotron | Defector

Virginia Tech's spring game faced unexpected chaos with a skydiver incident, overshadowing the new coaching era under James Franklin after a challenging previous season.
Privacy technologies
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.
Film
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
#sports-betting
Poker
fromFuturism
3 days ago

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

Sports betting has surged in popularity since 2018, raising concerns over addiction and financial issues among Americans.
Poker
fromFuturism
3 days ago

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

Sports betting has surged in popularity since 2018, raising concerns over addiction and financial issues among Americans.
fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Business

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Say Buy the Netflix Dip: Is Wall Street Right to Ignore the Q2 Guidance Scare?

fromAdExchanger
3 days ago
Media industry

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

fromCNET
3 days ago
Television

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Say Buy the Netflix Dip: Is Wall Street Right to Ignore the Q2 Guidance Scare?

Netflix shares fell 10% after mixed Q1 2026 earnings, beating revenue but missing EPS, with divided analyst opinions on future performance.
Media industry
fromAV Club
2 days ago

Netflix is adding a vertical video feed to compete with YouTube

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app featuring a TikTok-like vertical video feed focused on promoting its shows and movies.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.
Television
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Netflix plans to add a vertical video feed, use AI for recommendations | TechCrunch

Netflix is launching a TikTok-like vertical video feed and expanding AI use for content creation and recommendations.
Television
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Netflix embraces vertical video with major mobile app update

Netflix will launch a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video feed at the end of April 2026.
Television
fromCNET
3 days ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.
Women
fromYahoo Sports
3 days ago

WNBA Marketability Index 2026: Who Really Drives the League's Attention?

Caitlin Clark leads the WNBA Marketability Index, showcasing the growing influence of star players beyond performance.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
3 days ago

Recent stretch shows just how valuable this player is to the Blue Jays

Alejandro Kirk's injury has highlighted the difficulty of replacing a top catcher in the Blue Jays lineup.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

TV for dogs booms but are they watching?

Luca Carano created Siesta Dog TV, a YouTube channel featuring videos designed to entertain and calm dogs, responding to pet owners' concerns about leaving them alone.
#youtube
Digital life
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

YouTube's mobile app finally lets you share timestamped videos

YouTube is replacing the Clips feature with a new option to share videos from a specific timestamp in the mobile app.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

YouTube's mobile app finally lets you share timestamped videos

YouTube is replacing the Clips feature with a new option to share videos from a specific timestamp in the mobile app.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
6 days ago

Steve Goldstein: The Attention Economy Comes for Podcasting

Focusing on engagement and retention is more meaningful than merely chasing download numbers in podcasting.
Video games
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Amazon Prime stream cuts out in OT of Heat-Hornets play-in game

Amazon Prime Video experienced a stream outage during the Miami-Charlotte play-in game, causing fans to miss crucial game moments.
Growth hacking
fromThe Drum
6 days ago

Marketing impact. Facts, with receipts

Only 5-20% of business growth is driven by marketing; key strategies can elevate effectiveness beyond this range.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
10 hours ago

From page views to propensity: How the Daily Mail is retooling for a zero-click world

The Mail is shifting focus from page views to quality engagement metrics like time spent and repeat visits due to changes in user behavior.
Online marketing
fromThedrum
4 hours ago

How to crush your Q4 Digital Marketing Strategy

Focus on immediate revenue opportunities during Q4, prioritizing customer engagement and user experience over long-term projects.
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
Marketing
fromThedrum
4 days ago

Seedtag and Nielsen research finds contextual targeting boosts consumer interest in advertising by 32%

Contextual advertising significantly enhances consumer interest and engagement compared to traditional demographic targeting.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 hours ago

How Non-Gaming Marketers Are Rewriting The Rules Of User Acquisition

Mobile advertising is evolving as e-commerce and fintech target broader audiences beyond gaming, driven by cost-effective strategies on the open internet.
Media industry
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

How Declining Attention Spans Are Changing Our Media

Second Screen Viewing influences writers to simplify storylines and dialogue for audiences distracted by their phones.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Hulu's biggest reality stars will be under one roof for Hulu's Get Real event and livestream

Hulu's Get Real House returns with a livestream event featuring reality stars and new announcements on April 22.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
10 hours ago

Prompt For More Ads; Who Advertises The Advertisers? | AdExchanger

OpenAI's advertising efforts face challenges due to limited inventory despite strong engagement signals from ChatGPT ad pilots.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
10 hours ago

What Happens When The Attribution Cartel Meets Advertising's Halo Effect?

The proposed 'Attribution' standard risks increasing privacy issues and undermining ad effectiveness measurement.
Marketing
fromThedrum
6 days ago

A Blueprint for the Future of TV Advertising

Clichés, assumed wisdom, best practices, and dogma hinder innovation in the media industry, necessitating courage and creativity for future success.
#advertising
fromExchangewire
6 days ago
Marketing tech

FreeWheel's AI-Driven Context Engine Enables Global Contextual Targeting Across Premium Video

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

The Stack: Advertising's Next Phase - ExchangeWire.com

Advertising, streaming, and regulation are converging as platforms focus on monetization amid increasing scrutiny and evolving industry standards.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

FreeWheel's AI-Driven Context Engine Enables Global Contextual Targeting Across Premium Video

FreeWheel launched Context Engine, an AI-driven feature enhancing ad alignment with premium video content, improving brand recall and engagement.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Media industry
fromObserver
3 days ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Online marketing
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

On3 Tries AI Recommendations To Keep Engagement In Its Home Court

Publishers are focusing on maximizing revenue per session to counteract declines in traffic from search and social media.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Digital publisher audit program launched with ANA support

AAM launched a free digital publisher audit program to combat advertising fraud and enhance transparency in digital media.
#streaming
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days 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
fromForbes
4 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
4 days ago

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku's streaming platforms offer a mix of original content, movies and TV shows, live TV, and even games, catering to a diverse audience seeking entertainment options.
Television
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Former MSNBC Host Brian Williams to Join Netflix With Interview Podcast: The Perfect Home'

Brian Williams will host a new podcast on Netflix titled We're Back! focusing on in-depth interviews.
Television
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NBA says 170M watched regular season, up 86% from 2024-25

NBA's Year 1 of new TV deals saw 170 million viewers, the highest in 24 years, with an 86% increase from last season.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

StackAdapt Launches Industry First Live Events Campaign Workflow for CTV

StackAdapt launched a Live Events campaign workflow to enhance CTV advertising during live sports, addressing demand spikes and viewer experience.
#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.
#nielsen
#connected-tv
Television
fromAol
2 weeks ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Television
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

Sussing Out 'Performance TV' | AdExchanger

Advertisers view connected TV as a performance multiplier, but it remains primarily suited for branding and upper-funnel goals.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

It's Time For CTV To Fix Its Accuracy Problem | AdExchanger

Connected TV advertising prioritizes scale over accuracy, leading to unreliable audience targeting and ineffective marketing strategies.
Television
fromAol
2 weeks ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Television
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago

Sussing Out 'Performance TV' | AdExchanger

Advertisers view connected TV as a performance multiplier, but it remains primarily suited for branding and upper-funnel goals.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 weeks ago

It's Time For CTV To Fix Its Accuracy Problem | AdExchanger

Connected TV advertising prioritizes scale over accuracy, leading to unreliable audience targeting and ineffective marketing strategies.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Ad Quality is a Monetisation Problem: What Publishers Need to Do Now

Publishers must proactively improve ad quality to enhance user experience and monetization outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: Intent-Driven Discovery, Meaningful Human Connections, and Transparency

AI and privacy are pivotal forces reshaping the ad tech industry in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing Set to Fragment Across Linear & Streaming in UK, Nexxen Forecast Finds

Nexxen launched a predictions report on UK viewership for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting shifts in viewing habits and audience engagement.
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Can I Help You Find Something?; The Streaming Fortress Prison | AdExchanger

Last October, PayPal an integration with OpenAI so that ChatGPT users could transact within the app. Apparently, PayPal is now ready to take that idea to other retailer chatbots. Of course, now that ChatGPT is making its foray into advertising , other LLMs and chatbots are bound to follow suit, if they haven't already done so. Walmart, for instance, rolled out ads in its generative AI agent Sparky earlier this month.
Artificial intelligence
Television
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

Future of TV Briefing: WTF is the DASH TV universe study at the center of the latest Nielsen drama?

The TV universe study is essential for measuring U.S. TV viewership and establishing baseline numbers for audience segmentation.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
3 weeks ago

The battle for attention on CTV: Premium video platforms vs. YouTube

VAB partnered with TVision to analyze CTV content consumption across various platforms, revealing significant lifts in brand metrics.
Television
fromNative News Online
1 month ago

Who's Watching What? How Broadcasters Use ACR to Fight for Ad Dollars in the Streaming Era

Automatic content recognition technology embedded in smart TVs enables precise, continuous measurement of what viewers actually watch, replacing outdated sampling methods that advertisers relied on for decades.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Broadcasters finally prove that ad campaigns across linear and BVOD are more effective

That's a line that will drive the linear hardcore into testing the more addressable medium. Easing these concerns, the study compared the reliability of each platform in delivering what was paid for. BVOD was found to be the least risky of all video channels, delivering 20% variance compared with the median return. This was closely followed by linear TV with a variability of 24%.
Marketing
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Make branded content people actually care about on TV and online

Successful online brands prioritize entertaining, consumer-centric content to capture attention within a choice-driven, ad-blocking digital environment.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Facebook gives broadcasters new game-changing tools for engaging live TV audiences

Two years ago at MIPCOM, Facebook released a new set of APIs for media partners in attempt to capture more of the real time conversation around TV. Since then, Facebook has made its presence felt on red carpets, backstage, and even on TODAY, where the show's Orange Room leverages Facebook's 'trending' data in segments. Today at MIPCOM, Facebook is announcing new tools for broadcasters and fans that center on the participatory aspects of live TV.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

TV measurement needs to embrace a multi-currency future, urges NBCUniversal digital VP

Viewers are no longer distinguishing between linear and digital - they are choosing to tune in to what they want, where, when and how they want to watch. We must now embrace a multi-currency future, and jointly drive innovation that ensures more accurate and complete measurement approaches. Measurement needs to accurately reflect the reality of audience trends for marketers to effectively allocate their advertising investments and serve the entire ecosystem. And that will require more than one solution.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

TV Media Buyers Want Outcomes - So Nielsen Is Introducing More Advanced Audiences | AdExchanger

Regardless of whether a media channel is addressable or not, it's still reaching strategic and high-value audiences. So, understanding how these different media buys interact with each other [helps buyers] make better investment decisions.
Marketing tech
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