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In 2024, connected TV (CTV) platforms raced to expand ad-supported content, Google delayed its cookie plans (again), and brands chased insights from social media giants on how to break through to consumers.

On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss why now might be the exact right time for Meta to bring back live shopping, who would be the most likely candidate to buy Party City, and why Disney thinks that now is the right time to pull the trigger on a big change. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Vice Presidents of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.

What鈥檚 next for retail media? The rapidly expanding ad channel is facing growing pains as the majority of RMNs struggle to keep pace with Amazon and Walmart.

Walmart鈥檚 advertising business gets a boost: The retailer closed its Vizio acquisition, giving it inroads into the lucrative CTV market.

Amazon鈥檚 new Retail Ad Service, announced last week, is certainly the biggest retail media news of the year so far. In offering its ad-tech to power other retailers' media networks (RMNs), Amazon could disrupt how retail media operates for retailers, advertisers, vendors, and consumers alike.

Faced with booming media rights costs and legalized gambling, broadcasters, streaming services, and leagues are navigating how to stay innovative, remain profitable, and keep sports accessible for everyone. Media rights costs for major sports have surged dramatically, posing a significant challenge for traditional broadcasters like NBC and Disney.

On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss what actually ends up happening to TikTok, what an X and Truth Social alliance might look like, and who TikTok Shop might enter a joint venture with. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Vice Presidents of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.

To reach the overwhelmingly young, diverse, and growing population of Hispanic consumers in the US, advertisers must understand their media preferences.

Netflix's failed boxing stream raises serious concerns about its tech capabilities: The platform has six weeks to fix major issues before streaming NFL Christmas games.

蘑菇AV clients' top 10 '24 topics : CTV led ad growth, AI drove innovation, and retail media surged, while TikTok and Gen Z reshaped the landscape.

In 2025, digital advertising will be shaped by connected (CTV) consolidation, stricter data privacy measures, and AI-driven marketing. CTV growth may spark mergers, while privacy regulations push brands to rely on first-party data. AI will continue to enhance campaign performance and creativity, transforming how marketers engage audiences.

On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss how DeepSeek has reset Google鈥檚 AI strategy, how much other GenAI chatbots can chip away at Google鈥檚 search dominance, and why the tech giant was able to double revenue growth last year. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Canadian hockey is the next sports streaming rights prize: Amazon could partner with Rogers Communication to secure an NHL rights package next year.

YouTube鈥檚 growing prominence on connected TV (CTV) will drive this shift.

It鈥檚 the No. 1 way to access long-form content via over-the-top (OTT) services, according to Roku and Fuse Insights鈥� 鈥淰颈诲别辞-辞苍-顿别尘补苍诲 Evolution 2024鈥� report. These OTT options include subscription video-on-demand and ad-supported video-on-demand. CTV formats, which include smart TVs and streaming sticks, are well above other access devices for streaming viewership in Canada.

After an unexpectedly solid 2023, the good times will continue for ad spending in most US industry verticals in 2024. Telecom will lead in growth, and numerous categories will outpace their 2023 increases. A few unusual results are on tap as well.

CNBC+ is the latest attempt to bring news networks into streaming: The streaming service will launch in early 2025 as Comcast prepares to separate linear, digital assets.

By 2026, nine streaming services will generate over $1 billion in ad revenue, up from just two in 2020, according to 蘑菇AV鈥檚 forecast. To build that revenue, players across the connected TV (CTV) space are eyeing more ad dollars, which will have a significant effect on marketing budgets and consumer experiences.

The top pain point for adults worldwide trying to watch live sports is being unable to access the games they want to watch, per Altman Solon.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why households with no pay-TV (traditional or digital) will be the majority and if livestream shopping in America can become habitual. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.