In subscription revenues and viewers, YouTube TV has distanced itself from the digital pay TV pack. Digital pay TV is synonymous with a virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD). It refers to digitally delivered live TV services like YouTube TV and Sling TV.
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| Feb 23, 2024
Electronic Arts begins the push for in-game advertising: The conglomerate said it hopes to debut ads in its big-budget games as the industry seeks revenue growth.
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| May 13, 2024
Snap launches new brand campaign: Chief creative officer addresses antisocial media stance in the context of Snap’s creator and content push.
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| Feb 22, 2024
This year will be a litmus test for trying new things. Payments incumbents that embrace change on their own terms will emerge stronger than before.
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| Jan 6, 2023
Amazon muscles in on Google and Meta’s ad throne: Retail media and Prime Video propelled the company to a blockbuster 2023—and 2024 looks even brighter.
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| Feb 6, 2024
YouTube Premium hits a subscription landmark: The service now enjoys 100 million subscribers after YouTube spent much of 2023 cracking down on ad blockers.
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| Feb 5, 2024
B2B marketers are increasingly targeting younger, digital-first audiences on social media platforms, we noted in our B2B Digital Ad Spend Forecast 2023 report. While LinkedIn and Meta will account for a combined 42.2% of US B2B digital ad spend in 2024, according to our forecast, TikTok is emerging as a contender for organic and creator-based B2B marketing. Here’s the case for B2B marketing on TikTok.
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| Jan 2, 2024
Advertising Week redefines representation: From diverse panels to strategic collaborations, inclusivity is both ethically and commercially prioritized.
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| Oct 13, 2023
Can Fox turn Tubi into a major streaming brand? The free, ad-supported streaming service is in a strong position to weather a difficult chapter.
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| Feb 14, 2023
From winning “an insane amount of PR coverage” to being nimble enough to strike at the peak of buzz, Aron North, Mint Mobile’s CMO, shares how the ad that had everyone talking came about and what other marketers can learn from his experience.
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| Feb 13, 2023
While intermediaries’ share of ecommerce sales (grocery or otherwise) will remain relatively flat for the next couple of years, they’re still a long-term threat to traditional retail. But there’s an opportunity for retailers to use intermediaries’ strategies against them.
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| Jun 26, 2024
No, this is not sport for multiple choice. That's the next round. Suzy Davidkhanian:. Oh. Marcus Johnson:. Suzy, you're killing me. You didn't get a multiple choice in the first question. Why would you get on this one? Suzy Davidkhanian:. Because the first one was so easy and this one-. Stephanie Taglianetti:. Yeah. I'm guessing. Marcus Johnson:.
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| Sep 28, 2023
And on our June 26th around the World Show, we examined retail media networks in other countries and on Tuesday's show, me and Andrew discussed the deal that will we use Walmart shopper data to power ads on NBC Universal's live sports streams. So we've covered it a fair amount in the last couple of weeks. Lots happening in the world of retail media networks.
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| Jun 28, 2023
So boxing isn't nearly as popular as it was back when there was the Thrilla in Manila, or even when Mike Tyson was boxing in the '90s, but there is still greatness in the sport from Bud Crawford, who just happens to be from Omaha. Marcus Johnson:. Oh, convenient. Ross Benes:. Yeah. Marcus Johnson:. Maybe bring Mayweather back to fight them, then someone's got to-. Oscar Orozco:. Oh, please no.
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| Aug 4, 2023
Traditional search—which excludes retail media search—will claim the biggest share of US ad dollars this year, amounting to $90.73 billion, according to our March 2024 forecast.
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| Jun 14, 2024
The majority (83.7%) of US retail sales take place in physical stores, per our forecast. The retailers that can infuse digitally forward strategies into their in-store experiences are more likely to win over consumer dollars.
Here are five charts on why the in-store experience is so key to retailers’ success and how they can use technology to create a more seamless, engaging shopping experience.
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| Mar 11, 2024
TikTok is intent on growing livestream sales: The platform plans to open live studios and is testing ways to make all content shoppable, even as retailers shift focus to shoppable TV.
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| Jan 30, 2024
Walmart expands in-store retail media opportunities: The big-box retailer is giving advertisers more opportunities to reach physical shoppers with digital screens, audio ads, and sampling.
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| Aug 1, 2023
The nonalcoholic beverage market has burst open, and many nonalcoholic spirits companies are pushing marketing beyond sobriety to overall health. “We’re not trying to stop anyone from drinking,” said Hebe Mills, marketing manager at Pentire Drinks. Instead, Mills says the alcohol-free brand is “making sure [our customers have] a really good-tasting alternative.”
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| Feb 15, 2023
Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard in what could essentially create a video game monopoly has many, including the Federal Trade Commission, keeping a close eye on the gaming industry. The $68.7 billion acquisition would give Microsoft a leadership position with franchises like Call of Duty, Candy Crush Saga, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.
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| Dec 13, 2022
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| May 23, 2024
Source: Nielsen; European Broadcasting Union (EBU); Daily Express; Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA); International Olympic Committee (IOC); Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
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| Feb 22, 2023
Source: Nielsen; European Broadcasting Union (EBU); Daily Express; Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA); International Olympic Committee (IOC); Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
Evolving consumer behavior and easing regulations are opening new pathways for long-term growth.
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| Jun 9, 2023
Streaming cancellations rise as costs climb: Major platforms like Netflix and Disney+ are adapting with new strategies.
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| Jan 4, 2024
Pinduoduo owner PDD’s growth slowed in Q4: That reflects a sluggish retail landscape in China, which is why the company aims to diversify its revenue streams.
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| Mar 20, 2023