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Among Subscription Streamers, Disney+ Stands Out for Viewer Ad Recall
As part of its study on streaming platforms, MX8 Labs surveyed viewers about brand recall, attention and if ads actually influenced them to make a purchase.
The Trade Desk Enters The OS Wars, The Personalization Conundrum
Some perspective on The Trade Desk's alleged attempt to launch a TV OS and some tips and tricks for implementing AI-driven personalization.
Private Equity & Local Broadcast TV: A Risky Relationship
Will private equity prove a boon or bust for local television broadcasting?
Revitalized Pac-12 Can Work With Focus On TV Product
The Pac-12's rebirth is in progress, but the main thing it needs to keep focus on is being a cohesive and entertaining league -- and TV product, by extension.
Crunchyroll’s Anime Empire: How Niche Streaming Thrives Amidst Consolidation
Tiny Crunchyroll has fended off attempts by Netflix, Amazon, Disney and others to invade its anime empire. Brandon Katz looks at how they did it and the lessons for niche services.
Football Dominates For TV Watch-Time
Combined, NFL and college football games accounted for over 13% of all minutes watched last week, per Inscape.
Data, Precision And Reach. LG Ad Solutions' Keith Norman On Why CTV Is Winning The Political Ad Race
The latest Innovator Spotlight interview from our new Special Report on Political Advertising features LG's Keith Norman on how data makes CTV so attractive to political campaigns.
‘Emily in Paris’ Stars Fuel Increase In Netflix’s Earned Media Value
Netflix increased its Earned Media Value by 13% from July to August, per a CreatorIQ analysis.
Collaboration at IBC, The Emmys Boneheaded Bear Move
The industry’s lack of collaboration hung over IBC like stars in a Van Gogh sky, while The Bear winning Best Comedy again makes the Emmys look downright Maduroesque.
Retail Media’s Growing Clout Isn’t Making Everyone Happy
The rise of retail media is reshaping ad agency dynamics and sparking concerns over its growing influence.
OrkaTV's Chris Hartley On Why CTV Is Becoming Just Like An iPhone
In our latest TLC Q&A, OrkaTV’s Chris Hartley explains how CTV advertising is evolving and why specialists are key to navigating its complexities.
Revolutionizing Ad Management: How Sky Media and Imagine Transformed TV Ad Operations
How Sky Media’s Jeff Eales proved automation wasn’t just a buzzword, but the key to revolutionizing ad efficiency and profits.
Navigating The Future Of Media: AI, CTV, And Cookieless Strategies
Teads' Natalie Bastian and KINESSO's Amanda Marks discuss how brands can harness the power of AI and CTV in order to adapt to the cookieless future.
Study: Creator Retention Helps Streamers Grow Earned Media Value
A new report from CreatoriQ found that the number of creators posting about streaming services grew 28% in H1 2024, resulting in a 56% increase in Earned Media Value.
Debate Dials Up TV Watch-Time, But Couldn’t Beat Football
ABC’s broadcast of the presidential debate ranked sixth for TV programming watch-time last week, per Inscape.
Annoying Vs. Entertaining: Ad Experiences On FASTs
As part of its streaming services study, MX8 Labs analyzed consumer preferences for some of the most popular FASTs.
Is the Magic Fading? Disney’s Originals Go Bippity-Boppity-Splat
From Star Wars to The Acolyte, Disney hasn't been having much success with its originals and Hulu's hits are few and far between. All that spells trouble for the House of Mouse.
Report: More Smart TVs Are Solely Streaming
Inscape’s Q2 2024 report reveals that 60% of smart TVs only streamed content during the quarter — a record high.
Amazon Channels Dominates, Network News Shows Have A Real Opportunity
Why smart subscription apps are getting in bed with Amazon and why the debate may give network TV news a second lease on life.
Retail Media Networks Learn the Power Of Ad Sales Leverage
Retail Media Networks are realizing they have leverage, and aren’t being shy about using it.