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VIZIO, Comscore And The Value Of Cooperation, SMB-TV Rules AWNY
Comscore and VIZIO show that it is possible for industry players to collaborate and why bringing SMBs onto CTV was all the buzz at AWNY this week.
It's Time To 'Act': Why TV & Video Need A New Regulatory Framework
It's time for a new regulatory framework for television/video – one that embraces the realities of our digital world while preserving the core principles that have guided media regulation for decades.
MLB Playoffs Steal Third Place For Most-Watched TV Programming
And although the NFL and college football maintain their chart-topping positions, both saw viewership shares decrease week-over-week, according to Inscape.
CTV In The City: Big Insights From The Big Apple
Our new 5-part video series from LG Ad Solutions looks at the state of ad-supported CTV and why it's ready to hit new heights.
TikTok Wants To Go Live This Christmas
The rise of Temu, Shein, and the year-old TikTok Shop has both shaken up online shopping behavior and expectations.
CTV Advertising At A Crossroads, FASTs Reflect A New Wide World Of Sports
Why ad-supported CTV is suffering from a "failure to thrive" and how to fix it, plus why live sports may be the best thing to ever happen to FASTs.
Drama’s Dominance Dims As Streaming’s New Star Genres Shine
Drama isn't the cool kid on the block in streaming land as fantasy, sci-fi and reality are now ascendant. What that means for everyone from studios to streams to advertisers.
Diamond Sports Group Pilots The End Of Current RSN Model
Diamond Sports Group could potentially lose 11 of its remaining MLB team rights deals for 2025. Such a move could expedite the end of the current RSN model, and DSG's involvement in regional sports altogether.
Game Time For A New RSN (Yes, A New RSN)
What makes the new Chicago Sports Network think it can thrive (let alone survive) while RSNs around the country are imploding?
TV Program Ranking: A Big Week for Sports, Weather Coverage
Football again dominates Inscape’s ranking of most-watched TV programming, while TWC’s ‘America’s Morning Headquarters’ jumps into the top 15, fueled by Hurricane Helene coverage.
Serving Up Volleyball 24/7: How Applicaster And JWP Helped VBTV Reach A Worldwide Audience
This 5-part video series explains how Applicaster and JWP helped Volleyball World launch a new CTV app for over 800 million fans worldwide.
Amazon’s Upfront Haul Vs. TV’s Ad Contraction
Amazon made a massive and risky bet this year - that consumers would be ok with turning on advertising as the default for Amazon Prime Video.
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.