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In Context, The Counter-Intuitive Makes Sense
Context is everything, let’s explore some examples
Most Creator Content Sucks But No One Cares, Live Viewing Heats Up
The case for television’s return to its pre-Golden Age mass market roots and why live content is heating up again.
Local PBS Via Amazon Prime Shows How Commercial Broadcasters Have Lost The Plot
PBS’s partnership with Amazon marks a watershed moment - for the first time, viewers can access broadcast content for free on a major streaming platform, including full-signal local station programming.
Hot List: Stuffed with TVREV Originals
From all of us at TVREV, we wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Here’s some Sunday reading that still tastes good on Monday
An Amazon Vs. Temu Black Friday?
Black Friday is shifting online, with Amazon battling Temu and Shein in a transforming holiday retail landscape.
Why Broadcast, Not Cable Is The Peacock's Golden Feather
Peacock’s success is being driven by NBC’s broadcast programming. Which, Brandon Katz explains, is likely another reason why they are jettisoning their cable networks.
TV Program Rankings: Football, NBA Lead for Watch-Time
The NBA grew its viewership share week-over-week and moves into third place, per Inscape’s analysis across November 18-24.
Flashtalking By Mediaocean’s Grant Parker On The Innovid Merger And The Future Of Ad Tech
In this exclusive Q&A, Flashtalking by Mediaocean’s Grant Parker provides insight into the reasons the upcoming merger with Innovid is going to shake up the industry.
Hot Takes: CTV’s Contextual Revolution
TVREV’s Thought Leaders Circle members share their thoughts on the rise of contextual targeting on CTV.
Case Study: Air France Reaches New Heights With A Travel Premium CTV Native Campaign
A TLC Case Study on how Teads’ home screen campaign for Air France on LG TVs resulted in significant brand lift.
Ventura: The Trade Desk’s Big Leap… Into What, Exactly?
The Trade Desk unveiled its upcoming TV operating system, Ventura, raising questions about its ability to compete in the crowded TV OS market.
Is Comcast’s Cable Dump Aimed At Station Groups, Venu Is Screwed (Again)
The case for why local broadcasters should be all over NBCU’s cable networks and why WBD’s deal with the NBA is another nail in Venu’s coffin.
Despite Tech Advances, Local Ad Sellers Under Pressure to Achieve Growth Goals
A report from Frequence, a Madhive company, found that 65% of local ad sellers say they face moderate to extreme pressure to grow digital ad revenue by 20% or more.
Football & Fashion Pump Up Prime Video EMV in October
Prime Video had a 64% month-over-month increase in Earned Media Value in October, per CreatorIQ.
It’s Time For Broadcasters To Pivot To NextGen TV - And Leave Retransmission Consent Behind
Broadcasters have relied on outdated regulations to protect their position in a media landscape that’s increasingly leaving them behind. The shift to ATSC 3.0 represents an opportunity for the industry to move forward.
Why Advertisers Like Retail Media
In this excerpt from our new report on Retail Media and CTV, we look at why exactly advertisers like retail media—what’s in it for them?
TV Watch-Time for Basketball Jumps Up
NBA games scored a 0.89% viewership share across Nov. 11-17, while men’s college basketball grabbed 0.53%, per Inscape.
Hooked On Netflix: Analyzing The Streaming Giant’s Low Churn Rates
Netflix’s rock-bottom churn rates are the envy of the streaming industry. Brandon Katz explains why that’s no accident.
Retail Media Is Moving Offsite - The Question Is Where?
By 2026, 22% of retail media spending is expected to shift off-site, targeting platforms like social media, CTV, and the open web.
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