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MLS Clubs Finding Local TV Lifeline Around Apple Limitations
MLS still benefits greatly from its exclusive Apple TV+ deal. But recently, clubs have been finding workarounds to earn more exposure (and revenues) from local broadcasts, too.
Breaking Free From Hollywood’s Grip
In our latest Marconi piece, Christian Knaebel presents a compelling argument against the media industry’s American hegemony.
Hot List: Truth(set), Emotions, And More
Hello from Possible, the Cannes before the Cannes, where the attendees aren’t interloping on tech or creativity, but rather have something dedicated to marketing not run by dorks. And for now, it’s working.
The Future Of TV Measurement Is Looking Rather Emotional
Recap of our latest TVREV webinar with Mediaprobe which explored how emotional impact affects impression quality and why that’s important for navigating the Upfronts.
Truthset Comes Up With AAA Idea For Rating Data Quality
“There’s been no clarity, transparency, or knowledge of how good or bad all this data is. It's fueling everything here. And now we have those answers,” says Scott McKinley
What To Watch For During Events Season, Max Cracks Down On Password Sharing
Five things you need to keep your eye on during the upcoming two months of madness. Plus why Max is cutting down on password sharing.
Comcast Spells Out Plans To Slow Broadband Sub Losses
Also industry news from AdOmni, Nexxen and LG Ads
Broadcasters Say Deregulation Will Boost Local News — But “Must-Run” Content Suggests Otherwise
When station group owners force must-run segments onto local newscasts, they dilute the time and resources available for actual local reporting.
Better Reach, Impact: Ad News from Innovid, iSpot and Magnite
“Finding the ideal reach and frequency is a reality with new technology,” the report says.
A Flock Of Black Swans: What Could Blindside The OTT Industry In 2025–26?
VODProfessional’s Kauser Kanji weighs the likelihood of ten different “black swan” events that could hit the media industry in the year ahead.
What If The NHL Just Embraces Being Post-Cable TV?
The NHL’s exciting playoffs are likely to once again lack the TV audiences to match. What if a post-cable approach could change that?
Viant’s Lockr Adopts Multiple Identity Systems To Boost Addressability Of Internet Advertising
Viant Household ID, Yahoo ConnectedID, First-ID, the Trade Desk’s EUID and Critco HEM added
Hot List: TV’s Season to Rise Again
As TV’s past fades, this week’s Hot List dives into the data-driven future of media—from Walmart’s NewFronts push to YouTube’s March Madness surge—revealing how the industry is reinventing itself for the spring season of performance.
Beyond Platforms: Unlocking Value At The Intersection Of Linear And Connected TV
TiVo’s Craig Chinn makes the case for why the future of TV advertising lies in bridging the gap between linear and streaming—not choosing one over the other.
March Mayhem Creates Impressive Month For TV News Views
An eventful March fueled audience and watch-time growth for TV news publishers across social video, as data from Tubular Labs reveals.
Amid Economic Turmoil, Netflix Expects Ad Revenue Growth
In-house ad-tech platform providing flexibility, targeting, measurement and new commercial formats
TV Should Be Cheering On Big Tech’s Breakup, Advertising Is Getting Emotional On Us
As the Feds go after TV’s biggest rivals, the industry should be jumping for joy and learning how to work together to take advantage of the moment. And why emotion is so important to advertisers at a time when data reigns supreme.
Digital Advertising Grew 14.9% to $258.6 Billion In 2024: IAB/PwC Report
Digital video, retail media, social and search showing the biggest gains
Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Broadcast TV Syndication?
If stalwarts like Wheel and Jeopardy! can be peeled away from the traditional TV syndication pipeline, what’s to stop others from following?
Why Mobile App Marketers Are Struggling To Measure CTV Ad Performance
In our latest Marconi post, Gijsbert Pols breaks down why mobile marketers love buying CTV—but still can’t measure it unless they play by someone else’s rules.