Spotify’s play counts and YouTube’s two-person plan signal a fierce fight for viewers in the podcast space’s visual future.
Trump may pursue 100% tariffs on movies produced overseas: The proposal promises to upend the American film industry.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how ready Netflix is for a potential recession, if video podcasts and content creators fit nicely into its offering, and whether AI can help improve search for the streaming giant. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Regulators slammed TikTok for failing to protect 175M EU users from potential Chinese access, fueling divestment and ban pressures worldwide.
Roku delivered strong Q1 results and acquired Frndly TV: The deal boosts live content and supports subscription growth without overspending.
Epic Games forced Apple to unwind App Store rules, setting a precedent that weakens Apple’s payment monopoly and threatens its fastest-growing services revenue stream.
Halting US shipments reflects how tariff volatility is driving inventory risk, pressuring supply chains, and prompting a realignment of go-to-market strategies. Read online
More than just a cloud leader: Microsoft ad revenues surged 21%, gaming stabilized, and LinkedIn grew, too.
53% of US Gen Z adults say they have, are, or will participate in an economic boycott—more than any other generation, per a March 2025 Harris Poll.
Brands redefine customer acquisition through tech partnerships: Retailers tap nontraditional channels to connect with new audiences in a challenging economy
Digital video ad spend will increase 14% in 2025: The IAB findings highlight advertisers’ confidence in digital video as a valuable opportunity to meet goals.
Spotify showed resilience with strong Q1 gains: Still, margin pressures and licensing costs could challenge momentum ahead.
Spotify is scaling video podcast monetization fast: A YouTube-style model and creator tools are fueling the shift.
VideoAmp focuses on outcomes as CTV spend thrives: An exclusive EMARKETER interview demonstrates how the measurement challenger is elevating big data.
Samsung Ads launches Creative Canvas to streamline interactive CTV ads: It aims to capture midmarket brands focused on speed and engagement.
‘Sinners’ beats box office expectations for the second week in a row: The film’s success is a beacon of hope for WBD and the theater industry.
2 in 5 brands plan to scale back Pride engagement: The change results from mounting conservative pressure—but some brands are reaffirming commitment.
Meta axes VR jobs as Reality Labs flounders: Over 100 workers, including staff behind the “Supernatural” fitness app, were cut as the firm pivots away from costly metaverse efforts.
Max adds new paid sharing feature with profile transfer tools: As inflation rises, Max bets on flexibility over price hikes to reduce churn and increase retention.
Peacock reduced losses, gained subscribers in Q1: The successes indicate that the streaming platform could become more enticing for advertisers.