With a Trump-led DOJ expected to be softer on antitrust, Google is leveraging national security concerns to fend off calls for Chrome’s divestment, banking on shifting regulatory winds
AI-powered search and AR try-ons promise a smoother buying journey, but with social commerce on the rise, Google has to fight for attention.
Rising Airbnb rentals and Tinder’s weak ID verification create unchecked spaces for misuse. Colombia’s tourism boom worsens the problem as traffickers exploit platform anonymity and operate freely.
Oscars viewership falls 7% but improves across younger demographics: The ratings decline doesn’t necessarily mean that live events are a lost cause.
Tariffs could add $12,000 to new car prices, drive up costs for electronics, and inflate grocery bills. Marketers must pivot to value-driven messaging as economic uncertainty reshapes spending.
Connected TV (CTV) is now an integral part of retail media. Media networks can offer rich third-party data, while CTV platforms have advanced targeting capabilities and an engaged audience. But just how big is the opportunity?
Time spent with digital media is still climbing, but mainly in tandem with declining traditional media
Keyword blocklists restricted advertisers from 56% of Oscars content: The issue emphasizes the need for a more thoughtful approach to brand safety.
Hulu’s technical breakdown at the Oscars sparks backlash: Subscribers missed key moments as the stream crashed early, exposing the platform’s struggles with high-profile live events.
Meta, TikTok under fire for data usage practices: The social media giants are facing lawsuits that could have long-term consequences.
US Black adults spend the greatest share of their total TV time watching cable (22.4%), followed by broadcast (21.8%), according to a 2025 Nielsen report.
This week, new advertisers enter the podcast space, consumers discourage brand desperation, and brands take notes from Netflix.
The Trade Desk and publishers push for a more efficient open internet: Media leaders see programmatic as a way to unlock ad opportunities while reducing reliance on walled gardens and improving supply chain transparency.
Placing Aria Gen 2 in research labs could help Meta gather real-world data—turning researchers into de facto product testers for its next wave of consumer smart glasses.
Sports drives growth for Disney and Fubo: Both saw success in recent months, largely attributed to their merger and emphasis on sports content.
WBD grows streaming profits as TV revenues decline: It added 6.4 million Max subscribers, but TV ad declines and cord-cutting continue.
Consumers take part in one-day economic blackout: Today’s boycott may cause brands to reconsider their DEI stances.
The programmatic digital audio services category is more than podcasts.
Tech giants dominate Hollywood by securing marquee franchises: Companies like Amazon, Apple, and Netflix will outbid legacy media for top intellectual properties.
Brands will benefit from sustainability commitments: While some might step back in light of the new administration, investing in sustainability still pays off.