Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping transform connected TV (CTV) into a performance marketing channel, giving paid search and social media a run for their money. CTV ad spend will reach $32.57 billion in the US next year, and AI is helping to boost its potential for advertisers. Here are three ways AI is doing that.
A dismissal of claims by news outlets emphasizes the difficulty publishers face in stopping AI scraping and raises the stakes for ongoing lawsuits.
Paramount’s Q3 results reflect strong streaming growth: To attain 3.5 million new subscribers and $49 million in DTC profit, it’s leveraged cost cutting and content innovation to balance revenue pressures from traditional TV.
‘Star Wars’ is coming back for another trilogy: Disney is likely to spend heavily, and a pipeline to streaming could bolster Disney+ revenues.
The pivot to streaming won’t include everyone: Millions of consumers will remain without streaming in coming years. Here’s how brands can reach them.
67.5 million US households use smart TVs, making it the No. 1 device among connected TV (CTV) households across the country, according to July 2024 data from Comscore.
Canada’s and Australia’s recent restrictions raise stakes for ByteDance, challenging advertisers dependent on TikTok’s vast audience.
Max adds 7.2 million global subscribers in Q3: International expansion and ad revenue gains boost WBD’s position in the streaming race.
Easing antitrust efforts and AI restrictions might drive tech innovation, but deregulation could risk fairness and safety standards.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what commerce media encompasses, the size of the financial and travel networks, and the companies to pay closest attention to in this space. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Arielle Feger and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano.
CMOs are often the first people facing pressure to cut spend in a challenging economy. Marketers need to be able to trim budgets in a way that doesn’t thin out the brand. “A common approach we see during these economic downturns is to cut those upper-funnel tactics…but I really believe this is very shortsighted,” said Laura Brooks, fractional CMO at Made by Nacho, during our recent EMARKETER Summit.
Trump spent less on social media and won anyway: An established political brand and shifting social landscape reduced the need to lean on social platforms.
“Stranger Things” finale marks the end of an era for Netflix: As its flagship series sunsets, the streamer could focus more on reality shows.
Combined with the closure of its AAA gaming division, the move suggests the streamer is still searching for a winning plan for gaming.
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and X intensify efforts to counter foreign influence and AI-driven deepfakes. Their ability to protect election integrity faces critical scrutiny.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what will happen if either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris win the US election and how that will affect inflation, high growth digital advertising channels, and regulatory priorities. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Senior Analyst Zak Stambor.
30-second TV ad spot costs are falling: Football remains the costliest ad inventory, but viewer pivots to digital are bringing down costs.
New York Times demonstrates steady growth in Q3: Digital subscriptions and content verticals drive revenue as leadership outlines long-term subscriber strategy.
Varied state AI laws complicate compliance. A federal standard could balance innovation with public safety.
Fox Corp. Q3 fueled by political ads and Tubi growth: Live sports and news strategy drives gains, with digital ads growing.