Reddit courts SMBs with streamlined tools: A new Meta import feature and simplified setup options aim to reduce friction and boost campaign performance.

Samsung GameBreaks turns ads into games: A new CTV ad unit lifts brand recall by 53% and signals a shift toward high-engagement, opt-in formats.

X poised for ad sales growth for the first time under Musk: While we forecast sales being up 17.5% this year, the platform still has a long way to go.

Creators get Cannes spotlight in 2025: With rebranded awards and new categories, Cannes Lions acknowledges the growing impact of creator-driven marketing.

Positivity pays on Pinterest: A new study determined that platforms deemed “positive” can significantly boost ad performance.

Variable notification frequency comes to YouTube: The test could help brands reach audiences and drive purchase decisions—but will require them to adapt.

Efforts to keep TikTok in the US grow, but confidence is low: While Democratic senators and Trump float ideas to extend the April deadline, key players are stepping back.

India’s growing importance as an ad market: The world’s most populous country is seeing major shifts in time spent with media as competition ramps up.

Original content still drives growth: “Adolescence” proves Netflix can win with high-quality dramas that spark cultural conversation and dominate viewer engagement.

Spotify will offer Partner Program in nine new markets: The platform hopes to attract more creators by expanding monetization opportunities—and draw attention from YouTube.

YouTube Shorts views get redefined: Starting March 31, every play counts as a view—but only “engaged views” will determine monetization and deeper insight.

Ad revenues outlook declining amid economic uncertainty: The latest Magna ad sales forecast indicates several factors are at play in the downturn.

Younger consumers increasingly prefer creator content over TV, film: A Deloitte study indicates that advertisers need to rethink their strategies to remain competitive.

NIL fuels March Madness ad boom: College athletes are reshaping brand strategy as ad inventory sells out and real-time deals surge.

Why creator monetization matters: As influencer marketing spending grows, platforms that offer consistent payouts will retain creators who provide valuable ad space.

TikTok videos over 60 seconds perform best, study finds: The shift requires advertisers to rethink their short-form video strategy to meet consumers where they are.

Meta may consider ad-free subscription offer for the UK: While the company settled a suit with a UK citizen, a similar offering in the EU has faced pushback.

FCC targets DEI in mergers: New Chairman Brendan Carr warns companies to scale back DEI policies or face blocked acquisitions.

Timing ad buys to seize on key engagement windows: Our Industry KPI data reveals Gen Z has predictable spikes in searches for apparel, gaming content.

Meta introduces new AI ad capabilities: The changes include more investments in Andromeda, new tools for Advantage+, and more genAI use cases.