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Social media fuels digital ad growth as Meta extends its lead

Article
Apr 15, 2026

Online ads near $1.5 trillion as social outpaces all channels and Meta proves its scale.

GLP-1 ad exposure climbs, consumer response holds steady

GLP-1 ad exposure climbs, consumer response holds steady

Article
Apr 14, 2026

Younger consumers respond to GLP-1 ads, but increasing ad spend risks fatigue, making sharper creative and more point-of-care marketing increasingly important.

Pharma's Facebook marketing targeted by FDA in new push

Pharma's Facebook marketing targeted by FDA in new push

Article
Apr 14, 2026

A recent Pfizer warning shows that regulators are leaning into policing Facebook ads as closely as TV commercials.

Canada Time Spent With Media 2026

Canada Time Spent With Media 2026

Report
Apr 10, 2026

Digital media dominates daily consumption, but legacy formats still hold key moments. As streaming, audio, and social media surge, advertisers face a fragmented landscape where attention is growing—but harder to capture.

Nearly half of US social media users think health content is inaccurate

Nearly half of US social media users think health content is inaccurate

Article
Apr 10, 2026

Only 7% of consumers rate social health information as highly accurate, raising the stakes for healthcare and pharma marketing content credibility.

Brand Safety 2026

Brand Safety 2026

Report
Apr 08, 2026

AI is reshaping brand safety by amplifying risks around placement, accuracy, and authenticity while offering new tools to control them. As automation scales, marketers face a growing tradeoff between performance gains and trust.

Infopack: Sports Content 2026

Infopack: Sports Content 2026

Report
Apr 06, 2026

Sports content is one of the last bastions of live, appointment viewing. Key data shows who’s watching, which platforms they use, and how they engage with content between events.

YouTube positions itself as the new TV with creator-led Stations

YouTube positions itself as the new TV with creator-led Stations

Article
Apr 03, 2026

New YouTube Stations blend influencer pull with always-on streams, adding premium CTV inventory for brands.

70% of Australian minors still use social media three months after nationwide ban

70% of Australian minors still use social media three months after nationwide ban

Article
Apr 02, 2026

Australia's social media ban is struggling to take hold as users easily circumvent restrictions.

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TikTok’s Cameo partnership makes it even more essential for creators

Article
Apr 02, 2026

A TikTok-Cameo integration unlocks new revenue streams, enhancing TikTok’s value in influencer marketing strategies.

US OTT and Pay TV Viewers Forecast 2026

US OTT and Pay TV Viewers Forecast 2026

Report
Apr 01, 2026

Digital video has taken over the living room the same way it once took over mobile screens. As ad-supported tiers surge and free services gain ground, pay TV is losing relevance—even as digital pay TV trends upward.

Apple Turns 50

Apple Turns 50

Report
Mar 31, 2026

As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we dive into how the company has grown as leader in marketing, retail, and services—and what’s next.

Spotify expands its ad opportunities to visual formats as time spent surges 26%

Article
Mar 31, 2026

Spotify is expanding to visual ads with carousel units and playlist takeovers that aim to prove it can rival YouTube on performance.

Meta, YouTube court verdict could redefine social media’s health risks

Meta, YouTube court verdict could redefine social media’s health risks

Article
Mar 27, 2026

With Meta and Google found liable for addictive designs, healthcare marketers and doctors must prepare for concerned parents seeking guidance on preventing social media addiction in their children.

Search, social, CTV shape consumers’ health decisions

Search, social, CTV shape consumers’ health decisions

Article
Mar 27, 2026

Healthcare and pharma brands must adapt digital marketing for the AI search era, make CTV actionable for older viewers, and align social strategies with how consumers discover health content.

The Healthcare Consumer 2026

The Healthcare Consumer 2026

Report
Mar 26, 2026

Consumers turn to search engines first for answers to health-related questions, even as social, video, and AI tools gain ground. Meanwhile, streaming TV is reshaping healthcare ad reach. Digital drives health-related action—but trust gaps shadow every channel.

Meta and YouTube's negligence ruling won't be the last

Meta and YouTube's negligence ruling won't be the last

Article
Mar 25, 2026

Meta and YouTube were ruled negligent in addiction case as the jury claimed the platforms failed to warn youth—raising legal and reputational risks for advertisers.

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