MediaPost examines tvOS consolidation as The Trade Desk launches Ventura, its new streaming OS, sparking speculation about a Roku acquisition. Analysts suggest this could expand The Trade Desk’s market presence while leveraging Roku’s 85 million households. This reflects a broader…
Netflix is leveraging the massive popularity of its shows, such as "Squid Game," to expand its consumer products business, partnering with brands like Puma, Johnnie Walker, and Crocs to offer themed merchandise. The strategy includes retail stores, pop-up experiences, and…
Amagi has acquired Argoid AI, a company specializing in recommendation engines and programming automation, to enhance its content distribution and monetization solutions. The integration of Argoid’s technology into Amagi’s platform will boost offerings like Amagi NOW and CLOUDPORT, advancing AI-driven…
Walmart has completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio, gaining access to its SmartCast OS and ad-supported WatchFree+ platform. This integration positions Walmart Connect as a competitive force in CTV advertising by combining shopping and viewing data for personalized, high-margin…
The Streaming Wars spoke with executives from MyBundle TV, Bango, eClerx, and Giant Worldwide about how streaming services leverage Black Friday to drive growth. Platforms like Hulu, Disney+, and Peacock attract subscribers with steep discounts, while bundling, data-driven personalization, and…
Walmart and NBCUniversal are launching shoppable ads during NBC’s Thanksgiving NFL game, featuring QR codes, "text-to-shop" functionality, and Walmart’s "Deals of Desire" campaign. This partnership uses Walmart Connect’s purchase data and NBCU’s platform for precise ad measurement, blending live sports…
The Hollywood Reporter explores how TV ratings collide with streaming as Nielsen’s new "panel plus big data" measurement gains approval. Used by Amazon for Thursday Night Football, it boosts reported viewership by 8%, highlighting streaming's growing impact on audience metrics…
Digiday explores Netflix's use of Roblox as a marketing platform with its "Nextworld" virtual experience. Featuring interactive content from popular shows like Stranger Things, One Piece, and Cobra Kai, "Nextworld" enables fans to engage with Netflix's IP through playable scenes…
Tubi has introduced Scenes, a vertical feed of 60-90 second clips from popular movies and shows. The feature, available on mobile, helps users discover content by swiping through TikTok-style videos, with options to "Like," "Save," or "Watch" full titles.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has introduced AI-powered ad solutions on Max: Shop with Max and Moments. Shop with Max links products from content to advertiser catalogs using QR codes, while Moments delivers contextually relevant, privacy-focused ads based on metadata. These…
