IAB Tech Lab plans to release 31 new specifications and updates in 2025, focusing on connected TV (CTV) advertising, privacy, and moving programmatic ad practices beyond the browser. Key initiatives include new signals for live sports ads in CTV, a…
The 97th Academy Awards face challenges as the movie industry grapples with declining box office revenue, lower audience engagement, and a lack of major blockbuster nominees. With no billion-dollar hits like Barbenheimer, this year’s Best Picture lineup has underwhelmed commercially,…
Spotify paid a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, bringing its total payouts since 2006 to nearly $60 billion. The company estimates that over 10,000 artists now earn at least $100,000 annually on its platform, a significant…
LatAm FAST revenues are forecast to grow from $231 million in 2024 to $569 million by 2029, driven by surging demand in key markets like Brazil ($303 million by 2029) and Mexico ($163 million by 2029). This rapid expansion presents…
Nielsen will phase out its panels-only measurement solutions by the end of 2025, shifting to its hybrid "Big Data & Panel" product that combines traditional panel data with data from smart TVs, cable boxes, and streaming services. This move comes…
Epic Games is planning to pay Apple's Core Technology Fee (CTF) for developers in the EU who distribute their apps through the Epic Games Store for one year. This move is part of Epic's effort to attract developers to its…
NBCU chairman Donna Langley has restructured leadership, consolidating network and studio oversight under Universal Television Entertainment Group. Pearlena Igbokwe will oversee NBC Entertainment, Peacock scripted content, and Universal Studio Group, while Frances Berwick will focus on Bravo and Peacock unscripted…
From the Archives chronicles Brightcove’s two-decade evolution as a trailblazer in cloud video technology, driving innovation and shaping the online video industry. Founded in 2004, Brightcove introduced groundbreaking products like Video Cloud, forged key media partnerships, and executed strategic acquisitions…
A recent closed-door discussion at CES brought together industry leaders to address the challenges posed by CTV platforms like Roku, Samsung, and Vizio. Participants highlighted concerns over restrictive practices, such as hoarding user data, demanding large shares of ad inventory,…
The Banff World Media Festival has announced Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, as the first keynote speaker for its 2025 BANFF Summit Series, taking place June 8-11 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Sud, who leads Tubi, a rapidly growing…
