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Sports Advertising Is More Expensive And Crowded Than Ever. Here’s How Brands Can Stand Out
VIZIO's Adam Bergman details how, in a crowded and costly sports ads space, brands can stand out by using centralized content hubs like VIZIO's Sports Zone for exclusive, high-impact ad placements.
Multiple Weather Channel Programs Make Most-Watched TV Ranking
Hurricane Milton coverage spurred enough viewership for The Weather Channel that three of its programs jump into the top 25 ranking for Oct. 7-13, per Inscape.
Hot Takes: What Trends Are The Industry Sleeping On?
What's the one trend that more people in the industry should be paying attention to right now? Our esteemed Thought Leaders Circle members weigh in.
The Pressure Is On Retail Media To Grow Up
The consensus at Advertising Week is that, despite all its upside, retail media still lacks some basic maturity.
VIZIO, Comscore And The Value Of Cooperation, SMB-TV Rules AWNY
Comscore and VIZIO show that it is possible for industry players to collaborate and why bringing SMBs onto CTV was all the buzz at AWNY this week.
It's Time To 'Act': Why TV & Video Need A New Regulatory Framework
It's time for a new regulatory framework for television/video – one that embraces the realities of our digital world while preserving the core principles that have guided media regulation for decades.
MLB Playoffs Steal Third Place For Most-Watched TV Programming
And although the NFL and college football maintain their chart-topping positions, both saw viewership shares decrease week-over-week, according to Inscape.
CTV In The City: Big Insights From The Big Apple
Our new 5-part video series from LG Ad Solutions looks at the state of ad-supported CTV and why it's ready to hit new heights.
TikTok Wants To Go Live This Christmas
The rise of Temu, Shein, and the year-old TikTok Shop has both shaken up online shopping behavior and expectations.
CTV Advertising At A Crossroads, FASTs Reflect A New Wide World Of Sports
Why ad-supported CTV is suffering from a "failure to thrive" and how to fix it, plus why live sports may be the best thing to ever happen to FASTs.
Drama’s Dominance Dims As Streaming’s New Star Genres Shine
Drama isn't the cool kid on the block in streaming land as fantasy, sci-fi and reality are now ascendant. What that means for everyone from studios to streams to advertisers.
Diamond Sports Group Pilots The End Of Current RSN Model
Diamond Sports Group could potentially lose 11 of its remaining MLB team rights deals for 2025. Such a move could expedite the end of the current RSN model, and DSG's involvement in regional sports altogether.
Game Time For A New RSN (Yes, A New RSN)
What makes the new Chicago Sports Network think it can thrive (let alone survive) while RSNs around the country are imploding?
Samsung Ads: Streaming’s Loyalty Crisis
Samsung Ads latest industry report addresses churn and loyalty in streaming, and found that streaming app loyalty is becoming alarmingly scarce
The Inclusive Screen: Asian Americans
Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans make up over a third of US adults (per MRI-Simmons), but adequate representation of diversity in media & advertising (both on-screen + behind the scenes) continues to be an elusive target.
The Inclusive Screen: Hispanic Americans
Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans make up over a third of US adults (per MRI-Simmons), but adequate representation of diversity in media & advertising (both on-screen + behind the scenes) continues to be an elusive target.
And the Award Goes to…CTV!
In addition to Awards Shows (like the Oscars or Grammys) celebrating the accomplishments of actors and artists, they also represent a valuable opportunity for brands to connect with potential shoppers.
TV Program Ranking: A Big Week for Sports, Weather Coverage
Football again dominates Inscape’s ranking of most-watched TV programming, while TWC’s ‘America’s Morning Headquarters’ jumps into the top 15, fueled by Hurricane Helene coverage.
Serving Up Volleyball 24/7: How Applicaster And JWP Helped VBTV Reach A Worldwide Audience
This 5-part video series explains how Applicaster and JWP helped Volleyball World launch a new CTV app for over 800 million fans worldwide.
Amazon’s Upfront Haul Vs. TV’s Ad Contraction
Amazon made a massive and risky bet this year - that consumers would be ok with turning on advertising as the default for Amazon Prime Video.