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FAST 2.0: The Next Iteration
The six key facets of FAST 2.0, the next evolution of the FAST ecosystem.
Upfronts Survey Indicates TV Spend Isn’t Going Anywhere
A new survey from iSpot reveals TV ad buyer thoughts ahead of the 2023 upfronts — which seem to indicate spending will be just fine.
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱
We explain some things that seem to be baffling people at NAB, Possible and MIP this week.
Busting The “FAST Channels” Myth
“Standing Up” a FAST channel is easy… if you’re a big media company. For everyone else, the reality is a lot different.
How Media And Entertainment Companies Use FASTs To Drive Tune-In
VIZIO’s Travis Hockersmith on how media companies are making good use of the FASTs to drive tune-in.
Context Matters: How GumGum’s Verity Can Help Ensure Adult Ads Don’t Wind Up On Kids TV
GumGum's CTO explains how they are working with IRIS.TV to prevent adult ads being shown on children's streaming content by analyzing and enriching video-level data.
How Video-Level Data And Content Identifiers Solve The Transparency Problem In CTV
IRIS.TV VP of Marketing Rohan Castelino explains the benefits of content-based targeting: “You are what you watch.”
Baseball Is Back, What To Look For At The Upfronts And Newfronts
A look at baseball’s pivot to streaming RSNs and how that affects more than just sports, plus how to navigate the Upfronts and Newfronts like a pro.
Hot Takes: The 2023 Upfronts And Newfronts
TVREV’s Thought Leaders Circle members share their thoughts and predictions for this year’s Upfronts and Newfronts.
Week In Review: Netflix With Ads Takes Off, Peak TV Shuts Down
The bigger news around Netflix’s ad business taking off plus all the ways the end of peak TV is good for the industry.
TikTok CEO’s Opaque Platitudes Before Congress Mean It’s Time For Brands To Step Back From Platform
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew was called before the Committee to testify as members of Congress leveled accusations of inadequate moderation, censorship of content made by minority groups in the US, and data security.
Magnite’s Paige Bilins On The Lack Of Transparency In Streaming
In this video from our FAST report, Magnite’s Paige Bilins explains why lack of transparency is such an issue and how to solve for it.
Advertisers Report Seeing Real Results With VIZIO Home Screen Sponsorships
VIZIO’s case study measured the impact of three different Home Screen activations across multiple advertiser categories in delivering against brand KPIs.
When Does The Bubble Burst On Skyrocketing Sports Rights?
The world of sports TV rights has been one long escalator up, but it may finally be ending, as broadcast and cable audiences keep shrinking and regional sports networks collapse. Can streaming truly pick up the slack, at a reasonable price? The answer has big implications for the leagues, teams, players and fans.
TV Data Shows How Women’s Basketball Still Gets Deprioritized
Before the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments tip off, we dive into how the women’s game still isn’t getting its due.
With EyeQ, Pluto TV And Paramount Look To Streamline Streaming
Pluto TV’s Christo Owns on how Paramount’s EyeQ lets advertisers buy across Paramount’s entire streaming ecosystem.
Bad News For Movie Theaters, YouTube Pushes YouTube-Friendly Measurement Standards.
A new report reveals some unsavory stats for the movie industry and YouTube tries to conflate digital video with TV.
Surprise: 95% of Consumers Know How To Scan A QR Code
A new survey shows that consumers are far more comfortable with scanning QR codes, even on TV commercials.
Which Beer Brands Won With Music In 2022?
Songtradr’s new “Music of Beer” report shows which brands made the right choices with music selections for ads in 2022.
How The IRIS_ID Enables Contextual Targeting On Streaming
Q&A with IRIS.TV CEO Field Garthwaite on the value of contextual targeting on streaming for targeting, transparency and measurement.