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Context vs Targeting: How Can Streaming Advertisers Have It All?
Madhive’s Adam Helfgott on why today’s ad platforms need to be as good with contextual targeting as they are with data-driven targeting.
Branded Content Is The Star Of The Newfronts, BlueSky Dispatch
Data-driven branded content makes a splash at this year’s Newfronts, but is the splash BlueSky is making actually sustainable?
Primetime Ad Minutes Keep Climbing For Top TV Networks
Ad minutes are going up in primetime, while attention appears to be dropping, as data from iSpot reveals.
CMO Tony Marlow On LG’s Direct To Glass Strategy
In this latest video from our special report on FASTs and advertising, LG’s Tony Marlow explains the advantages of their “direct to glass” solution.
It’s Happening: How The JIC Is Helping The Industry Prepare For Its Inevitable Streaming Shift
As the industry looks to transition to streaming, the JIC is helping to create some sorely needed consistency.
Roku Loves Instacart (But Not Wall Street), Pluto TV Loves The Tonys
Why Roku’s Wall Street troubles continue despite notable subscriber growth and how Paramount continues to spin the Pluto TV flywheel.
Data: Fox News’ Post-Tucker Carlson Reality
Fox News may have its Tucker Carlson replacement already, if you start looking at the data.
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.