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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Forget Generic Gaming Plays: 3 ETFs Reveal the Real Digital Entertainment Divide

Digital entertainment, including video games and esports, is a major consumer category with diverse investment opportunities and varying fund performances.
#sports-marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago
Marketing tech

Sports guidance to brands from three sources: Keep the fan top of mind and you might just win

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Sports guidance to brands from three sources: Keep the fan top of mind and you might just win

Agencies are leveraging AI in sports marketing, but caution is needed to maintain fan trust and understanding.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Own it or miss it: how tech is harnessing sports moments in marketing

Sport serves as a powerful global brand engagement tool, enabling companies like Mastercard and Sportradar to build deeper customer connections through real-time data and immersive fan experiences in fragmented media landscapes.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is reportedly attracting Hollywood's attention, with Christopher McQuarrie set to write, direct, and produce the adaptation, and Michael B. Jordan attached as a producer. The project is being pitched to various studios, aiming for a theatrical release.
Independent films
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.
#online-gaming
#roblox
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Goldman Trims Roblox's Target to $125 but Keeps the Buy Rating: Is the Engagement Story Still Intact?

Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Roblox but lowers its price target to $125, reflecting a cautious outlook ahead of Q1 2026 earnings.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Goldman Trims Roblox's Target to $125 but Keeps the Buy Rating: Is the Engagement Story Still Intact?

Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Roblox but lowers its price target to $125, reflecting a cautious outlook ahead of Q1 2026 earnings.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Film
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Iron Lung Digital Release: Markiplier Gives An Update As Fans Wait

Markiplier's film Iron Lung grossed over $50 million, with plans for digital release and self-distribution to benefit independent creators.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
4 days ago

I've Tested Gaming Laptops for Over a Decade. This Is What I Think You Should Buy

Gaming laptops have evolved significantly, offering powerful performance and sleek designs, making them viable alternatives to desktop PCs.
#advertising
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
5 days ago
Marketing

Example of Possible Competitor Targeting In ChatGPT Ads

Sonic's ad on a competitor-related prompt raises questions about targeted advertising strategies in ChatGPT.
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago
Marketing tech

Unity And Index Exchange Unite Behind Gaming Data In Non-Gaming Channels

Unity and Index Exchange integrate to enable targeted advertising across multiple platforms using in-game audience data.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Unity And Index Exchange Unite Behind Gaming Data In Non-Gaming Channels

Unity and Index Exchange integrate to enable targeted advertising across multiple platforms using in-game audience data.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Google Exec Says Your Favorite Video Games Are Secretly Made With AI

AI is widely used in game development, with 90% of developers acknowledging its role in creating popular games.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

ChatGPT Ads Have Begun Showing Up For Logged-Out Users | AdExchanger

Advertisers are eager for ChatGPT ads, but inventory and frequency issues limit their spending opportunities.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
#gaming-industry
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 week ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 week ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
fromGamesBeat
1 week ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

'We Are Xbox': read the memo defining Microsoft's gaming future

Xbox has evolved to connect over 500 million players but faces challenges in features, pricing, and meeting new player expectations.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
2 days ago

TBPN, the Tech-Bro Show Now Owned by OpenAI, Is Launching an Emmys FYC Campaign

OpenAI's TBPN is campaigning for an Emmy in the emerging media category with ads across Los Angeles.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Fragmentation of sports broadcasting complicates viewing for fans and advertising strategies for brands.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft teases mysterious Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership

Microsoft is partnering with Discord again as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for our players. Some of you might start to see some code in the wild, and we will share more details with you all soon.
Video games
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
Media industry
fromObserver
1 week ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Marathon Was One Of March's Best-Selling Games In The U.S.

MLB The Show 26 topped U.S. sales in March, with Marathon achieving fourth place despite a competitive release month.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Non-Gaming Marketers Are Rewriting The Rules Of User Acquisition

Mobile advertising is evolving as e-commerce and fintech target broader audiences beyond gaming, driven by cost-effective strategies on the open internet.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

The Race to World First in World of Warcraft is a competitive event where teams race to complete difficult content first, requiring extensive preparation and teamwork.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
5 days ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Michael Griffin: From Player to Gaming CEO

Michael Griffin's journey in the gaming industry began from humble beginnings, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and understanding the customer.
#gaming
fromThedrum
1 week ago
Video games

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Growth hacking

The efficiency economy: Why modern consumers are redefining value in the global gaming market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Game top-ups have evolved into a strategic tool for busy professionals seeking efficiency in gaming.
Video games
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
1 month ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How Crash-Style Gaming Platforms Are Driving Digital Revenue

Crash-style games generate substantial revenue through rapid game cycles, minimal operating costs, and high player engagement driven by simple mechanics and fast-paced gameplay.
Social media marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Reddit shares insight into the growth of sports fandoms in the app

Reddit published a comprehensive guide showing how users engage with sports content, revealing NFL season as the dominant driver of app downloads and engagement, with significant spikes during March Madness, Kentucky Derby, and other major sporting events.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
3 weeks ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
Chicago Cubs
fromObstructedview
2 months ago

Giga-TOOTBLAN triple play appreciation post

A bloop single produced chaotic base-running, leading to Seiya thrown out at second and both Bregman and Shaw tagged out, costing runs.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

"We never quite figured out how to make Rec Room a sustainably profitable business, and our costs always ended up overwhelming the revenue we brought in."
Video games
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

UK tech startups target iGaming data analytics as operators invest in player insights - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London produces companies that are comfortable operating inside regulated markets. You build here knowing that capital comes with scrutiny, buyers expect evidence and compliance is not something you deal with after the fact. Those conditions are now steering a growing number of UK startups towards iGaming analytics as operators invest more heavily in player insight, risk control and documented decision-making.
London startup
Startup companies
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Buying back E3

Stuart Avery and Mike Bennett regained control of E3 via a management buyout, returning the agency to independent leadership after growing to 45 staff.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Video games
fromWGB
1 month ago

Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far - PC By Far The Favoured Platform

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, generating approximately $48 million in revenue, with PC sales dominating the market.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Love This Dart Counter for Local and Online Matches

Auto-scoring light ring with four HD cameras and DartCounter app delivers accurate scoring, statistics, practice modes, and online multiplayer to improve and enjoy darts.
#gaming-marketing
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Digital Gaming Trends Are Reshaping Modern Entertainment Businesses

Crypto-enabled digital gaming transforms audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for entertainment businesses by enabling transparency, speed, personalization, and new payment models.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Livestreaming and eSports to drive the sports market in Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing sports market, driven by mobile, OTT, eSports, and live streaming, prompting platforms and brands to prioritize creative digital sports experiences.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The in-game advertising landscape: It isn't child's play

In-game advertising integrates branded placements into game environments to reach a large, mature gaming audience, but requires data-driven strategy for effectiveness.
Marketing
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

Creators and developer studios are approaching the business of UGC in very different ways

Developer studios operate across multiple platforms while individual creators typically focus on a single platform, producing divergent strategies for brand integrations in virtual worlds.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Video games
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

DrDisrespect Lies About Being Invited To Highguard Preview Event - Kotaku

Dr Disrespect posted a Highguard media badge claiming attendance, but attendees and the game's manager say he wasn't invited and the photo may be faked.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Marathon Server Slam Twitch Drops And Rewards

Starting on February 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and finishing on March 2 at the same time, the Marathon server slam is an opportunity for players to get their hands on the game ahead of launch. It'll also allow Bungie to test its infrastructure before the full Marathon release date lands.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Report: Multiple Gaming Sites Slash Staff As Owner 'Pivots To AI'

ClickOut Media is converting independent gaming sites into gambling advertorial farms while firing staff and replacing editorial teams with AI-driven content.
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