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#streaming
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.
Television
fromCBR
2 days ago

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.
Television
fromCBR
2 days ago

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.
more#streaming
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
#netflix
Television
fromVulture
2 days ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Billionaires Snatch Up Netflix Stock Again After Warner Bros Deal Loss

Hedge funds increased Netflix positions significantly after the collapse of its Warner Bros. acquisition, anticipating a re-rating of the company's valuation.
Board games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Netflix Rises as Price Hikes, Ad Revenue Growth, and Live Sports Signal a New Phase of Profitability

Netflix stock is rising due to price hikes, ad revenue growth, and a new live sports strategy.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Television
fromVulture
2 days ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Billionaires Snatch Up Netflix Stock Again After Warner Bros Deal Loss

Hedge funds increased Netflix positions significantly after the collapse of its Warner Bros. acquisition, anticipating a re-rating of the company's valuation.
Board games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Netflix Rises as Price Hikes, Ad Revenue Growth, and Live Sports Signal a New Phase of Profitability

Netflix stock is rising due to price hikes, ad revenue growth, and a new live sports strategy.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
more#netflix
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.
more#social-media
#youtube
Online marketing
fromThe Cool Down
23 hours ago

YouTube users frustrated by unskippable 90-second-plus ads: 'I instantly went speechless'

YouTube users are frustrated with unskippable ads on the platform, leading to calls for better user experience.
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Amazon
3 days ago

YouTubers sue Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train Nova Reel

Three YouTube creators filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train a generative AI model without consent.
Online marketing
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

YouTube increases Premium price again, says 90-second unskippable ads are a bug

YouTube users face longer unskippable ads, with reports of 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Marketing tech
fromBGR
2 days ago

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Online marketing
fromThe Cool Down
23 hours ago

YouTube users frustrated by unskippable 90-second-plus ads: 'I instantly went speechless'

YouTube users are frustrated with unskippable ads on the platform, leading to calls for better user experience.
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Amazon
3 days ago

YouTubers sue Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train Nova Reel

Three YouTube creators filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train a generative AI model without consent.
Online marketing
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

YouTube increases Premium price again, says 90-second unskippable ads are a bug

YouTube users face longer unskippable ads, with reports of 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
Marketing tech
fromBGR
2 days ago

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.
more#youtube
Marketing tech
fromAcast
3 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
#meta-platforms
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
2 hours ago

Bull vs. Bear: Is Meta Platforms a Buy or Sell? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is experiencing a divergence between operational performance and stock performance, leading to mixed investor sentiment.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
more#meta-platforms
#big-tech
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Television
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Television
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
more#big-tech
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

Meta Platforms Finally Releases Muse Spark. Is the AI Model Worth the Wait?

Big Tech's AI arms race intensifies as companies invest heavily, with Meta's Muse Spark launch boosting its stock despite initial delays.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
#youtube-premium
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Terrible Ads

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, while Rust 2 is not in development according to its studio founder.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Terrible Ads

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, while Rust 2 is not in development according to its studio founder.
more#youtube-premium
#amazon-luna
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Amazon Luna Removing Paid Games And Offering No Refunds

Amazon Luna is removing game purchases and third-party subscriptions, making previously bought games unplayable after June without refunds.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Amazon Luna Removing Paid Games And Offering No Refunds

Amazon Luna is removing game purchases and third-party subscriptions, making previously bought games unplayable after June without refunds.
more#amazon-luna
fromPopular Science
1 day ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Phoebe Gates and the contentious debate over fair pay for influencers

Expectations for budget management differ for founders based on their family wealth, as seen in the case of Phoebe Gates.
Film
fromVulture
2 days ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.
#advertising
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
more#advertising
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Amazon Issues A Stark Reminder That Digital Ownership Is A Lie

Amazon has informed Kindle owners that any e-readers from 2012 and earlier will no longer be supported as of May 20, 2026. Users can still read downloaded books but cannot purchase new ones, and a factory reset will render the device unusable.
Gadgets
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts | TechCrunch

Bier stated, 'It became abundantly clear: flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait everyday crowded-out real creators and hurt new author growth.' He emphasized that X will not compensate for manipulation of the program or its users.
Social media marketing
Television
fromCBR
2 days ago

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.
fromEMARKETER
3 days ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.
Marketing tech
#spotify
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
9 hours ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
9 hours ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
more#spotify
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

RAIN Notes: April 9

Podcast campaigns often hit scale ceilings due to targeting and brand safety filters, not audience size.
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

Valve is integrating AI tools, named SteamGPT, to enhance internal evaluations of in-game incidents and analyze suspicious accounts.
#meta
Law
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Law
fromNewsmax
3 days ago

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Law
fromNewsmax
3 days ago

Meta Pulls Lawyer Ads After Social Media Lawsuit Loss

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking clients harmed by social media addiction amid ongoing lawsuits.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
more#meta
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromTheWrap
2 days ago

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
2 days ago

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.
more#creator-economy
Law
fromAxios
3 days ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Inside RTL's Plan To Aggregate Europe's Fragmented TV And Video Supply | AdExchanger

Europe's video ad market is fragmented, requiring tailored strategies for global advertisers due to diverse languages, currencies, and regulations.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
3 days ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.
fromVulture
2 days ago

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A time jump resets this show's character dynamics with Rue (Zendaya) working off her debt to a drug dealer and seemingly nearly all the series' other female characters engaged in sex work of some kind. Sam Levinson's vision of a woman's life is pretty depressing.
Television
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
Television
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I use ChatGPT's new Tubi app to find free movies and TV shows to watch - here's how

Tubi TV integrates with ChatGPT, allowing users to find shows and movies easily.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 week ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Media Briefing: Another AI threat emerges for publishers: the third-party scraper

Publishers are alarmed as third-party web scrapers profit from their content without compensation, creating a black market for AI content licensing.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
2 weeks ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can't Solve

Piracy in MENA stems from structural barriers including lack of local platforms, payment access limitations, internet censorship, and historical perceptions of free online content rather than cultural preferences.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Stealing cable has evolved: the new face of TV piracy

SuperBox devices enable inexpensive access to pirated live TV and sports through a network of resellers and Chinese makers, bypassing cable and streaming subscriptions.
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Can I Help You Find Something?; The Streaming Fortress Prison | AdExchanger

Last October, PayPal an integration with OpenAI so that ChatGPT users could transact within the app. Apparently, PayPal is now ready to take that idea to other retailer chatbots. Of course, now that ChatGPT is making its foray into advertising , other LLMs and chatbots are bound to follow suit, if they haven't already done so. Walmart, for instance, rolled out ads in its generative AI agent Sparky earlier this month.
Artificial intelligence
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Advertisers must remain 'realistic' about brand safety risks on Netflix

Netflix's upcoming ad-funded tier raises brand-safety concerns after the Jeffrey Dahmer drama, making advertiser adjacency and entry costly and potentially risky.
Television
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

What can brands learn from the changing television landscape?

High-quality, platform-agnostic television content attracts diverse audiences across traditional and OTT platforms, creating opportunities for producers and brands to engage viewers in new ways.
Television
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago

Ted Sarandos Warns "Instagram Is Coming" As He Lays Out Competitive Landscape for Netflix

Netflix faces unprecedented competition across creators, viewers, advertisers, and platforms as streaming, linear TV, social media, and tech companies all vie for attention and dollars.
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