Advertising (Industry)
Spectrum Reach integrates Anoki AI to further streaming ad transparency
The integration uses Anoki's ContextIQ to analyze live and on-demand content at the scene level, which improves transparency and brand stability, the companies said.
Radial Entertainment hires Brendon Thomas to Chief Revenue Officer role
Thomas will be responsible for executing revenue-generating strategies across distribution, licensing and advertising at Radial Entertainment
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Comcast Advertising incorporates purchase data from Affinity Solutions
The partnership will help marketers using Comcast Advertising's platforms evaluate whether ad campaigns lead to higher in-store or online transactions.
Rakuten TV: CTV advertisers looking beyond traditional pre-roll spots
Advertisers are prioritizing engagement metrics like attention and memorability, while 82 percent of viewers remain open to relevant, well-integrated ads, according to the report.
Disney will let streamers select which ad plays on Disney Plus
New formats like Gateway Go, Pause Ads and selectable ads are designed to integrate ads into viewing experiences without disrupting content playback.
Fox promotes Tom Fleming to EVP, Ad Sales role at local TV business
In the new position, the long-time Fox executive will lead all sales efforts tied to the company's local news operations.
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Telemundo says it will not air commercials during World Cup hydration breaks
Telemundo has committed itself to covering hydration breaks during the FIFA World Cup tournament rather than opting-in to new commercial sponsorship opportunities made available by FIFA.
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Nielsen, Mediaocean expand partnership to support advanced audience measurement
The collaboration is designed to improve consistency across planning, activation and measurement as campaigns span increasingly fragmented media environments, Nielsen said.
EDO launches AI-powered campaign optimization platform for convergent TV advertising
EDO says up to 35 percent of ad impressions can be reallocated to better-performing inventory through optimization.
Nielsen expands Marketing Architects partnership to accelerate TV measurement data delivery
The integration combines Nielsen’s Media Data Engine with Marketing Architects’ Annika platform to improve campaign planning and analysis.
Samsung: Free streaming apps achieving similar reach as broadcast TV
Sports, reality programming and news are the three most-watched FAST content genres, with live programming driving engagement.
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MRC reaffirms accreditation for Nielsen’s Big Data + Panels currency
The MRC said it is satisfied Nielsen has addressed points made in a March marketplace update that expressed concern about some of the intelligence firm's methodologies.