- ‘Zuckerberg has made it clear – his first loyalty is to shareholders’: Confessions of a media agency executiveThe recent reframing of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s public image as an unabashed figure with more “masculine energy” has sparked controversy in recent years, primarily due to the associated political implications. However, it was in ... read more
- Media Briefing: Ad spend rebounds in Q2, but publishers brace for a murky second halfThis week’s Media Briefing looks at advertising spend going to publishers, and which categories are faring well and not so well. Q2 ad revenue is pacing well, but publishers are dealing with some ... read more
- The winners and losers of Google’s AI ModeGoogle’s rollout of AI Mode to search has rattled publishers, reinforcing fears of a future where the platform stops sending traffic to publishers’ sites outright in lieu of their AI-generated summaries. While that may still ... read more
- LinkedIn courts creators — and advertisers — with new performance metricsLinkedIn has introduced a range of creator metrics aimed at giving brands and marketers deeper insights into the platform’s influence and ROI. As of Wednesday (May 28), LinkedIn creators can now track how many profile ... read more
- The Growing Crisis Of Dog Dementia And The Company Determined To Fight ItA company called SoluPet has developed a product to slow the progression of the condition and has tapped Forsman & Bodenfors to lead the launch campaign. ... read more
- Ford CMO Featured On WPP PodcastThe first episode features Ford CMO Lisa Materazzo's love for cars, her career journey and her broader vision for the Ford brand. ... read more
- A Kaiser Permanente systems outage has pharmacies relying on pen and paperHealthcare company Kaiser Permanente is dealing with a system outage that is forcing its hospitals and pharmacies to fill out prescriptions with pen and paper — and is slowing down services ... read more
- Tile trackers are being fully integrated into Life360Tile trackers are getting more deeply integrated with the Life360 app. In a blog post published this week, Life360 announced that you’ll now be able to set up and manage the ... read more
- Stellantis, Amazon Abandon SmartCockpitIn the now-defunct deal, the companies would have built connected in-vehicle experiences. ... read more
- Google says Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on AndroidIf you’ve been having unusual battery drain issues on your Pixel phone lately, Instagram might be to blame. In a new support post, Google says that Instagram has updated its app ... read more
- AI Search, Tariffs To Influence Amazon 'Prime Day'AI will become the tool to search for the best deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day. The marketplace will extend shopping days from 2 to 4, but tariffs will have a major impact on how ... read more
- AI Search, Tariffs Will Influence Amazon Prime Day July EventAI will become the tool to search for the best deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day. The marketplace will extend shopping days from 2 to 4, but tariffs will have a major impact on how ... read more
- Tesla’s iPhone app now supports Live Activities for SuperchargingTesla’s latest iOS app update allows users to view their car’s Supercharging progress on their phone’s lock screen, Not A Tesla App reports. The feature takes advantage of Apple’s Live Activities ... read more
- AI and Deep Learning are Transforming Marketing, But Human Strategy Still Matters: Mediahub’s Salom BerlinMIAMI – Artificial intelligence and deep learning are radically transforming how advertising strategies are developed, measured, and executed—but the human element remains central to success, said Salom Berlin, vice president and media director at Interpublic ... read more
- NewFronts 2025 Showcased FAST, Shoppable TV and Data Innovation: Samsung Ads’ Michael Scott
At this year’s NewFronts, Samsung Ads made a bold statement about the future of television advertising: it’s free, shoppable, data-fueled — and it’s redefining performance marketing.
Michael Scott, vice president and ... read more
- Adelaide CEO Marc Guldimann: ‘It’s 2025. Why are We Still Talking About Viewability?’In an industry obsessed with metrics, Marc Guldimann, co-founder and chief executive of attention-tracking firm Adelaide, is calling time on one of digital advertising’s most entrenched holdouts: viewability. “I think it’s been widely established that ... read more
- These new Switch 2 accessories are already discountedIf you, like me, have begun to pick out accessories for your Switch 2 before it arrives on June 5th, here’s a money-saving tip: a handful of Hori’s upcoming accessories are ... read more
- Spotify is adding a Following feed for podcastsSpotify is adding some new podcast-focused features to its mobile app to make it easier to help you keep track of podcasts you follow and more easily discover new ones. If ... read more
- EA cancels Black Panther gameEA’s Black Panther game has been cancelled. According to reporting from IGN, EA announced the news via an email to employees. IGN also reports that as a result of the cancellation, ... read more
- Microsoft Rolls Out AI Assistant To Xbox Game PlayCopilot, Microsoft's AI assistant, has already begun transforming its ad business. Now, the tech giant is rolling out Copilot on the Xbox app for mobile devices. ... read more
- Dyson’s purple, powerful robovac is on sale for its lowest price everLet’s face it: Dyson is better known for vacuum innovation than for selling budget-friendly products. Thankfully, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav — the company’s first robot vacuum in more than a ... read more
- YouTube Fast-Tracks Ad Suitability, Creator Monetization EligibilityYouTube will no longer need to review individual content uploads for ad suitability in order for content creators to begin making money from their posts, ultimately streamlining the monetization process via automation. ... read more
- YouTube Fast-Tracks Ad Suitability, Creator Content Monetization EligibilityYouTube will no longer need to review individual content uploads for ad suitability in order for content creators to begin making money from their posts, ultimately streamlining the monetization process via automation. ... read more
- Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systemsApple is going to switch up how it names its next set of major operating systems, Bloomberg reports. Instead of just notching up the version number, Apple will instead switch to ... read more
- Say Goodbye To SEO — And Hello To LLMOWith more and more queries handled by a generative AI format, large-language model optimization (LLMO) becomes the next step in marketing. ... read more
- US will ban foreign officials to punish countries for social media rulesThe US State Department has launched its latest rebuke against Europe and other countries over their attempts to regulate digital platforms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the US ... read more
- YouTube Dominates CTV With 28% Share Of Streaming MinutesYouTube (including YouTube TV) had 340 billion streaming minutes in April and YouTube (without YouTube TV) had 288 billion - vs. Netflix at 177 billion. In Q1, YouTube had 27% total share, with Netflix at ... read more
- Apple’s Logic Pro now saves your takes even if you forget to hit recordApple’s latest Logic Pro update for both Macs and iPads brings a feature that can rescue you when you’ve just played a perfect take for a song, but forgot to actually ... read more
- Oregon Passes Bill Banning Sale Of Precise Location DataOregon lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would prohibit companies from selling location data capable of identifying a consumer's past or present location within a 1,750-foot radius. ... read more
- Here's Why GroupM Is Now WPP Media"One company. One vision. One platform integrated across the WPP network to accelerate growth in the AI era," or so says a sizzle reel attached to a press release formerly announcing the rebrand. ... read more
- Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings joins Anthropic’s board of directorsAnthropic is adding a new person to its board: Reed Hastings, Netflix’s chairman, co-founder, and former CEO. “Hastings brings extensive experience from founding and scaling Netflix into a global entertainment powerhouse, ... read more
- Google Photos adds Pixel-exclusive AI features to redesigned editorThe UI redesign focuses on putting more of Google’s AI editing tools in front of users. Google Photos is being overhauled with more AI features that help users quickly edit their images ... read more
- LexisNexis leaked social security numbers and other personal data for over 364,000 peopleThe data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions says it suffered a breach that could have exposed the names, Social Security numbers, contact information, and driver’s license numbers of over 364,000 people, ... read more
- The plan for nationwide fiber internet might be upended for StarlinkFor about 15 percent of US households as of 2023, the only internet options are crappy, especially in rural areas. But thanks to the US Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) ... read more
- You can now try interactive AI worlds backed by Pixar’s cofounderAI companies have recently been experimenting with interactive, AI-generated worlds. There's an AI-generated version of Quake. An AI-generated Minecraft. Google DeepMind is also building a team to develop models that "simulate ... read more
- This is your last week to get a year of Peacock Premium for just $24.99You can watch the latest season of Poker Face on Peacock while saving. Peacock may fly under the radar compared to other streaming services like Netflix, but it offers a surprisingly strong ... read more
- Why guaranteed access matters when it comes to securing premium DOOH inventoryLindsay Shelton, director, North America, VIOOH Not all screens are created equal, and in the modern fragmented marketplace, how advertisers access and activate the best placements can make or break a campaign. Brands need guaranteed ... read more
- You can track Satechi’s new glasses case using Apple’s Find My networkAs long as they’re stored in the case, Satechi is making it easier to find where you misplaced your glasses. | Image: Satechi Satechi has announced four new additions to its FindAll ... read more
- CD Projekt Red is moving forward with Cyberpunk 2CD Projekt Red’s (CDPR) sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, which the studio is now calling Cyberpunk 2, has moved from a “conceptual phase” into preproduction, according to an earnings report released on ... read more
- Emotionally Intelligent Planning In An Era Of High AnxietyFrom climate change and economic instability to digital overload and rising distrust in institutions, today's audiences aren't just distracted-they're emotionally saturated. Yet many marketers continue to rely on outdated assumptions: that reach equals resonance, or ... read more
- Nintendo’s new era: looking back at the Switch and ahead to the next generationThe Switch was a transformative product for Nintendo. Following the dire days of the Wii U, the company came out swinging with a tablet-console hybrid with defining games like Animal Crossing: ... read more
- Microsoft starts testing Xbox Copilot on iOS and AndroidMicrosoft is starting to rollout an early version of its Copilot for Gaming experience on iOS and Android. Testers can now access Copilot within the Xbox mobile app, allowing the assistant ... read more
- Netflix TV Experience Debuts, Enhances User OptionsThe Toaster spot explains the new look and build, updated AI and structure. ... read more
- The Nintendo Switch’s complicated legacy with indie gamesThe first several months after Nintendo released the Switch in 2017 have been described as a "gold rush" for independent game developers. The Switch's eShop wasn't exactly barren, but early on ... read more
- Ford recalls over 1 million vehicles for glitchy rearview camerasThe 2023 Bronco is one of many models affected. Ford is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the US due to a software issue causing the rearview camera to display delayed, ... read more
- Microsoft: Conversational AI Changing How Consumers Interact With BrandsSome consumers second-guess search results, but Microsoft Advertising internal data shows AI-powered ads deliver 25% higher relevance compared with traditional search, and that Copilot ad conversions have increased by 1.3x across all ad types since ... read more
- Anker’s new wireless earbuds come with a case that can also charge your phoneThe Soundcore P41i include a wrist strap that doubles as a USB-C charging cable. | Image: Anker Anker’s Soundcore audio brand has released a new pair of wireless earbuds that may be ... read more
- Sony’s ringing in the Switch 2 launch with PS5 dealsContrary to widespread concern that Sony was about to increase the cost of the PlayStation 5 in the US, the company is — for now, at least — cutting gamers a ... read more
- Accenture Song CEO Droga Stepping DownThe creative luminary is taking on a new role at the parent company while Accenture Song Americas CEO Ndidi Oteh will succeed him. ... read more
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases this OctoberPokémon Legends: Z-A won’t be a Switch 2 launch title, but its release date isn’t all that far away. Today, Nintendo announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – ... read more
- This Just In… America 2.0This morning, CivicScience released new data showing social media outlets now are the place a fifth of all Americans turn to first for breaking news. That trend coincides with a rollback in fact-checking moderation, which ... read more
- Sports TV, Streaming Rights Fees Headed… South? It's PossibleUnder financial stress, legacy TV-network focused media companies could see consolidation that will result in fewer players bidding on sports deals of all types. ... read more
- Sports TV/Streaming Rights Fees Headed… South? It's Possible.Under financial stress, legacy TV-network focused media companies could see consolidation that will result in fewer players bidding on sports deals of all types. ... read more
- Keita Takahashi returns with the whimsically weird To a TFrom the worm-like character stretching to the length of the planetary system in Noby Noby Boy, to the tiny Prince hoarding a spherical mass of objects and even buildings in Katamari ... read more
- Discord’s new currency pays users to interact with adsDiscord is beta testing “Discord Orbs,” a new in-app currency that can be redeemed for digital items, Discord has announced. Users earn Orbs by completing the app’s promotional Quests, Discord’s initiative ... read more
- AI Models Defy Shutdowns, Are Advertisers Ready To Give Up Control?OpenAI's latest ChatGPT model disobeyed human instructions to shut down during a test by researchers, and I wondered "what if" AI refused to alter ad campaigns based on data the models believed could produce better ... read more
- Surface Laptop 13-inch review: a little less for a little lessThe new entry-level Surface Laptop is nicely put together. Microsoft finally found its answer to the MacBook Air last year with the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop (formerly known as 7th Edition). That Snapdragon ... read more
- Apple’s DIY repair program now covers iPadsApple is expanding its self-service repair program to cover a range of iPads, including mini, Air, and Pro models. The program opens tomorrow, at which point you’ll be able to order ... read more
- 'Now' Playing: Tales of The Morbidly Obese On LifetimeConnoisseurs of "My 600-lb Life" on TLC will likely notice a significant difference between that show and the new obesity docuseries Lifetime introduced this week. ... read more
- Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all appsMicrosoft is starting to open Windows Update up to any third-party app that needs to be updated. The software giant is now allowing developers to sign up for a private preview ... read more
- Samsung’s One UI 8 beta arrives on Galaxy S25 phonesOne UI 8 includes updates to Quick Share and the Reminder app. Samsung has launched its beta test of One UI 8, the company’s customized take on Android 16. The beta is ... read more
- Nintendo Switch Online N64 games are getting Rewind — but only on Switch 2
- Opera’s new AI browser promises to write code while you sleepThe latest web browser coming to Opera’s roster embraces AI agents that aim to use the internet for you. The Norwegian tech company describes Opera Neon as an “agentic browser” that ... read more
- Future of TV Briefing: How Amazon and Google are trying to undercut The Trade Desk’s CTV ad businessThis week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at how Amazon and YouTube are dangling incentives to get advertisers to buy more CTV inventory through their respective demand-side platforms. ‘Everyone’s trying to undercut The Trade ... read more
- Perplexity has offered ads for half a year — marketers already want scaleIt’s only been six months since Perplexity launched its ad business, but advertisers are already hungry for it to grow up fast and prove it’s more than just another shiny object. Six media buyers Digiday ... read more
- How creator marketing has become key to Mastercard’s culture-hacking strategy
- CMO Strategies: Marketers from Georgia-Pacific to Samsung weigh in on display ad strategies, success metrics and challengesThis is the third installment in Digiday+ Research’s 2025 CMO Strategies series that analyzes key marketer strategies and challenges across leading marketing channels, including ad-supported streaming, retail media, display advertising and social media. ... read more
- Ad tech’s IPO dreams are stirring again – MNTN just made them look a bit more realFor ad tech bosses, the IPO dream is no longer just a late-night fantasy, it’s starting to look like a real possibility. “Look” being the operative word. Nothing’s guaranteed but there is momentum. MNTN’s splashy ... read more
- Vistar Media, Spotzi Partner On Global Targeting PlatformVistar says it has seen a significant increase in cross-border campaign planning and that the Spotzi partnership will enable buyers to plan and target campaigns at local and global levels. ... read more
- Meta Splits Its AI Team Into Two UnitsMeta has decided to divide its AI team, forming two separate units in order to build and release its next generation of products and features at a faster rate, according to a report by Axios. ... read more
- Kinective Media by United Airlines Returns to Cannes With Bold Vision for Travel-Driven AdvertisingKinective Media by United Airlines is heading back to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with momentum and a message: commerce media, driven by first-party data and high-intent travelers, is poised to redefine how ... read more
- Fortnite Invites Players To Perform Alongside Sabrina Carpenter's AvatarFrom May 30-June 16, "Dance With Sabrina" will bring Fortnite players directly into a performance with the pop-star's avatar on the Festival Jam Stage by way of a competition to see who can best match ... read more
- Apple is ready to replace Game Center with a more Xbox-like gaming appApple plans to announce an app focused on video games for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV at its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, according to Bloomberg. The app will ... read more
- ANA Study Reveals Progress In Programmatic Ad Quality, But Sees $21.6B In Missed ValueJust 41% of programmatic ad spending went toward impressions that met quality standards in the first quarter. ... read more
- Tesla continues to circle the drainWe don’t typically report on monthly sales data for one car company in one market, but this one seems particularly notable given all that’s going on in the world. In another ... read more
- Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99Razer’s powerhouse Blade 18 portable gaming desktop replacement is launching today with a surprise price hike from its originally advertised $3,199.99 tag. The company has quietly raised the cost of the ... read more
- eBay is cutting more than 200 jobs at TCGplayerTCGplayer is an online marketplace where users can buy and sell trading cards for Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more. | Photo by Stefanie Rex/Picture Alliance via Getty Images eBay is slashing the ... read more
- Google Defeats Rumble Antitrust SuitConservative video platform Rumble's antitrust claims against Google fell outside the four-year statute of limitations, a federal judge ruled. ... read more
- PMG’s Treon: CTV Success Requires ‘Controlling the Chaos’ of FragmentationConnected TV advertising promises to reach audiences with precision yet the path to achieving this is increasingly fragmented. For advertisers, this means not only understanding the shifting consumer behaviors and technological advancements but also fostering ... read more
- Cannes Lions Festival Adds 'Safe Zones'The addition of the safe zones follows reports at last year's festival of incidents where festival-goers felt harassed. ... read more
- If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?In New York court on May 20th, lawyers for nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety argued that Meta, Amazon, Discord, Snap, 4chan, and other social media companies all bear responsibility for radicalizing ... read more
- T Brand Studio, Dagne Dover and ShopMy are shortlisted for the 2025 Future Leader AwardsThe Future Leader Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail and WorkLife, recognize the next generation of leaders making a big impact in their industry, with 10 years of experience or less. This year’s finalists ... read more
- T Brand Studio, Dagne Dover and MyShop are shortlisted for the 2025 Future Leader AwardsThe Future Leader Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail and WorkLife, recognize the next generation of leaders making a big impact in their industry, with 10 years of experience or less. This year’s finalists ... read more
- Media Modeling Of MasculinityWhy do young men need influencers for advice on how to be a better man? Especially from someone whose only qualification is a TikTok account. ... read more
- Remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games launch in OctoberMore upgraded blue slimes are on the way: Square Enix just announced that remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and its sequel are launching on October 3oth. The two games will be ... read more
- Nintendo partners with third-party websites to stop Switch 2 scalpersIt is as inevitable as a sunrise that in the hours after the Switch 2 launch next week, third-party sites like Ebay will be filled with listings for the new console. ... read more
- SCOTUS Won't Revive Dispute Over Search AdsThe Supreme Court on Monday turned away personal injury law firm Lerner & Rowe, which had sought to revive a lawsuit over the use of its trademarks to trigger search ads for the rival firm ... read more
- The deluxe Scott Pilgrim graphic novel box set is cheaper than everThe price of the excellent 20th anniversary collection of Scott Pilgrim graphic novels is only going in one direction: down — way down. That’s good news for anyone who’s looking for ... read more
- HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its trio of young leadsHBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series is about to introduce the world to a new group of kids tasked with saving the world. Today, HBO announced that newcomers Dominic McLaughlin (Grow), Arabella ... read more
- The Browser Company explains why it stopped developing ArcThe Browser Company has said repeatedly that it’s not getting rid of the Arc browser as it moves onto its new AI-centric Dia browser. But what the company also not going ... read more
- NPR sues Trump over executive order cutting funding for public broadcasting
- The PS5 will be cheaper than the Switch 2 for a limited timeIn the midst of tariff concerns and a cost-of-living crisis, Sony has decided to throw a party. Starting May 28th and lasting till June 11th, Sony’s putting on its annual Days ... read more
- Trump’s media company says it’s buying $2.5 billion in BitcoinPresident Donald Trump’s media company could soon own $2.5 billion in Bitcoin. On Tuesday, Trump Media announced that it’s working with “approximately 50 institutional investors” to sell and issue $1.5 billion ... read more
- Realme’s new flagships squeeze in enormous 7,000mAh batteriesThe Realme GT 7 and more affordable 7T have launched in Europe and India. | Image: Realme After exclusively launching its GT 7 smartphone in China last month, Realme has finally announced ... read more
- After 15 years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPadWhatsApp for iPad is available now on the App Store. Meta now has a dedicated iPad app for WhatsApp, more than 15 years after the messaging service and the first iPad launched ... read more
- Google's Brin Claims AI Works Better When ThreatenedGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin shared his take on how to get the most from AI during a recent podcast. ... read more
- Fortnite and Sabrina Carpenter want you to come danceFortnite‘s ongoing Sabrina Carpenter-themed Festival season is about to switch it up by inviting players to test their rhythm game skills. Today, Epic announced the impending arrival of “Dance with Sabrina,” ... read more
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of search, AI agents, and selling ChromeToday, I’m talking with Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. We recorded this conversation in person after the Google I/O developer conference last week in what’s becoming a bit of a ... read more
- TCL TVs and speakers will support Dolby FlexConnect this summerUp to four Z100 speakers (pictured) can be wirelessly connected to supporting TVs. A Dolby Atmos feature that makes it easier to create a spatial audio setup is coming to select TCL ... read more
- Microsoft '24 Holiday Report Manifests '25 Ad TrendsThe report shows how holiday season advertising trends that took place in 2024 do not end in December. ... read more