- Apple has its biggest stock drop in five years because of Trump’s tariffsShares of Apple, Amazon and other tech stocks are getting walloped on Thursday as the markets digest the impact of Trump’s new round of tariffs announced on Wednesday evening. Shares of ... read more
- Nikon upgraded its entry-level full-frame camera with better autofocus and faster shootingThe Nikon Z5 II includes an upgraded LCD touchscreen that can now flip out sideways and rotage. | Image: Nikon Five years after Nikon released its entry-level and more affordable alternative to ... read more
- WPP Acquires InfoSum, Integrates Into GroupMBefore rejoining GroupM as CEO late last year, Brian Lesser was chairman and CEO of data cleanroom. Terms were not disclosed. ... read more
- Microsoft’s miniature Windows 365 Link PC is available to buy nowMicrosoft’s business-oriented “Link” mini-desktop PC, which connects directly to the company’s Windows 365 cloud service, is now available to buy for $349.99 in the US and in several other countries. Windows ... read more
- Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: it’s all in the gamesThe value proposition of the Nintendo Switch 2 may seem pretty clear, but itâs much more obvious when you use one. Nintendoâs new console is the Switch but slightly bigger and ... read more
- Mario Kart World is pure chaosA new Mario Kart is usually built around some kind of notable feature. Double Dash added co-op play, while the DS iteration let you play other people online. With Mario Kart ... read more
- The Nintendo GameCube still rulesOne of the most exciting parts of Nintendoâs new console is, well, an old console. GameCube games are coming to the Switch 2 for Nintendo Online subscribers, and itâs starting off ... read more
- I’m not sold on the Switch 2’s mouse-like controlsAn illustration showing the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons. Perhaps the most noticeable difference between the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2 â besides the more expensive price â is the new ... read more
- Transaction Data Provides Key Insights Into Consumer Behavior for Brands: Chase Media’s Lauren Griewski
SAN JUAN, PR – Chase Media Solutions is making waves across the retail media landscape, with a mission to create unmatched value for both customers and merchant partners. With a broad reach that ... read more
- Live TV Still Making A Mark For LinearFor some hard-pressed linear TV networks, the good news is that the NFL again helps it keep viable. ... read more
- Snapchat Attracts Smaller Agencies With Partner Program ExpansionBy expanding the program, which offers agencies an exclusive badge and package of exclusive educational and business opportunities, Snapchat says it is opening up its resources to smaller independent agencies in order to attract more ... read more
- 1775 Project: TV Sets Sights On Revolutionary War AnniversaryThe weapons that won American independence are the subject of a timely new episode of "Nova." ... read more
- Universities are giving up the fight for free speech — students aren’tAs the US government launches investigations and threatens to pull federal funding, some elite universities have decided to take the path of least resistance. Colleges across the country have responded to ... read more
- Verizon now offers a three-year price lock — but there’s a catchYour plan price isn’t the whole story. Verizon is announcing a new price lock policy today, and the timing is probably no coincidence. The company is extending a three-year price guarantee on ... read more
- Report: Consumer Health Tech Surges To $4.5B In Annual InvestmentWomen's health jumped to second place, with the category's $866 million in venture funding led by $200 million for tracking app Flo Health. ... read more
- AV1 is supposed to make streaming better, so why isn’t everyone using it?When you jump into a video on YouTube or Netflix, a lot happens very quickly behind the scenes. Video data is rapidly downloaded to your device, which then has to unpack ... read more
- Google’s NotebookLM can now find its own sourcesGoogle has added a new feature to NotebookLM that lets the AI note-taking tool find its own web sources to summarize and narrate. Instead of manually uploading sources like documents or ... read more
- Amazon is ready to launch its Starlink competitorAmazon’s smallest dish teased in 2023. | Image: Amazon The first batch of 27 Project Kuiper space internet satellites are scheduled to launch next week. Amazon has secured 80 such launch missions ... read more
- What will the Switch 2 cost after the Trump tariffs?China, Vietnam, and Cambodia are among the countries Trump has singled out for higher tariffs. | Image: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Nintendo revealed its Switch 2 in full yesterday, just hours ... read more
- Digiday+ Research: Subscriptions and events gain steam among publishers’ most significant sources of revenueInterested in sharing your perspectives on the media and marketing industries? Join the Digiday research panel. Direct-sold ads continue to be the dominant source of publishers’ revenue as we move out of the first quarter ... read more
- More brands are blending deterministic and probabilistic data for hybrid targeting approachesAdvertisers are looking again at the use of probabilistic data for audience targeting, and, in some cases, are seeing it as a potential solution to addressability concerns. It’s the latest installment in marketing’s tug of ... read more
- Media Briefing: Apple News ad monetization still ‘abysmal’ for someThis week’s Media Briefing looks at why publishers are disappointed by Apple News advertising revenue, considering how happy they are with the eyeballs their content is reaching on the platform. Publishers aren’t happy with ... read more
- The Home Depot adds another acronym — ‘ROMO’ — in next phase of negotiating retail media network measurementMarketers’ calls for more granular insights from retail media networks have reached a fever pitch as of late. Last January, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and Media Rating Council (MRC) finalized retail media measurement standards, ... read more
- ‘It’s become a personality brand now’: Why Tesla’s brand perception is in a tricky spot as sales slumpBrands that are closely tied to public figures are tricky. If a public figure does something that changes the public’s perception of them, be it positive or negative, perception of their brand often follows. This ... read more
- Can I interest you in an app that tracks your driving behavior?Smartphone apps that track our driving behavior may be the key to safer road conditions. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety just published a study that found that using smartphone apps ... read more
- News Corp. Sells Foxtel Group To DAZNAs part of the sale, News Corp. received a minority interest in DAZN. ... read more
- Google Confirms Key AI Developer To Step DownReplacing Hsiao will be Josh Woodward, who leads Google Labs and oversaw the launch of NotebookLM, the company's tool that turns text into a podcast-like show. ... read more
- Google Confirms Sissie Hsiao To Step DownReplacing Hsiao will be Josh Woodward, who leads Google Labs and oversaw the launch of NotebookLM, the company's tool that turns text into a podcast-like show. ... read more
- Amazon, OnlyFans Founder Make Late Bids To Acquire TikTok"Various parties who have been involved in the talks do not appear to be taking Amazon's bid seriously," according to the "NY Times." ... read more
- The Nintendo GameCube is about to get its dueThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is coming in the Switch 2's GameCube collection at launch. Before this morning, I knew I was going to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 but ... read more
- How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paperThe Nintendo Switch 2 is basically a bigger, more capable Switch. The Switch 2 is here â well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, ... read more
- The NaNoWriMo organization is shutting down
- With the Switch 2, it seems like Nintendo is kind of figuring out onlineIt’s perhaps no surprise that Nintendo opened its Switch 2 Direct with Mario Kart World, a Switch 2-exclusive launch title that’s a sequel to the original Switch’s most popular game. But ... read more
- Donald Trump announces tariffs that could raise the price of almost everything you buyAt an event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday, Donald Trump unveiled a new set of planned tariffs that are being described as “short-sighted,” and having “no basis in logic,” and ... read more
- FreeWheel Seeks to ‘Simplify’ Streaming Ad Buys: Kathy ArgyriouSAN JUAN, PR — Media companies and advertisers need a more direct connection with fewer technological intermediaries standing between them, according to Kathy Argyriou, head of Publisher Sales at Comcast-owned ad serving platform FreeWheel. “Some ... read more
- Smarter Contextual Targeting is Driving CTV Ad Innovation: Initiative’s Carl StrumIn a fast-changing streaming landscape, advertisers can’t any longer rely solely on traditional targeting methods. That’s the message from Carl Strum, director of video futures at Interpublic Group’s Initiative, who is urging marketers to adopt ... read more
- Why Amazon, AppLovin Made Surprise Bids For TikTokForrester Principal Analyst Kelsey Chickering said "TikTok without its algorithm is like Harry Potter without his wand - it's simply not as powerful." ... read more
- Thunderbird email is going pro to better compete with GmailThunderbird’s developers are planning to compete with Gmail and other email providers by offering paid “pro” tier services, including @thundermail.com email addresses and new services such as an appointment scheduler, file ... read more
- Apple stumbles with latest AirPods Max firmwareLast week, Apple announced that lossless audio and ultra low latency would be coming to the AirPods Max with USB-C. It was a pleasant surprise for owners of Apple’s over-ear headphones, ... read more
- Brands Continue To Invest More In Influencer-Led CampaignsBrands remain determined to increase influencer marketing spend, according to a survey from the World Federation of Advertisers. The influencer marketing industry has grown over $22 billion since 2016 -- rising from $1.7 billion to ... read more
- WordPress.com owner Automattic is laying off 16 percent of workersAutomattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, is laying off about 16 percent of its workers. In a memo posted to the company’s website, CEO Matt Mullenweg says he’s making the change ... read more
- Discord: New Quests Ads Align With Gaming-First AudienceAt IAB's gaming ads-focused Playfronts, Discord's SVP of Product Peter Sellis shared new insights about the company's first year of the rewards-earning Quest ads format. ... read more
- Discord Says Quests Ad Format Aligns With Its Gaming-First AudienceAt IAB's gaming ads-focused Playfronts, Discord's SVP of Product Peter Sellis shared new insights about the company's first year of the rewards-earning Quest ads format. ... read more
- Mekansim Expands To Canada, Merges With Camp Jefferson, JungleThe Canadian agencies, part of Quebec City-based ad group Plus Company and with offices across Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, will be joined to form Mekanism's new regional unit Mekanism Canada. ... read more
- The Nintendo Switch smartphone app is getting some excellent new featuresWhile sharing screenshots and videos from the original Nintendo Switch has always been an excessively complicated process, itâs going to be much easier for the Switch 2. During todayâs Direct presentation, ... read more
- ‘TikTok America,’ Amazon, and other rumors about who might buy TikTokTikTok delete After President Donald Trump pushed back a deadline for banning TikTok in January, the 75-day delay will run out on April 5th, but there’s still no word on a deal ... read more
- Some Nintendo Switch 2 games will be more expensiveAt least two of Nintendo’s Switch 2 games are going to be more expensive than most games on the first Switch. Many Switch games cost $59.99, but Nintendo revealed today the ... read more
- Meta, TikTok Urge Court To Throw Out Suits Over Teen SafetyMeta Platforms and TikTok are asking an appellate court to dismiss lawsuits over teen safety, arguing that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act prevents the cases from moving forward. ... read more
- Meta And TikTok Urge Appeals Court To Throw Out Suits Over Teen SafetyMeta Platforms and TikTok are asking an appellate court to dismiss lawsuits over teen safety, arguing that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act prevents the cases from moving forward. ... read more
- Sonos permanently drops the price of its Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbarThe Era 100 was originally $249. Sonos is lowering the price of two products in an effort to boost hardware sales amid a continued slump. The company’s Era 100 smart speaker and ... read more
- Verge staffers react to the Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo has finally aired its big Switch 2 Direct, and now we know a whole lot about its next console. The Verge staff has a lot of feelings about the device, ... read more
- FTC chair says he’d ‘obey lawful orders’ if Trump asked to drop an antitrust case like Meta’sFederal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson has refused to commit to resisting President Donald Trump if he ordered the agency to drop its antitrust suit against Meta, saying he would “obey ... read more
- Here’s everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2’s Joy-ConsIn its April 2nd Direct event, Nintendo revealed a lot of the Switch 2 details we’ve been waiting for, including the console’s price ($449.99 in the US), its June 5th release ... read more
- Can Fortune Cookies Build A Pen Brand? Zebra Hopes SoWe know we're not a top-of-mind brand," says Zebra Pen VP. "So, we look for creative ways to reach new audiences." ... read more
- Here’s the Switch 2’s homescreenNintendo didnât spend much time on the Switch 2âs UI during todayâs big Direct presentation, but the company has just given us a pretty good look at the new consoleâs homescreen. ... read more
- The Perpetual Life Of Your Favorite B(r)andsA band can be a brand, with the music itself surviving and evolving beyond the artists who first created it. ... read more
- College Athlete Sponsorship Deals Valued At More Than $1BApparel and accessories marketers made more than 470 deals from March 2024-March 2025, while technology companies made over 370, SponsorUnited notes. ... read more
- Google’s NotebookLM leader is taking over as head of the Gemini appSissie Hsaio, the Google exec who oversaw the launch of the company’s AI chatbot, is stepping down as head of the Gemini app, according to a report from Semafor. A memo ... read more
- Tim Zaman Leaves Google DeepMind To Join OpenAI At An Interesting TimeZaman was responsible for Google DeepMind's engineering and research productivity. ... read more
- Every Nintendo Switch 2 game announced in the Switch 2 DirectDuring today’s big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo showed off a whole bunch of games coming to the system. Many will launch on June 5th alongside Switch 2, including Mario Kart ... read more
- Best printer 2025: just buy a Brother laser printer, the winner is clear, middle finger in the airI have been recommending people buy whatever Brother laser printer is on sale for three years now, and no one has ever gotten mad at me about it. My own Brother ... read more
- Nintendo says the eShop will run more smoothly on the Switch 2If you’ve dreaded entering the eShop for most of the original Switch’s life because of how slow it is, well, Nintendo knows and won’t make that mistake again. The Switch 2 ... read more
- Can YouTube Replace TV? Not For Saatva MattressesAs CPMs surge and digital attention fragments, Saatva's CMO Joe McCambley bets big on YouTube -- and learns what that channel can't do. ... read more
- Here’s how you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 (or try to)After years of rumors, Nintendo has finally announced a release date for the Nintendo Switch 2. The long-awaited follow-up to the Switch will be available on June 5th for $449.99. Although ... read more
- Skai Unveils AI Agent For Commerce MediaAcosta Group, Advantage Solutions, Tinuiti, and WaterWipes are among the first to use Celeste's advanced capabilities. The AI agent is in closed beta along with about 40 brands and agencies. ... read more
- Sony’s new Bravia lineup includes its ‘King of TV’ successorSony has a replacement for its current flagship QD-OLED TV, the extremely well-received A95L. That’s the model that was crowned “King of TV” at last year’s Value Electronics TV Shootout, which ... read more
- Stagwell Reorganizes, Targets $5B In Revenue By 2029The firm also said at its Investor Day conference today that AI tools will help cut costs by $80 million to $100 million by 2026. ... read more
- How publishers drive meaningful performance with vendor partnershipsNick Rees, associate director of customer success, publishers, Wunderkind In the modern digital advertising landscape, publishers are inundated with tools, vendors and evolving industry standards that claim to improve performance. However, many struggle to translate ... read more
- Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpersIf you want to preorder a Switch directly from Nintendo, youâll need to make sure you have at least 50 hours of gameplay on the original Switch. Nintendo revealed the anti-scalper ... read more
- Nintendo goes in-depth on Switch 2 backward compatibilityAt numerous points during today’s Nintendo Switch 2 event stream, fine print at the bottom of the screen directed viewers to Nintendo’s website for the full details on which original Switch ... read more
- FromSoftware is making a multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive called The DuskbloodsThe Duskbloods, a new game by FromSoftware, is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2. The teaser trailer debuted during Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct video presentation, where it was revealed that ... read more
- Andre ‘Typical Gamer’ Rebelo hits 1 million followers on Fortnite CreativeAs of today, the first creator-owned account has reached a following of over one million on Fortnite Creative. The milestone could spur more marketers’ interest in working with Fortnite creators and seeing Epic Games’ popular ... read more
- Opt-Out Requests Via 'Global Privacy Control' Are Often Ignored, Study SuggestsPopular retail sites often fail to honor consumers' requests to reject targeted advertising, when those requests are transmitted through a universal opt-out mechanism, according to Consumer Reports. ... read more
- Kirby Air Riders is a Switch 2 racing game from Masahiro SakuraiSwitch 2 is getting an unexpected sequel to GameCube racing game Kirby Air Ride, with Masahiro Sakurai — the original Air Ride’s director, not to mention the creator of both Kirby ... read more
- Donkey Kong Bananza is coming to the Switch 2 in JulyNintendo is releasing a new 3D Donkey Kong game that will be an exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game, Donkey Kong Bananza, will release on July 17th, which is ... read more
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment hits the Switch 2 this winterIt wouldn’t be a new Nintendo console without a big Zelda release, and the franchise’s next entry is sending the princess to war. During today’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo announced the ... read more
- Netflix will offer more languages for subtitles and dubbing when watching on a TVIf you’re watching Netflix shows and movies on a TV, the streaming service will now offer many more language options for subtitles and dubbing. Starting today, you’ll be able to “pick ... read more
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is launching in 2025Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel to Hollow Knight, has a new release year window: 2025, as revealed in a very brief clip during today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Silksong was ... read more
- GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch OnlineBundled in the fire hose of news regarding the Switch 2 Direct is one update sure to please Nintendo Switch Online subscribers: GameCube games are finally arriving on the service. A ... read more
- The Switch 2’s Pro Controller adds customizable rear buttons
- Nintendo is upgrading the Switch’s best Zelda games with Switch 2 EditionsDuring its Switch 2 event today, Nintendo confirmed that both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will offered as enhanced ... read more
- The Nintendo Switch 2 has a camera accessory for video chatsNintendo is launching a special camera accessory for the Switch 2 that will let you host video chats with your Switch friends. Simply called the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, it’s a ... read more
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 EditionNintendo announced that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will have a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that offers an additional control option and quality / performance graphics modes. In the Nintendo Switch 2 ... read more
- Nintendo’s Switch 2 C button is a Discord-like GameChat featureNow that Nintendo has finally given us the rundown on the Switch 2, we can finally answer one of the biggest questions we had about the new console: “what’s the deal ... read more
- Segway’s robot mower for massive lawns hits the USSegway’s Navimow X3 series is now available to buy in the US, adding to the limited number of robot lawnmowers capable of tackling larger yards. Joining the more affordable Navimow i ... read more
- Conservative-Leaning TV Content: Is TV News Riding A Certain Wave?On Monday Newsmax went public. Shares spiked on Monday, its first day of trading, by more than 700%, then rose over 2,000% over two days. ... read more
- Mario Kart World launches exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2We knew a Mario Kart game was coming to the Switch 2, and now Nintendo has finally shared some real details in its latest Nintendo Direct. It’s called Mario Kart World, ... read more
- Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5thAfter a reveal that was light on details, Nintendo has finally announced key information about the Switch 2: most notably, when it will launch. The Switch 2 will be available on ... read more
- Nintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and moreNintendo has finally shared many of the key specs about the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of its Switch 2-focused Direct. The device has a 7.9-inch screen, but it’s still 13.99mm ... read more
- After A Transformational Year Omnicom's Wren Receives A 7.5% Pay HikeThe raise was awarded for meeting financial targets but Wren also transformed the company with the Flywheel Digital deal and pending IPG acquisition. ... read more
- Tesla’s sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash growsA protester rallies during a Tesla Takedown protest movement at a Tesla showroom in the Coral Gables neighborhood on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, in Miami. Amid growing fallout over Elon Musk’s involvement ... read more
- Adobe launches Premiere Pro’s generative AI video extenderAdobe is updating Premiere Pro with AI-powered features that aim to provide creatives with faster and better video editing results. Version 25.2 of Premiere Pro is launching today, bringing tools for ... read more
- Q4 'Open' Programmatic Up 10% To $7.6B – 34% Of CTV Ad SpendRoughly 90% of all CTV advertising is sold programmatically. All global CTV advertising has been estimated at $35.2 billion in 2024, growing to $46.3 billion by 2026. ... read more
- Stagwell Creates Chief AI Officer Role, Taps Microsoft's Kahan To Man ItKahan brings nearly four decades of experience in data and artificial intelligence, spanning product development, marketing, and sales, as well as advisor to CEOs and senior executives from his days at Microsoft (where he worked ... read more
- High Stakes Are Laid On Thick In New Netflix Hospital DramaIn the new Netflix medical drama "Pulse," a busy urban emergency room on a normal night will simply not suffice. ... read more
- Everything revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
- Samsung’s Tab S10 FE tablets arrive with a $50 price hikeBoth Tab S10 FE tablets come in blue, gray, or silver. Samsung has launched the Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE Plus, the latest in its midrange Android tablet line, but ... read more
- Micro USB is the bane of my existenceLast year, my best friend bought me an HP Sprocket portable photo printer. This, she said, would take my journaling game to the next level. After a short demo and dozens ... read more
- Valve fixes Steam Deck update that caused boot loopsValve has issued a corrective update to the Steam client for its Steam Deck gaming handhelds, after an earlier version left some devices stuck in boot loops and broke performance settings. ... read more
- Roblox will let parents block people on their child’s friends listRoblox is introducing new parental controls that give parents more tools to control the people their children talk to and the experiences they can access, according to a blog post from ... read more