
Why Netflix may have to introduce ads and how TV is becoming a programmatic medium
On Wednesday, Netflix exceeded expectations with its Q1 earnings report. However, investors were met with disappointment following the...

More people will turn to their mobile device instead of TV for entertainment in 2019
Most marketers know the pace at which people are consuming media via their mobile devices shows no signs of slowing down, but the rate at...

Content alone is not going to win the streaming war. Here’s why
Netflix will announce its Q1 ’19 earnings on Tuesday – when we’ll know for sure if its subscription price hike was a good business move...

How you can make the most of your YouTube video advertising
If you’re not already using YouTube videos as part of your marketing efforts, you should be. Researchers have found that a majority of...

Vimeo bulks up its stock video inventory, giving video marketers access to more footage
Vimeo has added 1,000 video clips to its Stock Essential’s inventory, expanding the number of available videos paid members can use. The...

What counts as a video view? A refresher on how social platforms calculate video ad views
This article has been updated to reflect changes and include video ad view count information from more platforms. Advertisers allocated a...

TV ad platforms have some catching up to do
Predictions about the future of TV abound – and with good reason. The average American spends early a third of their waking hours...

Twitter’s new tool gives video creators insights to boost engagement
Twitter has launched a publisher insights tool called “Timing Is Everything” that uses historical data to highlight when users are most...

Facebook Showcase offers upfront ad buys against premium video content
Facebook introduced Showcase on Tuesday, a new “premium” video advertising program. As part of the launch, the company bundled three of...

Youtube and youth advertising: Oversight and transparency for our newest babysitter
In today’s world, consumers are (rightly) pushing for companies to be more thoroughly regulated. Transparency has become increasingly...

Think like a search marketer to drive growth with YouTube
Today’s consumers are constantly moving between channels and devices, and video is becoming an increasingly important part of their...

YouTube updates ‘strikes system’ to warn creators first when their content breaks the ru
YouTube is updating the penalty system for creators who break content policies. Starting February 25, creators who violate content rules...

Brightcove to buy Ooyala’s online video platform for $15 million
This story was updated on February 15 to reflect Brightcove is purchasing only Ooyala’s online video platform. Brightcove, a video cloud...

YouTube lets some advertisers buy masthead ads on CPM basis
YouTube is testing a new way for advertisers to purchase masthead ads. The company on Tuesday said it is experimenting with allowing...

Taptica acquires RhythmOne to bulk up programmatic video ad capabilities, increase focus on CTV
Ad tech provider Taptica announced Monday that it will scoop up cross-channel solutions provider RhythmOne for $176 million, rounding out...

Report: YouTube ad revenue jumped 11% in 2018 thanks to repeat advertisers
YouTube saw a 51 percent ad renewal rate among brands in 2018, with an 11 percent increase in revenue year over year, an study by...

Creative, short-form video: The secret weapon in getting Gen Z on board with your brand
There are a lot of important things that marketers, businesses, manufacturers and anyone else with something to sell need to know about...

All advertisers can now buy Google’s 15-second non-skippable video ads
Google announced Tuesday that it will make 15-second non-skippable video ads available to all advertisers, not just those buying through...

YouTube TV now available in more than 98% of U.S. households
YouTube TV is expanding to 95 markets on Wednesday, making it available in more than 98 percent of U.S. households, with the remainder to...
























