Display Google launches Discord community for advertising developers Google's Ads Developer Relations team establishes dedicated Discord server for API developers and advertisers seeking technical support.
Video Smart TV ads show 73% growth in helping holiday shoppers make decisions Connected TV viewers increasingly find television advertising useful for holiday purchases as home screen ads grow 105% year-over-year
Video MetaBroadcast wins three-year TAM Ireland contract for programme data harmonisation TAM Ireland selects MetaBroadcast and Nielsen's Gracenote to deliver enhanced audience measurement through advanced ID mapping solution across Irish television market.
Video YouTube launches new recovery tool for hacked creator accounts YouTube unveils guided assistant tool for hacked channels, currently English-only but expanding to all creators.
Video MNTN partners with ZoomInfo to bring B2B advertising to connected TV Partnership enables B2B brands to launch streaming TV campaigns with AI-powered precision targeting reaching business decision-makers.
Video What's the future of Xbox? Gaming giant's direction remains uncertain following workforce cuts and strategic shifts toward multiplatform publishing.
Display Featured Google launches major AdMob mediation updates with new bidding partners AdMob mediation platform receives significant feature expansion including new bidding partnerships and optimization tools.
Video YouTube users complain about forced auto-translation Users report titles and descriptions automatically translated without consent, sparking debate over viewer control versus accessibility.
Video YouTube improves detection systems for unoriginal content YouTube strengthens monetization policies with enhanced identification of mass-produced and repetitious content starting July 15.
Video Netflix launches advanced targeting suite for EMEA programmatic advertising Netflix debuts sophisticated targeting tools in EMEA July 1, including mood targeting, postal code precision, and 100+ interest segments.
Video ODMedia launches FAST channels on Titan OS expanding Netherlands reach ODMedia expands streaming presence with MojiTV and Comedy Station debut on connected television platform.
Video Netflix narrows ad-free price gap across Europe to boost ad revenue Netflix systematically reduces price differences between ad-supported and premium tiers across European markets to accelerate advertising revenue growth.
Video French Football League launches direct streaming platform at €14.99 monthly New direct-to-consumer service marks first football league to operate own channel, disrupting traditional broadcast model with competitive pricing.
Data Nielsen launches CTV tracking within Ad Intel platform starting August in Germany Nielsen extends advertising intelligence capabilities to connected TV platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube.
Video YouTube calls for creator recognition amid £2 billion economic impact YouTube's consultation reveals 56% of creators lack government voice despite supporting 45,000 UK jobs.
Display Chrome extension transforms colorful ads into grayscale reducing distraction GrayScaleAdz launches browser extension converting advertisements to grayscale, balancing user focus with creator revenue.
Video Groupe M6 secures exclusive FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 broadcasting rights French broadcaster strengthens women's sport commitment with multi-tournament deal.
Video Viaplay gets dedicated hotkey on 2025 Philips TVs through Titan OS partnership Streaming platform integration brings one-click access to Nordic content across Netherlands and Nordic markets starting July.
Video Google Ads rolls out built-in video analytics without formal announcement New video analytics feature spotted in Google Ads interface provides unified performance data across campaign types.
Video YouTube raises minimum live streaming age to 16 years starting July 22 New policy requires teenagers under 16 to have visible adult supervision during broadcasts while introducing enforcement measures.
Display Featured Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance trade talks with United States Canada withdraws DST collection ahead of July 21 deadline for comprehensive trade negotiations.
Video DoubleVerify uncovers $2.5M ShadowBot fraud targeting mobile and CTV Amateur-level bot scheme generates 35 million spoofed devices using 1990s screen resolutions and basic automation.
Video Amazon Video Generator gains advanced AI motion for high-action product ads Amazon announces enhanced Video Generator with realistic motion capture and multi-scene creation for all U.S. advertisers.
AI Platform payments fuel AI slop flood across social media Monetization programs from TikTok, Meta, YouTube and X drive creators to mass-produce low-quality AI content for financial gain.
Video Featured RTL acquires Sky Deutschland in the largest media deal since 2000 RTL Group will create streaming giant with 11.5 million subscribers to compete against global platforms.
