Video Alphonso founders sue LG Electronics over $1.5 billion advertising tech takeover Alphonso Inc. founders filed suit November 10 alleging LG Electronics orchestrated systematic scheme to suppress company valuation and eliminate minority shareholder rights.
Video Kiswe launches cloud platform for multi-destination streaming distribution Streaming technology company Kiswe announced Kiswe Core on November 18, enabling content owners to distribute single-source feeds across multiple platforms automatically.
Video Prime Video extends UEFA Champions League broadcasting rights to 2031 Prime Video has renewed UEFA Champions League broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy for an additional four years through the 2030/31 season.
Video RTL Group cuts 2025 profit outlook as TV ad market weakens RTL Group reduced full-year adjusted EBITA guidance to €650 million from €780 million on November 18, 2025, as German and French TV advertising markets decline.
Display Judge signals skepticism of Google ad tech breakup at closing arguments Federal court closing arguments on November 21 showed Judge Brinkema expressing doubt about AdX divestiture timeline while DOJ pushed structural remedies.
Video Featured Fitness YouTuber fights back against equipment maker's defamation lawsuit Adrian Gluck responds to Vulcan Strength lawsuit on November 20, 2025, defending negative TALOS review and documenting assembly issues, cable problems, and design flaws.
AI Featured This week: Platform battles and AI shifts dominate advertising Google, Meta, and AI platforms clash over privacy regulations and advertising control as publishers struggle with AI crawler economics and platforms race to deploy agentic features for holiday shopping campaigns this week.
Video Prime Video introduces AI-powered video recaps for season catch-ups Prime Video launches theatrical-quality video summaries using generative AI to help viewers reconnect with shows between seasons, building on 2024's text-based X-Ray Recaps.
Video LG Ad Solutions reports 60% growth in home screen advertising placements LG Ad Solutions announces 60% year-over-year increase in advertisers using smart TV home screen placements as viewers spend 10 minutes browsing.
Display DoubleVerify study reveals advertisers face mounting brand suitability concerns DoubleVerify surveyed 22,000 consumers and 1,970 marketers across 21 countries, finding 65% of advertisers express brand suitability concerns in walled gardens.
Video Magnite launches Live Scheduler to streamline live event advertising Magnite introduces Live Scheduler, an industry-first tool for media owners and advertisers to plan, activate, and measure ads around live streaming events starting November 18, 2025.
Video NFL drives broadcast television to highest share in nearly a year Streaming platforms Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Paramount+ see viewership gains on football game days, according to Nielsen's October data.
Video Google expands free access to AI video creation tools in Vids Google Vids now offers AI-generated voiceovers, transcript trimming, and image editing to Gmail users at no cost, previously limited to paid Workspace accounts.
Display Amazon DSP launches brand suitability settings in open beta Amazon DSP advertisers can now adjust brand suitability settings at advertiser and ad-group levels through API, expanding beyond Twitch to third-party inventory.
Video Amazon expands Prime Video Channel analytics to all eligible marketing partners Prime Video Channel Insights dataset exits beta, enabling channel partners to analyze audiences and activate campaigns across Amazon's advertising platforms.
Video Meta enables Dolby Vision HDR on Instagram with compressed metadata Instagram iOS becomes Meta's first app supporting Dolby Vision video playback through technical collaboration with FFmpeg developers and Dolby specifications.
Display Google launches four new Demand Gen features for holiday campaigns Google introduces brand suitability controls, A/B experiments, video enhancements, and AI image tools for Demand Gen campaigns in November 2025 update.
Video Google terminates over 18,500 channels in Q3 2025 influence operations Google's TAG removes 18,532 YouTube channels across July through September 2025, targeting coordinated influence operations from Russia, China, and seven other countries.
Video Major League Soccer moves to Apple TV for all subscribers in 2026 Apple TV subscribers will access every Major League Soccer match without additional fees starting in 2026 as the league transitions from standalone MLS Season Pass.
Video Paramount reports third quarter earnings with streaming growth targets Paramount increased efficiency target to $3 billion and forecasts $30 billion revenue for 2026 while expanding UFC partnership and restructuring operations.
Video YouTube TV restores Disney channels after 15-day blackout YouTube TV and Disney reached agreement on November 14, 2025, ending a 15-day blackout that cost Disney an estimated $64.5 million in lost revenue.
Video PubMatic beats Q3 2025 expectations with CTV growth, AI strategy PubMatic exceeded Q3 2025 revenue and profitability guidance with $68M revenue, 50%+ CTV growth, and emerging 80%+ gains as AI infrastructure powers platform.
Video YouTube addresses creator concerns on content moderation and appeals YouTube clarifies its content moderation practices and appeal processes following widespread creator questions about automated termination decisions in November 2025.
AI Amazon introduces AI targeting for DSP campaigns Amazon Ads Agent streamlines campaign targeting through natural language commands, eliminating manual audience selection across Amazon DSP platforms.
Display Amazon launches closed beta for AI agent advertising integration Amazon Ads debuts MCP Server enabling natural language interactions with advertising APIs through standardized protocol for AI agents and models.
