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Perion integrates Vidazoo video monetization platform with Amazon Publisher Services

Perion today announced that it has integrated its Vidazoo video monetization platform with Amazon Publisher Services (APS).

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StackAdapt and OpenX partner to power Political Advertising

OpenX and StackAdapt this week announced a partnership to help political advertisers reach their target audiences programmatically across CTV, mobile, web, and display.

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Taboola expands into Canada with Exclusive Deal with Postmedia

The agreement will see Taboola's suite of products integrated into Postmedia's 15 digital properties, including the National Post, Financial Post, Vancouver Sun, and Toronto Sun.

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HubSpot releases report on Platform Ecosystems

HubSpot this week released a new report titled The State of Platforms 2024. The report, produced in collaboration with Canalys and Partnership Leaders, draws on data from the 50 largest software companies to provide insights into the structure, size, and monetization of platform ecosystems.

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Disney+ available on Apple Vision Pro

Disney+ and Apple Vision Pro have announced a partnership that will bring an unprecedented level of immersion and storytelling innovation to Disney+ subscribers.

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TripleLift and ID5 partner to enhance targeting

This collaboration leverages ID5's identity solutions to allow advertisers to onboard their first-party data and activate it through TripleLift Audiences, TripleLift's audience targeting platform.

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Google to launch Circle to Search in Android phones

Google this week announced a new way to search for information on the phones, called Circle to Search. This feature allows users to select text or images on their screen and then get more information about it without having to switch to another app.

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My Ad Center surges in popularity with 60M daily active users

Google's My Ad Center, a tool that allows users to control the ads they see on its services, has seen a significant surge in popularity since its launch last fall.

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Apple allows Apps to link to external purchases

Developers are now able to direct users to their website to make purchases of digital goods and services, rather than being forced to use Apple’s in-app purchase system.

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Proximic by Comscore releases 2024 State of Programmatic Report

The report reveals that advertisers are turning to programmatic advertising in 2024 with 62% expected to increase year-over-year investment.

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Google to disable websites made with Google Business Profiles

Google this month announced that it will be disabling websites made with Google Business Profiles (GBPs) in March 2024.

Retail

Walmart and Wholescale partner to deliver Authentic Ratings and Reviews to shoppers

Walmart and Wholescale this week announced a new partnership to syndicate authentic ratings and reviews to the world's largest retailer. The partnership will leverage Wholescale's technology to deliver high-quality, verified reviews to Walmart shoppers.

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JCDecaux secures renewal of Hong Kong MTR and Airport Express

JCDecaux SE this month announced it has been awarded the renewal of its exclusive advertising contracts in Hong Kong, with the MTR Corporation for the operation and management of advertising across eight MTR lines, including Airport Express.

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Half of CTV users wish all TV Ads had an option to buy the advertised product

A new study from LG Ad Solutions found that most CTV users are ready for a more integrated shopping experience on their TVs.

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Australian Podcast Market continues to grow in 2023

The Australian podcast market continues to grow, with new entrants and established publishers alike seeing strong results in December 2023.

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Google to obtain additional consent from users to share data across services

Google will need to obtain additional consent from users to continue sharing this data.

Data

New Updates to Consent Mode from Google

In a bid to enhance enforcement of the EU User Consent Policy (EU UCP) for audience and measurement solutions, Google announced new updates to consent mode for Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform, and Google Analytics.

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TikTok seeks over 300 professionals for US expansion

TikTok, the popular short-form video app, is expanding its team in the United States with over 300 open positions in marketing, product and sales.

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Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro

Apple this month launched Apple Vision Pro, a mixed reality (MR) device. Apple Vision Pro is a new entertainment device that delivers an immersive and captivating experience.

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Artifact to wind down operations

Artifact's CEO Kevin Systrom this month announced the decision to wind down operations of the app. The Artifact app was launched a year ago and has been praised for its innovation and design, but Systrom said that the market opportunity is not big enough to warrant continued investment.

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LiveRamp to acquire Habu

LiveRamp yesterday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Habu, a data clean room software provider, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $200 million.

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Google Cast introduces New Features and Devices

Google this week announced a number of new features and devices for its Cast platform, making it easier and more convenient than ever to stream media from Android devices to other screens.

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Google Play expands support for Real-Money Games

Google Play is expanding its support for real-money games (RMG) this year, including game types and operators not covered by an existing licensing framework. The company will begin supporting RMG apps in India, Mexico, and Brazil in June, with plans to expand to more countries in the future.

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Discover Google's new approach to maximise Brand Awareness on YouTube

In a recent test, campaigns that opted into all three inventory types—in-stream, in-feed, and Shorts ads—delivered an average of 54% more reach at 42% lower cost per mille (CPM) than campaigns that utilized in-stream ads only.

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How Google is now ingesting Podcasts on YouTube

Google this week announced that it is now ingesting podcasts on YouTube through RSS feeds, giving podcast creators a new way to reach a wider audience.