Video HBO Max prepares January 2026 launch in Germany as Sky partnership ends Warner Bros. Discovery targets early 2026 German market entry for HBO Max streaming service after 15-year Sky distribution agreement expires, positioning platform third behind Netflix and Prime Video.
Video Fubo Channel Store launches with direct-to-consumer streaming plans Fubo Channel Store debuts November 5, 2025, offering standalone plans from MGM+, Starz, Paramount+, DAZN One, Hallmark+ and regional sports networks without base subscription.
Data Google publishes analytics reporting playbook for marketers Google Analytics releases detailed reporting playbook covering five reporting surfaces, addressing user confusion about platform differences and capabilities.
Social Meta charged suspected fraudsters premium rates while earning billions from scam ads Meta projected $16 billion in 2024 revenue from scam ads while charging suspected fraudsters higher prices through penalty bids, internal documents reveal.
Retail Google Merchant Center adds audience targeting for Shopping promotions Google Merchant Center introduced audience targeting options for promotions on November 6, 2025, enabling retailers to segment offers by new customers and location.
Data European Commission proposes major GDPR changes for AI and data processing The proposed Digital Omnibus amendments would reshape personal data protection by narrowing sensitive data definitions, expanding AI training exemptions, and restricting data subject access rights.
Data Agency CEO launches public apology campaign for inflated ROAS metrics Performance marketing agency Silverback Strategies launches Last Click Addiction campaign as CEO Neil Welsh apologizes for industry's reliance on broken attribution models.
Display News Corp reports AI content partnerships as digital subscriptions reach 62% of revenue News Corp's Q1 fiscal 2026 shows 2% revenue growth to $2.14B, AI licensing momentum, accelerated buybacks, and expanding digital subscriptions across Dow Jones properties.
Search BuzzFeed shifts away from Google, Facebook as direct traffic hits 63% Digital media company reports 17% revenue decline while reducing reliance on platform referrals amid industry-wide traffic challenges.
Video The Trade Desk beats forecasts with $739 million despite Amazon competition Trade Desk reports $739M Q3 revenue, beating forecasts by $19.45M as CEO dismisses Amazon competition, arguing 97-99% of Amazon ads target owned inventory.
Search Semrush quadruples affiliate sign-ups after switching to impact.com platform Semrush migrated over 1,000 partners from its proprietary system to impact.com, achieving 400% increase in new sign-ups within six months through modern attribution.
Search Yelp reports Q3 2025 revenue of $376 million amid economic headwinds Yelp's third quarter 2025 revenue reached a record $376 million, up 4% year-over-year, as services categories drove growth despite macroeconomic challenges affecting restaurants.
Data ID5 acquires TrueData to strengthen global identity infrastructure ID5 acquires US-based identity graph company TrueData, combining complementary technologies to create comprehensive privacy-focused solution for digital advertising.
Social IAB Croatia releases comprehensive influencer marketing disclosure guidelines IAB Croatia published guidelines for influencer marketing transparency on November 3, 2025, establishing self-regulation standards for content creators and advertisers.
Video Warner Bros. Discovery reaches 128 million subscribers in Q3 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery added 2.3 million subscribers in Q3 2025, reported $2.5 billion adjusted EBITDA with streaming contributing $1.3 billion annually amid separation plans.
Retail Retail imports forecast to slow as holiday inventory reaches stores NRF projects November-December port volumes will drop 14-18% year-over-year as retailers complete tariff-driven frontloading ahead of 2025 holiday season.
Search Independent tests show AI Max underperforms traditional match types Analysis of 250+ campaigns reveals AI Max delivers conversions at 35% lower ROAS than other match types, contradicting Google's efficiency claims.
Data Germany pushes for sweeping data protection simplification beyond EU proposal Germany calls for broad GDPR reforms including AI training exemptions, reduced access rights, and pseudonymization changes in policy document dated October 23, 2025.
Data Ecuador establishes framework for legitimate interest data processing Ecuador's data protection superintendent issues comprehensive regulations on November 7 requiring documented balancing tests before companies can process personal data based on legitimate interest.
X iOS update disables JavaScript during link prefetch, generating artificial traffic X's November 5 iOS update automatically loads links before users click, creating invalid traffic that inflates publisher metrics and undermines advertising measurement standards.
AI Google expands no-code AI app builder Opal to 160+ countries Google's Opal no-code platform expansion to over 160 countries on November 6, 2025 intensifies competition with workflow automation tools like n8n.
Search Lazy loading implementation causes 20% traffic drop despite PageSpeed gains SEO agency reports 20% traffic decline after applying lazy loading to all images, despite PageSpeed score jumping from 65 to 92, highlighting LCP optimization challenges.
Search Google releases guidance on effective technical SEO audit methodology Google Search Central publishes November 6, 2025 video explaining technical audit approach emphasizing context over arbitrary scoring systems and tool limitations.
AI Google intensifies OpenAI competition with 18-month Gemini Pro offer in India Google partners with Reliance Jio to provide 18 months of free Gemini Pro access to Indian users aged 18-25, valued at $396 (₹35,100), intensifying competition.
Retail Macy's integrates Amazon's retail advertising technology for sponsored products Macy's Media Network launches sponsored products through Amazon Retail Ad Service, enabling advertisers to reach millions of shoppers via familiar campaign tools.
