Data Deezer's marketing partner hit with €1 million in processor violations France's data protection authority fined Israeli marketing platform Optimove €1 million on December 11, 2025, for systematic GDPR violations affecting 9.8 million French users in a breach exposing Deezer customer data.
Audio Why your podcast ads are missing affluent seniors and burning budget on 25-year-olds New global study shows advertisers waste spend on narrow demographic while ignoring valuable 55+ audiences. Brand safety filters block engaged listeners across five markets.
Audio LiveOne bets big on connected car streaming as audio ad revenue jumps 30% LiveOne renews DAX partnership with 30% projected programmatic audio revenue increase for 2026, adding in-car listening as streaming platforms chase the persistent gap between consumer attention and advertiser spending.
Audio Bauer Media Audio brings Audiomob's gaming audio ads to eight markets Bauer Media Audio integrates Audiomob's non-intrusive in-app audio advertising into audioXi across eight European markets, expanding digital audio reach into gaming.
Audio Comscore adds audio and social to cross-platform measurement suite Comscore expands its campaign measurement platform with streaming audio tracking and enhanced Meta reporting, addressing fragmentation across TV, digital, and social channels.
DOOH Search budgets shift to social and CTV as B2B targeting enters new precision era Intentsify executive forecasts search dollars flowing to paid social, audio, CTV, and DOOH while B2B targeting sophistication increases and AI tools face reality check in 2026.
Video IAB Australia's video framework aims to fix measurement chaos IAB Australia releases comprehensive video measurement framework on December 11, addressing fragmentation across viewability, attention metrics, and brand effectiveness.
Audio Programmatic audio shifts to curation, identity, and video in 2026 Triton Digital CRO predicts programmatic audio will prioritize curated supply and brand fit over scale while integrating with omnichannel platforms in 2026.
Audio YouTube launches personalized Recap feature for North American users YouTube announced Recap on December 2, delivering personalized viewing summaries with personality types and music insights to users starting in North America.
Audio Amazon Music adds Insights and 2025 Delivered personalized analytics features Amazon Music launches Insights with Monthly Recaps on August 1, 2025, and 2025 Delivered festival-themed year-end recap on December 2, 2025, for subscribers globally.
Audio Spotify acquires WhoSampled music database for undisclosed sum Spotify announced November 19, 2025 acquisition of WhoSampled, the community-run database tracking 622,026 samples and 1.2 million songs, bringing music attribution tools to hundreds of millions.
Audio SiriusXM launches weekly Serie A soccer show with Italian league SiriusXM debuts "Serie A: Calcio - Made in Italy" on November 20, featuring Adam Summerton and Charlie Stillitano covering Italy's top soccer league weekly.
Audio Apple unveils most popular podcasts with 2025 year-end charts Apple released comprehensive podcast rankings for 2025 on November 18, revealing listenership patterns and creator trends through localized charts worldwide.
Audio Spotify brings audiobooks to five Nordic countries with expanded purchase options Spotify extended audiobook access to Premium subscribers in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Monaco on November 18, bringing its catalog of 300,000 titles to these markets.
Audio Spotify launches AI-powered audiobook summaries to reduce listening friction Streaming platform introduces Audiobook Recaps on November 13, delivering tailored summaries for listeners without requiring narrator consent or creative input.
Audio Spotify adjusts shuffle algorithm to reduce song repetition Spotify announced November 13 changes to its shuffle feature that prioritize recent listening history over pure randomness to minimize repeated tracks.
Audio Spotify brings monetization program to Nordic creators Spotify extends its Partner Program to four Nordic countries on November 18, providing podcast creators with dual revenue streams through video content.
Audio iHeartMedia and TikTok launch creator podcast network with 25 shows iHeartMedia partners with TikTok to launch podcast network featuring up to 25 creator-hosted shows, national radio channel, and live event integrations.
Audio Washington Post partners with Triton Digital for podcast monetization strategy The Washington Post selects Triton Digital to power its podcast advertising and measurement infrastructure, joining a growing roster of premium publishers.
Audio Bauer Media Audio expands audioXi reach with TuneIn in three markets Bauer Media Audio announced November 6 a partnership with TuneIn to expand audioXi's digital audio inventory across Poland, Slovakia and Portugal markets.
Audio Amazon Music launches Fan Groups for community-based music discovery Amazon Music introduces Fan Groups in Canada, enabling listeners to share and discover music through dedicated communities without leaving the streaming app.
Audio StackAdapt integrates iHeartMedia broadcast radio into programmatic platform StackAdapt adds AM/FM broadcast radio inventory to its programmatic platform through iHeartMedia integration, enabling unified audio campaign management.
AI German court rules AI voice cloning violates personality rights Berlin court ordered YouTuber to pay €4,000 for using AI-generated voice clone of professional voice actor without consent in commercial videos.
Audio Podcast advertising spending surges 26% as Gaming industry leads growth Podcast advertising spending surged 26% year-over-year in Q3 2025, with Gaming industry spending jumping 59% and 1,689 new brands entering the channel for the first time.
Audio Spotify surpasses 700 million users with €582M operating income in Q3 Spotify Q3 2025 earnings revealed 713 million users, 281 million subscribers, and €4.3 billion revenue, but ad-supported revenue declined 6% year-over-year to €446 million.
