Apple Music has surpassed Spotify in the US when it comes to paid subscriptions. According to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple Music has a monthly growth rate of about 2.6% to 3%, compared with 1.5% to 2% from Spotify.

Deezer audio ads are now available via Triton's audio SSP, Yield-Op.

On the new Safari update, Apple is also suppressing ad retargeting by reducing advertisers' ability to identify Mac devices uniquely.

Pandora announced last week that will acquire AdsWizz, the global leader in digital audio ad technology. The addition of AdsWizz will upgrade Pandora’s ad tech capabilities, says the company, providing its advertisers with greater audience reach, and expand the company’s revenue opportunities.

Google announced yesterday that achieved the 400 million devices with Google Assistant installed in 2017.

Search Speech Guidelines are similar to the Search Quality Rating Guidelines, but Google Assistant needed to have “its own guidelines in place, as many of its interactions utilize what is called “eyes-free technology,” when there is no screen as part of the experience.”

Midroll Media, the leader in podcast creation, advertising and distribution, today unveiled a new slate of podcasts to agency and brand executives at the IAB Podcast Upfront event. Midroll is now the advertising rep firm for more than 300 top-rated podcasts, presenting the largest reach for advertisers that want to