Google today announced that is releasing YouTube Video Builder in a free beta. YouTube Video Builder enables advertisers to animate static assets—images, text and logos—with music from Google’s library. Request access to the free beta here.

Rubicon Project this month completed the merger with Telaria. According to Rubicon project, the combined company will launch with a new name in the coming months.

Disney+ this week announced that the paid subscriber count has surpassed the 50 million milestone. Disney+ was launched first in the US, five months ago, on November 12.

iSpot.tv and Neustar this week announced a partnership, where iSpot’s TV ad measurement data becomes available within Neustar’s Identity Management (IDMP), Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), and Unified Marketing Analytics platforms.

Google this week announced that is introducing a new user role for clients of agencies in DV360. The new user role will enable agencies and partners to give their clients access to Display & Video 360 without exposing linked partners or advertisers, billable cost, revenue models, or platform fees.

The Trade Desk yesterday announced a revamp of the The Trade Desk Edge Academy, a certification and learning platform. The Trade Desk is making The Trade Desk Edge Academy available free of charge for the first time until the end of 2020, and open for everyone.

Google today recommended advertisers to evaluate the ads during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Trade Desk this month announced the integration of Samba TV, at a global level, starting with Australia. Samba TV is a provider of consumer cross-screen television insights and analytics.