Video Specialty streaming services form global coalition to influence platform regulation Fifteen specialized streaming platforms across genres establish Beyond Mainstream alliance to advocate for proportionate regulatory treatment and content access.
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.
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.
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.
Display Google Ad Manager introduces AI tools for publisher brand safety and live CTV monetization Google Ad Manager launches AI brand safety automation, generative reporting tools, and CTV Live-biddable solution alongside Buyer Direct feature for streamlined agency deals.
Video Large advertisers plan 43% spending increase on addressable TV by 2026 Addressable TV investment rises among major marketers as platforms simplify buying and improve measurement capabilities across connected television environments.
Display DV360 renames three exchanges in November update Google's programmatic platform updates exchange naming to reflect industry partnerships and acquisitions, affecting advertiser reporting systems starting the week of November 17.
Video YouTube Shorts revenue per watch hour matches traditional video in US YouTube Shorts achieves monetization parity with long-form content in US market during Q3 2025. Platform's short-form video format now generates equivalent revenue rates.
Video Magnite reports strong Q3 2025 results with CTV growth Magnite exceeded expectations with 18% CTV growth in Q3 2025, reaching $75.8 million. Netflix partnership expansion and agency marketplace momentum drove performance.
Video Seven video ad servers compete for dominance in 2025 CTV marketplace Major video ad servers including GAM, FreeWheel, Publica, SpringServe, Adtelligent, Aniview, and Project Limelight target different publisher segments with specialized CTV capabilities.
Video Industry expert warns advertisers against treating CTV like display campaigns Programmatic director identifies four critical mistakes marketers make when activating connected TV campaigns, from open-market targeting to web-based measurement approaches.
Display Google emphasizes consequences for false verification information Google clarifies its Circumventing Systems policy on November 4, 2025, reinforcing that submitting false information during advertiser verification results in account suspension.
Video Prime Video integrated into AGF Germany measurement system via Nielsen AGF Videoforschung and Amazon integrate Prime Video into standardized measurement framework using server-to-server technology starting November 2025.
Video Fitness equipment maker files defamation suit against YouTuber North Carolina manufacturer Vulcan Strength Training Systems sued fitness YouTuber Adrian Gluck on October 31, 2025, after he posted a video calling their $4,000 product "a pile of shit."
Video YouTube launches Edit with AI for automated Shorts creation YouTube introduces Edit with AI in Shorts and YouTube Create app, transforming raw footage into polished videos with automated editing, music, and voiceover in 15 markets.
AI MNTN launches QuickFrame AI to create studio-quality ads in 12 minutes MNTN announced QuickFrame AI on October 30, combining Google's Veo, ElevenLabs, and Stability AI to generate complete commercials from URLs in minutes for TV and social.
Video Disney content vanishes from YouTube TV as contract talks fail Disney channels including ABC, ESPN and FX disappeared from YouTube TV on October 30, 2025, affecting over 9 million subscribers after failed contract negotiations.
Video IAB pushes standardized conversion APIs to close CTV outcome gap IAB releases guide showing Conversion APIs can bridge Connected TV's measurement gap with search and social. Two-thirds of advertisers improved ROAS after CAPI.
Video OpenX launches curated video packages for Latin American advertisers OpenX introduces specialized connected TV and premium video offerings targeting Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America's rapidly growing digital advertising market.
Video LG Ad Solutions introduces AI platform for CTV advertising operations LG Ad Solutions launched Agentiv on October 30, integrating over 20 AI agents for media planning and data collaboration in Connected TV advertising workflows.
Video YouTube introduces AI upscaling and enhanced TV viewing features YouTube announces five updates for TV screens on October 29, 2025, including AI-powered video upscaling to 4K and 50MB thumbnail support for better quality.
Video Google expands sports betting ads to UK and Brazil on TV Masthead Google TV Masthead will allow sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports ads in United Kingdom and Brazil starting November 13, 2025, following gambling policy compliance.
Retail Amazon advertising hits $17.7B as AWS accelerates with Anthropic AI cluster Amazon advertising revenue reached $17.7 billion in Q3 2025, growing 22% year-over-year. AWS hit $33 billion with Project Rainier running Anthropic Claude models.
Display Alphabet reaches $102.3 billion in quarterly revenue milestone Alphabet posts 16% revenue growth to $102.3 billion in Q3 2025, marking first-ever $100 billion quarter. Google Search revenues up 15%, Cloud grows 34% to $15.2 billion.
