To learn more about FAST and where it fits into the TV landscape, we talked with Ron Gutman, CEO of Wurl, a 25-year veteran of the TV industry. Wurl and Samsung launched the world’s first native FAST channel in 2018, and today Gutman is hoping that over the next five…
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We spoke with Julie Clark, SVP of Media & Entertainment, TransUnion, to dissect the future of cable television in a world dominated by streaming, marked by both challenges and opportunities. As the lines between traditional linear models and streaming continue to blur, we explore the impact on publishers, evolving revenue…
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When it comes to CTV (and media in general), 2022 was not only about the re-emergence of life post-pandemic but also about figuring out where audiences will migrate and how to reach them. It was all about subscriber growth, total reach, and big numbers. Now the conversation is shifting because…
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From linear TV's status as top dog to CTV measurement to why advertisers should invest in minority-owned media to the power of gaming, as well as how to drive revenue in the cross-screen era, Cynopsis' 4th annual That Big TV Conference brought the insights that publishers and advertisers need to succeed.
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Now with the recent influx of premium streaming services like Disney+ and HBO Max, along with changing CouchSurfing consumer behaviors brought on by the Pandemic, it looks like OTT is really set to take off. In fact, according to North America OTT TV & Video Forecasts report from analyst firm…
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Just when you thought you couldn't deal with one more standard... The MRC has built on the viewability standards to bring bold cross-media measurement guidelines to the industry. Yup, this new standard is complicated, writes Turnstil's John Osborn, but it may be the grease that slides linear-digital convergence into place.
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OTT ad spend is expected to hit $5 billion by 2020, but it’s also adding another platform to an already fragmented landscape. As TV and the need for cross-screen and OTT campaigns become more prevalent, clients must find partners that can execute traditionally and programmatically.
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The long-standing ritual of TV network television upfront presentations are now running for the 2019-2010 season, with the major networks wrapping up these showcases from Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 17, 2019. New programming is presented to affiliates and buyers, and a window is opened for buyers to secure…
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Many digital people hear terms like C3 and C7 and instinctively roll their eyes—“What’s that linear talk got to do with delivering video impressions to target audiences?” But this overlooks how the freshness of content—say, how many people viewed said content within three days or a week of its release—plays…
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Despite the wonders of screen proliferation, everyone—advertisers and publishers alike—wants to be on the TV screen. It’s big and captivating—the TV screen sucks people in and demands their attention in a way that no desktop or mobile device can. The rise of Connected TV (CTV) and over-the-top (OTT) devices are…
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