Analysis: The potential merger would likely result in a smaller streaming market and less content production. It would also consolidate powerful information ecosystems into fewer, Donald Trump-aligned hands.
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Analysis: Netflix joined Disney and Roku in partnering Amazon DSP as the streaming wars get collaborative on advertising.
WPP Media has reorganised its leadership team to better align with CEO Brian Lesser’s vision to streamline operations. Who’s doing what?
Watts succeeds Ewan Douglas, who exited in the summer amid a restructure. He will be tasked with driving investment among SMEs and the indie agencies that serve them.
New IPA TouchPoints data found that weekly reach of ad-funded SVOD services jumped from 11% last year to 30% now.
While 19 have been awarded for the first time, 12 have earned it each of the three times it has been awarded.
The broadcaster has spent 16-18 months developing a go-to-market strategy for using generative AI to reduce costs for new-to-TV advertisers. Its head of sales operations discusses why and how they’re now launching.
The IPA’s research director discuss her new remit, the forthcoming AMRAs and how she views the state of media effectiveness as media owners move towards providing outcomes-based measurement for clients.
UK and Ireland August box office totalled £95.2m. Despite the relatively meagre month, year-to-date box office remains up 9% compared with 2024.
Analysis: Rose will need to make WPP Open a credible proposition to the market while correcting a staff culture that has been through a tumultuous period.
