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A rumored FTC complaint would accuse YouTube of misrepresenting its content moderation policies
Do YouTube users have a clear understanding of the platform's policies when they sign up? Or are the rules being applied differently from how they read? Those questions could be up for debate if a rumored lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) moves forward. Bloomberg, which cited "people familiar with the probe," reported that the FTC is in the "final stages" of its preparing its complaint. The agency is expected to argue that YouTube's rules appear to permit certain types of content, only for that content to later be branded as violative -- leading to channel suspensions and demotions in the platform's recommendation algorithm. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
A new gamer on Twitch is so ‘OP’ that he’s taking on some of the biggest esports stars
Sandisk is challenging Twitch streamers to take on a masked gamer whose skills will shine across multiple titles. The tech company is promoting its Optimus line of solid-state drives by teaming up with the creative agency CALLEN to launch a campaign called OP. On September 2, the Sandisk Optimus Twitch channel will introduce the overpowered competitor who gives OP its name. Though a mask and a voice modulator will conceal the streamer's identity, their gameplay will (theoretically) make them stand out. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
MrBeast’s literary debut comes with a chance to win $1 million. Is that enough to make it a bestseller?
“The competition is a series of tests that are harder than anything you’ve seen. And unlike what I do, this will not be recorded, televised, streamed, or uploaded anywhere for the world to see. No audience. No clout. Just the games.” So say the opening pages of The Most Dangerous Games, the official James Patterson […] Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
The FTC Isn’t Buying Amazon’s Auction Dynamics; Highlighting The Humans Behind The Ads
You’ve Got To Be Bidding Me A Big Tech platform is being sued by the federal government for allegedly manipulating ad auctions. And this time, it isn’t Google. It’s Amazon. A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 state attorneys general on Monday accuses Amazon of making advertisers pay more than necessary […] The post The FTC Isn’t Buying Amazon’s Auction Dynamics; Highlighting The Humans Behind The Ads appeared first on AdExchanger.
CTV Can’t Out-Google Google, So It Should Play A Different Game
Connected television is projected to grow 14% in 2026, faster than the overall advertising market, according to IAB. But continued growth depends on proving that CTV delivers business results, not merely audiences and impressions. CTV can solve two industry problems at once. First, it can prove the outcomes-based value of premium brand advertising, including its […] The post CTV Can’t Out-Google Google, So It Should Play A Different Game appeared first on AdExchanger.
Why brands are turning to older creators for authenticity AI can’t fake
Millennial and Gen X content creators offer consistency, authenticity, and storytelling; three things brands need now more than ever.
Location data fuels mall giant Simon’s new pitch to advertisers
Simon is letting brands target shoppers in its malls in other environments and use new measurement tools based on Simon’s consumer data.
Future of TV Briefing: How strong are the fundamentals of the creator economy, really?
This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at signs that influencer marketing may be on the precipice of an economic correction.
Out-of-Home Advertising Shines as ‘Human Medium’: OAAA’s Anna Bager
CANNES, France – Anna Bager, president and chief executive of the Out of Home Advertising Association of America, arrived at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a reassuring message for advertisers: The public still goes outside. In an interview with Beet.TV contributor David Kaplan, Bager described out-of-home advertising as the “human medium.” It […]
Flywheel’s Amie Owen: Crowded Retail Media Space Creates Costs Most Brands Don’t Notice
AMENIA, NY — Three hundred retail media networks sounds a lot like abundance. But while a rising tide tends to lift boats, the proliferation of RMNs has overwhelmed many brands. That can result in spreading budgets too thin to make impact anywhere while generating hidden data expenses that rarely surface in a media plan. “There […]
Performance TV Is Ready to Perform, but Measurement Needs to Hurry Up: Starcom’s Kristin Haarlow
CANNES, France – Connected TV has gained the audience, advertising inventory and buying flexibility needed to become a serious performance channel. Its measurement systems, however, are still searching for their boarding passes. That was the assessment from Kristin Haarlow, chief investment officer of Starcom, during a panel discussion moderated by Mike Shields on behalf of […]
Permutive’s Joe Root: Less Than 30% Of Consumers Have An ID. And That’s Reshaping Addressability
AMENIA, NY — The advertising industry built itself on the assumption of near-universal consumer addressability. That assumption is yet to be realized. And most of the ecosystem is still catching up to what that means. “Less than 30% of consumers have an ID. That creates a lot of downstream problems. It forces everyone into the […]
Sprouts names its next CEO
Nick Konat, the grocer’s president and chief operating officer, will take over the top role after current chief executive Jack Sinclair steps down on Jan. 4.
Steve Kurtz
Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP) proudly welcomes Steve Kurtz as Vice President, Sales.
Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: Holy skincare, Batman
Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week. We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking. And – as the name […] Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
OOH Growth Signals Opportunity for Brands
World Cup-fueled revenue surge is highlighting how OOH has evolved beyond broad awareness. Digital inventory, localized activation and improved measurement are making the channel more flexible, relevant and accountable. Out-of-home advertising entered the summer with strong momentum as major events, digital-first advertisers and more flexible buying options helped drive increased spending. U.S. OOH revenue rose […] OOH Growth Signals Opportunity for Brands first appeared on Street Fight.
The Technical Signals AI Search Uses That Most SEOs Still Aren’t Optimizing
Getting cited in AI responses is the easy part. Our audit of 50 major websites shows where real AI readiness begins. The post The Technical Signals AI Search Uses That Most SEOs Still Aren’t Optimizing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Mission Group merges Bray Leino and Krow as Darryl George exits
The Krow name will disappear as the agency comes under the Bray Leino brand.
Private View: Three, Confused.com, Channel 4, Paddy Power, Tesco and PS5
Jonny Parker and Chris Birch, joint chief creative officers at VCCP London, and Jo Moore, founder and executive creative director at Do Not Behave, review some of the latest ads.
Craig Inglis joins The Entertainer owner as group chief customer officer
Inglis departed Merlin Entertainments last year.
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