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Six Production Studios to Watch After The Mill and MPC’s Shutdown
Technicolor Group's shuttering of its iconic post-production and visual effects (VFX) houses including The Mill and MPC shook the advertising and creative industries, transforming the landscape in its wake. The closures of these creative institutions will affect an estimated 10,000 jobs globally. While The Mill and MPC were big names in Hollywood, winning Oscars for...
AI and Election Power 7% Net Revenue Boost for Stagwell in 2024
Buoyed by AI investments, an "aggressive" M&A strategy, increased spending from Big Tech clients, and the U.S. election, Stagwell grew its net revenues by 7% year-on-year. The numbers $2.3 billion: Stagwell's net revenue for 2024, up 7% from 2023. $630 million: The group's Q4 net revenue, up 14% versus the prior year period. 8%: Net...
NFL Tweaks Ad Practices After It Was Found Tracking Peoples’ Location
The National Football League has updated its privacy policy, rolled out new consent prompts, and introduced more explicit disclosures around its advertising practices after it was found tracking users' precise geolocation data without their knowledge. The league, as well as all 32 of its teams, violated advertising transparency guidelines set by self-regulation body the Digital...
Warner Bros. streaming gains helps offset decline in TV networks
Media giant showed improvement at its direct-to-consumer unit.
Sinclair Broadens Use of Artificial Intelligence to Make Local News More Accessible
Sinclair said it is "pioneering" the use of artificial intelligence to provide real-time live language translation of local newscasts. In a press release, Sinclair said the first-of-its-kind test is underway in Baltimore at WBFF, San Antonio at KABB, West Palm Beach at WPEC, and Las Vegas at KSNV, allowing viewers to access Spanish language broadcasts...
Pete Distad to Lead Fox’s New Streaming Platform
Fox's upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming platform--revealed earlier this month by Fox executive chair and CEO Lachlan Murdoch--has a leader, as the company announced Pete Distad as its CEO. Distad had previously been CEO of Venu Sports, the virtual multichannel video programming distributor that was scrapped in January by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Before joining...
Buyers Hunger for More Sports and Tighter Targeting As Prime Video Ads Enter Second Year
Prime Video launched its ad-supported tier last January, opening new opportunities for brands looking to reach its massive audience of more than 200 million Amazon Prime subscribers. As the platform enters its second year with ads, advertisers have praised the streamer for its robust data offering, impressive reach, and premium content. But the streamer still...
Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity With Deloitte’s Deb Golden
Innovation isn't just about speed--it's about direction. As U.S. chief innovation officer at Deloitte, Deb Golden is redefining how businesses approach transformation, from embracing AI responsibly to dismantling outdated systems that hold them back. In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, she shares why speed without strategy leads to chaos, how businesses can...