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Streaming Wars Drive Content Spending Boom (TVB Europe)

Global content spend has increased by 65 per cent over the last 10 years, Ampere Analysis has found. As the streaming wars heat up, TV, film and sports content spend has grown from... More

Cinema’s Digital Impostors are Coming (The Verge)

We’ve been infiltrated by imposters. Our entertainment industry is facing an invasion of non-people with striking similarities to real and recognizable people. The digitization o... More

The Future of Creativity: 5 Trends to Watch (CMO)

Advertising in the digital age gives brands an unprecedented ability to reach and target individuals. But that's only half the story.... More

NBCUniversal’s Steve Burke on Streaming Wars: ‘This Is a Moment in Time’ (Variety)

NBCUniversal chief Steve Burke predicts that things are going to get even more intense among the media and tech giants launching streaming platforms before the marketplace inevitab... More

Netflix, Spotify Might Be Required to Issue Emergency Alerts From the Government Just Like TV, Radio (Gizmodo)

Streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify might be required to issue emergency alerts from the government if U.S. lawmakers have their way. The legislation, dubbed the ... More

How ‘Digitally Mature’ Retailers Can Stand the Test of a Digital-First Marketplace (TechNative)

Retailers operate in a digital-first marketplace and that means not just using technology but being alert to the fast-changing buying patterns of digital consumers and organisation... More

AI Is the Unsung Trend In the Digital Marketing Revolution (SDC)

The world of digital marketing is always changing. New trends are emerging every day. There are various methodologies, and principles that are introduced to online marketing contin... More

3 Ways Machine Learning Can Help You Know Your Customer (Tamr Blog)

As technology is evolving, a lot of these procedures are conducted using a mixture of data-heavy systems, analytics and some type of automated processes.... More

The Role of Data Literacy in the Digital Workplace (CMS Wire)

The digital workplace is in a state of continuous evolution. What worked a year ago is no longer a priority and what is working now is already on its way out. What never changes in... More

The Road to Pay TV Super-Aggregation (NAGRA Blog)

Operators know they have to rise to the challenge of popular – and now ubiquitous – OTT services. But the proliferation of said services also presents opportunities for pay-TV ... More

Disney Family Movies SVOD Service Shutting Down Ahead of Disney Plus Debut (Variety)

After 11 years, Disney is pulling the plug on Disney Family Movies On Demand — with the service’s shutdown coming just days before the launch of the Mouse House’s Disney Plus... More

‘South Park’ Nears $500M Deal for U.S. Streaming Rights (Bloomberg)

“South Park” is the latest beneficiary of Hollywood’s rerun mania.... More

How Small Streaming Services Must Stand 0ut – Or Perish (LA Times)

The entry of Disney, Apple and WarnerMedia into the streaming wars could spell trouble for a number of smaller niche players while creating opportunities for others. The number of ... More

Radio 1 Listeners Able to Interact Live With Show Via Alexa for First Time (Verdict)

For the first time ever, listeners will be able to interact with a live radio broadcast through their voice assistants, the BBC announced.... More

Digital Voice Assistants are the Future of In-Vehicle Control (AW)

Voice assistants are projected to be embedded in nearly 90% of new vehicles sold globally by 2028.... More

Quibi Inks Deal With T-Mobile Ahead of Launch (THR)

Quibi has found a wireless partner for its spring 2020 launch. The mobile video startup has inked a deal with T-Mobile that will make the Washington-based company the exclusive tel... More

AMC is Launching Its Own On-Demand Movie Service (Engadget)

If you can't beat them, join them. AMC Entertainment, the largest theater chain in the world, will soon be offering movies to stream at home. The movie theater industry has tried a... More

‘Golden Age of TV’ Gives Boost to Music Industry (The Guardian)

As content on on-demand platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video has proliferated, and shows such as Stranger Things, Breaking Bad and Transparent have won acclaim, so fans... More

Hulu Ramps Up Personalization Efforts, Starting With Launch of Like, Dislike Buttons (TechCrunch)

Hulu says it’s working on several product changes to make its service more personalized to viewers. It recently launched an enhanced recommendation engine that now accounts for n... More

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