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Data Privacy|May 8

4 things advertisers need to know about the Google search remedies hearing

The judge in the Google search monopoly case is expected to make a decision on remedies by August.

Travis Clark

Streaming|May 7

Across the internet

Apple divorcing Google?

Apple says searches on Safari dipped for the first time last month, considers sidelining Google while adding the likes of Anthropic and Perplexity to its browser.

British TV

The U.K. is now the world's largest exporter of unscripted TV shows.

Talent wars

OpenAI poaches Instacart CEO to lead major functions within the company, likely with an eye to scaling the monetization of ChatGPT.

Linear TV set to tumble

With tariffs, U.S. linear TV upfront ad spending is predicted to decline between $2.78 billion and $4.12 billion this year, Emarketer projects.

Back in the cookie jar

Amazon is no longer planning to release a cookie-less ad product that would have integrated with Google’s Privacy Sandbox.

Newflix

Netflix will begin rolling out a redesign of its TV app this month, which will include a new “My Netflix” hub.

Disney domination

Disney blew past earnings expectations in the latest quarter after growing Disney+ subscribers to 126 million and announcing a new theme park.

Party time

Instacart introduces a new app aimed at Gen Zers for delivery of snacks and drinks for parties.

SpinCo no more

The company comprised of spun-off NBCU cable networks — such as MSNBC and USA — will be called Versant.

Circana hires Kroger exec

Kroger's retail data guru Cara Pratt is joining Circana to head up the tech company's retail and media strategies.

Opinion

Graph showing How Americans intend to spend in the next 3 months.

The Readout

Navigating tariff-fueled price hikes, 48% of shoppers prioritize apparel in spending plans

U.S. consumers are getting more selective about how they spend, according to a new survey.

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Meta’s ad business faces uncertainty in E.U. after €200 million fine

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Future of TV Advertising: Is Australian total TV measurement stuck in a rut?

Podcast

Culture|May 1
At Possible, indie agencies sharpen their upfront strategies
Chris Brooklier
Data Privacy|April 23
Google throws ‘cookies’ to marketers after DOJ’s ad tech ruling
Ilyse Liffreing
Opinion|April 24
Human’s Jay Benach on the battle between ‘good bots’ and ‘bad bots’
Ilyse Liffreing
Data Privacy|April 22
3 takeaways from the Google ad tech monopoly ruling
Chris Brooklier
Data Privacy|May 1
Meta’s ad business faces uncertainty in E.U. after €200 million fine
Zac Wang
Marketing Strategy|April 21
Can start-ups still disrupt ad tech in the shadow of Google?
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