Swedish startup DUIU has raised new funding to launch a social video platform designed to replace passive scrolling with participation-driven content systems. While platforms like TikTok and Instagram have optimised for consumption at scale, DUIU says it is built on a different premise, specifically “that visibility should be earned through interaction, not dictated by opaque […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, is partnering with TikTok to offer users in the UK & Ireland the chance to livestream a Serie A fixture on the TikTok platform for the first time. On May 3rd at 2pm (BST), Sassuolo v AC Milan will stream live on the DAZN Football TikTok channel, offering access to […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced the launch of DAZN48, a new global initiative designed to put football fans around the world at the heart of the FIFA World Cup 2026. For the first time, the World Cup tournament will feature 48 nations. DAZN is matching that global scale with an idea of building […]
Meta, the US tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is set to cut thousands of jobs as it ups its spend on artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The company, which owns Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, told employees in a memo on that it planned to cut 10 per cent of its workforce – roughly 8,000 staff. […]
DoubleVerify (DV), the software platform to verify media quality, optimise ad performance and prove campaign outcomes, has achieved Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation for TikTok Video Viewability, becoming the first measurement vendor to receive the accreditation. “We are proud to be the first measurement provider to achieve MRC accreditation for TikTok video viewability reporting,” commented Mark […]
Integral Ad Science (IAS), a specialist in media quality, has announced an expansion of its Total Media Quality (TMQ) coverage for TikTok. This expansion into four new ad formats, including Search Ad Campaigns, Upgraded Campaign Creation Experience for Brand & Smart+ Traffic Objectives, GMV Max (US), and TikTok Lite (US) ensures IAS provides comprehensive coverage […]
IAB has released its 2025 Internet Advertising Revenue Report, conducted by PwC. Despite concerns about economic and geopolitical uncertainty, the industry drove record revenue, reaching $294.6 billion (€249.8bn) in 2025, reflecting a 13.9 per cent year-over-year increase. These results were particularly notable given that 2025 lacked major cyclical events such as the Olympics, FIFA World […]
Research from Futuresource Consulting maps the global video creator population, their equipment decisions and the upgrade opportunity. The global online video content creator population reached 246 million in 2025 and is on track to grow to 267 million by 2030. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s Online Video Content Creator report, but the headline population growth […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, is partnering with TikTok to offer users in the UK and Ireland the chance to livestream a Serie A fixture on the TikTok platform. On April 6th, Juventus vs Genoa will stream on the @DAZNFootball TikTok channel for free with the game kicking off at 6pm (BST). The move signals […]
Research published by Ofcom reveals how people in the UK use, understand and feel about the media and online services they interact with in their daily lives. Ofcom’s annual Adults’ Media Use and Attitudes and Adults’ Media Lives research reports tracked trends in the nation’s media habits and online behaviours over the last 12 months. […]