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Omdia: MENA online ad revenues to double

The online video advertising market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will more than double to reach $2.3 billion (€2.1bn) in 2027 according to the latest research from analyst firm Omdia. “MENA is generating worldwide interest in the online advertising market thanks to the immense growth potential linked to the UAE and […]

May 23, 2023

DAZN boosts women’s football awareness with YouTube

DAZN, the sports streaming service, has published a study that shows its UWCL YouTube Channel has stimulated significant growth not only in UEFA’s premier women’s football competition but across all aspects of the women’s game. The Value and Impact Report, undertaken by industry specialists Crux Sports, used extensive data analysis combined with interviews from stakeholders […]

May 23, 2023

Little Dot Studios signs Wombles deal

Little Dot Studios, has been awarded a social media contract to support classic and brand new animation from legendary kids brand, The Wombles, as it continues to inspire kids to recycle, reuse and rethink the way they live to make the world a better place. Starting with immediate effect, the partnership consists of Facebook and […]

May 22, 2023

YouTube rolling out unskippable 30 sec ads

YouTube is replacing the two 15-second ads that viewers currently see prior to watching a video with one 30-second ad that is unskippable  – unless users pay for a $120 (€111) ad-free Premium tier. The new ads will only apply to those watching on connected TVs (i.e., not mobile viewing), and be shown before top-performing […]

May 19, 2023

VideoAmp measures deduplicated YouTube reach

VideoAmp has announced its ability to measure audience reach and frequency for YouTube across CTV, desktop and mobile. This will allow advertisers to measure YouTube campaigns, leveraging VideoAmp’s currency-grade dataset within one unified platform. This integration incorporates YouTube into VideoAmp’s cross-platform audience measurement solution, providing a more holistic view and enabling advertisers to make optimiations […]

May 18, 2023

iSpot boosts YouTube measurement

TV measurement company iSpot has completed what it says is a critical phase of its integration with Google’s Ads Data Hub for Measurement Partners for determining the incremental reach of ad campaigns on YouTube and YouTube TV when compared to traditional linear and connected TV. The successful integration, piloted with 11 advertisers across dozens of […]

May 16, 2023

WOW! signs YouTube TV deal

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone, a broadband services provider in the US, has signed an agreement with Google to offer YouTube TV as its dedicated live television offering. Through this partnership, consumers can purchase WOW!’s fastest, Internet, together with the YouTube TV service, all on one convenient WOW! monthly bill. The process of migrating WOW!’s […]

May 15, 2023

Data: Shorts viewing grows on YouTube

Data from social video intelligence specialist Tubular Labs reveals TV’s most-watched US broadcast and cable properties on YouTube, revealing how the 2022-23 TV season performed on one of social media’s most-watched platforms. These findings come as the TV industry approaches its Upfront commitment season, where TV media and advertisers come together to determine media buys […]

May 11, 2023

Drafthouse Films acquires The YouTube Effect doc

Drafthouse Films has acquired global distribution rights to Alex Winter’s incisive documentary The YouTube Effect, teaming with Kanopy, the educational streaming platform for films that matter, for the film’s release. A critical look at the way YouTube has grown and embedded itself into our lives, The YouTube Effect premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. […]

May 11, 2023

DTM partners with Little Dot Studios Germany

DTM has partnered with digital content agency, Little Dot Studios Germany, for the 2023 season to target new audiences and increase the digital global reach of the racing series. The collaboration will see Little Dot Studios Germany implement a multi-format approach on YouTube, utilising live and VoD content, together with magazine features and archive content […]

May 5, 2023