#TikTok now testing 60-minute video uploads

#TikTok now testing 60-minute video uploads

We may soon know whether TikTok users actually want hour-long videos. Could this lead to more advertising? TikTok is testing a new 60-minute video upload limit, which could unlock new content possibilities for brands, marketers and content creators. Why we care. TikTok is already a powerful discovery engine, but the ability to upload 60-minute videos…

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#Netflix ads tier hits 40 million subscribers

#Netflix ads tier hits 40 million subscribers

Netflix also has plans for an in-house advertising platform and is now partnering with Google on ad sales and tech. Netflix’s ad-supported tier is rapidly gaining traction, reaching 40 million monthly users globally, the streamer announced at its 2024 Upfront presentation. The paid ad offering, initially seen as a risky move, has quickly become a…

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#TikTok highlights its value to brands and search experience

#TikTok highlights its value to brands and search experience

TikTok is highlighting the discovery modes that power community-driven search ecosystems to show what brands will miss if the app is banned. TikTok is positioning itself as a prime destination for search discovery, touting its community-driven approach as a key differentiator from traditional search engines. New insights. TikTok released new insights emphasizing the platform’s role…

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#YouTube escalates war on ad blockers

#YouTube escalates war on ad blockers

YouTube users who use ad blockers to avoid advertising on the platform will now see alerts or experience buffering issues. YouTube has introduced two new measures in its crackdown on ad blockers. There will either be:  Buffering issues. An error message saying “The following content is not available on this app.” Why we care. YouTube…

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#White House news briefing: Watch live

#White House news briefing: Watch live

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is delivering a press briefing on Monday afternoon as Iran’s weekend missile and drone strike on Israel adds an urgency to solving the current funding impasse in Congress. President Biden held a conference call with the leaders of both parties in both chambers Sunday to reiterate the importance of…

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#How advertisers can capitalize on vertical video

#How advertisers can capitalize on vertical video

Explore the rise of vertical video ads on TikTok, Instagram and Shorts and how AI and content variation can drive optimal campaign results. Vertical video has become the mainstream format for advertisers, proving its value across various industries and categories. Historically, video ads were tailored for the traditional 16:9 landscape format, primarily on television. However,…

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#LinkedIn introduces CTV ads for B2B campaigns

#LinkedIn introduces CTV ads for B2B campaigns

LinkedIn CTV Ads allows B2B marketers to scale campaigns with partners, including Paramount, Roku and Samsung Ads. LinkedIn today introduced CTV ads, allowing marketers to include ads on CTV platforms in their B2B campaigns. Advertisers can add CTV to their LinkedIn campaigns through a network of partners including Paramount, Roku and Samsung Ads. In addition…

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