Why The Future of the Music Industry Hinges on Data

There’s something psychologically satisfying about evaluating change and innovation through a 10-year lens. A decade allows us to look back with nostalgia and prognosticate imaginatively about what lies ahead. Decades allow us to create clear categories for music, movies, TV, fashion and pop culture in general. The 1960s were defined by folk music and psychedelic…

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Peacock’s Ad-Supported Strategy Might Seal Its Success

Launching in the midst of a global pandemic and among an overwhelming number of time-tested competitors, Peacock’s future is definitely uncertain. But the good news is that the tiered media service does have some potential for success. NBCUniversal is betting big that consumers want free-to-watch, ad-supported, options and in this particular time period, they might…

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With the huge success of Netflix and Disney+ comes increased competition

as fans flock to streaming services, marketers are left looking for attention About this article: Streaming services boom as people stay home Disney+ takes off Marketers turning to social targeting can open subscriber-only doors Social data provides the key to engaging TV, movie, and gaming audiences As COVID-19 sequestering continues, streaming services are benefiting from…

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New Gamers Provide Advanced Targeting Opportunities

While world events have interrupted certain industries, gamers are active as ever and now growing rapidly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed many industries astutely switch gears or grind to a halt, pausing advertising campaigns and furloughing personnel while eagerly awaiting a return to some kind of normalcy. Some video game publishers, however, are succeeding…

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