Check out the new interview hosted by my colleagues Russell Karp and @twit13, in which they met Ian Bots of Fanatics:

🎉We end this week on a celebratory note and proudly announce our inclusion as an Honorable Mention for the First Time in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide. #DataArt

Growth in listening on paid #streaming services has slowed, according to the annual survey, while consumers are keenly aware of #AI and its potential impact––findings by IFPI. billboard.com/business/busin…

.The ANA study finds 25% of #programmatic ad dollars are wasted. The study analyzed campaign data from 21 brands, encompassing $123 million in #adspend, between September 2022 and January 2023. martech.org/ana-study-find…

A noteworthy read from my colleague Doron Fagelson on how museums survived through the tough pandemic times, and how the gamification and interactive art strategy helped them.

After the global health crisis paralyzed many businesses, #programmatic advertising had to change its ways and evolve. In this article, I explore the shifts across the industry, #adspend, and ad formats. dataart.com/blog/programma…

.Apple TV and Paramount+ discuss bundling their #streaming services, the latest attempt by rival entertainment giants to team up as they look to make their offerings more affordable and attractive. broadbandtvnews.com/2023/12/04/app…

The holiday season is upon us, and we at DataArt want to take this moment to thank our clients and partners for being a part of DataArt's journey in 2023. Happy holidays from all of us!

More noteworthy content from my colleagues: The new article by Doron Fagelson, in which he explores applications of AI technologies in the museum space.

#Netflix is set to pull ahead of #Disney+ in the race for US in ad revenues next year, amassing $1.03 billion versus Disney’s $911.9 million, an InsiderIntelligence report projected. insiderintelligence.com/content/netfli…

The most memorable moments from Sports Betting Conversations, a series of interviews hosted by my colleagues Russell Karp and @twit13:

#Amazon is in discussions about a possible investment in #DiamondSports and its regional #sports networks, a move that could help the retailer compete against other #broadcasters and #streaming services. streamtvinsider.com/video/amazon-m…

#Disney+ and #Hulu combo creates second-largest #SVOD catalog. According to data from London-based Ampere Analysis, a combined Disney-Hulu catalog contains one-third of the 100 most popular titles in the US. streamtvinsider.com/video/disney-h…

An interesting overview of how #streaming services and advertisers experimented with new #adformats on #CTV in 2023, injecting interactivity and #shoppable components. streamtvinsider.com/advertising/in…

“It is going to be the #streaming war. Because money is coming in and competition is heating up, and that always equals a battle. And I think that battle is going to start [this] year,” said Shelby Saville, #US chief investment officer at Publicis Media. digiday.com/future-of-tv/2…

Making #videocalls is getting further away from the realm of science fiction and moving closer to reality — even if not quite the way George Lucas pictured it. But how exactly will #hologram technology transform the way we communicate dataart.com/blog/will-holo…

The new edition of the DataArt Media & Entertainment monthly roundup is out. Check it for insights and noteworthy content on all things media and entertainment. linkedin.com/pulse/december…

#WarnerBros. Discovery and #Paramount Global held merger talks, signaling a possible tie-up between two of the largest US #broadcast outfits. videoweek.com/2023/12/21/war…

As #SoundCloud considers options for sale or investment, it hires ex-Kobalt exec as CFO and COO. Curious about what the next move might be. musicbusinessworldwide.com/as-soundcloud-…

Streaming #advertisinganalytics has become a popular topic in the #streamingindustry due to its potential to revolutionize how #SVOD services operate. In this article, I explore what's essential for the implementation of streaming #ad analytics: dataart.com/blog/why-svod-…