In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Twitter launch a new consumer-focused subscription service called “Twitter Blue”; Netflix are reportedly looking to expand their podcast catalogue; and MobiTV are set to be acquired by competitor TiVo.   Twitter trial “Blue” subscription service Twitter have launched a paid subscription service in Canada and Australia. Named “Twitter Blue”, the service allows users to undo tweets, manage their bookmarked content on the platform, and change the colour of their app icon. What Blue doesn’t offer, however, is a [...]

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In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Microsoft reportedly enter talks to acquire Discord for at least USD $10bn; app economy business platform ironSource merge with Thoma Bravo Advantage; and Netflix are rumoured to be contemplating licensing their original series to linear broadcasters.   Microsoft mull $10bn Discord acquisition US tech giant Microsoft have reportedly entered talks with Discord over buying the gaming-centric chat service. According to sources close to the matter, Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming unit, is leading discussions over the [...]

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In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in ad tech from around the globe. In this edition: Google takes over Fitbit, despite ongoing protests against the acquisition; the FCC rakes in $80bn in a 5G airwaves auction; Netflix grows its subscriber base to over 200 million; and Gannett Co. reveals its plans to gain 10 million paid digital subscriptions by 2026.   Google takes ownership of Fitbit Google has successfully acquired wearable health tech manufacturer Fitbit. Announced last week on [...]

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In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: the US Office of Trade Representative voices opposition to Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code; Netflix reports out-performing subscriber and revenue forecasts for Q4 2020; and ad-supported media sees engagement decline in the US and beyond.   US objects to Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code The Office of the US Trade Representative has voiced opposition to a draft bill in Australia that will force big digital platforms to pay for news content. Australia’s parliament is currently reviewing a draft [...]

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In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: the CPRA passes into law thanks to a narrow majority; Netflix trials a new linear channel in France; and Apple introduces “nutrition labels” to make apps’ privacy policies clearer.   CPRA passes vote The people of California have voted in favour of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Passing with a slim majority of 56%, the CPRA will replace the pre-existing California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) which was introduced in 2018. The new Act, which seeks to amend some [...]

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In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: the US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech heavyweight of anticompetitive business practices; Snap over-achieves in Q3, beating analysts’ revenue and user predictions; and Netflix misses its Q3 subscriber estimates, but remains philosophical.   DOJ launches lawsuit against Google   The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a landmark lawsuit against big tech firm Google for allegedly misusing its market dominance to sustain a monopoly over search and search advertising. The case marks [...]

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In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: the head of the EU Commission announces that the competitions authority may make more use of injunctions in order to resolve antitrust cases; Havas Media has launched a global e-commerce offering, Havas Market; and US analysts estimate that Netflix could be slipping from the streaming top spot.   EU Commission chief looks to injunctions to resolve antitrust cases   The European Union’s leading competition official, Margarethe Vestager, has stated that she will pursue using more injunctions in order to [...]

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In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Facebook Australia states it will block news from its platforms in response to the ACCC’s new code; ByteDance is reportedly close to reaching a deal for a US takeover of popular video app TikTok; and Netflix continues to experiment with making some of its content free.   Facebook threatens to ban Australian users from sharing news over ACCC code   Facebook has stated that it may remove its news-sharing function for Australian users if the proposed News Media Bargaining [...]

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In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in ad tech from around the globe. In this edition: Netflix struggles to capitalise off of its growth in APAC; TikTok pulls out of talks over setting up its non-China HQ in the UK; Snapchat owner Snap remains wary about ad demand; and Australian media technology firm Winr launches the country’s first advertiser-funded paywall.   Netflix sees slight decline in APAC user revenue Netflix is struggling to capitalise off of its growth in [...]

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In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: US investors consider buying TikTok to save it from potential nation-wide ban; Netflix trials a reduced-rate subscription offering “Mobile+” in India; and Snap reports revenue growth in Q2, but is wary about future ad demand.   US ByteDance investors contemplate buying TikTok   Despite growing hostility from the Trump administration, popular Chinese video app TikTok could be saved from facing a full-blown ban. US-based investors with a stake in TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, are reportedly contemplating buying the subsidiary [...]

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