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AI adoption is accelerating across advertising, but new research shows productivity gains remain limited as companies rethink strategy, workflows and talent.

Michelle Castillo

Across the internet

Netflix's Hail Mary

Netflix wants to add two more games to its NFL slate, including a potential Thanksgiving Eve game and an international game on opening week, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Fashionably late

HBO Max officially launches in the U.K., will be host to the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series later in the year.

Big tech liability

Court rules Meta and Google can be held responsible for addicting children to social media.

Ford takes the field

Ford is now MLB's exclusive auto partner.

F1 altcasts on Tubi

The free streamer will offer live alternative F1 broadcasts, with creators offering insight.

Sora shutting down

OpenAI is ending its video creation app, in a surprise move. Disney's deal with OpenAI will also reportedly be dissolved.

“Poacher turned gamekeeper”

Industry leaders weigh in on former Google exec set to head the BBC.

OpenAI Enters Ad Era

OpenAI hires Meta VP to lead ad sales.

Listen up

U.S. podcast and online audio consumption have reached all-time highs, new research shows.

Members only

IAB Sweden kicks out Meta after ruling that the platform's work against deceptive ads is insufficient.

Opinion

Graph showing U.S. monthly podcast audience.

The Readout

80% of Americans both watch and listen to podcasts

As video podcasts grow on Spotify, Netflix and more, a new report sheds light on U.S. audio consumption habits — and why new listeners could mean more ad opportunities.