In a crowded field, streamers must diversify their revenue models
Relying on a single revenue stream is inherently risky. Audience behaviours shift, platforms evolve and market disruptions are inevitable.
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Dentsu achieves slight growth in Q1 thanks to Japan
Dentsu reported 0.2% organic revenue growth in Q1, up from a 3.7% decline last year, driven by strong performance in Japan.
MTN Group sees revenue, subscriber growth in Q1
The Pan-African mobile operator announced its Q1 financial results today, saying it now has 297 million customers in the 16 markets in which it operates.
S4 Capital reports 11.4% organic shortfall in the first quarter
S4 Capital reported a 14.3% net revenue decline in the first quarter to 178 million GBP (about $235 million) with an organic net revenue shortfall 11.4%.
Microsoft’s job cuts to directly impact LinkedIn workforce
Despite record engagement and revenue growth, LinkedIn faces new layoffs as announced by parent company Microsoft.
Google’s core business remains strong as macro questions swirl
Alphabet reported strong Q1 ad revenue and profit, driven by solid search performance and continued rapid growth in cloud computing, a key proxy for AI investment.
Netflix Q1 results top expectations as streamer stops reporting subscriber counts
Netflix Q1 revenue rose 12.5% to $10.54B, with EPS at $6.61 and a 31.7% operating margin. The streamer will no longer report subscriber counts, shifting focus to financials and engagement.
IPG reports organic revenue shortfall
Interpublic reported a 3.6% organic revenue drop in Q1, in line with expectations after major 2024 account losses. Total net revenue fell 8.5% to $2 billion.
IAB: Podcast ad spend accelerates, fueling digital audio’s $7.6 Billion Year
The IAB reports podcast ad revenue surged 26.4% in 2024, which it notes was a significant acceleration from the 5.5% growth rate recorded in 2023.
News faces a UGC tipping point as advertisers look elsewhere
Advertising faces a breaking news dilemma: bigger audiences aren’t translating into revenue. By 2026, more ad spend is expected to go to UGC than to news publishers or broadcasters.