Netflix and YouTube begin temporary slow down to keep the internet from breaking
Netflix and YouTube are reducing streaming quality in Europe to prevent the internet collapsing under the strain of usage due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Criteo boosts traffic generation for clients with new tool
Ad tech firm Criteo has launched a marketing solution for traffic generation, which helps advertisers connect with new audiences to drive engagement and increased website traffic.
TV viewing audiences ‘still prefer traditional channels’
Over half of UK households say they mainly watch programmes on the five traditional channels, up from 46% two years earlier, according to new research.
Amazon to sell cashier-less tech to rivals
Amazon is to launch a new business line that sells the technology behind its cashier-less convenience stores to other retailers.
Dutch media tech giant Azerion buys Collective Media Europe to boost ad tech in Europe
Netherlands-based media and entertainment business Azerion has bought Collective Media Europe.
The most read about women online: Greta Thunberg, Angela Merkel and Megan Rapinoe top list
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Taboola conducted a global analysis of more than 100 women who made the headlines in 2019.
MediaCom partners with Luke Shires Marketing to innovate UK Theatre & Arts sector
MediaCom UK’s The Entertainment Division (TED) has partnered with theatre and arts marketing company Luke Shires Marketing (LSM).
Huawei partners News UK for app news service
News UK has integrated its content apps with Huawei to give consumers three exclusive features on the mobile giant’s AppGallery store.
Verizon expands with new 5G lab and studio in London
Telecoms giant Verizon has opened a new 5G Lab and production studio in London, becoming the company’s first 5G-enabled facility outside the US, to support its international business and media customers.