Kick is rolling out ads — but it doesn’t care about ad revenue

Why Kick is rolling out ads — even though it doesn't care about ad revenue

As livestreaming platform Kick introduces ads for the first time, the platform's leaders are confident that its strong grasp on marketers' coveted 18-34 demographic will convince brands to make the jump.

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