The curation conundrum: separating fact from fiction in ad tech’s latest obsession

December 04, 2024

The curation conundrum: separating fact from fiction in ad tech’s latest obsession

Ad tech’s obsession with “curation” has sparked plenty of chatter — some informed, some less so.

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Twitch creator Kai Cenat just finished livestreaming nonstop for 30 days and smashing the platform's subscriber record in the process. The event was a ringing endorsement of Twitch as a creator platform — but also showcased the challenges caused by its lack of original IP.
New lawsuits and deeper partnerships highlight the delicate balancing act between major publishers and AI companies.
Until measurement and return on ad spend challenges are solved within the retail media network ecosystem, advertisers don’t seem interested in parting with brand marketing dollars.
This week’s Digiday+ Future of TV Briefing looks at streaming service owners’ latest quarterly earnings reports as well as some recent studies regarding streaming subscriber sentiment.

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