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Why video game advertising is the next premium channel for

Why video game advertising is the next premium channel for

July 10, 2023  •  3 min read  •  Sponsored by Bidstack By Jude O’Connor, Chief Revenue Officer at Bidstack For advertisers and creatives, what is most important? Is it campaigns that win the acclaim of peers and industry commentators via premium channels and lofty messaging, or campaigns that appeal to target audiences and deliver mass-market impact via

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Evernote is relocating to Europe after laying off most of

Evernote is relocating to Europe after laying off most of

Evernote has axed most of its workforce. In a statement shared with SFGate, Bending Spoons, the Milan-based app developer that bought the company last November, said Friday it had laid off nearly all of Evernote's employees in the US and Chile. Bending Spoons plans to move most of the company's remaining operations to Europe. The

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As cannabis advertising goes mainstream, guidelines take shape

As cannabis advertising goes mainstream, guidelines take shape

July 7, 2023  •  3 min read  •  By Kimeko McCoy Ivy Liu Consumer-facing, cannabis think tank, the Cannabis Media Council, announced its official guidelines for responsible cannabis advertising early last month, signaling that the industry is taking another step to legitimize the cannabis space. The announcement comes as cannabis advertisers are building up their ad budgets

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Best early Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C

Best early Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C

Amazon Prime Day offers an opportunity to find the best deals on Thunderbolt docks, a powerful, pricey accessory to expand your PC’s capabilities. USB-C hubs and dongles, thankfully, offer a cheaper alternative. Either way, we’ve hunted down the best deals in both categories in anticipation of Amazon Prime Day, which runs July 11 and 12.

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Best portable monitors 2023: Displays that go with you

Best portable monitors 2023: Displays that go with you

Image: Matt Smith Portable monitors are a common sight on many desktops, and even more laptops. Though smaller than a standard monitor, portable monitors are inexpensive, easy to connect and, best of all, portable. You can pack up and move a portable monitor when needed, a perk that’s equally useful for students, work-from-home parents, and

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ChatGPT’s web browser was too good, so its creators blocked

ChatGPT’s web browser was too good, so its creators blocked

It’s a rare day when a software developer blocks a feature for being too good, but that’s exactly what’s happened to OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI chatbot –its abilities to browse the web with Bing were simply too effective at dodging paywalls. Recall that in March, OpenAI added support for the Bing browser to ChatGPT, specifically to

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What’s going on with the media and advertising industries at

What’s going on with the media and advertising industries at

July 4, 2023  •  3 min read  •  By Tim Peterson Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Stitcher • Spotify If you’re feeling a little punch-drunk by all the economic downturn talk through the first six months of 2023 (and really, through the last six-plus months of 2022), you’re not alone. Digiday editors and Digiday Podcast co-hosts Kayleigh Barber

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15+ Must-Know Messaging App Statistics in 2023

15+ Must-Know Messaging App Statistics in 2023

In This Guide In This Guide Messaging apps have transformed communication between individuals. According to statistics, the messaging medium has over 3 billion users worldwide. This statistic placed the apps at the top of the most popular apps in 2022. Ultimately, the growth of messaging apps will continue, as mobile phone users are estimated at

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Best cloud gaming services 2023: GeForce Now vs. Xbox Cloud

Best cloud gaming services 2023: GeForce Now vs. Xbox Cloud

Image: Mark Hachman / IDG Want to play the latest AAA games, but don’t have the high-end computer to enjoy them on? Then you should seriously consider getting a subscription to a cloud gaming service. With cloud gaming, even if you have only a modest computer setup you can still enjoy playing the latest-release games.

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Best gaming keyboards 2023: The top budget, mid-tier, RGB, and

Best gaming keyboards 2023: The top budget, mid-tier, RGB, and

Image: Rob Schultz/IDG Do you need a gaming keyboard to play PC games? Of course not. And spending triple-digits on one won’t automatically make you a winner, winner, chicken dinner. But getting a gaming-specific keyboard can make playing for long sessions more comfortable, and can also unlock a lot of customization options that add convenience