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- DCN’s media industry must reads: week of April 30, 2026by Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on April 30, 2026 at 11:28 am
Here are some of the best media stories our team has read so far this week: The post DCN’s media industry must reads: week of April 30, 2026 appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- How publishers rebuild audience ties as search fallsby Bob Ralian, Head of Analytics – Automattic on April 29, 2026 at 11:34 am
Data shows that publishers are already experiencing steep traffic losses: Business Insider is down 55% in organic search traffic since 2022, with Forbes and HuffPost close behind at roughly 50%.... The post How publishers rebuild audience ties as search falls appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Media audiences are engaged, but selective and skeptical by Rande Price, Research VP – DCN on April 28, 2026 at 11:24 am
The relationship between audiences and media is shifting. New technologies—particularly agentic and search-based AI—are reshaping how people discover and consume information, while trust and behavior evolve alongside them. Recent data... The post Media audiences are engaged, but selective and skeptical appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Four forces shaping digital media and the leadership this moment demandsby Michelle Manafy, Editorial Director – DCN on April 27, 2026 at 11:31 am
Across sessions and conversations, the members-only 2026 DCN Summit revealed a clearer picture of an industry being reshaped by AI. That includes the erosion of traditional discovery pathways, changing consumer... The post Four forces shaping digital media and the leadership this moment demands appeared first on Digital Content Next.
- Inside TIME’s rollout of its TIMEAI interactive agentby Esther Kezia Thorpe – Media Reporter on April 16, 2026 at 11:34 am
TIME has been an industry leader in pursuing content licensing deals with companies like OpenAI and Perplexity. These ensure that the publisher’s content is cited and attributed, as well as... The post Inside TIME’s rollout of its TIMEAI interactive agent appeared first on Digital Content Next.
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- In Its Summer Campaign, Budweiser Waves the Flag — A Lotby Robert Klara on April 30, 2026 at 9:00 am
Part of the brand's Made in America platform, the campaign celebrates the beer's 150th anniversary
- Rao’s Enlists Goodby Silverstein & Partners to Make its Brand Iconicby Alison Weissbrot on April 30, 2026 at 9:00 am
The pasta sauce brand is taking its marketing to the next level
- Lenovo Taps Becky G and AI to Turn Soccer Kits Into Artby Brittaney Kiefer on April 30, 2026 at 8:00 am
Lenovo appoints artists, designers, and filmmakers as creative directors of five soccer clubs across the U.S., China, Brazil, and Italy.
- Inside Claire’s Comeback Plan: Squishies, ASMR and Reclaiming Girlhoodby Brittaney Kiefer on April 30, 2026 at 6:00 am
Claire's unveils summer campaign and new brand mission amid marketing overhaul.
- Vue Calls on Taika Waititi to Lure Audiences Back to Movie Theatersby Brittaney Kiefer on April 30, 2026 at 6:00 am
Cinema operator Vue and director Taika Waititi want to bring audiences back by reminding them of the power of the big screen.
- Roku's Low-Priced 'Howdy' Platform Wants To Make Friendson April 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Roku's Howdy platform costs $2.99 a month with no advertising for ad-free movies and TV shows. Antenna says Howdy has steadily grown to reach one million subscribers.
- Netflix 'Man On Fire' Thriller Packs A Punchon April 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Netflix's new limited-series thriller "Man on Fire" burns like a furnace in the third act of the first episode, and from there, it is off and running.
- CTV Performance Grows Faster Than Buyer Measurement Toolson April 29, 2026 at 8:05 pm
MIAMI BEACH, FL -- Many marketers still rely on attribution models that undercount TV's contribution, according to a panel discussion at POSSIBLE.
- Concierge Doctors: The Lowdown From MDVIP's New CMOon April 29, 2026 at 8:01 pm
"Rushed visits leaving you with unanswered questions? An MDVIP-affiliated doctor has more time to truly listen," is the company's marketing message.
- The CW Forges New Program Partnerships With Roku Channel, ESPNon April 29, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The CW has made a major shift by adding key live sports content to its prime-time schedule, enabling it to charge premium ad pricing.
The Honest Broker A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
- The NY Times Asked Me to Pick the Greatest Living American Songwritersby Ted Gioia on April 28, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Here's my ballot for the Times survey
- Movie Theaters Are Coming Back (for the Saddest Reason)by Ted Gioia on April 25, 2026 at 11:09 pm
It's a five-letter word that starts with G.
- Why I Believe in Karmaby Ted Gioia on April 23, 2026 at 6:32 pm
Let me share the evidence
- The 10 Most Popular Articles from The Honest Broker (2021-2026)by Ted Gioia on April 21, 2026 at 6:38 pm
In celebration of my fifth anniversary on Substack
- Did Streaming Subscription Prices Just Hit the Wall?by Ted Gioia on April 18, 2026 at 7:04 pm
Consumers have learned three winning strategies for defeating subscription fatigue.