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MLB Hopes Facial Recognition Program Scores With Fans
Biometrics // October 01, 2024

As the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason kicks off this week, the league hopes to expand its facial recognition entry program known as Go-Ahead Entry. “Go-Ahead Entry is a completely optional, fast and easy, hands-free, free-flow entry experience, where fans don’t need to stop or...

Report: Amazon Video Streaming Tops $1.8 Billion in Ad Spending Commitments
Amazon // September 27, 2024

Amazon has reportedly surpassed its goal of drawing $1.8 billion in ad spending commitments for its video streaming services after introducing ads on its Prime Video earlier this year. That total includes ads on the company’s live sports telecasts, including the NFL’s Thursday Night Football, Seeking Alpha reported...

Netflix Co-CEO: Putting the Audience First Is Key to Authentic Personalization
Subscriptions // September 20, 2024

Being authentic is a great way for any brand to elevate personalization to its customers. For Netflix, which operates in more than 190 countries around the world, putting specific audiences first is the key to successful programming, according to co-CEO Ted Sarandos. In his keynote...

Adyen Offers Cinemark Moviegoers More Payment Options
Payment Methods // September 19, 2024

Adyen said in a Thursday (Sept. 19) press release that it is now the official payments platform for theater chain Cinemark. The collaboration offers moviegoers increased payment options and ease of use, per the release. Adyen is powering payments on Cinemark’s website and mobile app,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Lights, Camera, AI: Gaming and Video Platforms Debut GenAI-Powered Creator Tools

August 20, 2024
Text-to-game platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video generators are emerging tools, promising to lower barriers to entry for aspiring content creators. However, there are questions about their impact on professional roles and the future landscape of digital entertainment. AI Startup Unveils Text-to-Game Platform AI startup Exists on Thursday (Aug. 15) announced a new text-to-game platform […]

Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events

July 22, 2024
As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. A recent report from Allianz Partners found that 1 in 4 U.S. consumers...

Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events

July 22, 2024
Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. From the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to Taylor Swift’s ongoing and record-breaking Eras tour and beyond, there...

How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy

July 10, 2024
While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement. Nicknamed the “Lion City,” Singapore...

Quick Reads
Apple TV+ to Join Amazon Prime Video’s Add-On Subscription Options

October 11, 2024
The addition of Apple TV+ to Amazon Prime Video’s collection of add-on subscription options in the United States will grow Prime Video’s offering and expand Apple TV+’s audience, executives of the two companies said. This new collaboration will make Apple TV+ available to Prime members via Prime Video in the U.S. for $9.99 per month, beginning later in October, […]

Report: Amazon Video Streaming Tops $1.8 Billion in Ad Spending Commitments

September 27, 2024
Amazon has reportedly surpassed its goal of drawing $1.8 billion in ad spending commitments for its video streaming services after introducing ads on its Prime Video earlier this year. That total includes...

Adyen Offers Cinemark Moviegoers More Payment Options

September 19, 2024
Adyen said in a Thursday (Sept. 19) press release that it is now the official payments platform for theater chain Cinemark. The collaboration offers moviegoers increased payment options and ease...

Federal Bill Targets AI and Credit Cards in ‘Addictive’ Sports Betting

September 13, 2024
A newly proposed bill would require states that allow sports betting to meet minimum federal standards covering advertising, affordability and artificial intelligence. The SAFE Bet Act was introduced Thursday (Sept. 12)...