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WarnerMedia Preps For a Streaming-Focused Reorg; Trump Bans WeChat

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. Brace For Streaming Just as NBCU plans to reorg to accommodate streaming, so too will WarnerMedia. The Information reports that the AT&T-owned entertainment company will soon unveil a “major reorganization” that will result in layoffs and the promotion of Andy Forssell, a streaming exec,... Continue reading »
by AdExchanger // August 10th, 2020 //
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NBCU’s Peacock Still Missing Key Carriage Deals; TikTok Parent Scrambles Under Pressure

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. Fighting Up Streams NBCUniversal will likely launch the streaming subscription service Peacock next week without Roku or Amazon Fire TV distribution deals, CNBC reports. That’s a tough pill to swallow, considering the two platforms own about 70% of the connected TV market. NBCU’s disputes... Continue reading »
by AdExchanger // July 10th, 2020 //
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Tencent: WeChat Is More Than A Product, It’s ‘An Ecosystem’

What do advertisers outside of China need to know about Tencent? For one, it’s got much more going on than just WeChat – the Tencent app with the most name recognition outside of China. Second, WeChat is more than just a social platform: It’s embedded into the fabric of Chinese life. “Global brands have heard about... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // December 7th, 2018 //
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WeChat Is A Walled Garden – Does That Matter?

Tencent doesn’t like it when WeChat is called a walled garden, even though it has all the markings. “This is a form of walled garden in the same way you have Facebook or Google,” said Jon Mansell, VP of marketplace innovation at Magna Global, during a panel hosted by Tencent at Advertising Week on Monday.... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // September 26th, 2017 //
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Messaging Apps Have A Goal In Sight, But Out Of Reach

Just as device manufacturers want to be Apple, ecommerce shops want to be Amazon and social networks look up to Facebook, China-based WeChat is the chat application others seek to emulate. Yes, WeChat, a free app with 600 million monthly active users (100 million fewer than Facebook Messenger), enables chatting, but it’s also a platform... Continue reading »
by James Hercher // September 15th, 2015 //
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Kik Gets $50 Million Investment From Tencent As The Messaging App Arms Race Continues

Kik’s attempt to become “the WeChat of the West” has been bolstered by a $50 million infusion from WeChat’s Chinese developer, Tencent. Kik will use the funds to focus on the US teen market, a decision company President Josh Jacobs said came from observing Chinese-based WeChat’s accomplishments courting native smartphone users. He sees parallels with... Continue reading »
by James Hercher // August 19th, 2015 //
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