Netflix and YouTube begin temporary slow down to keep the internet from breaking
Netflix and YouTube are reducing streaming quality in Europe to prevent the internet collapsing under the strain of usage due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: How is the world searching?
With the world in panic mode over the spread of Coronavirus, and shocking updates daily, the world population is riding a roller-coaster of emotions. Search data from CodeFuel, a leading search technology company, has revealed dramatic spikes in Coronavirus searches in different countries.
Inskin expands global footprint with new Amsterdam presence
Inskin Media has announced the opening of a new office in Amsterdam to support and grow the company’s digital display advertising.
Amazon blocks ‘non-essential’ items from warehouses
Amazon has placed a temporary ban on certain items in its warehouses, to cope with overwhelming demand for household essentials due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Optimising ad load: Completion rates up as number of ads falls
Ad completion rates across Europe are above 90%, while the average number of ads has gone down significantly over the last three years, according to new research.
Dutch media tech giant Azerion buys Collective Media Europe to boost ad tech in Europe
Netherlands-based media and entertainment business Azerion has bought Collective Media Europe.
Pipedrive buys Mailigen to boost email marketing automation
Pipedrive, a CRM platform developed from the salesperson’s point of view, has bought Mailigen, An email marketing automation solution.
Smart ID: iProov provides biometric technology for Estonia’s digital identity programme
Secure authentication provider iProov has taken its technology live in Estonia’s state-certified digital identity programme.
Travel bans and remote working: Twitter, Amazon and Google take Coronavirus precautions
Major corporations around the world, including Twitter, Amazon and Nike are putting in place extra measures to try and limit the spread of novel coronavirus.
Croatian media giant Styria picks Permutive for data management
Publisher focused ad tech firm Permutive has been appointed bythe largest media company in Croatia, Styria Croatia – part of the Styria Media Group – to increase its targetable inventory and drive personalised advertising.