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Several technology and competition watchdog groups are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch an antitrust investigation into YouTube, the popular video-sharing platform owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet... #antitrust #techREG #streaming #video #youtube #antitrustlaw #competitionlaw #investigation  

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As Paul Skeldon heads out for some well-deserved summer break, the telemedia world keeps turning! Here are two hot topics to keep an eye on: - DCB in Germany Poised for Growth: Germany's DCB system is inching closer to enabling physical good purchases. This could be a major leap forward for the technology. - Google Cookie Reversal: A Game-Changer for Marketing? Google's decision to delay phasing out third-party cookies throws 2024 marketing strategies wide open. What does this mean for advertisers and publishers?What are your thoughts on these developments? Let's discuss in the comments!   Find the stories discussed linked in the comments below and of course all available on Telemedia Online   #telemedia #carrierbilling #adtech

Why Do We Regulate and Why Do We Regulate Digital Markets? #competitionlaw "...Another common economic reason to regulate is when we notice that consumers do not have the necessary information to make informed choices or do not have the capacity to understand it. We call that information asymmetry... Imagine, for example, that you start noticing that YouTube loads videos much more slowly than Netflix. If you don't know whether this is because YouTube servers are very busy or  because your Internet access provider intentionally slows down YouTube, then you cannot decide if you need to change the Internet access provider or just blame YouTube. However,  YouTube and your Internet service provider know what is happening and may use that information to their advantage at your expense. Since you may not know whether turning to a competitor would solve the problem, competition again might underperform."

The current state of the dynamic creative is broken. - long-term contracts are as high as $15K per month - high-managed services fees (ongoing contracts) - complicated ad technology stacks - expensive revisions - multi-week turn-around times Meanwhile... Advanse offers 30-day contracts, $0 setups to media platforms, and is the only DCO platform that can effectively serve SMBs and the largest companies on earth. We're changing the dynamic creative game.

It was only a matter of time: Multichoice was ripe as a juicy plum to be on sale. And Canal+ plucking that plum is the obvious outcome. Multichoice has excelled over many years to become (and stay) THE dominant TV platform in Africa. They had the best programming, technology and clout (political and economically) to maintain that leadership role. All competition was squashed at start. Multichoice always ended up to come out as winner of any battle. The dynamics in the African market started to change lately: more broadband is available, more local TV services pop up and eat into Multichoice market share. More importantly, a growing middle class in many African countries does want a choice and is more sophisticated in its demands. The market wants new answers and a more diverse offering. Canal+ will now be the new dominant player in Africa. With their assets in Francophone parts of the African continent combined into the Multichoice offer, it will be very, very hard to have any leverage against them. The future is for those that go niche, go local and are extremely agile - because that for sure a large behemoth like the new Canal+/Multichoice will be not. Africa will become a market to watch! #Africa #televisionindustry #strategy #multichoice #dstv #canalplus #streaming #otttv #dth #linkedinnewsdach

Opinion | Does Google do good, spreading information and knowledge and supporting free expression, as it claims? Or is it a greedy predator, stealing the local news and sucking the local media dry, as many publishers are saying? Anton Harber https://lnkd.in/giX-ViGF #mediaindustry #advertising #techgiants

🚨 Ireland Fined €2.5M by EU Court! 🇮🇪💸 The EU Court of Justice has slapped a hefty €2.5 million fine on Ireland for a significant oversight. The reason? Delay in updating national law to include the EU's rules on audiovisual services, crucial for fighting hate speech and safeguarding minors online. Despite efforts, Ireland's media watchdog, Coimisiún na Meán, is still on the drawing board with an Online Safety Code, expected later this year. This delay in aligning with the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) has not only resulted in a fine but also triggered a daily penalty of €10,000 until Ireland complies! The clock stopped ticking on 19 September 2020, the final deadline for adopting these essential protections. As we navigate the digital age, this ruling underscores the urgency of regulating video-sharing platforms to create a safer online environment. Let's talk: How do you feel about this approach to enforcing online safety? Drop your thoughts below! #EUJustice #OnlineSafety #DigitalRegulation #IrelandFine #AVMSD Read full news notice: https://lnkd.in/e-fufqwj

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🚨 Digital Ownership Illusion Alert 🚨 Sony's recent removal of Discovery content and unexpected account bans serve as a stark reminder that what we "own" digitally is often at the mercy of licensing agreements. This highlights the fragile nature of digital content "ownership" and the power dynamics between consumers and content providers. Stay informed and vigilant about your digital rights! #DigitalOwnership #Sony #LicensingIssues #ContentRemoval #UserRights #TechNews #DigitalContent