Meet the 15 Google execs who report to CEO Sundar Pichai and are leading the internet company's most critical businesses
Google is facing big new challenges, from the pandemic to regulatory scrutiny. Here's the team of execs backing up CEO Sundar Pichai.
Facebook's bad week, inside The Athletic, and Red Bull's reckoning
Things look bad for Facebook as a growing number of brands boycott, but the reality is more complicated than that.
Some Alamo Drafthouse Cinema employees in Texas say they've been forced to make a difficult choice as movie theaters reopen: return to work in fear or lose their paychecks
An Alamo Drafthouse Cinema franchise is preparing to reopen in Texas, which saw a new high of coronavirus cases on Saturday.
A TikTok influencer group has launched a new 'travel house' in spite of the pandemic and kicked it off with a 26-person trip to Mexico
Influencer group Clubhouse traveled to Mexico to launch a new "roaming travel house," Clubhouse Explore, this month.
Red Bull employees leaked an offensive slide from a company meeting. It showed a repurposed map meme that described India as 'call centers,' China as 'they make our stuff,' and Africa as 'zoo animals come from here'
A Red Bull spokeswoman acknowledged the company "has work to do."
Amazon's ad revenue in 2020 is set to grow 23.5% despite the pandemic
Amazon will increase its U.S. ad revenue to $13 billion this year, growing 23.5% when compared to 2019.
Facebook ad revenue in 2020 will grow 4.9% despite the growing number of brands pulling campaigns
Facebook US digital ad revenues will increase by nearly 5% this year to $31.43 billion –– about $4.82 billion less than eMarketer predicted in March.
THE AVOD ECOSYSTEM: As cord-cutting shifts the revenue model of media companies, the ad-supported streaming space is poised to take off — here are the key players brands need to know, and how to work with them
This report examines the expanding range of ad-supported OTT services in the US, including both free and paid services; and how both consumers and advertisers are approaching them as contenders for their time and money.
The 50 best TV show seasons of all time, according to critics
Shows like "Breaking Bad" and "The Wire" consistently won over critics, and their best seasons set a standard for what great TV looks like.
Netflix is bringing 'Lucifer' back for season 6 after previously canceling it — but says this will be the final season
Netflix revived "Lucifer" for a fourth season in 2018 after Fox canceled it and it's been a hit for the streamer.
The Top 5 Trends in Digital Media 2020
Learn how the maturation of social commerce, shifts in publisher revenue streams, and rise of connected TV will shake up the digital media industry.
Twitch will make 80% of its 2020 revenue from subscriptions, according to a Wall Street analyst. Here's how much money 8 of its top streamers make every month from subscribers.
Business Insider estimated how much subscription revenue creators generate on Twitch based on data compiled by the analytics site TwitchTracker.
'It's become a CMO-level priority': Roku's chief marketer shares how it's cashing in on the streaming boom during the pandemic and pitching advertisers at the NewFronts
Roku is pitching advertisers on flexibility and incrementality amid the pandemic during the NewFronts this week.
4 ways COVID-19 could impact digital media and marketing
This FREE report gives insight to how disruptions from the coronavirus will ripple throughout the business world, including the digital media space.
THE ESPORTS ECOSYSTEM: The key players and trends driving the red-hot, fast-growing esports space that's on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023
Business Insider Intelligence provides a comprehensive breakdown of the key players involved in the fast-growing esports space.
How to get a job interview at TikTok by getting the attention of its recruiters
Business Insider spoke to a head of HR at TikTok to learn more about how to get noticed by recruiters and land an interview at the company.
GMMB HR director Chandra Krohl is leaving the firm as it faces a reckoning over diversity and inclusion practices
In a recent article, former employees accused Krohl of disregarding their concerns about a racist culture at the firm.
THE SPORTS STREAMING ECOSYSTEM: How sports are going over-the-top and eroding the last bastion of pay-TV
This report examines how the OTT sports landscape is expanding and fragmenting, and how the fan experience is evolving on digital services.
The executive producer leading news at Snapchat has left the company
Xana O'Neill was in charge of Snapchat's original news shows and its partnerships with news outlets on its Discover platform.
Google US ad revenues are projected to decline 5.3% in 2020
Google's US digital ad revenues will decline for the first time since eMarketer began estimating ad revenues at the world's leading digital publisher.
An Instagram influencer's guide to negotiating a brand sponsorship and what contract terms to watch out for
For many influencers, especially those primarily working on Instagram, brand sponsorships are a main source of income.
Quibi insiders explain how its Hollywood roots led to a traditional approach to mobile TV: 'If it can be on YouTube, it can't be on Quibi'
"If it can be on YouTube, it can't be on Quibi," the startup's founder Jeffrey Katzenberg is known to say.
INFLUENCER MARKETING 2020: Why brands can't get enough of an $8 billion ecosystem driven by Kardashians, moms, and tweens
Business Insider Intelligence explores how influencer marketing is maturing, and how brands can effectively navigate a changing and expanding market.
Meet the 31 executives leading Omnicom, the world's most valuable advertising network, during a global pandemic and recession
Omnicom Group includes more than 200 agencies in 100 countries. Its performance has surpassed rivals like WPP and Publicis in recent years.
THE SVOD SHAKEOUT REPORT: A massive media shakeout is on the horizon — here are the key trends, players, and how we think it will play out
This report predicts how major services will fare in the streaming wars, including Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.
Get a sneak peek into the most trusted social media platforms of 2019
Get a peek into our Digital Trust Rankings by downloading a FREE preview of our 2019 Digital Trust Enterprise Edge Report!
THE ESPORTS ECOSYSTEM: The key players and trends driving the red-hot, fast-growing esports space that's on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023
Business Insider Intelligence provides a comprehensive breakdown of the key players involved in the fast-growing esports space.
Former Pinterest employees describe a traumatic workplace where managers humiliate employees until they cry, Black people feel alienated, and the toxic culture 'eats away at your soul'
Multiple Black employees who had worked on Pinterest's ad-sales team described being fired or "pushed out" of the company with no explanation.
Inside sports media startup The Athletic, where writers describe mounting pressure as subscription growth slows, ad revenue dries up, and live sports come to a halt
The site has laid off 8% of its journalists, or 46 people, as the coronavirus crushes sports media companies.
The top 9 shows on Netflix and other streaming services this week
The most in-demand streaming TV shows this week include Netflix's "13 Reasons Why" and DC Universe's "Stargirl."
Get a sneak peek into the most trusted social media platforms of 2019
Get a peek into our Digital Trust Rankings by downloading a FREE preview of our 2019 Digital Trust Enterprise Edge Report!
AMC will now require guests wear masks, reversing earlier decision after backlash
The theater chain, which operates some 600 cineplexes, said Thursday it would not require masks to avoid "political controversy."
More than 300 Red Bull employees signed a letter expressing 'concern' about the company's response to Black Lives Matter and asking for 'internal action.' Read their note to executives.
The letter titled 'Representation Matters at Red Bull' asked the company to say what 'public stance and action' it planned.
Connected TV Trends 2020 Roundup
Advertiser investment in connected TV is ramping up quickly as more inventory becomes available, with YouTube, Hulu and Roku dominating the landscape.
The top 9 movies on Netflix this week, from 'Da 5 Bloods' to '365 Days'
Director Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" surged up the Netflix charts this week after it debuted on Friday.
THE SVOD SHAKEOUT REPORT: A massive media shakeout is on the horizon — here are the key trends, players, and how we think it will play out
This report predicts how major services will fare in the streaming wars, including Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.
THE CONTENT MODERATION REPORT: Social platforms are facing a massive content crisis — here's why we think regulation is coming and what it will look like
This report analyzes a pressing issue currently facing social platforms — content moderation — and lays out how we expect the debate to evolve.
The Stories Slide Deck: How Stories stack up across social platforms
Business Insider Intelligence has compiled a slide deck that looks into how Stories work on Instagram and Snapchat, and how brands and publishers should be using the Stories feature to reach their audiences.
J.K. Rowling is worth at least $670 million, though some say she's a billionaire. Take a look at how the controversial makes and spends her fortune.
J.K. Rowling, who was on welfare while writing the first Harry Potter book, has put much of her fortune to UK real estate, taxes, and charity.
The agency behind Biden's Instagram influencer campaign strategy explains why its approach is the opposite of Bloomberg's meme-buying spree
Business Insider spoke with the influencer-marketing agency supporting the Biden campaign's Instagram strategy in the 2020 election.
How much a college YouTube influencer with 30,000 subscribers earns per month and what she made from her most popular video, which was about moving into her sorority
Amanda Ramirez, a college senior, is part of a rising trend of YouTubers becoming famous for sharing their college experiences.
About 50 Digital Trends staffers are calling for 2 of the tech site's top execs to resign after photos from a 2018 'gin and juice' party circulated on social media
Company insiders cited claims of a toxic work culture and earlier allegations of racism.
Zack Snyder shared the first teaser for his HBO Max 'Justice League' cut and it introduces a new villain
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" will debut on WarnerMedia's new streaming service, HBO Max, next year.
7 streaming TV shows that are trending this week, from Netflix's 'Dating Around' to Hulu's 'Love, Victor'
The streaming TV shows gaining the most momentum this week include Hulu's "Love, Simon" spinoff, "Love, Victor."
Quibi's tech is meant to be a creative game-changer, but some show creators say they struggle with its extra production requirements
Quibi touts its Turnstyle technology, which changes the video orientation when users rotate their smartphones, as a way to reimagine storytelling.
AI IN CONTENT MARKETING: How leading marketers are taking advantage of AI to accelerate content generation, better understand content performance, and refine content promotion
This report examines the current and potential role AI-based tools can play in enhancing an organization's content marketing efforts.
US Upfront TV ad spending will dip $5.5 billion for 2020-2021 season
US upfront TV ad spending will drop 27.1% in the 2020-2021 season, a $5.5 billion difference year-on-year, amid difficult economic conditions.
A TikTok mansion in turmoil, YouTube rebrands FameBit, and the investors funding creator businesses
This week's rundown includes YouTube creators' monthly incomes from the platform and how the pandemic has shifted marketing strategies and plans.
The latest mobile trends to know in 2020 including 5G technologies, privacy regulations, mobile & video advertising
People now spend more time on their phones than TVs - and businesses are taking notice. See the latest mobile trends covering technologies, regulations, advertising and what brands need to know.
Advertisers: If you actually care about the Black Lives Matter movement, pull your ads from Fox News
If brands truly care about the Black community, they should start with "defunding" Fox News, columnist Mike Shields argues.