• Media Briefing: Q1 is done and publishers’ ad revenue is doing ‘fine’

    Despite the hope that 2024 would be a turning point for publishers’ advertising businesses, the first quarter of the year proved to be a mixed bag, according to three publishers.

  • Media Briefing: Publishers who bet on events and franchises this year are reaping the rewards

    Tentpole events and franchises are helping publishers lock in advertising revenue.

  • Research Briefing: BuzzFeed pivots business to AI media and tech as publishers increase use of AI

    In this week’s Digiday+ Research Briefing, we examine BuzzFeed’s plans to pivot the business to an AI-driven tech and media company, how marketers’ use of X and ad spending has dropped dramatically, and how agency executives are fed up with Meta’s ad platform bugs and overcharges, as seen in recent data from Digiday+ Research.

  • Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put experienced motorists to the test

    Hilarious video shows the confused reactions as our reporters ask the public random questions from a recent driving theory exam. Watch the puzzled faces and looks of sheer panic as their road knowledge is put to the test. It comes as a new study of Government driving licence and test centre data has revealed the hardest areas in the UK to book a driving test - which include Greater London, Liverpool and Warrington. The study, by motor trade insurance experts One Sure Insurance, analysed...

  • Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put experienced motorists to the test

    Hilarious video shows the confused reactions as our reporters ask the public random questions from a recent driving theory exam. Watch the puzzled faces and looks of sheer panic as their road knowledge is put to the test. It comes as a new study of Government driving licence and test centre data has revealed the hardest areas in the UK to book a driving test - which include Greater London, Liverpool and Warrington. The study, by motor trade insurance experts One Sure Insurance, analysed...

  • Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put experienced motorists to the test

    Hilarious video shows the confused reactions as our reporters ask the public random questions from a recent driving theory exam. Watch the puzzled faces and looks of sheer panic as their road knowledge is put to the test. It comes as a new study of Government driving licence and test centre data has revealed the hardest areas in the UK to book a driving test - which include Greater London, Liverpool and Warrington. The study, by motor trade insurance experts One Sure Insurance, analysed...

  • Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put experienced motorists to the test

    Hilarious video shows the confused reactions as our reporters ask the public random questions from a recent driving theory exam. Watch the puzzled faces and looks of sheer panic as their road knowledge is put to the test. It comes as a new study of Government driving licence and test centre data has revealed the hardest areas in the UK to book a driving test - which include Greater London, Liverpool and Warrington. The study, by motor trade insurance experts One Sure Insurance, analysed...

  • Media Buying Briefing: Media.Monks looks to settle internal infighting with a new COO

    Sir Martin Sorrell's agency network is feeling the effects of an internal fracas among the founders of the agencies S4 has acquired and, per sources, it's affecting the agency's ability to operate.

  • Trump's trial is putting journalism to the test

    Monday was genuinely historic. For the first time since the nation was founded, a jury sat down to hear criminal charges against a man who once served as the nation’s highest executive. Despite months in which pundits had dismissed this case as the weakest of the criminal cases Donald Trump is facing, the prosecution got off to a powerful start, outlining for the jury Trump’s long history of scandal, cover-up, and playing fast and loose with legalities. Judge Juan Merchan kept things moving...

  • JK Rowling puts Wikipedia’s neutrality to the test

    The JK Rowling Wikipedia article has been embroiled in a heated debate over the last month regarding its representation of…What to read next: Is Wikipedia struggling to maintain neutrality in times of political unrest? | Neutrality as a weapon to destroy religious freedom | What would JK Rowling say about the Tickle v Giggle case? | JK Rowling stared down hate speech laws

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    With message about jurors, Trump puts his gag order to the test

    Donald Trump has an unfortunate habit, which I like to call “preemptive delegitimization.” The way it works is relatively simple: When there’s even a possibility that the former president might be held accountable for alleged wrongdoing, the Republican goes to ridiculous lengths to undermine public confidence in the process, the officials, and the institutions. The motivations behind preemptive delegitimization are obvious: If efforts to hold him accountable are inherently corrupt and...

  • 4 Editors Put Quay's Viral Sunglasses to the Test

    Sunglasses are an accessory that can easily elevate a look. Depending on the style, they can give off a certain vibe, whether it's bold and fierce, chic and elegant, or playful and eccentric. One brand we've been seeing everywhere is Quay. According to the brand, its trendy styles are inspired by the vibrant festival scene, and they are often sported by celebrities. Quay has an array of modern sunglasses made from high-quality materials at price points under $100. They offer a range of...