Reddit’s big win, L'Oréal’s tech glow-up, and TV’s tough reality check

Kate Scott-Dawkins, Jeff Foster, and Nidhi Shah break down a whirlwind of economic news. They explore how tariffs and globalization are shaking up industries, dive into mixed earnings from media giants, and celebrate Reddit’s big ad revenue boost.

The hosts also discuss AI’s growing role in advertising, challenges for traditional TV networks, and kids’ changing viewing habits from Ofcom’s latest report. Plus, hear how L'Oréal is using AI to innovate in beauty tech and what slowing consumer spending means for luxury brands.

00:00 - Economic Whirlwind: Analyzing Recent Trends
06:21 - Media Owners Earnings: Insights and Growth
13:41 - AI's Impact on Advertising: The Future of Marketing
17:06 - Reddit and Meta: Diverging Paths in Digital Advertising
23:49 - AI's Impact on Advertising Strategies
25:58 - Challenges for Legacy Media in the AI Era
27:17 - Earnings Insights from Major Broadcasters
28:36 - The Role of Sports in Advertising Revenue
31:56 - Paramount's Earnings and Industry Changes
35:35 - Ofcom Report: Trends in UK Video Consumption
38:42 - L'Oréal's Growth and AI Innovations

Mid-Year Global Advertising Forecast Update: https://www.wppmedia.com/news/tyny-midyear-2025?utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=episode_71_description