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  • Databricks Reach $38bn Valuation; Playtika Acquire Reworks

    In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Databricks have raised USD $1.6bn at a valuation of USD $38bn; Playtika have entered the 'Design Entertainment' space by acquiring Reworks; and Samsung will remove ads from three of their default apps.   Databricks raise USD $1.6bn [...]

  • China Pass Strict New Privacy Law; TikTok Questioned Over Biometric Data Collection

    In today's ExchangeWire news digest: China have introduced a new law that will restrict tech firms' collection of user data; TikTok's CEO is questioned by US senators over the company's collection and use of biometric information; and Studio Sirah have [...]

  • Adverty Establishes Local Presence in Turkey

    Adverty AB (publ) announces today a strategic positioning into Turkey with two new hires, to increase its presence in one of the largest, most exciting and fastest growing gaming communities in the world. Adverty, the leading in-game platform for advertisers, media [...]

  • Admix Launches Movember In-Play Ad Campaign for Mobile Gamers 

    Leading In-Play advertising company Admix has teamed up with men’s health charity Movember to launch a series of targeted ads to reach highly engaged male gamers while they play video games. In-Play ads featuring Movember’s iconic ‘moustache’ branding will be placed [...]

  • CMA Oppose Facebook Giphy Deal; Roblox Acquire Guilded

    In today's ExchangeWire news digest: the CMA have voiced opposition to Facebook's planned takeover of Giphy; Roblox have acquired the team behind gaming chat platform Guilded; and US gaming revenue hit $4.6bn in July.   CMA condemn Facebook Giphy acquisition The Competition and [...]

  • Facebook Explore WhatsApp Ads; Tencent Sued by China Over WeChat Youth Mode

    In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in media, marketing, and commerce, from around the globe. In this edition: Facebook are reportedly exploring bringing ads to WhatsApp; Tencent are hit with legal action from the Chinese government [...]

  • Mobile Gaming to Reach $120bn in Value; Sweaty Betty Bought by Wolverine Worldwide

    In today's ExchangeWire news digest: research finds that the global gaming market is set to reach USD $120bn this year; Sweaty Betty have been acquired by US footwear maker Wolverine Worldwide; and rumours of a ByteDance IPO continue.   Mobile gaming market [...]

  • The Future of Indie Gaming: Q&A with Luke Keighran; Merge Games

    Following its acquisition by Swedish developer-publisher Zordix earlier in 2021, ExchangeWire speaks to Luke Keighran, Managing Director of Merge Games, to discuss the future of indie gaming. How will the acquisition by Zordix bolster Merge Games’ portfolio, via both investment and [...]

  • ShareChat Reach $2.88bn Valuation; ITV Report Revenue Recovery

    In today's ExchangeWire digest: ShareChat reach a valuation of USD $2.88bn after raising USD $145m in a series F funding round; ITV celebrate gaining higher ad revenues; and Unacademy acquire Rheo TV.   ShareChat raise USD $145m, bring valuation to USD $2.88bn Leading [...]

  • YouTube Acquire Simsim; Tencent Set to Buy Sumo

    In today's ExchangeWire news digest: YouTube acquire Indian social commerce startup Simsim; Tencent are set to buy UK games developer Sumo Group; and Xiaomi have overtaken Apple to become the second-largest smartphone maker.   YouTube acquire Simsim YouTube have acquired Indian social commerce [...]