Weekly Roundup: Europe
US Government Networks Breached by Chinese Hackers; TikTok’s Child Safety Lawsuit gets the Go-Ahead
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: China APT41 has breached six US state government networks according to research by Mandiant; TikTok's child privacy lawsuit has been given the green light by UK High Court Judge; and Swiftly raise USD$100m (~£76.02m) in [...]
Amazon Acquires Software Start-up, Veeqo; Una Brands & KlickBrands Partner for South Korean Expansion
In today’s ExchangeWire news digest: Amazon purchases e-commerce software start-up, Veeqo; Una Brands allies with KlickBrands to enter the South Korean e-commerce market; and FTX establishes FTX Europe to progress its global expansion. Amazon acquires e-commerce software start-up, Veeqo Amazon has acquired [...]
Netflix Suspends Service in Russia; Samsung Addresses Reports of App Throttling
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Netflix protests the invasion of Ukraine by suspending its service in Russia; Samsung addresses claims its software throttles apps; and Disney+ announces plans to launch an ad-supported subscription offering. Netflix suspends service in Russia International streaming platform, [...]
Big Tech Sanctions Russia Following Ukraine Invasion; Chinese Start Ups Join TikTok's Exit from India
In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in media, marketing, and commerce from around the globe. In this edition: Social media giants sanction Russian media following Ukraine invasion; Chinese start ups follow TikTok's exit from India; Apple [...]
Disney Open Data Platform to Horizon Media; South Korea Pledge ₩223.7 Billion for Metaverse
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Disney strike a deal with Horizon Media to open their data platform for brand measurement; South Korea pledge ₩223.7bn (£139m) to developing a national Metaverse; and ITV launch the UK's first AVOD/SVOD platform, ITVX. Disney open [...]
Apple Take a Stand Against Russian Invasion; Netflix to Acquire Next Games
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Apple block access to Kremlin-linked news outlets including Russia Today and Sputnik News; Netflix enter into an agreement to acquire Next Games; and AppLovin announce a USD$430m (~£322.9m) deal to acquire Wurl. Apple block access to [...]
Chinese Apps Follow TikTok's Exit from India; NBCUniversal Sign Global Deal with Anzu
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Chinese start-ups remove their apps from the Indian market; NBCUniversal sign a global deal with gaming start-up, Anzu; and Magnite purchase Carbon to enhance their publisher-first strategy. Chinese start-ups follow TikTok’s withdrawal from India A number of [...]
Social Media Giants Sanction Russian Media; Google Launch 'Checks' for Mobile Developers
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Google sanction Russia following Ukraine invasion; Google to launch 'Checks' for mobile app developers; and LinkedIn launch a new podcast network. Social media giants block Russian ads following Ukraine invasion Facebook and YouTube [...]
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Walmart's Q4 Report Reveals Booming Ad Business; Kin + Carta Secure Triple Acquisition
In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire sums up key industry updates in media, marketing, and commerce from around the globe. In this edition: Walmart reveal USD $2.1bn (~£1.54bn) ad business; triple acquisition boosts growth for Kin + Carta; Meta looks to [...]
Trump Launches "Truth Social" to Rival Big Tech; NayaPay Cinches USD $13m Payment App
In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Donald Trump launches "Truth Social" app to rival Big Tech; NayaPay secures largest seed funding in South Asia; and Booyah Advertising buy FiveFifty in launch of programmatic media division. Trump launches social media app to rival Big Tech Donald [...]
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