Teens have grown up in an always-on information environment. They scroll through feeds that mix news, entertainment, opinion, advertising, and ...

As political winds shift and some organizations quietly scale back their DEI commitments, new research suggests this retreat comes at exactly the wrong ...

Richard Gingras has been surfacing in my human “feed” far too often these past few weeks. As many readers will know, Gingras spent nearly two decades as ...

Here are some of the best media stories our team has read so far this week: The New York Times | What the Look of Your Favorite Podcast Is Trying to Tell ...

For 25+ years, the open web ran on links. You typed a question into Google, got ten blue link results, and clicked on the one that resonated most with you. Not anymore. Generative AI is shifting user ...

Media product leaders are navigating uncharted territory in 2025, where generative AI is reshaping audience behavior and attention has become the scarcest commodity. Yet a consensus is emerging that ...

Rising subscription costs and service overload are pushing viewers toward ad-supported streaming tiers and bundled offers that promise better value. The streaming landscape continues to evolve, with ...

DCN member data, which echoes Pew Research, shows what Google won’t admit: AI overviews siphon attention, erode publisher traffic, and harm the open web’s promise of discovery. The numbers are in – ...

DCN members can access after logging in, or registering an account (top right corner). Once logged in, a download button will appear. DCN’s Digital Subscription Tracking Report for Q2 2025 data shows ...

Entertainment remains one of the most resilient categories in household spending, even as many Americans look for ways to cut back. From concerts and travel to dining out and streaming subscriptions, ...