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Alphabet's miss fans inflation digital ads fears

Google parent Alphabet's disappointing ad sales has sparked worries across the digital media sector as advertisers cut back on their spending in the face of an economic slowdown.
Business • 26 Oct 22

Alphabet reports record quarterly results

Google parent Alphabet last night reported record profit for the second consecutive quarter and a $50 billion share buyback but warned a surge in usage and ad sales during the pandemic may slow as people resume in-person activities.
Business • 28 Apr 21

ITV predicts advertising will grow in fourth quarter

Programming by Prince William and gritty dramas helped British broadcaster ITV rebuild its advertising base and predict growth in ad sales in the fourth quarter following a plunge earlier in the pandemic.
Business • 12 Nov 20

Twitter misses quarterly ad sales estimates as usage up

Twitter today missed Wall Street's lowered expectations for quarterly revenue despite surging usage, as the coronavirus-spurred economic slowdown battered the company's largely events-oriented digital ads business.
Business • 23 Jul 20

Spotify's paid music subscribers rise to 130 million

Spotify Technology has reported a better-than-expected 31% jump in paid music subscribers to 130 million and a 22% rise in revenue in the first quarter.
Business • 29 Apr 20

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