Why McDonald's is following Walmart and Amazon into the advertising business
McDonald's on Wednesday announced plans to create its own media network, following in the footsteps of retail giants like Amazon...
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Trump's $403 million war chest is finally being spent on the midterms. Now comes the hard part
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American...
LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket
Sports legend LeBron James speaking at the CNBC Game Plan Summit in New York City on July 16, 2026.Shea Kastriner...
Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup
Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates scoring during the World Cup Final against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New...
Disney weighs free, ad-supported streaming, says it has sold out Super Bowl ad spots
Rita Ferro, Disney's president of global advertising, at Disney Upfront 2026.Courtesy: Disney Co.Disney could soon make a bigger play into...
Reddit shares sink 11% on 'choppy' search referrals even as results blow past estimates
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after ringing a bell on...
Here's what to expect when Netflix reports earnings after the bell
In an aerial view, the Netflix logo is displayed at a company office on May 12, 2026 in Los Angeles,...
The brands winning with World Cup advertising may not be the sponsors
General view of the exterior of San Francisco Bay Area Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B...
Elections advertising spend for 2026 expected to reach record high, outpacing presidential years
The 2026 midterm election cycle could surpass the 2024 presidential cycle to reach record advertising spend for any U.S. election,...
Disney is poised to ramp its already booming advertising business. Rita Ferro is behind the push
Rita Ferro at Disney Upfront 2026.Courtesy: Disney Co.As Rita Ferro, Disney president of global advertising, prepared to take the stage...
Creator content made the main stage at TV's 'upfront' pitches — and not just for YouTube
Dwyane Wade, left, and Jesse Riedel speak onstage during the YouTube Brandcast event at Lincoln Center in New York, May...
At TV upfronts, AI is in and corporate shuffles are reshaping the lineup
Advertisers will be hearing about the slate of live events in the coming year — and how AI is being...
CNBC Sport: Media's TV upfront presentations have become an NFL showcase
Key PointsNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell plans to attend the Disney upfront in New York next week, sources told CNBC.YouTube and...
Netflix was long 'a builder not a buyer.' Is that era over?
For years, Netflix top brass would tell investors they were builders not buyers. Now, that sentiment toward growth may be...
Netflix reports earnings after the bell. Here's what to expect
The Netflix logo is seen on an office building in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 5, 2026. Michael Yanow |...
Short-seller CapitalWatch apologizes, retracts report on AppLovin shareholder
The AppLovin logo arranged on a laptop in New York on Feb. 26, 2025.Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShort-seller...
Super Bowl 60 is set to kick off with a packed ad slate, Bad Bunny halftime and prediction markets at the fore
A view of Levi's Stadium ahead of the Super Bowl LX game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle...
Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
Volkswagen is one of three automakers expected to advertise during the Super Bowl in 2026.Courtesy VWDETROIT — Automakers are largely...
AI companies pour big money into Super Bowl battle
Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence companies are playing their biggest role yet at the Super Bowl, with...
Streaming-only Super Bowl ads give small brands a shot at the big game
A Super Bowl LX sign is seen at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Stephen Lam...
