Esports has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon. With gamers as celebrities, millions of dedicated...
The Rise of Influencers and the Ongoing Legacy of Content Creators
by Brand Safety Institute on Jun 16, 2023 8:30:00 AM
The impact of creators and influencers is growing quickly in the gaming and live-streamed entertainment environment. The...
The Potential and Perils of Live & Live-Streamed Entertainment
by Brand Safety Institute on Jun 9, 2023 8:30:00 AM
Brands are increasingly aware of the opportunities in live and live-streamed entertainment platforms to connect with their...
Could Biore’s influencer backlash have been avoided?
by Elijah Pysyk on Jun 8, 2023 3:06:34 PM
Last week, skin-care brand Biore issued an apology after a campaign for Mental Health Awareness month went awry. The...
What Does Twitter's New CEO Mean for Advertisers?
by Brand Safety Institute on May 15, 2023 2:48:32 PM
As a follow-on to the comments we posted on the interview between Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, Semafor has published an...
Obituary Pirates and Brand Safety
by Brand Safety Institute on May 10, 2023 6:33:41 PM
MarketingBrew is out with an article about news-like obituaries appearing on YouTube in what appears to be an effort create...
Brand Safety in the Growing Esports Arena
by Brand Safety Institute on Apr 28, 2023 7:00:00 AM
Esports is rapidly growing in popularity as more and more people go online to compete in sporting competitions and watch...
GumGum Raising Table Stakes in Brand Safety
by Brand Safety Institute on Apr 19, 2023 4:38:49 AM
GumGum raises the stakes in brand safety as they are MRC Accredited for content level brand safety in desktop, mobile - and...
Streaming Growth Raises New Brand Safety and Suitability Issues
by Brand Safety Institute on Apr 6, 2023 1:58:29 PM
CTV continues to gain ground vs linear TV. It is especially convenient for young people who consider their TV watching as...
Meta Releases Brand Suitability Controls Based on GARM Framework
by Brand Safety Institute on Mar 31, 2023 3:37:33 PM
Today Meta began rolling out their new brand suitability inventory filters and their third-party verification solution...