Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video’s Shift to Ads: Impact on CTV Advertising, Consumer Perspectives, and Ethical Considerations

Amazon Prime Video’s decision to introduce advertisements for its subscription-based customers marks a significant shift in the streaming landscape. Starting June 17, 2025, in markets like India, Prime Video will include “limited” ads in its movies and TV shows unless subscribers pay an additional fee for an ad-free experience—Rs 699 per year or Rs 129 per month on top of the existing Rs 1,499 annual Prime membership.

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Xandr DSP and Transition to AI-Powered Advertising

Microsoft is phasing out Xandr Invest DSP by March 2026, replacing it with a revolutionary Copilot-powered, AI-driven ad-buying platform. This shift introduces conversational ad buying, automated creative generation, and privacy-focused targeting, leveraging Microsoft’s first-party data. Explore how this move impacts the DSP market, publisher CPMs, and the future of programmatic advertising.