MediaPost Publications - Publishers Daily 02/13/2020

A podcaster in Atlanta kick-started the controversy by criticizing the mayor's "stop-and-frisk" policy. Read the whole story

iHeartMedia Introduces Podcast Ad Suite To Boost Marketing Capabilities
by Melynda Fuller
The AdSuite collects a selection of ad formats and customization tools to help advertisers reach audiences in targeted and scalable ways, while maintaining a … Read the whole story
Flipboard Creates Subscription Video Service
by Sara Guaglione
The new Flipboard TV service is launching next month. It offers another way for publishers to monetize video content. Read the whole story

Conde Nast Entertainment Creates Brand Studios, Expands Journalism Into New Areas
by Melynda Fuller
The first Conde Nast brands to take the lead include 'The New Yorker,' 'Vogue,' 'Vanity Fair,' 'Wired' and 'GQ.' Read the whole story
U.S. Political Ad Spending To Approach $7 Billion, Represent 1.4% Of All Media Ad Revenues
by Joe Mandese
Political ad spending during the 2020 campaign cycle will approach $7 billion, accounting for 1.4% of all media advertising revenues, according to a first-ever … Read the whole story
Spotify Paying $250M For The Ringer: Report
by Karlene Lukovitz
The owner of the world's largest paid music service is paying $200 million up front and $50 million later, as part of its push … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
Quibi Ads Touted Short Bites On Oscars, A Super-Long Show
by Wayne Friedman, Staff Writer
What the ads didn't mention: Quibi is virtually defined and used as all-mobile video platform. Read the whole story