The Digiday Crossword: Shopping Spree

A (sort of) crossword puzzle about media M&A (barely). December 24, 2021 The media world is in the midst of a gaming bonanza. Digiday isn't quite there yet, but our own thousand-mile journey, which began in the Media Briefing this summer, continues with this puzzle. Enjoy it. And read more coverage below. Other things to know about - Research shows that Hispanic Americans watch music videos on CTV and often find them to be more culturally relevant than sports. [Brands are leaning into the format when advertising to a multicultural audience](. Sponsored by Vevo. - From Digiday's sister brand, Glossy: Digital commerce platforms are offering a space for creatives to showcase their brands with [multimedia content and connect with potential buyers](. Sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency. Top Stories Ivy Liu [Industry Trendsetters]( [The Digiday Crossword: Shopping Spree]( A (sort of) crossword puzzle about media M&A (barely). howdy! [Publishing on the Blockchain]( [‘Convince them that this is real’: How publishers are getting audiences to adopt the blockchain]( Publishers are anticipating that the blockchain will be a big part of their 2022 strategy, but getting audiences to invest their time and money into these innovations is still an uphill battle. [Sponsored by Google]( [What the latest changes to Google Search will mean for advertisers]( To keep up with new Google changes, businesses are adopting an agile approach to ensure that they show up across search in all the moments that matter. Advertisement howdy! [DIGIDAY+ MEMBER EXCLUSIVE]( [Media Briefing: How the media business did — and didn’t — change in 2021]( In this week’s Media Briefing, Digiday’s media team recaps the changes that did and did not come to pass in 2021. [Sponsored by Clarus Commerce]( [How retailers are creating successful premium loyalty programs to meet new expectations]( From Glossy: After more than a year of change, customers’ expectations of loyalty programs have shifted and retailers are working on new approaches to give consumers what they want. howdy! [Gaming & Esports]( [Educators look to use metaverse platforms to bring serendipity to remote schooling]( The proliferation of virtual offices and educational experiences on platforms such as Gather is a sign that Zoom classes may soon become obsolete if virtual schooling extends through 2022. Advertisement [Sponsored by Scalefast]( [The beauty, fashion and luxury brand’s development handbook]( From Glossy: The speed at which fashion and beauty brands bring new products to market has become a critical factor of success. howdy! [Agency Culture]( ['This is our time to dance': How agencies are celebrating the holidays in a new wave of the pandemic]( As omicron fuels new cases of COVID-19, agencies share how they’re navigating this year’s holiday parties. howdy! [Business of TV]( [Future of TV Briefing: How the future of TV shaped up in 2021]( The Future of TV Briefing this week looks back at some of the biggest developments in TV, streaming and digital video industry in 2021. [All Latest Stories]( [Publishing on the Blockchain]( [Why Yang Adija gamified NFTs to encourage Turner Sports’ audience to embrace the blockchain]( Sports fans are investing in crypto and NFTs thanks to a golf game created by Turner Sports. You received this email because you’re a member of the Digiday community. If someone forwarded this to you, [subscribe for yourself here](#). [Unsubscribe from this newsletter or update your preferences](. I don't want to hear from Digiday anymore. [Stop receiving all Digiday emails](. Digiday Media, One Liberty Plaza, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10006 [Forward to a Friend](