Netflix Ad Tier Hits 40 Million Monthly Users, CNN Hosts Biden-Trump Debate and YouTube Execs Tease NFL Plans

Plus: Cannes opens with testy Greta Gerwig press conference, Netflix reveals new series and sports docs and Victoria Justice says Dan Schneider ‘definitely’ owes her an apology [Netflix]( [Netflix Ad Tier Reaches 40 Million Monthly Active Users Globally]( By Lucas Manfredi Netflix’s ad tier reached 40 million monthly active users globally, up from 5 million a year ago, with over 40% of the streamer’s new sign-ups coming from the plan, the streamer announced Wednesday. Over 70% of the company’s ad-supported members watch content for more than 10 hours per month — 15 percentage points higher than the nearest competitor, according to Nielsen data provided by Netflix. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Trump Biden debate 2020]( [CNN to Host Biden-Trump Debate on June 27]( By Natalie Korach President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump have both agreed to a debate hosted by CNN on June 27, the network announced Wednesday. The debate will be held in CNN’s Atlanta studios without an audience present and will air at 9 p.m. ET. CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the live event. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [YouTube Brandcast]( [YouTube Execs Clarify Those Emmy Aspirations and Tease What's Ahead for the NFL]( By Kayla Cobb Mary Ellen Coe, YouTube’s Chief Business Officer, has a saying she uses frequently: “There’s only one YouTube.” It’s difficult to argue with her. “When we say there’s only one, we think broadly about our fandom and our creators, who can really create on a canvas of multiple formats,” Coe told TheWrap prior to the company’s Brandcast presentation Wednesday. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [greta-gerwig-cannes]( [Cannes Day 1: Greta Gerwig’s Testy Press Conference and a Goofy Opening Movie]( [Netflix Sets New Series From Kevin Williamson, Tim McGraw and Sports Docs for Simone Biles, Dallas Cowboys]( [Victoria Justice, Dan Schneider]( [Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice Says Dan Schneider 'Definitely' Owes Her an Apology for On-Set Behavior]( [David Copperfield Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women in Guardian Investigation]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](