3 ways YouTube and Amazon are changing how brands advertise on the NFL
The start of the NFL season is the beginning of a big advertising season. Brands have to change their NFL advertising expectations on streamers like YouTube and Amazon. Here are 3 ways the streamers are upending ad buying on the NFL. With the NFL season about to begin, advertisers will be in high demand. The…
Meta’s block on Canadian news content led to an increase in news app downloads and usage
Meta at the start of August began blocking news content on Facebook for users in Canada. Major news publishers there had for over a year seen a marked drop in traffic from Facebook. Now, many news outlets are seeing an increase in downloads and usage of their apps. The decision by Meta to restrict user…
How Parrot Analytics shook up Hollywood by picking streaming hits
The Hollywood strikes thrust Parrot Analytics, which measures film and TV demand, into the spotlight. The 10-year-old research firm has proprietary formulas to measure demand for and value of content. Its CEO said Parrot is looking to expand its approach to measure IP, brands, and more. A lesser-known actor was thrust into the spotlight as…
Oakland restaurants: Smoked duck ramen, green-tea ramen arrives at Mensho
The Tokyo-based chain serves luxury ramen with toppings like smoked A5 wagyu, snow crab and porcini. A line had formed outside the new Mensho ramen in Oakland long before the 5 p.m. dinner opening this week. Diners had gathered to sample the Tokyo-based chain’s elevated ramen, which featured delectable ingredients such as A5 wagyu, porcini…
49ers fans: Awesome new food choices for 2023-24 Levi’s Stadium season
Gourmet nachos, house-brined pastrami, family-recipe lumpia, pit-smoked meats and more The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, work hard each year to create craveable culinary experiences for those devoted Niner fans. The offerings for the 2023-24 season include a creative new menu from Alvin Kabiling, the stadium’s executive chef;…
Danny Masterson gets 30 years in prison for raping 2 women
“The world is better off with you in prison.” Associated Press | Andrew Dalton LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danny Masterson, star of “That ’70s Show,” was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday for raping two women two decades ago. After hearing statements from the women about the trauma they experienced and…
Kurtenbach: The SF Giants have 10 games to save their bizarre season
San Francisco Giants: The offense is stagnant, the pitching has normalized, and the defense is bad. This Giants’ season is heading towards disappointment, but the next 10 games offer a shot at redemption. There is an undeniable attraction between these two forces. It’s the stuff of pulp fiction and soapy made-for-TV movies. The San Francisco…
10 great books about California football, from the 49ers to Cal and De La Salle
Football season, the time of year when Americans spend countless hours watching hulking men pummel each other on the field. But, hey, we’re all looking for something to do when we’re not watching sports. Why not learn more about it? We’ve found some of the best football books with a Northern California flavor. We have…
Nick Bosa signing: How 49ers players have fared after signing a megadeal
49ers who became the highest-paid players at their position haven’t always flourished in Year 1 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nick Bosa has joined the team, ensuring a season’s worth of sacks and pressures for the 49ers and their fan base. If only it were that simple. The easy part is getting paid. It can be…
