videoweek.com

What It Is

VideoWeek is a vertical industry media outlet focused primarily on video advertising, connected TV (CTV), ad tech, publisher monetization, retail media, and the streaming ecosystem. Judging from the crawled content, it not only publishes news and analysis, but also runs industry guides, podcasts, newsletters, offline forums, and the European Video Awards, making it more of a combination of “media + events + industry resource platform.”

Core Features

The homepage is organized around key sections such as Analysis, News, Guides, Podcast, and Events. Topics include CTV advertising trends, multi-channel campaign delivery, publisher and platform policies, the impact of AI on the media industry, ad fraud, brand safety, and more. Its CTV Advertising Guide, Video Advertising Guide, Retail & Commerce Media Guide, and similar resources are useful for market research. On the events side, it covers major European advertising industry scenes such as Cannes, Cologne, London, and Seville, while the European Video Awards provide exposure for brands, agencies, publishers, and technology partners.

Pricing

The crawled content does not show any clear subscription fees. News, some analysis, and the newsletter appear to be freely accessible. Whether event registration, award submissions, advertising placements, or guide downloads require payment needs to be confirmed by visiting the relevant pages or contacting the official team.

Pros and Cons

The main advantage is its very clear positioning, especially for tracking developments in CTV and video advertising monetization across Europe and the US. Its content formats are diverse, ranging from breaking news to chart-based roundups, in-depth commentary, podcasts, and industry guides. Offline events and awards also strengthen its value as an industry connector. The downside is that the content is entirely in English and heavily focused on European and US markets, so marketing professionals in China need to assess its transferability themselves. It is not an ad buying tool or a data platform, but rather a source of information and industry insight. Pricing transparency for some commercial partnerships and events is also limited.

Who It’s For

VideoWeek is suitable for brand marketing teams, advertising agencies, media publishers, streaming platforms, CTV ad sales teams, AdTech/MarTech companies, industry researchers, and professionals looking to understand the European video advertising ecosystem. It is less suitable for general video viewers or users looking for video hosting, editing, or ad campaign management tools.

Access in China

Based on the nature of the site, VideoWeek is a standard English-language industry news website and can usually be accessed directly. However, third-party ads, analytics scripts, or embedded content on the site may not load fully in China’s network environment. Overall rating: 8/10.