Rich Media Club has sued multiple publishers for patent infringement. Lawsuits concern adtech technologies like lazy loading and ad refreshing. Legal battles may cost publishers over $1 million each, impacting budgets. Current patent litigation climate may encourage more lawsuits in the future. Settlement trends indicate publishers might prefer licensing over costly litigation.
GCI's stock rose 2.7% after beating Q2 profit estimates. Net income was $13.7 million, contrasting last year's loss. Digital subscription revenue increased 22.3% to $46.3 million. The company expects low to mid-single digit revenue decline for 2024. Stock has gained 113% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500.