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HYBE injects $100M into U.S. arm to accelerate North American growth
South Korean entertainment giant HYBE is allocating $100 million to HYBE America, its U.S. subsidiary, to expand operations and strengthen its presence in the North American market. The same report notes Warner Music Group’s definitive agreement to acquire Revelator, a B2B distribution and rights‑management platform.
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Australian talent and crew agency RMK Management launched a seven‑minute horror short titled *The Voice Over* as its showreel, featuring the full spectrum of its represented talent. The darkly comedic film serves as a proof‑of‑concept for RMK’s cross‑disciplinary model, allowing brands to source performers and production crews from a single ecosystem. Accompanying the release, RMK rolled out a full‑fledged campaign with a trailer, faux interviews, director commentary, and behind‑the‑scenes content. The initiative highlights the agency’s 48‑year legacy and its shift toward experiential marketing.
Australian production house SEDONA announced that acclaimed directing duo Smith & Foulkes have signed for commercial representation across Australia and New Zealand. The pair, celebrated for the Honda Grrr spot that won Cannes Lions Grand Prix, a BAFTA, an Annie and an Oscar...
Netflix has secured exclusive live streaming rights for WWE in Italy, replacing Discovery+ and DMAX. The deal covers WWE's flagship shows—RAW, SmackDown and NXT—as well as all Premium Live Events, starting with WrestleMania 42 on April 18‑19. Italian viewers will receive localized...
Nilkamal Homes, partnered with tgthr., has launched SAFE SPACE STUDIOS, converting its retail stores into free, after‑hours content‑creation studios for digital creators. The initiative debuted at the Bengaluru flagship store and will roll out to other Indian cities. Creators can...
Netflix announced another price increase, continuing an almost yearly pattern as the streamer expands into live sports. Executives cite the modest 2% subscriber churn rate, measured over years, as evidence that price hikes do not trigger mass departures. The sports...
Brunico Communications announced it will discontinue its U.S. television‑industry conventions—including NAT PE, Kidscreen and Realscreen summits—by 2027. The decision, driven by shrinking content budgets and ongoing consolidation, shifts the company’s focus to its trade publications and the Banff World Media Festival.
BBH India anchored Skoda Kushaq’s "Easy to Love" platform with the iconic mandolin riff from the 30‑year‑old film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, pairing it with mustard‑field visuals to evoke a universal love story. Creative chief Parikshit Bhattaccharya said the track was chosen not for...
Jason Brown, newly appointed EVP of Charter’s ad‑sales arm Spectrum Reach, has accelerated the unit’s AI and automation agenda, highlighted by the launch of the internal planning platform Architect. The tool aggregates linear, streaming and third‑party inventory to deduplicate exposure...
A carriage dispute between Scripps and Comcast erupted on Tuesday evening after their distribution agreement expired, prompting Comcast to drop Scripps stations from Xfinity lineups. The blackout affects 19 Big Four network affiliates and 21 independent stations across Comcast’s footprint,...
Hemisphere Media Group’s WAPA+ FAST channel has launched on Dish and Sling Freestream, delivering free, ad‑supported programming to the Puerto Rican community. The channel offers live news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content, highlighted by the new NotiCentro America newscast aimed...
Newsletter is out: 🛍️Meta announces new shopping and affiliate features across Facebook and Instagram 📱TikTok and Snapchat tout new first-impression, high-frequency ad formats 🤝YouTube brings new features to its newly named YouTube Creator Partnerships platform 💼Pinterest makes it easier for creators and SMBs to...
UConn’s dramatic comeback win over Duke in the Elite Eight attracted an average 13.4 million viewers on CBS, a 15% increase over last year’s comparable game but still modest for the late‑Sunday window. The broadcast peaked at 18.9 million viewers, ranking it...
ITV Sport is debuting a six‑part documentary series, “Up The Jamme,” on ITV4 and ITVX this April. The series follows entrepreneur Barrie Drewitt‑Barlow’s recent multi‑million‑pound (≈ $3 million) purchase of non‑league side Maldon & Tiptree FC and his first year of ownership....
Poison Pen Studios, the ITV Studios‑backed transatlantic scripted label, has appointed Fern McCauley as Head of Development, succeeding her role as Head of IP Acquisitions. McCauley will oversee development of both British and U.S. dramas, including the upcoming ITV series “Adultery”...
I’m 42 Spent 5–7 years being cocky and ignoring sync licensing advice from music publishers... Here are 5 lessons every 20 to 30 year old music producer needs to hear ↓
The third and final season of Netflix’s Australian reboot *Heartbreak High* launched at No. 1 on the platform’s Top 10 English‑language lists in both Australia and New Zealand, and entered the global Top 10 at position 10 with 2.4 million views in its first week. The...
An innovative overhead network system using tethered high‑altitude aerostats will extend 5G broadcast capability across the UK, allowing rapid deployment of private networks for live productions. The project, led by the Scandinavian Centre for Aerial Methodology with the Southern Kraków...
Acast has inked a multi‑year exclusive partnership with Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield, bringing her podcast “It’s A Lot” back to the platform. The show already attracts over 500,000 monthly listens and has amassed nearly 40 million downloads since its 2020...
Are Media has created a new Head of Vodcasts position and appointed Rachel Fountain to lead it, signaling the publisher’s accelerated push into video‑led storytelling. Fountain, a former ABC, News Corp, Deadset Studios and Nine executive and founder of Fountain...
Here are My Thoughts: "Neither a federal judge like Nunley nor someone like Democratic @FCC Commissioner @AGomezFCC has the slightest idea how to rationalize a local TV station industry beset by unprecedented challenges identified by reality-based thinkers like FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC....
HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt has become the platform’s most‑watched series, bolstered by five Primetime Emmys, two Golden Globes and four Critics Choice Awards. The show’s second season features Shabana Azeez as Dr. Victoria Javadi, a medical student who...
Roger Goodell sent a note to NFL Network staff as ESPN finalizes its acquisition of the network and RedZone rights, a deal approved by regulators weeks after announcement. The rapid approval allows ESPN to integrate NFL Media assets before the...
After more than a decade on the Las Vegas Strip, White Castle announced the abrupt closure of its Strip and Henderson outlets on March 30, 2026. The chain, known for its mini sliders, will continue operating at its Jean location...
Cody “Clix” Conrod, a veteran Fortnite star, has launched Clix Gaming, a brand‑centric business built around his creator persona. The new venture aims to transform his massive follower base into a diversified media empire, extending beyond gameplay to original content,...
Padraic McKinley, the director of Sundance‑premiered “The Weight,” has signed with talent agency Range Media Partners. The film, starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, was acquired by Vertical, screened at Berlin, and is set for a September 18 theatrical release...
Family Life Radio announced the acquisition of an FM station in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, extending its broadcast footprint into two Keystone State counties. The deal transfers ownership from longtime local broadcaster Lynn Deppen, with broker Michael J. Bergner facilitating the...
HBO and NFL Films announced that the Super Bowl‑winning Seattle Seahawks will be the focus of this summer's Hard Knocks series, marking the first time a defending champion appears since the 2001 Ravens. The network also confirmed the New England...
Amazon Live, a shopping‑focused FAST channel, is now part of Samsung TV Plus, the free streaming service that reaches more than 100 million monthly active users. The integration brings Amazon’s live‑shopping formats, celebrity hosts and original series to Samsung’s smart‑TV ecosystem. Viewers...
Stingray‑owned TuneIn has signed a distribution agreement with Comcast’s NBC Sports Radio, adding the network’s 24/7 audio feed to its platform. Beginning this week, TuneIn will stream daily studio shows such as “Pro Football Talk Live,” “The Dan Patrick Show,”...
Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have written to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr demanding clarification on the commission’s inconsistent handling of major media transactions. Their letter targets the staff‑level approval process that cleared Nexstar Media Group’s $4.5 billion merger with TEGNA....
Rare announced that Sea of Thieves will abandon its three‑act seasonal structure beginning with Season 20, responding to player backlash over bite‑size content pressure. The upcoming season also introduces Custom Seas as a free‑to‑play feature, removing the previous subscription barrier and allowing any...
The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) filed for bankruptcy in 2022 after scrapping a planned Bahamas conference, marking the end of its long‑standing Miami event at the Fontainebleau. Brunico Communications acquired the brand and announced a revival called...
Joe Buck will call the Mets‑Dodgers season opener on ESPN alongside former players Ron Darling and Orel Hershiser, marking his second MLB assignment in as many seasons. NFL owners have voted to exempt Friday games from the league’s short‑week limit,...
Hip‑hop icon J. Cole told the Lost in Vegas YouTube channel that music streaming’s flat‑rate model devalues songs by removing the financial commitment that once drove deeper listener engagement. He contrasted today’s unlimited catalog with the era of buying CDs or...
Like they’ve done with the previous instalment, #Universal lifts #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie review embargo just hours before global release as they knew they can’t rely on critics and need audiences’ help to level up WOM. Still early days but So far, only 50% out...
'Unpretty Rapstar: Hip Pop Princess' group H//PE Princess (from CJ ENM + marketing company Hakuhodo's joint venture Chapter-I) signs global deal with @WarnerMusic Group before Q2 debut They're co-managed by Chapter-I + Amoeba Culture in Korea, WMG oversees Japan + broader...
The upcoming Cannes Film Festival will serve as the definitive price barometer for independent movies in 2026, after a mixed signal from Sundance. Studios are trimming their production slates, prompting a surge in indie acquisitions and intensifying competition for limited...
Past PlayStation consoles used to be very affordable at this point in their life cycle. The PS5 price hikes aren't just bucking traditional console gaming trends, they're turning console gaming into a luxury. https://t.co/Nm5BSCY57t https://t.co/KOx4r86UMY
NEW: Consumer spending on video has plateaued since the pandemic, and advertising isn't enough to save the industry from stalling out — The market could start to grow again if streamers teamed up and started to bundle services — Analysts don't...
Epic Games announced layoffs of about 1,000 employees, primarily senior art and design staff, signaling deeper troubles for its flagship title Fortnite. The game’s active user base has plateaued, while rivals like Roblox continue to grow, and platform fees from...
Scoop: Fox Corp's Red Seat Ventures is building a premium membership for the ultra-wealthy centered around live events — Eyeing concierge services, VIP access, the works — Could be synergies with Fox Sports More in @axios https://t.co/0GyAdBFPsM
There's a reason why the advertising on @twistartups has been sold out for 15 years straight and 2,200+ episodes -- it works (and we price it slightly under market to create long-term partnerships) Thanks @trustvanta for the long-term support 🥰...
Netflix’s "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" remained the platform’s top‑ranked English‑language movie for a second consecutive week, pulling 19.4 million views in the week of March 23 after a debut week of 25.3 million. The film outperformed other releases such as "War Machine" and "Anaconda,"...
ARC Raiders leader is now chairman of Nexon. Says there is a path to better game development and lower costs. https://t.co/Xobt1OmrGk
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson: “This is a ridiculous ruling by an activist judge attempting to undermine the law. NPR and PBS have no right to receive taxpayer funds, and Congress already voted to defund them.” https://t.co/aI95V26uAh
Kansas City Current and Scripps Sports announced that Ion will broadcast the 2026 Teal Rising Cup, a four‑team women’s soccer tournament, across its national network. The tournament, held at the purpose‑built CPKC Stadium, will feature Kansas City Current, Club América,...
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has hired Devin Landau, a former founding partner of TBA Agency, to strengthen its Global Touring division from Los Angeles. Landau brings deep expertise in the Latin music market and experience expanding into Europe, having built...
Bauer Media has launched a native Android Automotive version of its Rayo radio app, now pre‑installed in BMW and Mini connected‑car systems across the United Kingdom and Portugal. The app was developed on Radioplayer’s white‑label Android Automotive platform and distributed...
The RIAA’s 2025 year‑end report shows recorded‑music revenue climbing to a record $11.5 billion, driven primarily by streaming and subscription services. Paid subscriptions contributed $6.4 billion, a 6.8% year‑over‑year increase and more than half of total revenue. Vinyl sales hit the $1 billion...
Nice industry breakdown from $WMG CEO. Covers everything from AI risk to music publishing economics to the long-term growth outlook and overall moatiness of the space. Good read: https://t.co/XTKkxy6RPv https://t.co/sGhhtzDs4B
