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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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Brunico Communications announced it will cancel its U.S. events portfolio for 2027, including the Realscreen Summit, Kidscreen Summit and NATPE Global. The decision cites ongoing market consolidation and structural pressures on content production. Brunico will instead concentrate on its flagship publications—Realscreen, Kidscreen, Playback and Strategy—and the Banff World Media Festival slated for June 2027. Awards for Kidscreen and Realscreen will continue, while senior executives Claire Macdonald and Jocelyn Christie are departing.
Turner Sports' Banana Ball, featuring the Savannah Bananas, returns to broadcast on HBO Max and truTV beginning May 8, 2026. The season will comprise 15 matchups, largely on Friday evenings, with all games streamed live on HBO Max’s ad‑free tier ($18.49/month). A concurrent agreement adds...
George Clooney’s Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck generated $48 million in gross sales and earned him roughly $9 million, combining a $125,000 weekly salary, 10% star royalties, and profit participation. The limited‑run play broke weekly box‑office records at the...
Mediagenix will showcase its AI‑driven content platform at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, highlighting a Semantic Intelligence layer that unifies discovery, scheduling and monetization. The new suite includes AI‑enhanced title and rights management, a dynamic schedule optimizer that respects...
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Puerto Rican Latin star Farruko has entered a 360 co‑management agreement with Walter Kolm Entertainment (WK) and Massivo Entertainment, pairing longtime collaborator Oscar Paniagua with new partner Walter Kolm. The deal gives the artist unified oversight of touring, branding, publishing...
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) is urging venues, promoters and ticketing firms to share ticket‑buyer data with artists. It argues that responsible data sharing can cut marketing waste, improve tour routing and deepen fan relationships. NITO cites the recent...
Scream 7 has become the first entry in the long‑running slasher series to exceed $200 million worldwide, pulling in $204 million after its fifth weekend. The milestone underscores the franchise’s staying power despite mixed reviews and a steep domestic drop.
The European Broadcasting Union confirmed that the Eurovision Song Contest will debut an Asian edition in Bangkok on Nov. 14, 2026, with broadcasters from ten countries already signed up. The move, timed with Eurovision’s 70th anniversary, aims to tap a...
XL Games posted 2025 revenue of roughly $24 million, a 39% drop from the prior year, and recorded an operating loss of about $19 million, widening its net deficit to $19 million. The company’s balance sheet now shows negative equity of approximately $34 million,...
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14290, which sought to terminate federal funding for PBS, NPR, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, violates the First Amendment. Judge Randolph Moss relied on the 2024 NRA...
Spider AF’s latest report reveals that AI‑powered performance ads are set to dominate spend, with traffic projected to rise 192% month‑over‑month versus a 23% decline in legacy campaigns. However, the same AI optimization appears to double ad‑fraud rates compared with non‑AI...
StreamGuys has launched SGCreative, an audio advertising platform built with Nueva Network, a specialist in U.S. Hispanic media. Nueva reaches roughly 600 radio stations across more than 100 markets, covering about 97 % of the Hispanic population. SGCreative uses AI to...
The adaptation market linking literature, publishing and audiovisual content is accelerating, with festivals like Quais du polar showcasing increased collaborations between writers and filmmakers. A June 2023 National Book Center (CNL) report shows literary‑based films now represent roughly 30% of...
Former Critical Content executive Jenny Daly has founded Studio82, a new production company focused on both unscripted and scripted projects with creators and celebrities. The studio is partnering with Trusted Media Brand Studios, known for Reader’s Digest, to turn its intellectual...
Gotobeat, a London‑based live‑music promoter founded in 2022, says its proprietary AI‑driven data modelling will lift its event count from 600 last year to 1,000 shows by 2026. The firm reports a four‑fold rise in ticket sales for 2025 and...
Timothée Vienne, a veteran documentary filmmaker, has launched VideoClub Studio to deliver TV‑quality production services to YouTube creators. Leveraging his broadcast background, the company provides multi‑camera rigs, professional lighting, and post‑production workflows traditionally reserved for network television. VideoClub Studio operates...
Evergent, a subscriber lifecycle management specialist, will showcase a suite of AI‑driven tools at the NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 18‑22. The new offerings include subscriber lifecycle intelligence to boost acquisition and engagement, as well as flexible monetization...
Ankama Animations is scaling its video‑game‑to‑screen pipeline by producing original animated series from its own French IPs such as Dofus and Wakfu. The company is bypassing traditional licensing deals, allowing tighter creative control and lower production costs. It is targeting...
Multimedia sports platform OutKick has secured Dan Dakich on a multi‑year contract to continue hosting his "Don’t @ Me" show, effective April 1. As part of the agreement, Dakich will exit his traditional radio slot on Cumulus Media’s WXNT‑AM in Indianapolis, making...
Fabric will debut an expanded AI‑driven media supply chain platform at the NAB Show, unveiling updates to its Origin and Xytech product lines. The rollout includes Origin Studio, a cloud‑native title management system, and Origin Insights, a data‑as‑a‑service analytics platform....
PlayBox Neo will demonstrate its latest Suite upgrades at the NAB Show, focusing on hybrid, cloud and IP‑based broadcast workflows. New role‑based user management and LDAP‑SSL Active Directory integration tighten security and simplify permissions. Bandwidth‑efficient multiviewer technology cuts usage by...
Creator Kevin Williamson explained why Netflix canceled "The Waterfront" despite strong viewership. The series logged 258.5 million viewing hours and 40.3 million view equivalents, staying in the top 10 for five weeks. Netflix’s renewal model prioritizes rapid completion rates, and the show’s median...
The Ninth Circuit unanimously rejected Apple’s requests for both a panel rehearing and an en banc rehearing in its ongoing dispute with Epic Games. The denial upholds a lower‑court order that forces Apple to allow developers to direct users to alternative...
Nintendo’s latest mobile title, *Fire Emblem Shadows*, has earned only $578,000 in its first six months after launching on September 25 2025. By contrast, the decade‑old *Fire Emblem Heroes* posted $20.6 million in the same window and $150 million during its initial half‑year in...
At the 2024 NAB Show, creator Jefferson Graham explained how his PhotowalksTV YouTube brand—over 1,000 videos and 36,000 subscribers—was transformed into a half‑hour travel show on Scripps News. The session highlighted the shift from flexible online formats to strict broadcast...
FOX Sports reported that its Saturday baseball opening‑day telecast attracted 2.59 million viewers, the strongest start since the 2021 season. The two‑game slate was highlighted by the New York Yankees defeating the San Francisco Giants and delivered a 45% viewership lift...
Former NFL star Cam Newton announced a partnership with Revolt/Offscript at the 2026 IAB NewFronts, positioning himself as an athlete‑turned‑creator for brands. Through his Iconic Saga Productions, he will integrate his podcasts and the upcoming "4th&1 College Tailgate Tour"—a showcase...
British indie‑rock band Mouth Culture has become the third act to sign with new UK label Killabop. The agreement covers their 2021 debut mixtape “These Days” and an upcoming debut album slated for release soon. They join label mates Venus...
HYBE India announced a nationwide audition to form its first girl group, running from March 31 to July 31, 2026. The search targets girls born between 2005 and 2011 and evaluates vocals, rap, dance, acting and modelling. Backed by Nielsen...
Connoisseur Media has agreed to purchase six Lincoln-area radio stations from NRG Media, including KBBK, KLIN-AM, KLNC, K233AN, K257GN and KFGE. To complete the acquisition, Connoisseur is seeking an FCC waiver that would allow it to own 11 stations in...
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal have forecast a $350 million worldwide opening for the upcoming animated ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ movie, split evenly between North America and 79 overseas markets. The projection positions the sequel as the strongest global debut of any title...
World Screen, a leading publication covering the international television market, announced it will cease publishing today after four decades of operation. The decision was communicated by President and Publisher Ricardo Guise, who thanked staff, partners, and readers for their support....
Miami-based creator marketplace Influur announced a multi‑city, creator‑led initiative to help brands engage audiences around the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rather than seeking official tournament sponsorship, Influur will build an independent, creator‑powered cultural...
"Post at the best time" = optimize your labor for a platform's algorithm. "Use the right hashtags" = help a platform sell your attention more effectively. "Perfect your video length" = conform your creativity to what benefits the machine. You are not creating...
Sony announced U.S. price increases for its PlayStation 5 lineup, moving the standard PS5 to $649.99, the Digital Edition to $599.99, and the PS5 Pro to $899.99. The hikes, driven by rising memory chip costs, affect millions of gamers and...
Jamul Casino Resort’s 11‑minute documentary “Water Sweet, The Story of Jamul” captured a Gold Addy and the coveted Best of Show in the AAF’s Corporate Social Responsibility category. The award, presented in Reno, underscores how casino operators are leveraging authentic...
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Google Play has been named the headline partner for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, cementing a year‑long collaboration between the two organisations. The partnership will fund BAFTA’s masterclass series, networking events and the Young Games Designers competition, aiming to nurture...
Rec Room announced it will cease operations on June 1 after failing to find a sustainable profit model, despite 150 million users and a $3.5 billion valuation. Snap Inc. confirmed it has purchased select Rec Room assets and will absorb some staff into...
In its first three days on Netflix, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" logged over 25 million views, while Netflix’s earlier theatrical run of "K‑Pop Demon Hunters" generated about $24 million at the box office and won two Oscars. These successes illustrate a growing trend of...
PSSI announced a new phase of its partnership with Appear, deploying the Appear X Platform to upgrade its mobile production fleet and the PSSI International Teleport ahead of the FIFA World Cup in North America (June 11–July 19). The rollout includes multiple...
■ Fox: Live Sports as Important as Spectrum to TV Stations ■ @nabtweets Calls for Review of Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 ■ Analysts: Restaurants, Taverns Upset about Access to Live TV Sports ■ @CTARachelNemeth Claims Regulating Streaming ‘a Solution in Search of...
Lee Ginsberg Exits Ginsberg / Libby to Become Independent Awards Consultant (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/RkiQfAyO7S via @variety
Streaming platforms are consolidating in 2026, with Paramount Skydance set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and merge HBO Max into Paramount+, while Disney folds Hulu into the Disney+ app. Despite billions poured into original programming, viewers remain unable to articulate...
The Big Whale, a crypto‑focused media firm founded in 2022, has pivoted from a news‑centric model to a subscription‑based market‑intelligence service. After raising €1 million ($1.15 million) from angel investors, it now serves 150 clients—including 20 European banks—with license fees ranging from...
Omdia projects combined traditional TV and online video revenues to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, up from $775 billion in 2025. The bulk of growth stems from digital advertising, which is expected to rise from $309 billion to $540 billion, lifting its share of...
In Episode 447, VP Anthony Sabo of the Columbus Zoo shares his journey from teenage game attendant to maintenance manager, operations leader, and now senior executive, emphasizing the value of cross‑functional experience in rides and maintenance. He explains how his...
BBC Studios and Turkey‑based CosmoBlue Media have deepened their partnership by launching the COSMO EN linear channel and the BBC Player streaming service in Turkey. COSMO EN is now carried on D‑Smart, Tivibu, beIN and Kablo TV, while BBC Player is...
Cuentas’ 51%-owned subsidiary World Mobile Media Group (WMMG) announced the launch of a next‑generation decentralized media platform that combines premium content, live events and creator‑driven programming in a mobile‑first ecosystem. The platform gives creators ownership and a suite of direct‑to‑fan...
