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A consortium of music publishers—including Capitol Music Group, Warner‑Tamerlane, BMG Rights Management and Essential Music Publishing—purchased a 25% stake in the song *Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)* from Robert Resnik and are moving to substitute themselves as defendants in the Vetter termination‑rights lawsuit. They have filed a motion to seek U.S. Supreme Court review of the Fifth Circuit’s January decision that the songwriter Cyril Vetter can reclaim worldwide ownership of the 1963 rock track. The petition must be filed by April 13, 2026, with an extension request due April 3. The case hinges on whether U.S. copyright termination rights apply to foreign exploitation of a work.
Facepunch Studios has secured a new license with Valve that lets creators export games built in s&box as standalone, royalty‑free titles on Steam. The agreement resolves long‑standing Source 2 licensing hurdles and paves the way for developers to ship full games...
Hallmark Media will discontinue its TV Everywhere app on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and other smart platforms on March 31, 2026, redirecting users to error screens thereafter. The removal ends the authenticated streaming option that let cable and satellite subscribers watch...
Metasports has appointed Manoj Kadarla as head of marketing to drive the global expansion of its flagship cricket strategy game, Hitwicket. Kadarla will oversee user acquisition, brand development, partnerships, and social strategy across Metasports’ portfolio. The hire leverages his eight‑year...
United Spirits, Diageo’s Indian arm, launched a new campaign for its Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water brand featuring cricket legend Virat Kohli. The film, set to a re‑recorded KISS track by YUNGBLUD, portrays Kohli in multiple roles to reinforce the “Keep...
Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku and taken on the role of brand ambassador for its microdrama app, Kuku TV. The AI‑driven storytelling platform, founded by three IIT alumni in 2018, boasts over 350 million installs across its...
Microsoft has added two mobile‑wallet payment options—Google Pay and Apple Pay—to the Xbox digital store. The new methods are currently available in the United States and United Kingdom, with Apple Pay limited to mobile devices and Google Pay also supported...
Warner Bros. Discovery is launching two new sports channels, Eurosport 3 and Eurosport 4, in Poland on April 1, 2026. The channels will be carried by 34 satellite and cable operators, expanding the existing Eurosport 1 and 2 lineup. Eurosport 3 will broadcast the full Speedway...
Imagine Communications will use the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas to unveil a suite of purpose‑led solutions across its Make and Monetize portfolio. New offerings include the Prismon software‑defined multiviewer, the compact SNP‑XS network processor, XVR subscription‑based playout engines,...
Netflix inaugurated a new Warsaw office, consolidating 300 engineers, creators and support staff under one roof. The hub joins Netflix’s only technology center outside the United States and will broaden work on infrastructure, gaming and production tools. Since launching in...
Unity announced it will shut down the IronSource advertising and user‑acquisition network on April 30, 2026 and will divest its Supersonic publishing arm. The move is framed as a simplification effort that lets the company double‑down on its AI‑driven ad platform, Vector,...
Canal+ secured a landmark ruling from the Paris Court of Appeal allowing it to block illegal streaming and IPTV services through alternative DNS providers such as Google, Cloudflare and Cisco. The decision, the first of its kind in France, confirms...
Brand safety has moved from a low‑priority checkbox to a strategic imperative for influencer marketers, especially after Meta scaled back its third‑party fact‑checking in early 2025. While only 5 % of brands cite safety as their top challenge, a staggering 63 %...
Streaming subscription revenue reached $157.1 billion in 2025, surpassing the $150 billion milestone for the first time. The market has tripled since 2020, driven by international expansion, price hikes and the rapid adoption of ad‑supported tiers. The United States alone generated half...
Genelec has partnered with Titrafilm to equip its two Paris post‑production sites with a full suite of Genelec monitors, covering mix, ADR, sound‑edit, picture‑edit and grading rooms. The installation features 1032C and 8340A speakers for 38‑speaker Atmos setups, 4430A Smart IP...
A coalition of broadcasters—including Sony, BBC, France Televisions and Neutral Wireless—has urged mobile operators to expose standardized QoD and QoS APIs through the GSMA Open Gateway. The request targets the CAMARA API set to give broadcasters real‑time control over 5G resources, improving...
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE is selling advertising slots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reigniting a long‑standing feud with private‑sector group UTECA. RTVE bought the rights for about $63 million and reported $94 million in commercial revenue last year, citing recent legal...
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled that DNS providers Google, Cloudflare and Cisco must block illegal streaming services, delivering a decisive win for Canal+. The judgment validates blocking via alternative DNS as technically feasible and proportionate, extending earlier rulings that...
Broadcasters are moving from siloed infrastructures to unified hybrid orchestration layers that combine IP, AI, cloud and 5G to deliver story‑centric, multi‑platform live content. The shift enables remote, distributed workflows and leverages agentic AI to automate planning and execution, while...
Universal Music Group announced its first‑ever share‑buyback programme worth €500 million (approximately $575 million). The move is framed as a response to a perceived valuation dislocation and signals strong confidence in the company’s long‑term strategy. UMG’s Q4 results showed 10.6% revenue growth...
Jeffrey Hedquist argues that radio ads succeed when they pull listeners with a story rather than push commands. He outlines a classic narrative arc—opening, conflict, climax—that creates an itch the advertiser can satisfy. By leveraging audio’s ability to evoke sight,...
The NASCAR Euro Series has signed a multi‑year broadcast partnership with German‑based Sportdigital, moving its German‑speaking market coverage (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) from Motorvision TV to Sportdigital’s premium Sportdigital1+ channel and streaming app starting in 2026. The deal includes live airings...
In late March courts in New Mexico and California held Meta and YouTube liable for using addictive tactics that harm young users, issuing $375 million and $6 million verdicts respectively. While the monetary penalties are modest for the platforms, the rulings provide a...
Pinterest has reorganized its monetization team, appointing Vik Gupta as VP and GM of Monetization and Sumanth Jagannath as VP of Measurement. The duo will fuse product, engineering and data‑science functions to tighten ad measurement and attribution, targeting greater spend...
Melbourne‑based production studio Monster & Bear announced that co‑founder Sarah Hickey will exit day‑to‑day leadership to pursue full‑time directing, beginning with Gristmill Productions’ *Little Lunch* Season 2 in May 2026. The company introduced a refreshed leadership team, appointing Samantha Haines as Head...
Magic Light Pictures has created Stirling Animation Studio (SAS) by acquiring the assets of the insolvent Wild Child Animation, ensuring continuity for its preschool series Zog. The wholly‑owned studio will complete all 52 episodes for the BBC, ZDF and Creative...
Advertising Council Australia announced the five winners of the 2026 Young Lions Competition, who will represent the nation at Cannes Lions in June. The teams earned top spots in film, digital, PR, media and marketing by pitching creative solutions for...
LinkedIn announced that, effective June 22, 2026, members can no longer start live streams spontaneously; all broadcasts must be scheduled in advance, though events can be set up minutes before airing. The change follows a 24 % quarter‑over‑quarter rise in LinkedIn events and...
Meta is poised to launch a new Instagram Plus subscription package, adding premium features to its app. Potential add‑ons include Story Extend, Story rewatches, Story spotlight, linkable captions, and Reels download. The move builds on Meta Verified, which helped generate...
Disney+ will launch an ad‑supported tier in Australia and New Zealand in the coming months, adding a “Standard with Ads” plan that streams in Full HD, offers two concurrent streams and 5.1 Stereo audio, but does not allow downloads. Pricing has not been...
Online casinos are shifting focus from mere traffic to sustained player loyalty, as 74% of gamers now expect robust digital platforms and 79% say superior service can make a small casino more trustworthy than a larger brand. Retention metrics are...
MeTV is preparing to roll its MeTV Music radio format out of its current handful of markets to a national audience. The service currently airs on 87.7 FM in Chicago and 95.7 FM in Lafayette, Indiana, with additional low‑power signals in the...
At the NAB Show, a panel titled “Securing the Signal” examined how broadcasters can shift from reactive security to proactive risk management across distributed field operations. Experts from Fox, Dataminr, Smith Entertainment Group and Verkdata discussed integrating real‑time threat‑intelligence platforms...
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will let clubs directly engage with three bidders for the long‑term commercial rights of Indian club football, while audit firm KPMG prepares detailed feasibility tables. Genius Sports submitted the highest offer – INR 2,129 crore (≈ $255 million)...
Saturday Night Live UK’s second episode attracted 205,000 live viewers, a 9% dip from the premiere’s 226,000. The show captured a 3.2% share of the audience and still outperformed Channel 4’s Moonfall, which drew 136,000 viewers. Sky emphasized that overnight numbers are...
DirecTV has relaunched its MySports package with a streamlined, sports‑only lineup priced at $65 per month, offering a two‑month introductory rate of $44.99. The new bundle removes several news channels, focusing on live sports and major broadcast networks to compete...
YouTube streamed its first NFL game in Brazil in 2025 and is now eyeing a bundle of international matchups for the 2026 season. The platform could bid for games in Brazil, Germany, Spain, London and other markets, leveraging its global...
YouTube announced a sweeping set of creator‑focused upgrades, boosting visual tools, monetisation options, and safety features. Thumbnail file limits jump from 2 MB to 50 MB and localized thumbnails become widely available. The platform expands its Shopping Affiliate programme, launches a unified...
OnPoint and Byte Media have signed an MoU to jointly expand TikTok Shop services, focusing on livestream, affiliate networks, and AI‑driven content production. The partnership will deliver automated media‑buying solutions for small‑ and medium‑sized businesses, aiming to boost cost efficiency...
James Blake has asked to be removed from the producer credits on Kanye West’s newly released album “Bully,” saying the final version no longer reflects his original work. Blake explained that his vocal pitch and track construction were heavily altered,...
YouTube is now the dominant video platform in the United States, reaching 90% of American teens and two billion daily users, with YouTube TV overtaking many cable operators. CEO Neal Mohan highlighted the platform’s growth, its role as a podcast hub,...
Cruise lines are rapidly expanding private‑island amenities, with Norwegian Cruise Line adding a two‑ship pier and a new lagoon‑style pool at Great Stirrup Cay. MSC Cruises is upgrading Ocean Cay with wellness programs, an augmented‑reality treasure hunt and a second...
Gloria Cavalera, longtime manager behind heavy‑metal acts such as Sepultura and Cavalera Conspiracy, has launched Maximum Cavalera Music Publishing. The new entity will serve as the dedicated publishing home for the entire Cavalera family catalog. Gloria has hired veteran rights...
Epic Games recently laid off more than 1,000 developers, sparking hopes that indie studios could revitalize a struggling industry. However, the shutdown of Ivy Road—founded by The Stanley Parable creator Davey Wreden—illustrates that indie developers still grapple with the same...
Netflix will remove a slate of TV titles in April 2026, including both original series and licensed shows. Notable exits include the full five‑season run of the vampire drama Van Helsing, the four‑season historical adventure Black Sails, and later‑season episodes...
Native Instruments, a leading music‑software and hardware maker with 25 million users, filed for insolvency after years under private‑equity ownership. DJs and producers blame the financial engineering of its investors for the firm’s collapse, despite a pandemic‑driven sales surge. The company...
TikTok requires advertisers to label content that is significantly altered by AI, yet enforcement appears uneven. Samsung’s AI‑generated Galaxy S26 Ultra ads are disclosed on YouTube but lack any AI label on TikTok, suggesting a gap in the platform’s verification...
Hollywood’s SAG‑AFTRA union is negotiating a new levy, dubbed the “Tilly Tax,” on AI‑generated film characters. Executive Director Duncan Crabtree‑Ireland told an AFL‑CIO summit that collective bargaining is the quickest path to AI regulation, as federal rules lag. The union...
Rebecca Ferguson’s sci‑fi thriller *Mercy*—a box‑office flop with a 25% Rotten Tomatoes score—has surged to the top of Prime Video’s global charts, while her blockbuster *Dune: Part Two* continues to dominate both theaters and HBO Max, pulling $715 million worldwide and...
