Redge Technologies Launches Live-First OTT Platform for Monaco Telecom
Redge Technologies has deployed a live-first OTT service for Monaco Telecom, built on its Redge Media platform and operating from a private OpenStack/Kubernetes cloud. The platform, MonacoTelecomTV, targets a premium market where Apple TV dominates 90% of connected devices and supports iOS, Android, Android TV, and web. Redge assumes end‑to‑end responsibilities, including acquisition and transcoding of over 210 live channels, low‑latency zapping, extended EPG, catch‑up and cloud DVR, plus a custom Android TV launcher. The migration from the previous provider was completed without data loss, delivering the service in record time.
Bulgaria Court Confirms United Group’s Bulsatcom Infrastructure Deal Not Subject to Merger Notification
Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the competition authority’s view that United Group’s purchase of Bulsatcom’s telecom infrastructure does not constitute a notifiable concentration under Bulgarian law. The decision dismisses appeals from A1 Bulgaria, Yettel Bulgaria and CETIN Bulgaria, confirming...
NieR: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Top 10 Million; “NieR: Automata to Be Continued…”
Square Enix announced that worldwide shipments and digital sales of *NieR: Automata* have topped 10 million units, a milestone reached after the game’s 2017 launch across PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and later Switch. The figure surpasses the nine‑million reported in December 2024, reflecting...
Why the Media Race to LA28 Is Already Underway
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics, media firms are racing to build AI‑driven content infrastructures that can index, tag and retrieve footage in real time. The article argues that proactive, searchable workflows will replace the traditional reactive scramble...
HD Plus Unifies Marketing and Sales Leadership Under Raoul Ibler
German TV platform HD Plus has appointed Raoul Ibler to lead both its marketing division and his existing commercial role, merging sales and marketing under a single leader. Ibler will immediately take charge of the marketing team while continuing to...
Nioh 3 Is, Unsurprisingly, the Fastest-Selling Game in the Series with over a Million Units Sold
HoYoverse announced the Genshin Impact Luna 5 update, arriving on February 25. The centerpiece is Varka, a long‑awaited 5‑star Anemo Claymore character with a unique dual‑element combat system. Luna 5 also brings the “Echoes of Memory” event, revisiting Mondstadt’s early story locations, plus...
Dyn Splits Streaming and Technology Operations Into Two Companies
German streaming firm Dyn Media announced a corporate split, creating two sister companies: Dyn Sport, which will run its consumer‑facing sports streaming service, and Dyn Media, which will focus on platform operations, live production and technology solutions. The restructuring aims...
PTZOptics Aims to Make Video More ‘Actionable’ with Visual Reasoning Initiative
PTZOptics announced a Visual Reasoning initiative that fuses its robotic PTZ camera systems with Moondream’s open‑source vision‑language models. The partnership enables real‑time video interpretation, powering features such as auto‑tracking, smarter search, automated indexing, and event‑driven triggers. By offering an open...
Former Firaxis Games Creative Director Announces Closure of Midsummer Studios
Microsoft announced that longtime Xbox leader Phil Spencer will step down, remaining in an advisory role through the summer, while President Sarah Bond also departs. Asha Sharma, previously president of Microsoft CoreAI, will assume the role of Xbox CEO, and...
SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA to Rebrand as NEWS24
Sky News Australia will rebrand as News24 later in 2026, coinciding with its 30th anniversary and a shift toward a digital‑first, globally‑focused news operation. The new name drops the geographic tag to broaden appeal and mirrors News Corp’s worldwide branding....
WTF Is a Creator Capital Market?
Creator capital markets (CCMs) are emerging as a way for influencers to monetize future earnings through equity, revenue‑sharing tokens, or meme‑coins. Early platforms like GigaStar have raised millions by offering fans a stake in YouTube ad revenue, while crypto launchpads...
Artist View Entertainment’s New MIP LONDON Offerings
Artist View Entertainment unveiled four new titles at MIP London, marking its 35th anniversary and signaling a robust 2026 pipeline. The slate includes the AI‑crafted sci‑fi thriller The Great Reset, the Kashmir‑set drama Line of Control, the survival story Hazel’s Heart,...
GIGIL Turns Manila’s Party District Into Hawkins for Netflix’s Stranger Things 5
GIGIL Philippines transformed Manila’s Poblacion nightlife into a full‑scale Hawkins, recreating five iconic bars to mirror each season of Netflix’s Stranger Things 5. Fans toured the immersive bar crawl, sampling themed drinks and encountering the series’ villain Vecna. The activation drove over...
Viaplay Scores EFL Championship Rights in Nordics
Viaplay Group has signed a multi‑year agreement to broadcast every English Football League Championship match in the Nordic region through 2028. The deal adds the second‑tier league to Viaplay’s existing portfolio of Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and selected...
Nioh 3 Surpasses 1 Million Units Sold; Nioh Series at 10 Million Units
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced that Nioh 3 has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, the fastest achievement in the franchise’s history. The game launched on February 6 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Combined with previous titles, the Nioh series now...
James Cameron Sounds Alarm Over Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Backs Paramount
Renowned director James Cameron has written to Senator Mike Lee urging Congress to block Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would cripple theatrical exhibition and cause massive job losses. He contends that Netflix’s streaming‑first model conflicts with...
The Traitors Hits 40 International Commissions
All3Media International announced that The Traitors format has now been commissioned in 40 territories, with Indonesia becoming the 40th market for a 10‑episode celebrity adaptation in 2026. Recent roll‑outs include new versions in Slovakia, Estonia, Serbia, and Malta, while earlier...
Burnley FC Launches Docuseries on X
Burnley FC and X have expanded their partnership with the launch of "Limitless", an eight‑part behind‑the‑scenes docuseries following Burnley FC Women. The series, produced by VSP Studios and Ad Hoc Films, premieres on X on February 20 and will release new...
PSKY Clears DOJ Hurdle
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) has satisfied the DOJ’s second request, causing the 10‑day Hart‑Scott‑Rodino waiting period to expire. The filing notes that no statutory barrier remains to close a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), but a definitive merger agreement...
Gotham’s New Plans
MSG Networks and YES Network have lowered prices on their Gotham Sports direct‑to‑consumer platform and added a Yankees season pass. The pass, priced at $119.99, grants access to Spring Training, regular‑season games, and related programming from Feb. 21 through Sept. 27. YES...
Harmonic Wraps Up 2025
Harmonic reported record quarterly broadband bookings of $346.9 million in Q4 2025, driving total net revenue to $157.3 million. Continuing operations generated $98.2 million in revenue and a modest $2 million net income. The company deployed its cOS broadband platform to 146 commercial customers, covering...
America 250: FCC Asks Broadcasters to Take Patriotic Programming Pledge
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr launched the voluntary “Pledge America” campaign, urging broadcasters to air patriotic, pro‑America programming in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary. He frames the pledge as a way to address declining civics education and fulfill public‑interest...
NAB Urges FCC to Tamp Down Reallocation Plans for Upper C-Band
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed reply comments urging the FCC to limit the upper C‑band reallocation to the statutorily required 100 MHz, rejecting the commission’s proposal to clear up to 180 MHz. NAB argues the 3.98‑4.2 GHz band is already operating...
Midsummer Studios to Shut Down
Midsummer Studios, founded in May 2024 by veterans of Civilization, XCOM and The Sims, announced it will shut down in February 2026. Co‑founder Jake Solomon expressed pride in building the studio and delivering a single title, Burbank. The game, described as a...
Chris Welz Named Partner at Secretly Distribution After Company’s ‘Biggest Year Ever’
Secretly Distribution has promoted longtime COO Chris Welz to Partner, marking his elevation to ownership after two decades. Welz, who built the company’s global physical distribution and digital services, will now co‑lead scaling efforts with CEO Darius Van Arman. The...
Meet Jake Basden, CEO of HYBE AMERICA Nashville’s Blue Highway Records: ‘I Bring a Manager’s Mentality to the Position.’
HYBE America has rebranded its Nashville division, formerly Big Machine Label Group, as Blue Highway Records and appointed veteran Jake Basden as CEO. Basden, who previously led Sandbox Management and served as SVP of Communications at BMLG, brings a manager‑first...
The 4 Essentials to Live Shopping: A Complete Guide to Successful Video Commerce
Live Shopping—also called video commerce—combines real‑time video, interactive chat, and instant checkout to turn product demos into sales. Success hinges on four essentials: attracting viewers through pre‑event promotion and multi‑streaming, offering exclusive incentives that compel purchase, keeping audiences engaged with...
Signiant Announces Customer Advisory Board
Signiant has established a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) to bring together key media‑industry clients and shape the future of accelerated content flow. The board will serve as a two‑way forum where participants gain early visibility into Signiant’s product strategy while...
Live Nation 2025 Revenues Top $25B
Live Nation Entertainment posted a record $25 billion in 2025 revenue, a 9% increase over 2024. Quarterly earnings reached $6.3 billion, surpassing analysts’ $6.1 billion estimate. Concert sales climbed to $20.9 billion, while sponsorship revenue grew 11% to $1.33 billion, and the company reported a...
BPS: A New Beat for Sam Matheny
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is championing the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) as a resilient alternative to GPS, citing growing concerns over satellite signal vulnerability. Sam Matheny joined the effort as BPS Executive Vice President at the start of...
Sony's Bluepoint Games Might Be Gone, But We'll Never Forget Their 'Impossible Port' For Xbox 360
Sony announced the abrupt shutdown of Bluepoint Games, the studio behind acclaimed remakes such as Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls. Among its lesser‑known achievements was the technically demanding port of Titanfall to the Xbox 360, released in 2014. Bluepoint...
Is It Hypocritical for News Publishers to Complain About Tech Companies’ Platforms — but Still Be on Them?
Academic research by Rasmus Kleis Nielsen argues that news publishers continue to rely on tech platforms despite vocal criticism because audience reach and incremental revenue outweigh the desire for platform independence. The study cites that only about 4 % of traffic...
Remake Specialist Bluepoint Games, Co-Developer of God of War Ragnarok, Shut Down by Sony
Phil Spencer and Xbox president Sarah Bond are exiting Microsoft’s gaming division, ending a decade‑long era of leadership that oversaw the acquisition of Bethesda, Activision and other studios. Asha Sharma, formerly head of Microsoft’s CoreAI product, will assume the role...
The Creator Autonomy Paradox
The article argues that influencer campaigns deliver higher ROI when brands give creators genuine autonomy rather than rigid scripts. Data shows Gen Z audiences distrust brands that micromanage creators, and only 10 % of creators feel they have creative control despite 53 %...
Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint, Developer of Demon’s Souls Remake
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Demon's Souls remake, effective March 2026. The closure will affect roughly 70 employees, marking the fifth PlayStation studio closure in recent years. Sony cited an...
United Group Formally Launches Adria News Network with Independent Board
United Group has officially launched the Adria News Network (ANN) under Adria News S.à r.l., creating a dedicated governance structure for its news operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. ANN consolidates 14 television, print and digital...
Qiddiya-Owned RTS Takes Control of Evolution Championship Series
Qiddiya City’s esports subsidiary RTS has acquired the remaining stake in the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) after India‑based NODWIN Gaming sold its equity. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, makes RTS the sole owner of the premier fighting‑game...
Arc System Works Announces Donutal
Arc System Works America unveiled *Donutal*, a narrative‑driven alien‑screening adventure slated for a 2026 Steam release, and opened its store page with a free demo today. Players assume the role of a Chief Xeno Inspector in 2206, interrogating groups of...
IAB Tech Lab Opens Public Comment on Live Event Ad Playbook
IAB Tech Lab has opened a public comment period for the Live Event Ad Playbook (LEAP) Forecasting API, a new standard designed to make live streaming inventory visible and actionable for programmatic buying. The API lets broadcasters share structured metadata—schedules,...
CJ ENM’s 2025 Slate Showcases the Global Power of K-Content
CJ ENM’s 2025 slate cemented its status as a global IP powerhouse, with dramas like *Bon Appétit, Your Majesty* topping Netflix’s non‑English TV chart for two weeks and staying ten weeks total. Other scripted hits such as *Typhoon Family* and...
Tom Hawkins Replaces Nathan Buckley as FOX FOOTY Reveals 2026 Lineup
Fox Footy and Kayo Sports unveiled their 2026 AFL broadcast lineup, keeping most shows unchanged but swapping Tom Hawkins for Nathan Buckley on Friday Night Footy. Buckley steps aside due to his coaching duties at Geelong, while Hawkins joins Garry...
NAB To FCC: ‘Act Expeditiously’ On ATSC 3.0 Transition
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) submitted reply comments to the FCC’s proceeding on the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard, urging the agency to accelerate the transition. NAB emphasizes the need for additional licensees to adopt the next‑generation system and ultimately...
NHPBS Readies For ATSC 3.0 Service With Assistance Of Heartland Video Systems
New Hampshire PBS (NHPBS) has completed a statewide air‑chain upgrade to support ATSC 3.0, with Heartland Video Systems delivering design, hardware, and remote commissioning. The project replaced legacy ATSC 1.0 encoders with Harmonic XOS units, added HEVC‑DASH capable equipment, and installed a...
EA’s Apex Legends Joins the Esports Nations Cup 2026
Electronic Arts’ free‑to‑play battle‑royale Apex Legends has been added to the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026, scheduled for November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature 40 national teams in a round‑robin group stage, with the top 20 advancing...
Sphere Entertainment’s Revenues Topped $1.2bn in 2025, up 8% YoY; Wizard Of Oz Has Generated $290M Since August Launch
Sphere Entertainment posted FY 2025 revenue of $1.22 billion, an 8% year‑over‑year increase, while narrowing its operating loss to $229.6 million. Adjusted operating profit surged 138% to $261.8 million, reflecting the impact of excluding depreciation, amortization and other non‑cash items. Q4 revenue jumped 28%...
Omnicom’s Lack of Surprises in Its 2025 Earnings Is Both a Good and Bad Thing
Omnicom reported 2025 revenue of $17.3 billion, a 10% increase helped by the final month of its IPG acquisition and favorable foreign‑exchange effects. Media & Advertising accounted for 58% of revenue and grew 15.7%, while adjusted operating margins held just above...
Bicultural Latinos: A Cultural and Economic Force, Under iHeart’s Spotlight
iHeartMedia released a study with Collage Group highlighting bicultural Latinos as a “cultural and economic force.” The research finds they represent 40% of U.S. Hispanics, wield $4.1 trillion in purchasing power and consume audio primarily in English while still valuing Spanish...
Rocket League Championship Series Partners With Michelin
Rocket League Championship Series announced Michelin as its newest official partner, extending the tire maker’s brand into the esports arena. Michelin’s logo will appear in‑game, on broadcasts, social channels, and other media assets. The partnership was unveiled alongside the RLCS 2026...
Topgolf Appoints David McKillips CEO
Topgolf International announced David McKillips as its new chief executive officer, effective February 23, 2026. McKillips arrives with more than three decades of experience in family entertainment, most recently steering CEC Entertainment through a $350 million strategic investment and a Chapter 11...
CBS Rolls Its AR/VR Studio Technology Into Charm City
CBS’s Paramount unit has equipped Baltimore’s WJZ‑13 with an augmented‑reality/virtual‑reality (AR/VR) studio, extending a technology already live in markets such as New York and Los Angeles. The new system will debut on Monday, delivering immersive, hyper‑local weather graphics and dynamic, 3‑D sports...