Google Set to Sponsor ITV’s World Cup Coverage
Google has agreed to sponsor ITV’s coverage of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, marking the broadcaster’s largest sponsorship deal to date. The partnership will see Google’s branding integrated across ITV’s television, digital and social platforms throughout the tournament. The deal is part of Google’s broader strategy to cement its presence in premium sports advertising. ITV anticipates the sponsorship will boost ad revenues and audience engagement during the high‑profile event.
How Paywall Plus Philanthropy Saved The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer, once bankrupt, turned a profit in 2025 after Jerry Lenfest transferred ownership to the nonprofit Lenfest Institute and introduced a hybrid for‑profit, nonprofit structure. A $7.8 million grant and aggressive digital‑subscription strategy pushed subscriber revenue to 70% of...
The Nordics’ Biggest B2B Games Event Is Back
Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics returns to Helsinki on October 20‑21, gathering over 1,500 game‑industry professionals from 50 countries. The two‑day event features a multitrack agenda with 150+ speakers, including heavyweights like Supercell, King and EA Dice. Attendees can access dedicated AI and...
WBD Talks Up Global Ambitions and Streaming Bundles Following HBO Max’s International Rollout
Warner Bros. Discovery used its Q1 earnings call to outline a global push for HBO Max, emphasizing bundled packages with local partners as it prepares for a merger with Paramount‑Skydance. CEO David Zaslav highlighted that bundling with Disney+/Hulu, RTL+ in...
Disney Expands Streaming Profitability and AI-Powered Parks Strategy as CEO Bob Iger Pushes ESPN DTC Launch
Disney reported Q2 2026 revenue of $23.1 billion, a 4% rise driven by stronger Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) streaming and record Parks performance. The streaming segment posted a second straight quarter of operating profit, generating $85 million, while Disney+ core subscribers grew to 121.2 million....
Amazon Bets AI Can Rewrite the Upfront Playbook in a Fragmented TV Market
Amazon is revamping its upfront pitch by marrying premium streaming content with AI‑driven ad technology. The company’s DSP now reaches roughly 90% of U.S. households through an authenticated graph and has added LinkedIn’s CTV inventory, tapping over a billion first‑party...
Meet Companies Like Sony, Landfall, Raw Fury, Rovio and Sybo This May
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Malmö will take place May 27‑28, gathering a wide range of game developers, publishers, and service providers. The event, hosted near Nordic Game, offers a dedicated business lounge and the MeetToMatch platform powered by Xsolla to...
When Creators and Affiliates Stop Being Different Budget Lines
Todd Ulise, chief revenue officer of Nomix Group, says the creator‑affiliate split is a people problem, not a technology issue. He urges brands to align on a single definition of value and adopt unified measurement that treats creators as performance‑based...
Warner Bros. Discovery Expands Max Globally as CEO David Zaslav Pushes AI-Driven Streaming Growth
Warner Bros. Discovery announced a 2026 "Max Global" rollout, targeting more than 30 European countries ahead of major sports events. The streaming unit grew to 104.8 million DTC subscribers, adding 2.1 million in Q1, while ad‑supported revenue surged 51 % to $185 million. AI‑driven...
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Agency Fuse, Part of Omnicom Media, Launches in Dubai
Omnicom Media’s sports and entertainment agency Fuse has opened a new office in Dubai, expanding its Gulf footprint beyond Saudi Arabia. The launch is led by Danielle Barwick, who moves from London to head Fuse Dubai and will serve regional...
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Pragmata Sales Surpass One Million [Update: Two Million]
Capcom announced that its new IP Pragmata sold over one million copies worldwide within two days of launch, and an updated figure shows sales reaching two million in just sixteen days. The milestone was achieved across all platforms, with the...
Misfits Media Reacts To Rampant Growth With Appointment Of Two Managing Partners
Misfits Media, an Australian creative agency, announced the promotion of Rosie Oakshott and Chloe Noel de Kerbrech to managing partners as the company prepares for its fifth Cairns Crocodiles Festival of Creativity. The firm has grown revenue at a 16%...
RISJ Report: Video Is Expanding the Podcasting Audience, Not Replacing It
The Reuters Institute report finds video is expanding, not replacing, the podcast audience. Twenty‑six percent of U.S. adults now both watch and listen to podcasts each week, double the share that only listens. Newsrooms are adapting by adding video to...
ICICI Lombard Marks 25 Years with Immersive Cinema Activation
ICICI Lombard marked its 25th anniversary with an immersive cinema activation at PVR Inox in Mumbai’s R City Mall. The brand film featuring the insurer’s origami‑bird symbol was projected not only on the screen but also onto the auditorium ceiling during screenings...
Raw Power Management Announces Promotion Of Matt Ash & Don Jenkins To Joint CEOs
Raw Power Management announced that longtime executives Matt Ash and Don Jenkins will serve as joint chief executive officers, while founder Craig Jennings moves to an executive chairman role. Ash, based in Los Angeles since 2008, and Jenkins, based in...
Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Adventure to Open Second Phase in May
Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Group will soft‑open the second phase of its Rainforest Wild Adventure on May 20, 2026, completing a 20‑hectare park that links east and west zones. The new eastern zone introduces Afro‑tropical habitats and four okapis, the species’...
An AM Transmitter Upgrade Fit For a King
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, the owner of the Spanish‑language station El Rey 1360 AM in Tacoma, has completed a major technical upgrade by installing a Broadcast Electronics AM‑6A transmitter. The new unit, paired with an AM‑1A backup, replaces the aging equipment and...
Griffin TV Stations: The Latest DirecTV Retrans War Pawns
Griffin Media’s two CBS affiliates in Oklahoma—KWTV‑9 and KOTV‑6—have been removed from DirecTV after the satellite provider failed to sign a new retransmission‑consent deal. Griffin granted a temporary carriage permission, but DirecTV declined to continue broadcasting without a fresh agreement....
Mumbrellacast: High-Flyer Hugh Marks, Dentsu Joins the Merging Lane, and Kyle Strikes Back
The latest Mumbrellacast episode spotlights several media‑industry shake‑ups. ABC managing director Hugh Marks accepted a Qantas Chairman’s Lounge membership, raising questions about the broadcaster’s editorial independence. Dentsu Australia announced it will retire the Carat and iProspect brands, consolidating under a...
Why the Collapse of Kyle and Jackie O Matters to Australians
Australian radio icons Kyle and Jackie O announced the end of their 15‑year on‑air partnership, shocking listeners and advertisers alike. The duo’s morning show, which routinely attracted over 2 million weekly listeners, has been a cornerstone of commercial radio revenue. Industry...
From Sneaky Kisses To First Jobs: Scentre Group Says Westfield Gives Punters The Feels & Drives Better Performance For Brands
Scentre Group used its BrandSpace Upfront event to rebrand Westfield as an emotional, experience‑driven ecosystem, unveiling the "World of Wonder" positioning for its media arm. The company reported 540 million customer visits in 2025, 99.8% occupancy and record partner sales, underscoring...
Pacific Standard Sound Launches Division to Merge Film, TV and Game Capabilities
Pacific Standard Sound has launched Pacific Standard Creative, a new division that unites film, television and video‑game audio services. The unit is led by industry veteran Eric Marks, who will oversee operations alongside Oscar‑nominated founders Craig Henighan and Will Files....
Mega Creators Find that Their Personalities Alone Aren’t Scalable as Standalone Businesses
Mega‑creators are discovering that personal fame does not automatically translate into a scalable media company. Unwell Network, founded by Alex Cooper of "Call Her Daddy," has seen high turnover and under‑performing shows, while Beast Industries faces lawsuits and cultural growing...
DIRECTV Pulls Griffin Media CBS Affiliates in Oklahoma
DIRECTV pulled four Griffin Media stations—including CBS affiliates KWTV and KOTV—from its satellite and streaming platforms after a carriage agreement expired without renewal. The blackout also affects independent outlet KSBI and CW affiliate KQCW, leaving Oklahoma viewers without local news,...
ACT Fibernet Partners with Spotify to Enhance Home Entertainment
ACT Fibernet, India’s leading wired ISP, has teamed up with Spotify to give eligible customers three months of complimentary Spotify Premium Standard, a benefit valued at roughly ₹597 (about $7). The offer is bundled with ACT’s SmartWiFi service, promising ad‑free,...
Re-Convergence: Why Streamers Are Copying Free-to-Air
Australian and U.S. viewers are increasingly favoring ad‑supported streaming over premium, ad‑free subscriptions, driven by tighter household budgets. PwC research shows six in ten Australians and two‑thirds of Americans now prefer free or ad‑supported platforms. Broadcasters such as 7plus and...
Lack of NBC Sports Causes Higher Churn at Fubo During Q2
Fubo’s Q2 pay‑TV subscriber count dropped by 200,000, leaving the platform with 5.7 million users after a prolonged carriage dispute with Comcast’s NBC Universal blocked access to NBC sports, including the Super Bowl and the 2026 Winter Olympics. The loss reflects the...
Gray Media Closes Acquisition of Block Communications Stations
Gray Media completed an $80 million purchase of five local TV stations in Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois, securing FCC approval despite objections from DIRECTV, Newsmax and public interest groups. The stations include NBC’s WAND‑TV, CW’s WBKI, Fox’s WDRB, and dual‑affiliated NBC/Fox...
The Clipping Ecosystem, Evolving Upfronts with Creators, & More
The latest podcast industry roundup highlights the rise of paid clipping, with 86 % of listeners engaging with clips and 81 % saying clips steer them to full episodes. Research shows only 20 % of the U.S. audience tuned into the top‑ranked show,...
Invincible VS Deluxe Edition Content Improved and some DLC Costume Prices Decreased From Player Feedback
Quarter Up and Skybound Games responded to player feedback on Invincible VS by enhancing the Deluxe Edition and lowering DLC costume prices. The Deluxe Edition now costs $70 and includes the base game, Year 1 Character Pass, deluxe cosmetics, plus two...
ARN Admits Kyle and Jackie O Crisis Cost More than Their $20m Payday
ARN Media disclosed that the brand‑safety controversy surrounding The Kyle and Jackie O Show cost the company about $26.4 million AUD (≈$17.4 million USD) in metro and regional advertising revenue for FY25. The hosts were paid a combined $20 million AUD (≈$13.2 million USD)...
Atari Acquires Wizardry IP From Drecom
Atari announced it has secured the rights to the first five titles of the classic Wizardry role‑playing series from the original rights holder. The deal covers the 1981‑1988 games, while Drecom retains trademark ownership and the later installments (Wizardry VI‑VIII). Atari...
Gray Media Inc (GTN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Gray Media reported 2025 revenue of $792 million, topping the high end of its guidance, while operating expenses of $618 million came in below the low end. The company posted a $23 million net loss but delivered adjusted EBITDA of...
News Corp (NWSA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
News Corp posted a 9% revenue increase to $2.2 billion in Q3 2026, propelled by strong performance in Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and HarperCollins. Segment EBITDA rose 18% to $343 million, with margins expanding to 15.7% and Dow Jones EBITDA...
Optimum Searching for Optimism
Optimum’s first‑quarter 2026 results show a widening broadband subscriber loss of 56,000 after adjustments, while residential broadband ARPU slipped 1.2% to $132.32. The company is deliberately sacrificing short‑term metrics, mirroring Comcast’s convergence play but with a tighter balance sheet. Fixed‑wireless...
WBD and Sling Quietly Drop Litigation
Warner Bros. Discovery and Dish (Sling TV) filed a stipulation of voluntary dismissal without prejudice, ending their lawsuit over Sling's flexible Day, Week and Weekend streaming passes. Both parties will bear their own costs, leaving the door open for future...
OUTFRONT Media Inc (OUT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Outfront Media reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue up 10%, propelled by a 22% surge in transit and a 7% rise in billboard sales. Consolidated OIBDA jumped 56% to roughly $100 million and AFFO more than doubled to $61 million, aided by $13.5 million of...
Nexstar Stays Confident on Tegna
Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna hit a roadblock when a federal court issued a preliminary injunction, forcing the companies to operate separately despite Nexstar’s claim of ownership. The FCC’s Media Bureau had already approved the deal, even though it exceeds...
Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wynn Resorts reported solid Q1 2026 performance across its core markets, with Las Vegas adjusted property EBITDAR up 5% to $232.5 million and RevPAR climbing nearly 10%. Macau saw mass drop rise 19% and handle 32%, while Encore Boston Harbor delivered $50.5 million...
Inspired Entertainment Inc (INSE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Inspired Entertainment reported a strong Q1 2026, with continuing revenue climbing 15% to $57 million, propelled by a 38% surge in its Interactive segment. Reported EBITDA jumped 29% and the EBITDA margin widened by 1,100 basis points, reflecting a shift toward higher‑margin...
Carriage
DirecTV added the Hispanic‑focused action‑sports network PX Sports to its lineup, marking the channel’s first major linear distribution in the United States. PX Sports delivers BMX, surfing, snowboarding, motocross and skateboarding content tailored for bilingual and Hispanic audiences. The partnership...
Fubo Sees Sub Decline, Despite Record Revenue
Fubo reported a record $1.57 billion in revenue for its first full quarter after merging with Hulu + Live TV, and narrowed its net loss to $6.2 million. Despite the financial beat, North American subscribers slipped to 5.7 million, a 3% YoY decline, and the stock...
Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Nexstar Media Group reported Q1 2026 net revenue of $1.29 billion, a 13.4% decline driven primarily by a $233 million drop in political advertising. Non‑political ad revenue grew 4.5%, helping offset the broader ad slowdown, while distribution revenue modestly rose 0.8%. The...
Saga Communications Inc (SGA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Comcast reported first‑quarter revenue up 11%, buoyed by NBCUniversal’s Olympic and Super Bowl broadcasts, while adjusted EBITDA slipped 9% due to the first‑year impact of a new NBA contract and broadband investment costs. The company generated $3.9 billion in free cash...
Warner Music Group Corp (WMG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Warner Music Group reported a 12% rise in total revenue for Q2 2026, propelled by double‑digit growth in recorded music, publishing and physical sales. Adjusted OIBDA surged 24% with margin expanding 230 basis points, while adjusted EPS climbed 38% to...
State AGs Send Paramount Subpoenas in Warner Bros. Merger Investigation
Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery are advancing a $110 billion merger, but a coalition of state attorneys general has issued civil investigative subpoenas to Paramount. The subpoenas target the Department of Justice’s antitrust review and the competitive impact of the...
The Powerpuff Girls Ride Nostalgia Wave With New Sanrio Clothing Collaboration
Warner Bros. and Sanrio have launched a licensed Powerpuff Girls × Hello Kitty apparel line, now selling online at JCPenney.com and soon in major retailers. The collection includes T‑shirts, jerseys, bomber jackets, tube tops, backpacks and other accessories, each marked down 10‑20% from list price....
Nielsen: Prime Video Posts Three of Top 20 Most-Watched Weekly TV Sports Content Through May 3
Nielsen’s latest weekly TV sports ratings show Amazon’s Prime Video captured three of the top‑20 most‑watched sports broadcasts for the week of April 27‑May 3. The Lakers‑Rockets Western Conference playoff game aired on Prime Video ranked No. 6 with 4.45 million viewers, while two...
FanDuel to Give Exiting CEO Amy Howe $4.37M Severance
FanDuel’s parent Flutter announced the termination of CEO Amy Howe, awarding her a $4.37 million severance package—more than four times her base salary. Howe, who led FanDuel since 2021, will also receive vested stock options and a year of health coverage....
FCC Urges Appeals Court to Toss Challenges to Nexstar-Tegna Deal
The Federal Communications Commission is asking the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss antitrust challenges to the $6.2 billion Nexstar‑Tegna merger. The appeals were filed by broadband trade groups, DirecTV and Newsmax after a district court denied an emergency stay....