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Global has appointed Craig Hunter as Managing Director of its newly created podcast and digital production unit, Global Studios. Hunter arrives from STV Studios, where he transformed the factual label into a leading unscripted house and previously commissioned BBC hits such as Blue Planet Live. The role puts him in charge of Global's flagship podcasts—including The News Agents, My Therapist Ghosted Me, and the F1 show Up To Speed—while overseeing recent acquisitions like The Overlap and The Fellas Studios. He will sit on Global’s Executive Committee and drive both creative and commercial growth worldwide.
News/Media Alliance (NMA) has signed a licensing agreement with AI startup Bria, allowing its 2,200 member publishers to monetize editorial content used in retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) applications for enterprise clients. Under the non‑exclusive deal, publishers receive a 50 % share of...
Creator agency Reign Maker Group (RMG) and Hollywood talent agency Paradigm announced joint signings of three multi‑hyphenate talents—Reza Jackson, Max Goodrich, and Grayson Boucher—highlighting a deepening convergence between creator‑first and traditional entertainment representation. The partnership, launched in October, aims to...
Le Monde Gourmand, a niche fragrance brand, has teamed with Disney to launch an “Alice in Wonderland” perfume collection. The line features four eau de parfums—Melodie De Thé, Potion Enchantée, Fête De Vanille, and Rouge de Coeur—each inspired by a different character from the 75‑year‑old film. Priced...
QMS New Zealand has launched a national campaign branding itself as Aotearoa’s total out‑of‑home (OOH) audience solution. Backed by QMS Australia’s technology, the company now offers an integrated network of nearly 2,000 street‑furniture panels, 280 billboards, 4,000 transit displays and airport...
The OpenArt and Fanvue joint venture has launched the inaugural AI Personality of the Year awards, backed by ElevenLabs. The month‑long competition offers a $20,000 prize pool split among an overall winner and categories such as fitness, comedy, music, and...
Last year Vox Media's bankers floated options to sell its podcast network, New York Magazine, or the entire company. The most publicized plan was a spin‑off of the 30‑plus‑show podcast portfolio, but the company later withdrew the offer. Valuation has slipped...
The Video Futures Collective (VFC) has transitioned from an informal think‑tank to a formal, independent non‑profit industry association, uniting eight major Australian streaming and video advertising players such as Amazon Prime, Disney Advertising, Netflix, and YouTube. The body will concentrate...
Tubi has introduced two premium advertising products in Australia – Thematic Takeovers and Title Takeovers – with Samsung Electronics Australia debuting the formats for its Galaxy S26 launch. Thematic Takeovers grant advertisers 100% share of voice across a chosen genre,...
Australian broadcaster SBS has secured a new multi‑year deal to expand its cycling portfolio, adding the Giro d’Italia Women and the Il Lombardia classic to its lineup through 2028. The agreement now gives SBS rights to every Grand Tour and Monument...
Nine Radio will rebrand as Tapt Media once its $56 million sale to the Laundy Family Office closes at the end of April. The corporate name change leaves the flagship talkback stations—2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR—intact. CEO Tom Malone says "Tapt"...
AppLovin Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Stagwell on March 10, integrating its AI‑driven mobile advertising platform, Axon, into Stagwell’s media services. Axon reaches more than 1 billion daily users across mobile apps and connected TVs, giving Stagwell clients access to a...
The pending shutdown of CBS Radio News has sparked a call to re‑evaluate radio’s role in America. John Caracciolo, CEO of JVC Broadcasting, argues that the decision was driven by accounting concerns rather than audience demand, exposing a disconnect between...
College athletic departments are transforming into full‑scale media enterprises, investing heavily in studios, podcasts, and digital studios to produce 24/7 content. Clemson’s 12,000‑square‑foot CAB facility operates as a profit‑center under Clemson Ventures, generating millions through licensing and branded partnerships. LSU’s...
Universal’s marketing machine has rolled out a wave of Super Mario Galaxy movie billboards across New York City, covering street corners, subway stations and the Nintendo Store. The campaign arrives just ten days before the sequel’s North American debut, echoing...
Minecraft World, a permanent Minecraft‑themed park, will open in 2027 as a new section of Chessington World of Adventures near London. The venture is a joint effort between Mojang Studios and Merlin Entertainments, promising a roller coaster, interactive block‑built play...
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Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios have announced a £50 million Minecraft‑themed land at Chessington World of Adventures, slated to open in 2027. The new zone will feature the world’s first Minecraft rollercoaster, interactive play areas, and themed retail and dining. It...
Actor John Stamos, now chief innovation officer of streaming startup Zeam, used his SXSW appearance—where he debated live‑streaming his first tattoo—to illustrate the company’s mission of delivering authentic, real‑time content. Zeam equips local TV stations with technology to broadcast events...
The NBA intervened to cancel the Atlanta Hawks' planned “Magic City Night,” a themed event that would have highlighted the city’s famous adult entertainment venue and featured a halftime performance by T.I. The decision underscores the league’s formal authority over...
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, earned Rs 9.25 crore on its second day, bringing the two‑day Indian gross to Rs 51.92 crore. The film opened with a strong Rs 34.75 crore on day one but saw a sharp slowdown on day two. Over 3,400 shows were...
A Chicago jury rejected former manager Pat Corcoran’s $3.8 million claim against Chance the Rapper, finding no enforceable oral "sunset" agreement. The jury also upheld Chance’s 2021 countersuit for fiduciary breach, but awarded only $35 in damages, far below the $1 million...
Starz announced a 7% workforce reduction, affecting fewer than 40 employees, as it continues to reshape after its 2025 spinoff from Lionsgate. The cuts are part of a broader effort to reallocate resources toward a pure‑play streaming model and lower...
A wave of layoffs continues to sweep Hollywood and the broader media sector, with companies from Amazon and Warner Bros. to smaller studios like Blocks shedding tens of thousands of jobs since early 2025. The cuts, driven by lingering pandemic...
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has officially endorsed the Trump administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, praising its focus on strong copyright protections. The White House’s six‑pronged plan seeks uniform national AI standards and preempts state‑level regulations. Hollywood studios...
Resident Evil Requiem emerged as the best‑selling video game of February 2026, topping PlayStation, Xbox and PC storefronts. The overall video‑game market grew 1% year‑over‑year, while content spending remained flat thanks to a 27% surge in subscription services. Hardware revenue...
Charter Communications announced it will shut its Appleton, Wisconsin call center on May 21, 2026, affecting 313 employees. The company said the workload will be transferred to other U.S.-based centers and staff can relocate to technical repair sites or apply...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is slated for a May 1, 2026 release and early tracking predicts a domestic opening of just over $55 million. The sequel reunites the original cast, adds high‑profile names like Lady Gaga, and has already amassed 14 million...
Wheatstone will demo two new products at the 2026 NAB Show. The VMX mixing engine provides a single backend for multiple LXE, Glass, Strata consoles and WheatNet IP facilities. The VML virtual broadcast console runs in any HTML5 browser on...
Entravision Communications announced that board member Lara Sweet will depart, ending her tenure that began in October 2023. Sweet, who also serves on the board of data‑science firm MediaAlpha and previously held the Chief People Officer role at Snap Inc.,...
VideoAmp has broadened its VXP cross‑platform planner by adding first‑party data integrations with satellite radio giant Sirius XM and in‑theater advertising network National CineMedia (NCM). The move unifies audio and cinema audience metrics within a single planning tool, giving marketers a more...
Newsmax founder Chris Ruddy testified at a February Senate Commerce Committee hearing to oppose Nexstar Media Group’s $4.5 billion merger with TEGNA. He aimed to present himself as a Capitol Hill influencer after failing to sway President Trump and FCC Chairman...
A TripleLift study finds that 49 % of connected‑TV (CTV) ads still use traditional 15‑ and 30‑second spots designed for linear television, despite record streaming viewership and ad spend. High‑impact formats such as pause ads, overlays, and native units boost brand...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a province‑wide ban on ticket resale above face value, aiming to curb scalpers and protect consumers. The IFPI Global Music Report shows Canada’s recorded music revenues rose 5.6% in 2025 to $957.9 million, driven largely by...
Graham Media Group has promoted Stephanie Slagle to vice president, chief revenue officer and general manager of Detroit’s NBC affiliate WDIV Local 4. Slagle, who previously served as the company’s CRO, brings more than three decades of experience building digital agencies...
California’s SB 576 now obliges streaming ads to match the perceived volume of surrounding content, shifting compliance responsibility to the platforms that deliver the ads. The rule exposes a split in ad‑tech workflows: client‑side insertion (CSAI) offers little control over audio,...
Netflix and Warner Music Group announced a strategic partnership to produce documentary series and feature films centered on WMG’s artists and songwriters. The collaboration will be executed through Unigram, WMG’s production arm, which will develop each project with the artists...
Roblox announced it will begin charging creators a fee for publishing brand integrations, with charges scaling based on user traffic and engagement, slated to roll out in 2027. The policy is presented as a move to standardize ad labeling, improve...
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour has generated over $32 million after 17 of its 35 North American arena dates, selling 209,622 tickets. Attendance averages 12,330 per show, with peaks above 13,800 in Las Vegas, Detroit, Seattle and Dallas. The tour...
CBS News, owned by Paramount Skydance, announced a 6% workforce reduction—about 60 employees—effective March 20, 2026, to stay competitive in a rapidly changing news landscape. The cuts accompany the shutdown of the nearly century‑old CBS News Radio service, slated to cease...
Udon Entertainment and Pix’n Love will publish the English‑language Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 artbook, with pre‑orders opening on March 23 at 11 a.m. PT and closing May 6. Buyers in the United States must order through Udon, while European customers will use Pix’n Love. The book...
Lion Forge Entertainment announced it has acquired the television rights to Kimberly Ann Harrison’s debut novel *Beyond the Paddock* and will develop it into a young‑adult series. The story follows two foster‑care teens who move from Los Angeles to Kentucky,...
UEFA is planning a direct‑to‑consumer Champions League streaming platform for Asia, targeting a launch as early as the 2027‑2031 media rights cycle. The initiative, developed with partner Relevent, could debut in markets such as Indonesia or India, either supplementing or...
Hollywood studios have thrown their weight behind a Republican‑sponsored bill aimed at overturning Canada’s Online Streaming Act, which obligates U.S. platforms to financially support Canadian film, TV and music production. The Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act, introduced by Rep....
Eric Wolff has been hired as Chyron's Director of Venues Sales for North America, bringing 35 years of sports‑venue expertise. He most recently oversaw broadcast operations at T‑Mobile Arena, the home of the Vegas Golden Knights. Wolff will concentrate on...
Amazon MGM Studios’ sci‑fi adventure *Project Hail Mary* generated a record‑breaking $12 million from preview screenings on March 19, the highest for any 2026 theatrical release. The film adapts Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, leveraging a built‑in fan base and strong critical reception....
Square Enix announced a Chrono Trigger One Mark Collection of 15 character sprite charms, to be sold in Japanese capsule‑gacha machines starting March 27, 2026. Each of the seven main heroes appears in two poses—neutral and attack—with a hidden secret...
User acquisition costs for mobile‑game publishers are approaching $25 billion in 2025, excluding China, and now represent roughly 32% of net revenue. While the figure has slipped from its 2021 peak, ad‑exchange fees are set to overtake traditional UA spend by...
Nexstar Media Group announced a senior secured note offering exceeding $5 billion, aimed at financing its $6.2 billion acquisition of the former Gannett assets. The move follows Nexstar’s effective takeover of TEGNA and the conversion of TEGNA shares into Nexstar’s “NXST” ticker....
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) announced it will not adopt the sweeping age‑rating changes introduced by Pan‑European Games Information (PEGI), citing potential confusion for consumers. PEGI’s new framework, effective June, expands ratings to cover paid random items, time‑limited offers,...
South Korean mobile publisher Supercent and UK developer Sumo Digital have signed a memorandum of understanding to co‑develop next‑generation mobile games, with development slated to begin in early 2026. The partnership blends Supercent’s mobile‑first, data‑driven publishing platform with Sumo’s two‑decade...
