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Eutelsat has terminated its capacity contracts on the Russian‑owned Express AT1 and Express AT2 satellites after Express AT1 failed on March 4 and Express AT2 is being relocated from 140° East. The leases had complemented Eutelsat’s own 36° East fleet (Eutelsat 36C/36D). The company estimates the terminations will shave a low single‑digit‑million euro amount from FY 2025‑26 revenue, with negligible impact on EBITDA. Consequently, Eutelsat’s GEO constellation now comprises 31 satellites, down from 33.
Movistar Plus added 278,000 subscribers in 2025, raising its total base to 3.8 million and delivering a 7.9% year‑on‑year increase. The growth marks a sharp acceleration from the 94,000 new customers recorded in 2024 and represents the second consecutive year of...
Zen Studios announced that Pinball FX3 and all its downloadable content will be delisted from the Microsoft Store in early May, citing technical reasons tied to a rebrand. The company also revealed that future DLC for Pinball M and Pinball FX will no...
G2 and Team Liquid have completed a player swap, sending Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa to Liquid and Guy “NertZ” Iluz to G2. The move re‑establishes Liquid as an American‑core roster, restoring its eligibility for the Americas VRS slot ahead of the...
IAB Sweden’s board voted to expel Meta from its membership, citing the platform’s inadequate measures against fraudulent advertising. The decision follows a procedural correction after an earlier March 10 vote was invalidated. Meta has until the April 15 annual general...
Apple announced video‑streaming capabilities for Apple Podcasts, letting users toggle between audio and video while supporting dynamic ad insertion. The move follows Spotify’s similar rollout and reflects a broader industry shift toward video‑first podcast experiences. Independent Studio argues that standing...
Series Mania Forum’s Buyers Upfront, an invitation‑only market event on March 23 in Lille, has selected ten premium series for its second edition. Among them are two Spanish productions – the sci‑fi drama *In Vitro* and the thriller *The Dark Book:...
Portugal ended 2025 with 4.7 million pay‑TV subscribers, a modest 0.5 % year‑on‑year increase – the slowest growth since 2006. Residential customers accounted for 88.3 % of the base, rising to 4.1 million, while non‑residential connections grew 2.3 % to 546,000. Fibre‑to‑the‑home remained dominant, delivering...
Reach, the UK’s largest newspaper publisher, has accused the BBC of an aggressive digital expansion that is crowding out commercial local news outlets. It points to Ofcom data showing the BBC’s share of local‑news page views rising from 20% in...
Madison & Wall analysts Brian Wieser and Luke Stillman have upgraded their U.S. advertising revenue forecast, citing surprisingly resilient consumer spending despite recent headwinds such as higher gas prices and subdued spring‑break activity. The firm sees a modest but steady...
Fremantle has named Ben Crompton as its new Global Head of Entertainment, effective later this month, reporting directly to Global CEO Jennifer Mullin. Crompton arrives from NBCUniversal, where he served as Vice President of International Unscripted, and brings a track...
Audible announced at the London Book Fair that it will launch its subscription service in eleven new markets—Belgium, Egypt, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates—through a partnership with local Amazon...
Mobvista posted full‑year 2025 revenue of $2.05 billion, a 35.7% jump from 2024, driven primarily by its programmatic platform Mintegral. Mintegral delivered $1.96 billion in revenue, up 35.9%, with AI‑powered smart bidding accounting for more than 80% of that income. Gaming remained...
Swedish games publisher Stillfront Group has restructured its Nomination Committee ahead of its May 13, 2026 annual general meeting, replacing Roger Storm of Handelsbanken Fonder with Christian Wawrzinek (appointed by Laureus Capital) and Mohamad Haj Hasan (appointed by Knuth Capital)....
Airwave announced an exclusive distribution, monetization, and marketing partnership with The Daily Blast, the flagship news and politics podcast of The New Republic. The agreement gives the podcast full‑service network support while opening new advertising inventory to brands targeting highly...
Independent creative agency Rethink created a chief production officer role, appointing Jon Legere, former head of Anomaly’s Unreasonable Studios. Legere will embed production capabilities across advertising, PR and design, reporting to COO Caleb Goodman. The hire shifts production from a...
Airwave announced Airwave Journeys, a creator‑led travel program partnered with Laura Hart’s Like Minds Travel. The collaboration makes Airwave’s podcasters hosts of paid tours that align with their show topics, offering fans immersive experiences in destinations such as France, Italy,...
Madison and Wall raised its 2026 U.S. ad‑spending forecast to 8.1% but warned the assumptions were made before the Middle‑East conflict erupted. The war introduces new geopolitical, inflationary and supply‑chain risks that could dampen growth, especially in the second half...
Omnicom Media Group appointed Bradley Rogers as OMD USA chief executive, effective March 23, succeeding Chrissie Hanson. Hanson is moving to Dentsu to lead its North America media operations and serve as global brand president of Carat. Rogers arrives with...
Canal+, the French media group owned by MultiChoice, announced that it will integrate generative AI tools from Google Cloud and OpenAI into its StudioCanal production pipeline. CEO Maxim Saada said the technology will enable the creation of scenes that were previously...
The NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas has added three radio‑focused panels to its Broadcast Management and Monetization track. The "America 250: Owning the Moment" session will explore how stations can leverage the nation’s 250th‑anniversary celebrations to deepen audience engagement and advertiser...
Amagi’s March 2026 Airtime Report shows FAST (Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV) viewership rising 21% YoY in Q4 2025, with ad impressions up 27%. The growth was strongest in LATAM, where hours of viewing jumped 66% and ad impressions 77%. A survey of...
German broadcaster Sportdigital has secured broadcast rights to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, beginning coverage with the quarter‑finals in Australia. The 12‑team tournament also serves as the Asian qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, granting direct berths...
Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) secured an $18.75 million default judgment against William Freemon, a U.S. operator of illegal IPTV services such as Streaming TV Now, Instant IPTV and TV Nitro. The Northern District of Texas court awarded statutory damages for willful copyright infringement,...
Coca‑Cola’s Middle East lead Ben Sadek explains how the company is shifting from pure brand‑awareness ads to immersive, experience‑driven marketing. The strategy leans on live events, creator collaborations, and high‑profile sports ties such as the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy...
Quincy Jones' estate has sold his extensive music and publishing catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, encompassing his production stakes in Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad, as well as iconic compositions like “Soul Bossa Nova,” “Give Me the Night,”...
Streaming giants are adding conversion APIs (CAPIs) to bring performance‑driven measurement to connected TV. Netflix unveiled its CAPI alongside new targeting options, while Roku and Comcast have introduced self‑serve APIs aimed at SMB advertisers. CAPIs promise to bridge the attribution...
Streaming giants are bringing conversion APIs (CAPIs) to connected TV as advertisers demand measurable performance. Netflix unveiled its CAPI alongside new targeting options, while Roku, Comcast and LinkedIn already provide similar APIs for CTV measurement. CAPIs promise to close the...
Byron Bay's Bluesfest, a 36‑year‑old music festival, has been cancelled just weeks before its scheduled April 2‑5 run. Organizers cite poor ticket sales as the primary reason, marking the first cancellation in the event’s history. The line‑up featured high‑profile acts such...
DAZN is adding All Elite Wrestling pay‑per‑view events to its global sports lineup, excluding India. The first title‑fight, AEW Revolution, streams on March 15, followed by Dynasty, Double or Nothing, and All In later in the year. Viewers can buy each event...
Savvy Games, a Saudi‑backed conglomerate, has consolidated about $12 billion in equity across Nintendo, Take Two, Square Enix and other top publishers, each representing roughly 5‑10 % of the companies. CEO Brian Ward told GDC that the stakes are an investment vehicle, not a...
NFL star Travis Kelce has been appointed Six Flags' official brand ambassador for the 2026 season, leveraging his personal fan history and recent investment in the company. The deal includes digital promotion on Kelce's social channels and the use of...
Thursday’s VOZ ratings show the NRL’s Round 2 clash between Brisbane and Parramatta pulling 772,000 average viewers, edging out the AFL’s Round 1 Carlton‑Richmond game at 675,000. Seven Network captured the night with a 30.9% total‑TV share and a 31.3% consolidated share,...
Kim Kelleher has been elevated to President while retaining her Chief Commercial Officer role at AMC Networks. The board has been enlarged from eleven to twelve members, reinstating CEO Kristin Dolan as a Class B director. Recent senior‑leadership moves also...
TikTok is launching TikTok Radio live from SXSW on March 13, leveraging its partnership with iHeartMedia. The service will stream on the iHeartRadio app and 28 iHeart broadcast stations, delivering TikTok‑driven music hits, creator storytelling, and weekly countdowns. Simultaneously, TikTok...
Court TV is undergoing a major restructuring after its sale to Jellysmack’s Law&Crime Network, announcing sweeping layoffs and a reduced on‑air schedule. Anchor Julie Grant and crime correspondent Matt Johnson are among the high‑profile departures, while roughly two dozen behind‑the‑scenes...
Netflix ANZ’s director of marketing Tony Broderick champions "uncomfortably exciting" creative risks, exemplified by the large‑scale Wednesday Island event that turned Cockatoo Island into a fan festival. He emphasizes a title‑led strategy where bold cultural moments drive broader business metrics,...
Apple’s senior VP of Services Eddy Cue announced that viewership for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix on Apple TV+ rose year‑over‑year, surpassing both Formula 1 and Apple’s expectations. While exact numbers were not disclosed, the increase follows Apple’s acquisition of U.S....
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to open with more than $160 million in its first five domestic days, positioning it as the biggest box‑office performer of 2026 so far. The sequel surpasses the 2023 Mario Bros launch, which earned $204.6 million...
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has formally asked the Department of Justice to block the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger unless enforceable worker protections are included. Union leaders highlighted concerns that the deal could trigger layoffs and diminish domestic production for...
Netflix’s legal drama “The Lincoln Lawyer” reclaimed the Nielsen streaming top spot for the week of Feb 9‑15, amassing 2.54 billion minutes across its 40 episodes, with 74 % of that consumption coming from the freshly released Season 4. HBO Max’s “The Pitt” secured...
Premeditated Productions has secured a five‑year extension of its first‑look deal with Amazon MGM Studios, extending the partnership through summer 2032. Launched in 2024 as the production arm of Entangled Publishing, Premeditated has already greenlit over a dozen adaptations of New York Times...
The NFL’s 2026 schedule is shaping up to be markedly different, emphasizing more standalone broadcast windows and a possible Wednesday kickoff to accommodate the league’s first regular‑season game in Australia. The Thanksgiving lineup may expand with a Thanksgiving Eve matchup,...
Globo will present a diverse slate of scripted and unscripted series at Series Mania, Europe’s leading TV‑series market event. The lineup includes the telenovela "The Life We Lead," the horror‑fantasy "Blood Red – Under the Moonlight," and reality formats like...
Netflix announced the launch of Eyeline Studios, a 32,000‑sq‑ft visual effects and virtual production hub in Hyderabad. The facility will operate on a hybrid cloud architecture and join Eyeline's existing sites in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seoul and London. By leveraging...
The article warns that AI music platforms have built their models on unlicensed recordings, especially from independent artists, and are now proposing “walled‑garden” licensing schemes with major labels. While Warner has struck a dual‑use deal, Suno and other firms reject...
LTN and Appear have formed a partnership to deliver a scalable, IP‑native live video contribution and distribution solution for premium events. The offering combines Appear’s X Platform, which supports JPEG XS, JPEG 2000, AVC, HEVC and ST 2110 codecs, with LTN’s fully managed...
PlayDucky announced that its mobile sandbox game Melon Sandbox paid out more than $1 million to creators in 2025. The platform’s in‑game Workshop lets users upload mods and custom experiences, which other players purchase with the virtual currency Mels. Top‑earning creators...
TikTok Canada reached a settlement with the federal government, allowing the platform to keep its local operations and resume sponsorships of major cultural events. The agreement includes commitments to support Canadian, Francophone and Indigenous creators, invest in cultural organizations, and...
Vicky McClure’s three‑part thriller *The Replacement* will disappear from Netflix on 19 March, ending a year‑long streaming window. The BBC drama, which debuted in 2017, has earned a perfect 100 % Rotten Tomatoes rating from eleven critics, drawing praise for its Hitchcock‑style tension and...
