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Fox News Media logged 1.5 billion YouTube video views in Q1 2026, outpacing all major news outlets. Its nearest rival, MS NOW, recorded 974 million views, while CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS lagged further behind. The network’s YouTube audience grew 21 percent year‑over‑year and 51 percent quarter‑over‑quarter, marking the sixth straight quarter of dominance. Fox Business contributed 193 million views, up 25 percent from the prior quarter.
Iconic rock band The Rolling Stones have teamed with Los Angeles‑based label Paly and Universal’s Bravado to launch a limited‑edition 10‑piece apparel capsule that reimagines the band’s classic imagery. The collection, featuring T‑shirts, hoodies and accessories, draws from six decades...
HarperCollins has signed a multi‑year partnership with AI‑powered animation studio Toonstar to turn a slate of its books into original YouTube series. The first title slated for development is the middle‑grade series Friendship List, which will also spawn a HarperAlley...
The webinar highlighted a rapid decline in traditional local advertisers such as car dealerships, grocery chains, and big‑box retailers, leaving media outlets with shrinking revenue. Corey Elliott and Gordon Borrell explained that digital commerce and changing consumer habits are driving...
Washington’s flagship Fox station WTTG and its Gray Media affiliates have secured additional broadcast slots for Washington Nationals games, expanding coverage across the capital’s DMA and adjacent markets. The agreement increases the number of over‑the‑air telecasts, allowing fans to watch...
Crystal City Entertainment, Rakia Media and veteran animation producer Nate Hopper have signed an agreement to develop the New York Times bestseller “Tiny T. Rex” into an animated television series. The children’s‑book franchise, created by author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Jay Fleck,...
Barix will demonstrate its latest Instreamer and Exstreamer solutions at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, focusing on the MultiCoder M400 and LX400 FLEXA codecs. The MultiCoder M400 now supports SRT and RIST transport protocols, becoming the first sub‑$500 encoder...
Former Warner Bros. head Toby Emmerich has launched Fireside, a production banner that will now focus on television development backed by Len Blavatnik’s Access Entertainment. After a five‑year first‑look film deal with Warner Bros., Emmerich sees a gap as studios scale...
Universal Music Group and digital distributor Believe, along with its TuneCore platform, have settled a copyright‑infringement lawsuit by filing a dismissal with prejudice in New York federal court. The case, filed in November 2024, alleged that Believe operated an "industrial‑scale"...
President Trump’s FY2027 budget proposal eliminates federal funding for public television, continuing a zero‑allocation stance that began last year. America’s Public Television Stations, led by CEO Kate Riley, warned that the cut has already forced two stations to close and...
Zero Gravity Management has signed The Fruity Friendz Company, a Dutch‑based animation studio, for representation. The partnership centers on expanding the studio’s flagship multi‑platform franchise *F.A.B.S. Friends Adventures* across television, film, games, music and interactive media. Co‑founders Monique Borkent and...
Boston Legacy FC announced a multi‑year regional media partnership with WBTS (NBC 10) and NBC Sports Boston, securing live coverage of 13 matches for its inaugural NWSL season starting April 3, 2026. The schedule features eight home games and five away contests...
Mars’ OEFY gum portfolio—including Orbit, Extra, Freedent and Yida—has launched a youth‑focused campaign called “Total Overthink of The Heart.” The BBDO Chicago creative remixes Bonnie Tyler’s 1983 hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and runs across memes, social, digital and OOH...
Cover Corp announced it will scale back support for its Holostars male Vtuber division in Japan, citing an executive decision to optimize overall business. While the company says it will continue to back individual activities on a case‑by‑case basis, projects...
Orban Labs and Quu Inc. have integrated the Quu360 Visual Radio platform directly into the Orban OPTIMOD 5950 HD processor, creating a single‑chip solution for audio processing, metadata handling, and visual messaging. The embedded option eliminates the need for separate Windows‑based PCs...
An Italian court ruled that Netflix’s subscription price increases from 2017 to 2024 were unlawful, opening the door for refunds of up to €500 (about $545) for premium plan holders and €250 (about $273) for standard users. The judgment also...
Crocs has broadened its long‑standing Disney partnership by launching a Disney‑themed headband, along with coordinating tote and belt bags, moving the collaboration from footwear to full‑outfit accessories. The headband is lightweight, hair‑safe and features six holes per ear, allowing up...
Take‑Two Interactive announced the departure of its head of AI, Luke Dicken, along with several other AI team members. The layoffs were attributed to shifting upper‑management priorities despite the company’s recent public endorsement of generative‑AI tools. In the same period,...
Rodeo FX has merged its Paris VFX, advertising, experiential, and Mikros Animation divisions into a single 40,000‑square‑foot studio in the city’s 10th arrondissement. The consolidation follows the company’s acquisition of Mikros and aims to centralize production, improve pipeline efficiency, and...
Meta is piloting product tagging on Instagram Reels in five markets, allowing creators to embed up to 30 catalog items or affiliate links directly in videos. The feature targets creators with public accounts, at least 1,000 followers and age 18+,...
Former Rockstar audio engineer Rob Carr says Rockstar North likely rebuilt the entire RAGE engine for Grand Theft Auto 6, reflecting a development timeline that began in early 2019 rather than the publicly‑stated 2020. UK public records suggest the project’s budget...
Trusted Media Brands (TMB) is doubling down on community‑driven creators, a strategy validated by Edelman’s trust research. The company runs a four‑layer creator engine that blends licensed viral clips, external specialists, in‑house talent, and network sharers across brands like Reader’s...
Omdia projects that advertising‑supported video will surge 75 % to $540 billion by 2030, propelled by social‑media and connected‑TV platforms. Online video is set to capture 54 % of global video revenue, up from 40 % in 2025. In contrast, linear TV’s ad‑supported revenue...
A Yale University study, conducted with NewsGuard, found that health and government agencies spent more than $35.7 million on advertising across 11 websites that promote health misinformation between 2021 and 2024, accounting for over 10 % of those sites' ad revenue. The...
Former Stardock business developer Larry Kuperman revealed that GameStop viewed digital game distribution as a temporary trend, leading the retailer to acquire the Impulse platform in 2011 but treat it as a low priority. Impulse was shuttered by April 2014,...
Encompass Digital Media and Techex have unveiled Altitude Events, a cloud‑native master control service that combines Encompass’s Altitude Media Cloud platform with Techex’s tx darwin transformation engine and Densitron UI. The solution handles the full live‑event chain—from signal acquisition and dynamic...
Social‑gaming platform Rec Room announced its shutdown after failing to turn its 150 million‑user base into profit, citing soaring costs and a shifting VR market. Meta’s recent $80 billion loss in Reality Labs and the layoff of 1,500 VR staff underscore the...
PlayStation’s corporate PS Studios webpage has been subtly edited, removing references to PC development for partners like Valkyrie Entertainment and emphasizing exclusivity for XDEV. The changes arrive amid earlier reports that Sony may be scaling back its PC port strategy...
Alstone has signed on as the official cladding partner for Punjab Kings during the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The agreement will see Alstone’s branding displayed on stadium cladding and integrated into a suite of on‑ground and digital campaigns. Executives...
Beehiiv, the newsletter platform, has launched an IAB‑compliant podcast hosting and monetization service, aiming to bridge newsletter and podcast audiences. Sounds Profitable’s research reveals that 27% of very conservative Americans have never listened to a podcast, highlighting a discovery‑architecture gap. A...
DAZN is teaming with TikTok to livestream a Serie A match—Juventus versus Genoa—directly to users in the UK and Ireland. The free broadcast will appear on the @DAZNFootball TikTok channel on April 6, 2026, kicking off at 6 pm BST. Both companies frame...
Quantic Lab has exited the Embracer Group and is now an independent studio owned by its founder and CEO, Stefan Seicarescu, effective April 1 2026. The spin‑out gives the outsourcing specialist greater operational flexibility and the ability to respond more quickly to...
The Hispanic Radio Conference (HRC) 2026 will host a dedicated session on "Digital Platforms for Hispanic Radio Stations," addressing the rapid shift toward online audio. Recent data shows 81% of U.S. adults (about 233 million) listened to online audio last month,...
South Africa’s live‑music market is booming in 2026, drawing a diverse slate of international acts—from Doja Cat and Bryan Adams to J. Cole and Dave—across hip‑hop, R&B, reggae, country and electronic genres. Major venues in Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg host arena shows...
Red Seat Ventures, a Fox Corporation Tubi Media Group division, unveiled Speakeasy, an owned‑and‑operated platform that unifies hosting, distribution and monetization for audio and video creators. The service bundles AI‑powered analytics, ad‑supported revenue, and subscription options via an integration with...
PlayDucky has released two new lava‑themed maps—a volcano and a lava‑pool—for its mobile‑first sandbox game Melon Sandbox. The update adds lava tiles to the in‑game editor, letting creators design hazardous environments and sell them on the storefront using the virtual...
OpenAI secured a $122 billion funding round, lifting its valuation to about $852 billion and hinting at a future public listing. The company also extended its advertising pilot to Canada, Australia and New Zealand, giving brands more time to test AI‑assistant ads. In...
Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026 will take place on June 15‑16, gathering over 1,200 games professionals for two days of networking, deals and insight. The event builds on a successful 2025 debut and features a multitrack agenda with speakers from...
Streaming services are grappling with rising churn, which has climbed from 2 % in 2019 to 5.5 % in 2025, while retention rates linger between 30 % and 40 %. Traditional mass‑mail and generic push tactics no longer engage users, prompting a shift toward...
Uruguayan‑Australian soprano Natasha Gesto has signed with TACT Artists Management and will be represented by veteran agent Samuel Levine. Gesto currently sings with the Junges Ensemble at Semperoper Dresden, covering roles such as Erste Dame in "Die Zauberflöte" and Musetta...
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), the dominant music‑streaming platform in China with 528 million monthly active users, reported $1.24 billion revenue for the latest quarter, up 16% year‑over‑year and just above forecasts. While total MAUs slipped 5% YoY, the paying‑user base grew...
An independent analysis by Jan Ozer for Streaming Learning Center compares royalty costs between Access Advance’s Video Distribution Patent Pool and Avanci’s Video program across eight typical streaming service models. The study finds Avanci’s royalties can be 1.9‑times higher for...
In 2026 music platforms are prioritizing automated royalty payouts to retain artists, as manual delays drive talent to competitors. Create Music Group now delivers YouTube streaming revenue within three days, positioning itself as an artist‑first brand. Labels like Ninja Tune...
Weekly roundup spotlights 12 standout ad campaigns, from KFC’s animated Colonel Sanders to e.l.f.’s true‑crime parody and Verizon’s suspenseful “Look Behind You.” The piece highlights unconventional collaborations such as McDonald’s with K‑Pop Demon Hunters and Liquid Death teaming with real‑estate...
Live‑sports streaming still lags broadcast by 30‑45 seconds, prompting industry leaders to debate the ROI of cutting latency. DAZN, BT Group and TATA Communications cite split‑rights scenarios and real‑time betting as drivers for faster delivery. Technical hurdles include low‑latency protocols,...
Samsung Ads partnered with Crumbl for a seven‑week CTV acquisition push in Q4, delivering over 16,000 app installs and five‑figure revenue while achieving a 23% conversion rate that outperformed the brand’s social campaigns. The integration with AppsFlyer gave Crumbl transparent,...
The Trade Desk’s relationship with Publicis collapsed after a leaked transparency audit, prompting rivals to tout their own openness. However, agency buyers largely dismissed transparency as a decisive factor, focusing instead on margin and control. Competitors such as Nexxen are...
Brands are tightening budgets amid a crowded sports calendar that includes the Super Bowl, 2026 Winter Olympics and FIFA World Cup. Global ad spend is set to exceed $1 trillion, but live‑sports slots remain prohibitively expensive, with 30‑second Super Bowl spots...
Netflix’s robust content engine logged 96 billion hours viewed in H2 2025, fueling higher retention, lower churn and stronger pricing power. Original titles grew 9% year‑over‑year, and a slate of marquee releases through 2026—including Bridgerton S4 and ONE PIECE S2—aims to sustain engagement. Management ties...
Tubi is adding more than 600 movies and TV series from Disney, NBCUniversal, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery and Lionsgate to its Canadian catalog. The ad‑supported service has seen monthly active users climb 30% year‑over‑year since its 2020 launch. A long‑term...
