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Sky has appointed Damian Saunders as Managing Director of its Sky Business division, marking the latest step in the company’s B2B expansion. Saunders, who joined Sky in 2012 and has held multiple senior roles—including Strategy and Commercial Director and CRO—has been instrumental in broadening the unit beyond TV into telecoms and connectivity. Under his leadership, Sky Business will continue scaling its portfolio of TV, broadband, and connectivity services for UK enterprises. The move underscores Sky’s ambition to deepen its foothold in the competitive UK business market.
Disney Channel will relaunch in Spain on April 1, replacing Disney Junior and expanding its schedule to target children aged six to eleven. The revived pay‑TV channel will retain preschool programming through clearly labelled Disney Junior blocks. Disney Junior previously held...
The NBA is reshaping its fan‑engagement strategy to capture younger viewers who avoid traditional TV appointments. By aggregating data across League Pass, the NBA app, social platforms and betting interfaces, the league sees that youth consumption is actually rising, just...
Live‑sports streaming latency now reaches 40‑plus seconds on many platforms, turning a quality‑of‑experience nuisance into a revenue‑critical issue. Research from the Super Bowl showed Peacock lagging 48 seconds while broadcast stayed within 19 seconds. In‑play microbetting, a $21 billion market projected...
Fourth Pillar released its inaugural Music Investment Barometer, surveying 125 senior decision‑makers who oversee over $3.24 trillion in assets. The study finds music IP now recognized as a formal asset class, with 86% planning to increase allocations and average deal sizes...
Walmart’s purchase of Vizio gives the retailer control of a smart‑TV operating system that blends content discovery, advertising, payments and commerce on the living‑room screen. The move transforms retail media from search‑based placements to first‑screen TV inventory, especially as 2026‑model...
MNTN announced the hiring of Garland Hill, former TikTok growth chief, as its first chief revenue officer, and Peter Blacker, former NBCUniversal streaming head, as global head of premium content. Hill previously scaled TikTok’s small‑business division to over $1 billion in revenue, while...
David F. Caravaca has been appointed General Manager at GoDirect Artists Management, bringing his rising profile as a Spanish conductor to the agency. He is a prize‑winner of the Leipzig Conducting Competition and the inaugural Orquesta de Juventudes Musicales award....
SportsCast Global announced a partnership with FAST Channels TV to launch a 24/7 free‑ad‑supported streaming (FAST) sports channel. The channel will feature football, motorsport, basketball, tennis and baseball content, including classic games, highlights, commentary and athlete profiles. FAST Channels TV...
New York Times has introduced Crossplay, its first two‑player word game that embeds ads directly within gameplay. The ad‑supported format targets non‑subscribing users, with six‑second mandatory video ads after each turn. JPMorgan Chase partnered for the launch, aiming at financially active, digitally savvy...
The New York Times launched Crossplay, its first two‑player word game, as a standalone app that embeds ads directly within gameplay. The ad‑supported model applies to non‑subscribers, while a Games subscription removes the ads. JPMorgan Chase partnered on the launch, using...
Rising production costs and shrinking profit margins are prompting U.S. theater producers to stage new shows in London rather than domestically. Musicals such as "Beautiful Little Fool" and Disney’s "The Greatest Showman" have debuted in modest UK venues to leverage...
Sports fans are abandoning traditional TV, turning to streaming services and short‑form platforms for live games and highlights. Rights are being split across multiple OTT providers, creating frustration as viewers juggle subscriptions. Hub Entertainment Research’s Wave 5 report shows documentaries like...
A coalition of independent musicians has filed a federal lawsuit against Google, alleging that its AI music tools—Lyria 3 and ProducerAI—train on millions of copyrighted songs without permission. The complaint claims Google strips copyright metadata, misattributes ownership, and distributes the...
OpenAI is rapidly assembling an internal advertising infrastructure, hiring engineers, product designers, and trust‑and‑safety staff to replace its current reliance on third‑party vendors. In the short term it is partnering with Criteo and The Trade Desk to bring advertisers into...
Evrideo, the cloud‑native SaaS platform for broadcast operations, announced two senior‑level hires. Rob Malcolm joins as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product Officer, bringing over 25 years of SaaS and broadcast experience. Greg Willis becomes Vice President of Sales &...
Australian‑made children’s podcast “Silly Stories for Kids” has amassed 2.47 million listens and 1.37 million downloads in the past 30 days, generating over 21.8 million listening minutes. The audience is now dominated by North America, which accounts for 52 % of listeners, while downloads...
Rainbow's studio has launched its first themed subscription video‑on‑demand (SVoD) channel, Winx Club & Friends, on Amazon Prime Video. The channel is live in the UK, Italy, France, Finland and Sweden and bundles flagship series such as Winx Club, Huntik,...
Paramount+ and creative agency Hello have teamed with ARIA‑winning artist G Flip to relaunch Pat Benatar’s classic “All Fired Up” as the official anthem for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The reworked track will feature across Paramount+ live coverage, radio play, streaming platforms...
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is expanding its digital footprint by teaming with streaming technology firm Kiswe to launch MyAEW, a subscription‑based platform that includes a free FAST channel called Watch AEW. The channel streams on Android TV, Apple TV and...
Comcast has broken ground on a $5.9 million fiber build‑out extending its high‑speed network into Greater Hartford and Middletown, Connecticut. The project, slated for completion later this year, targets the region’s business community with Ethernet and dedicated internet services up to...
AT&T announced a commitment to spend more than $250 billion to boost U.S. connectivity, targeting fiber expansion, 5G home internet, a satellite partnership with AST SpaceMobile, and FirstNet enhancements. CEO John Stankey praised the current federal telecom policy as the strongest...
Fox Sports announced an aggressive 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast plan, featuring 70 matches on the Fox broadcast network and a total of 340 live hours across its platforms. The schedule includes 21 primetime games on Fox and 19 primetime...
Optimum is set to launch a new network called In2 TV next month, bundling News 12 original series, mystery documentaries, cultural stories and exclusive sports. The channel will be carried on all video customers subscribed to Optimum's Basic package and...
Philo, under new CEO Mike Keyserling, unveiled two refreshed subscription tiers this month. The $25‑per‑month Essential plan bundles over 70 live TV channels, 120 FAST channels, video‑on‑demand and unlimited DVR storage, plus a 7‑day free trial. The former Core plan...
Versant announced a multi‑brand direct‑to‑consumer push, unveiling an MS Now streaming service, a Fandango AVOD platform, and a CNBC DTC product aimed at retail investors. CFO/COO Anand Kini emphasized that the rollout will rely on existing video‑playback, commerce, and brand infrastructure, keeping...
Konami announced that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has surpassed two million units in combined shipments and digital sales worldwide. The remake launched on August 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC, moving one million copies on its...
Netflix confirmed it will not bid for the National Rugby League broadcast rights as the Australian Rugby League Commission pursues a package valued at over $4 billion. The league aims to finalize a deal within three months, targeting both traditional broadcasters...
Ari Emanuel, longtime Hollywood talent agent, debuted a new video podcast called “Rushmore.” Co‑hosted with music‑manager Ben Persky, the show invites two high‑profile guests to debate which figures, products or moments belong on a “Mount Rushmore” of various categories. The...
Phil Rosenthal’s culinary travel series *Somebody Feed Phil* will transition from Netflix to a dedicated YouTube channel in 2027 under a strategic global deal with Banijay. The agreement also includes a slate of short‑form content and explores AVOD and FAST...
Snapchat unveiled a Cricket in a Snap ad suite to let brands ride India’s cricket frenzy, featuring a Live Sports API, AR fan zones, surface‑tracking lenses and sponsored stickers. The platform now exceeds 250 million Indian users, with cricket emerging as...
At Pocket Gamer Connects Summit 2026, industry leaders debated the relevance of publishing labels versus self‑publishing. Anshar Publishing highlighted how genre‑focused labels like Hooded Horse can amplify visibility for strategy games, while Avalanche Studios emphasized label‑driven platform access for B2B...
The New South Wales government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to locate a second global film studio in Greater Sydney, committing up to $100 million under its three‑year Screen & Digital Games Strategy. The initiative will complement the existing...
An AI‑generated Amish avatar named Melanskia, with over 300,000 Instagram followers, is promoting the dietary supplement Modern Antidote without disclosing her synthetic nature. The avatar is operated by entrepreneur Josemaria Silvestrini, who uses AI tools to create realistic video content...
Roblox announced two new developer initiatives—Incubator, a six‑month mentorship for seasoned teams, and Jumpstart, a rolling program for newer and experienced creators. Both provide subject‑matter experts to help refine concepts, build audiences, and scale games. The launch coincides with age‑checked...
YouTube became the world’s largest media company in 2025, posting $62.3 billion in revenue, edging out Disney’s $60.9 billion. The platform’s dual‑revenue model—advertising and subscriptions—delivered over $40 billion from ads and about a third of revenue from YouTube TV, Premium and NFL Sunday...
The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand have forged a landmark partnership, naming New Zealand the Lead Country Partner for the 20th anniversary of the Great Escape festival in Brighton. The deal includes an exclusive takeover of the...
Dailyfly, the operator of a free daily news service for the Lewis‑Clark Valley, is selling its two radio holdings. The assets include a 100 kW Hot Country FM station serving Lewiston, Idaho from a Clarkston, Washington tower, and a Class B AM...
Wonkybot Entertainment has launched Wonkybot Kids, a dedicated YouTube hub for its growing family‑focused animated slate. The rollout is anchored by the preschool series BLISS, which premiered on March 6 across its own channel and the new hub. The move marks...
Wasserman Music announced it is now operating as The•Team, a rebrand triggered by founder Casey Wasserman’s decision to sell the Wasserman Media Group amid a DOJ‑related Epstein controversy. The move aims to separate the agency from Wasserman’s personal brand, with...
Mike Flanagan has inked an exclusive overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios to develop original series, kicking off with a reimagined adaptation of Stephen King’s *Carrie* and a new version of *The Exorcist*. The agreement follows his departure from Netflix,...
The Cincinnati Reds announced a two‑year partnership with Gray Media and its Fox19 station to simulcast ten regular‑season games on free over‑the‑air television. The schedule includes Opening Day on March 26 and nine “Red Hot Mondays” games, reaching fans in 17...
UEFA’s Champions League has undergone a commercial overhaul anchored by the new UC3 joint venture with European Football Clubs and agency Relevent Football Partners. The partnership replaces the three‑decade‑old Team Marketing role and gives clubs a stronger voice in rights...
Discord reports over 90 million daily active users, with gamers accounting for 90% of its monthly activity and 5 billion hours of gameplay logged in a single month. At Pocket Gamer Connects, senior developer advocate Anthony Tešija highlighted the Social SDK, which...
Hearst Television announced that Pam Barber will retire as President and General Manager of WMOR‑32 in Tampa after leading the station since 2015 and a 20‑year tenure with the company. Barber’s 43‑year broadcasting career began in Tampa in 1983 and...
Nexstar Media Group has unveiled a nationwide news initiative called “Investing in America,” focusing on economic development and infrastructure projects across the United States. The series, launched with a five‑part weekday format and weekly reports, will be distributed through Nexstar’s...
Electronic Arts announced layoffs across all Battlefield studios, citing a realignment despite the franchise’s recent commercial success. Battlefield 6 has sold roughly 20 million copies, with an initial surge of seven million in the first three days and a mostly positive Steam...
Parrot Analytics and Radial Entertainment have forged a multi‑year partnership to embed Parrot’s global, cross‑platform audience demand index into Radial’s content valuation, programming, and growth strategy. The deal gives Radial, which manages a library of over 70,000 movies and TV...
Marketers must dissolve the linear‑vs‑streaming divide and adopt a convergent TV approach, blending programmatic and direct buying. At Convergent TV World, Tatari’s Mike Fogarty highlighted the $70 billion U.S. TV market, noting that only $30 billion is streaming‑focused and still largely direct‑sold....
LSU Athletics has inked a multi‑year extension with Guaranty Media, preserving the broadcaster’s role as the flagship of the LSU Sports Radio Network. Eagle 98.1 (WDGL) will stay the primary home for football, baseball and men’s basketball, while Talk 107.3 (WBRP) remains...
