GamesIndustry.biz Will Once Again Head to Brazil to Report on Gamescom Latam
Two U.S. gamers have filed a class‑action lawsuit against Nintendo, accusing the company of seeking to profit twice from recent tariffs—once through higher retail prices and again via a refund claim against the U.S. government. Nintendo of America earlier sued the federal government to recover interest‑bearing tariffs it says were unlawfully imposed, citing more than $200 billion collected from imports. The consumer suit, filed in Washington state, alleges the dual recovery violates state consumer‑protection law. The case adds to a wave of over 1,000 corporate challenges to Trump‑era tariffs.
Amazon Music Partners with Bandsintown for Concert Listings
Amazon Music announced a partnership with live‑event platform Bandsintown to embed concert listings directly within its streaming app. The integration, called Bandsintown for Artists, lets users view upcoming shows on artist pages and purchase tickets through Bandsintown. Amazon Music will...
DAZN to Keep Belgian Pro League Coverage
DAZN announced it will continue broadcasting the Belgian Pro League until the end of the 2026‑27 season, despite earlier attempts to walk away from the five‑year deal. The streaming service faced a Brussels court hearing where its lawyers confirmed the...
The Measurement Blind Spot
The article highlights a fundamental flaw in audio‑visual (AV) planning: reliance on measurement systems that don’t reflect how audiences actually consume content. YouTube’s recent withdrawal from the UK’s BARB ratings underscores the growing gap between linear TV’s well‑tracked metrics and...
From a Facebook Page to a Billion-Strong Audience: How LADbible Outgrew Its Origins
LADbible launched in 2012 as a Facebook page for young men and now claims a cross‑platform audience approaching one billion. The company has built a multi‑brand portfolio—including SPORTbible, GAMINGbible, Tyla and acquisitions like UNILAD—driven by an audience‑first feedback loop. Over the...
Designing a Creator Compensation Strategy That Drives Performance and Retention: Lessons by Obviously
Influencer marketing has evolved from simple one‑off payments to sophisticated compensation frameworks that prioritize retention and performance. Leading agencies now use tiered models—flat fee plus retainer, performance‑based bonuses, and affiliate commissions—tailored to long‑term brand goals. The shift is driven by...
When Congress Pulled the Plug on Public Radio, A Billionaire Wrote an $80 Million Check
Congress withdrew federal support for NPR and PBS, creating an immediate funding shortfall. In response, philanthropist Connie Ballmer pledged an $80 million donation, the largest ever from a living donor to NPR. An anonymous benefactor contributed an additional $33 million, bringing the...
Strong Results for Efteling in 2025
Efteling Theme Park reported 5.78 million visits in 2025, generating roughly $382 million in operating income and $30 million net profit. The park achieved a record 80 days with a 9+ visitor rating, moving toward its 2030 goal of half the days reaching...
Marineland Requesting Federal Loan to Export Belugas to US
Marineland, the closed Niagara Falls theme park, has asked the Canadian government for a $10‑20 million federal loan to relocate up to 30 beluga whales and four dolphins to U.S. aquariums. While the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has tentatively approved...
Toon2Tango Drives the Expansion of Agent 203 with Its First Feature Film
Toon2Tango is turning its globally‑distributed Agent 203 animated series into a feature film slated for a 2027 release. The spy‑fi comedy, co‑produced with Spanish and German studios, will extend the franchise’s reach beyond television into cinemas. Directed by Damjan Mitrevski and...
Best AI Agents for Influencer Marketing in 2026
Influencer marketing is transitioning from manual, fragmented tools to autonomous AI agents that can manage the entire campaign lifecycle. A 2026 benchmark shows 36.7% of marketers already use AI for creator discovery, with smaller shares applying it to content generation...
Polymarket and Kalshi Are Turning TV Programming Into One Big Casino
Polymarket turned the Golden Globes broadcast into a live prediction market, displaying real‑time odds that correctly forecast 26 of 28 winners. The partnership marks a major mainstream push for prediction platforms into entertainment, prompting rival Kalshi to secure deals with...
'A Scope Document Is Not Your Plan:' Laying the Groundwork for Indie Success
Sophie Smart of Blossom Arcade warned indie developers that a scope document is merely a feature list, not a development plan. She urged teams to translate scopes into milestones with realistic timelines and budgets. Smart advocated Scrum sprints for iterative,...
Animotion MENA Signs Agreement with CMA
The Creative Media Authority (CMA) in Abu Dhabi has signed a memorandum of understanding with Animotion MENA, an international animation studio, to develop AI‑driven storytelling across family, kids and teen segments. The partnership will explore AI‑powered short‑form content, a potential...
The Next Chapter of Change
Tattle TV, a new app from UK‑based EMC Productions, aims to bring British microdramas, reality series and feature films to mobile users in a vertical format. The launch follows a surge in short‑form vertical video, with analysts reporting $11 billion in...
Spain: UTECA Sues RTVE over World Cup Ads
Spain's private broadcasters association UTECA has filed an urgent lawsuit against state‑owned RTVE, demanding a court order to stop the public broadcaster from selling World Cup advertising slots to brands that are not official FIFA sponsors. UTECA argues the practice...
AI Is Already Training on Music. The Real Question Is: Who Gets Paid?
AI systems are already being trained on vast libraries of recorded music, often without the creators’ knowledge or consent. While 87% of artists now use AI tools for tasks ranging from mastering to songwriting, the compensation mechanisms lag behind, creating...
ACM to Axe Weekday Editions of 150-Year-Old Tamworth Newspaper
Australian Community Media (ACM) announced it will cease Monday‑to‑Friday print editions of the Northern Daily Leader, a newspaper with a 150‑year legacy in Tamworth. The daily will become digital‑only on weekdays starting May 11, while an expanded weekend edition will be...
TV Measurement Experts: How To Cultivate Audience In The Age Of Attention
The TV industry is moving beyond traditional ratings to metrics that capture attention, engagement and outcomes. Nielsen announced a new one‑minute qualifier for local TV, narrowing the gap with streaming’s two‑second view standard, and expanded its Outcomes Marketplace to link...
Sam Hu Named Managing Director at Universal Music China
Universal Music Group has appointed Sam Hu as Managing Director of Universal Music China and Senior Vice‑President of Universal Music Greater China, effective April 22, 2026. Hu brings over two decades of experience, having led Sony Music Entertainment China, Warner...
Colgate Keeps the Smiles Coming with Extended AFL Partnership and New Campaign via VML
Colgate‑Palmolive has renewed its partnership with the Australian Football League, remaining the Official Smile of the AFL. A new hero campaign created by VML features Carlton captain Patrick Cripps, highlighting oral‑health benefits and personal resilience. The deal adds naming rights to...
Warner Chappell Launches in India; Jay Mehta to Lead Recorded Music and Publishing for WMG in India & Neighboring South...
Warner Chappell Music has opened a direct‑to‑market publishing operation in India, appointing Jay Mehta to run both recorded‑music and publishing across India and neighboring South‑Asian markets. The new WCM India unit gives local songwriters access to Warner’s global creative network, AI‑driven royalty tools,...
Koei Tecmo Revises FY26 Results Following Success of Pokémon Pokopia and Nioh 3
Koei Tecmo lifted its FY26 outlook after a strong Q4, driven by the launch of Pokémon Pokopia and Nioh 3. Ordinary profit is now projected to rise 50% to ¥55.5 bn ($345 m), while operating profit should increase 16.1% to ¥36 bn ($226 m). Net sales...
ITVX Signs In-Car Partnership with Xperi
ITV has teamed with Xperi to bring its commercial BVoD service ITVX to cars via the DTS AutoStage Video platform powered by TiVo. The service is live today in a broad range of BMW and Mini models, with Mercedes‑Benz vehicles...
KIIS Turns Tables on Kyle and Jackie O, Sues Pair for Millions
Australian radio network ARN (owner of KIIS) has sued Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson, alleging they breached a $200 million (≈$132 million USD) ten‑year deal that cost the station millions in advertising revenue. ARN seeks to claw back 87.92% of a...
PayPal Goes After Streaming TV Advertisers With New Adtech Deals
PayPal is extending its advertising platform into streaming TV and the open web with a new offering called Curated Ads. The product leverages PayPal’s transaction graph to build purchase‑based audience segments that can be targeted through partnerships with Warner Bros. Discovery, Spectrum...
CMG Productions & ‘The Football Ramble’ Firm Stak To Co-Create Sport And Crime Podcasts
CMG Productions and London‑based indie audio firm Stak have announced a joint venture to develop a slate of sport‑and‑crime podcasts. The partnership will initially produce four original projects, drawing stories from the UK, United States, South Africa and Latin America....
Forecast: New TV OS to Take 28% of European Market by 2030
Omdia forecasts that newly‑emerged TV operating systems will command 28% of Europe’s smart‑TV OS market by 2030, up from 21% in 2025. Google TV’s current 32% lead will erode as V (formerly VIDAA), Titan OS and TiVo gain traction. These...
Target’s Creator Program Exit Is a Warning Shot for E-Commerce Affiliate Strategy
Target has quietly discontinued its Creator affiliate program, replacing it with a gamified nano‑influencer strategy that emphasizes smaller, community‑focused creators. The shift reflects the difficulty of scaling hybrid affiliate‑influencer models and the growing consumer preference for authentic, low‑reach recommendations. At...
Rollercoaster Television, Producer Behind Netflix’s ‘What’s In The Box?’, Becomes Standalone Business As ITV Studios Ends Investment After Five Years
Rollercoaster Television, the UK indie behind Netflix’s quiz show “What’s in the Box?”, is spinning off as a standalone entity after ITV Studios ends its five‑year investment. The company will rebrand to Rollercoaster Studios and has secured a production‑and‑distribution agreement...
Sony Bags India Broadcast Rights for Asian Games 2026
Sony Pictures Networks India has secured exclusive television and digital rights to broadcast the 2026 Asian Games across the Indian subcontinent. The multi‑sport event, slated for September‑October 2026 in Aichi and Nagoya, will be shown on Sony Sports Network channels...
A Eutelsat Apoia a Co-Op Cable No Lançamento De Oferta Expandida De DTH No Caribe
Eutelsat has teamed with Co‑op Cable to launch an expanded direct‑to‑home (DTH) television and satellite‑based broadband offering across the Caribbean, using the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite. The service blends high‑definition TV with geolocation‑enabled internet connectivity, targeting residential homes and hospitality venues in...
Eutelsat Impulsa a Co-Op Cable en El Lanzamiento De Una Oferta Ampliada De TV Satelital Directa Al Hogar Y Conectividad...
Eutelsat announced a partnership with Co‑op Cable to roll out an expanded direct‑to‑home satellite TV and broadband service across the Caribbean using the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite. The joint offering bundles high‑definition TV with GEO‑based internet, targeting islands and remote communities where...
EDO Strikes Back Against iSpot By Offering TV Intelligence Data For Free
EDO, recently ordered to pay $18.3 million to rival iSpot, is fighting back by offering its basic TV‑ad intelligence for free through an AI chatbot called ChatEDO. The free data spans 375 million linear‑TV airings from 120 national networks and 2.6 million ads...
Nigeria’s Creative Economy Grows without Protection
Nigeria’s creative economy generated $395 million from global tours in 2025 and paid roughly $126 million in streaming royalties between 2023‑2024, employing 4.2 million people and projected to add 3 million more jobs. The sector is on track to reach a $100 billion economic value...
WBD Extends Giro D’Italia Rights
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has extended its exclusive rights to broadcast the Giro d’Italia, Giro d’Italia Women and a suite of premier Italian road races through at least 2029. The agreement with RCS Sport preserves coverage on Eurosport across 50...
Günther Groissböck Joins Centre Stage Artist Management
Austrian bass Günther Groissböck has joined Centre Stage Artist Management, where he will be represented by Dominik Kitzl. Groissböck, celebrated for his Wagner and Strauss interpretations, has performed at the Vienna State Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Royal...
Shared Screens: Co-Viewers in APAC Are More Likely to Act on Ads Than Solo Viewers
PubMatic’s new report reveals that shared‑screen viewing on connected TV (CTV) drives markedly higher ad performance across APAC. Co‑viewers pay 42 % more attention, recall brands 53 % better, and are 70 % more likely to act than solo viewers. The study of...
How The Financial Times Is Betting on Personality-Led Vodcasts as Its Next Subscription Lever
The Financial Times has launched “The Story of Money,” a history‑of‑finance vodcast on YouTube that also streams as a podcast, marking its first stand‑alone, multi‑platform video brand. Sponsored by Nuveen, the series pairs star journalists with a narrow editorial franchise...
Vibes over Metrics: Why More Creators Are Holding IRL Events to Own Their Audience
Creators are increasingly hosting in‑person (IRL) events to cement audience loyalty and diversify beyond platform algorithms. Programs like Snap School and FiveTwoNine's Creator Fund are funding workshops and travel, helping creators build offline communities. High‑profile examples such as Dude Perfect’s...
TVNZ+ Rolls Out Major Overhaul With New Ad Formats
TVNZ+ is rolling out a major platform upgrade built with Quickplay, Amazon Web Services and Evergent, aiming to boost viewer experience and ad capabilities. The redesign adds a refreshed content carousel, a Top 10 belt, simpler login and audio‑description features, while...
Nike Turns to Australia for Its First Local Tiktok Play
Nike has launched @nikeaustralia, the brand’s first country‑specific TikTok account, debuting with a CommBank Socceroos‑themed bulldozer stunt and later featuring Paralympian Dylan Alcott’s Ability Fest promotion. The move marks a shift from Nike’s global‑first model to a local‑first strategy that...
Times Radio Campaign Aims to Offer Clarity Amidst the Chaos
Times Radio, the news outlet of The Times, launched the “Understanding the News Starts with Listening” campaign this month. Developed by Mosaic, the embedded agency at News UK, the campaign uses striking close‑up images of world leaders’ mouths on billboards in...
Is Splitting NRL Rights In The Long-Term Interest Of The Code?
The NRL is negotiating a record‑breaking 2028 TV deal that could split broadcast rights in an NFL‑style model, aiming to maximise short‑term revenue. While the approach may generate a larger cheque, it risks diluting audience reach and complicating fan access....
Distribution & Devotion: Learn Why Great Content Finds Its Audience At Cairns Crocodiles
The Cairns Crocodiles Film & Screen Track hosted a "Distribution and Devotion" panel on May 13, featuring HBO Max Australia senior director John Beohm, writer‑director Caden Pearson, RUSH Films producer Cody Greenwood, and tourism expert Julie King. The discussion centered...
Mamamia Out Loud Breaks Podcast Ranker Record with 1.2m Listeners
Mamamia Out Loud attracted 1.22 million individual listeners in March 2026, setting a new all‑time high for any Australian podcast on the Australian Podcast Ranker. It marked the show’s third straight month at the top of the ranker and the first...
Chyron Announces PRIME Translate
Chyron has launched PRIME Translate, an AI‑driven workflow that adds real‑time multilingual translation to live broadcasts. The solution creates hyper‑realistic facial movement, synchronized audio and graphic overlays, enabling one‑to‑many language outputs from a single production. Built on NVIDIA Holoscan and AI...
Anthropic Argues for Fair Use in UMG’s AI Lawsuit: ‘Training on Lyrics Is Transformative’
Anthropic filed a brief asserting that training its Claude chatbot on song lyrics qualifies as transformative fair use. The company argues the lyrics are just one of trillions of data points used to teach language relationships, and that Claude does...
Disney+ Secures Waitrose, Volkswagen and PG Tips Sponsorship for Rivals
Disney+ has secured three high‑profile sponsors—Waitrose, Volkswagen and PG Tips—for the second series of its original drama "Rivals," which premieres on 15 May. The partnerships embed the brands directly into the narrative, offering product placement and co‑branded moments. This marks Disney+’s most...
The Strategy Behind Comcast’s Refreshed Xfinity Mobile Plans
Comcast has streamlined Xfinity Mobile into two clear plans—Mobile Select at $30 per line and Mobile Plus at $45—phasing out its previous by‑the‑gig pricing. Both tiers include unlimited talk and text, while Select offers 50 GB premium data and a Global...