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A U.S. District Court judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14290, which sought to terminate federal funding for PBS, NPR, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, violates the First Amendment. Judge Randolph Moss relied on the 2024 NRA v. Vullo decision, emphasizing that the government cannot use its purse to punish disfavored expression. The order had already led House Republicans to rescind $1.1 billion in public‑broadcast funding, effectively crippling the organizations. While the injunction blocks enforcement of the order, it does not immediately restore the withdrawn funds, leaving Congress to decide the next steps.
Spider AF’s latest report reveals that AI‑powered performance ads are set to dominate spend, with traffic projected to rise 192% month‑over‑month versus a 23% decline in legacy campaigns. However, the same AI optimization appears to double ad‑fraud rates compared with non‑AI...
StreamGuys has launched SGCreative, an audio advertising platform built with Nueva Network, a specialist in U.S. Hispanic media. Nueva reaches roughly 600 radio stations across more than 100 markets, covering about 97 % of the Hispanic population. SGCreative uses AI to...
Former Critical Content executive Jenny Daly has founded Studio82, a new production company focused on both unscripted and scripted projects with creators and celebrities. The studio is partnering with Trusted Media Brand Studios, known for Reader’s Digest, to turn its intellectual...
Gotobeat, a London‑based live‑music promoter founded in 2022, says its proprietary AI‑driven data modelling will lift its event count from 600 last year to 1,000 shows by 2026. The firm reports a four‑fold rise in ticket sales for 2025 and...
Evergent, a subscriber lifecycle management specialist, will showcase a suite of AI‑driven tools at the NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 18‑22. The new offerings include subscriber lifecycle intelligence to boost acquisition and engagement, as well as flexible monetization...
Multimedia sports platform OutKick has secured Dan Dakich on a multi‑year contract to continue hosting his "Don’t @ Me" show, effective April 1. As part of the agreement, Dakich will exit his traditional radio slot on Cumulus Media’s WXNT‑AM in Indianapolis, making...
Fabric will debut an expanded AI‑driven media supply chain platform at the NAB Show, unveiling updates to its Origin and Xytech product lines. The rollout includes Origin Studio, a cloud‑native title management system, and Origin Insights, a data‑as‑a‑service analytics platform....
PlayBox Neo will demonstrate its latest Suite upgrades at the NAB Show, focusing on hybrid, cloud and IP‑based broadcast workflows. New role‑based user management and LDAP‑SSL Active Directory integration tighten security and simplify permissions. Bandwidth‑efficient multiviewer technology cuts usage by...
Sports Studio Inc. announced a five‑member Advisory Board to guide its Free Live Sports platform, an ad‑supported service that streams live sports for free. The board includes former executives from FuboTV, AOL Time Warner, Yahoo, and Fox Sports, bringing deep...
Billion Dollar Boy launched Creator Payments, a new SaaS solution built into its Companion platform. The product consolidates invoicing, tax compliance, and onboarding, handling up to 14 administrative steps per creator. In partnership with Lumanu, it adds an Early Pay...
The Ninth Circuit unanimously rejected Apple’s requests for both a panel rehearing and an en banc rehearing in its ongoing dispute with Epic Games. The denial upholds a lower‑court order that forces Apple to allow developers to direct users to alternative...
Nintendo’s latest mobile title, *Fire Emblem Shadows*, has earned only $578,000 in its first six months after launching on September 25 2025. By contrast, the decade‑old *Fire Emblem Heroes* posted $20.6 million in the same window and $150 million during its initial half‑year in...
Geico is launching a three-part docuseries, *Miles that Matter*, featuring women’s basketball stars Azzi Fudd, Napheesa Collier, and men’s player Trey McKenney, to anchor its new focus on women’s sports. The campaign ties athlete stories to family moments in the...
At the 2024 NAB Show, creator Jefferson Graham explained how his PhotowalksTV YouTube brand—over 1,000 videos and 36,000 subscribers—was transformed into a half‑hour travel show on Scripps News. The session highlighted the shift from flexible online formats to strict broadcast...
Former NFL star Cam Newton announced a partnership with Revolt/Offscript at the 2026 IAB NewFronts, positioning himself as an athlete‑turned‑creator for brands. Through his Iconic Saga Productions, he will integrate his podcasts and the upcoming "4th&1 College Tailgate Tour"—a showcase...
British indie‑rock band Mouth Culture has become the third act to sign with new UK label Killabop. The agreement covers their 2021 debut mixtape “These Days” and an upcoming debut album slated for release soon. They join label mates Venus...
HYBE India announced a nationwide audition to form its first girl group, running from March 31 to July 31, 2026. The search targets girls born between 2005 and 2011 and evaluates vocals, rap, dance, acting and modelling. Backed by Nielsen...
Connoisseur Media has agreed to purchase six Lincoln-area radio stations from NRG Media, including KBBK, KLIN-AM, KLNC, K233AN, K257GN and KFGE. To complete the acquisition, Connoisseur is seeking an FCC waiver that would allow it to own 11 stations in...
World Screen, a leading publication covering the international television market, announced it will cease publishing today after four decades of operation. The decision was communicated by President and Publisher Ricardo Guise, who thanked staff, partners, and readers for their support....
Miami-based creator marketplace Influur announced a multi‑city, creator‑led initiative to help brands engage audiences around the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rather than seeking official tournament sponsorship, Influur will build an independent, creator‑powered cultural...
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Google Play has been named the headline partner for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, cementing a year‑long collaboration between the two organisations. The partnership will fund BAFTA’s masterclass series, networking events and the Young Games Designers competition, aiming to nurture...
A federal judge dismissed DC Gambling Recovery's lawsuit against DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel and other sportsbooks, ruling that the District’s historic Statute of Anne no longer applies to sports wagering. The 2025 Budget Support Act retroactively removed the statute’s reach, shielding...
Riot Games has postponed the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) Spring Split to late April. The delay follows the exit of League ApS, the previous tournament operator, after it admitted delayed payments to casters and staff. Riot is now seeking...
In its first three days on Netflix, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" logged over 25 million views, while Netflix’s earlier theatrical run of "K‑Pop Demon Hunters" generated about $24 million at the box office and won two Oscars. These successes illustrate a growing trend of...
PSSI announced a new phase of its partnership with Appear, deploying the Appear X Platform to upgrade its mobile production fleet and the PSSI International Teleport ahead of the FIFA World Cup in North America (June 11–July 19). The rollout includes multiple...
Omdia projects combined traditional TV and online video revenues to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, up from $775 billion in 2025. The bulk of growth stems from digital advertising, which is expected to rise from $309 billion to $540 billion, lifting its share of...
BBC Studios and Turkey‑based CosmoBlue Media have deepened their partnership by launching the COSMO EN linear channel and the BBC Player streaming service in Turkey. COSMO EN is now carried on D‑Smart, Tivibu, beIN and Kablo TV, while BBC Player is...
Cuentas’ 51%-owned subsidiary World Mobile Media Group (WMMG) announced the launch of a next‑generation decentralized media platform that combines premium content, live events and creator‑driven programming in a mobile‑first ecosystem. The platform gives creators ownership and a suite of direct‑to‑fan...
Disney has invested $1.5 billion for an equity stake in Epic Games and is reportedly weighing a full acquisition, though senior executives are split on the idea. The move would extend Disney’s work on a persistent "games and entertainment universe" inside...
The E.W. Scripps Company is pivoting to make women’s sports a core part of its portfolio, broadcasting WNBA, NWSL and PWHL games on its ION network and a new FAST channel. By leveraging its mix of local stations, national cable...
YouTube tops the 2026 Brand Influence Rank, reaching 2.7 billion monthly users and generating over $40 billion in ad spend, making it the world’s most influential media brand. All ten most influential global brands are tech‑led, with AI‑driven ChatGPT entering the list...
Eloelo, an Indian social‑entertainment platform, posted FY25 revenue of about Rs 69.5 crore (~$8.4 million), driven entirely by in‑app purchases and a modest Rs 6.3 crore (~$0.8 million) non‑operating income. Advertising and promotions were the biggest expense, rising 46% to Rs 59 crore (~$7.1 million), while creator payouts jumped...
Radio commands 64% of ad‑supported audio time among U.S. registered voters 18+, far outpacing streaming services. Podcasts are the next biggest share at 21%, while ad‑free platforms hold the remaining 47% of daily audio. Over half of voters’ audio consumption...
Mark Beard is leaving his role as CEO of Prospect after three years to become chief executive of Ireland’s Business Post. During his tenure, Beard transformed Prospect from a print‑focused title into a multi‑channel media company, boosting print readership to...
Radio executive Steve Jones argues that stations achieve legendary status by delivering a rock‑star experience, not just a better product. In his book *Brand Like a Rock Star*, he maps music‑industry branding tactics—memorable identity, authentic storytelling, and fan‑centric engagement—to radio,...
Three major radio companies—Cumulus Media, Beasley Media Group, and Paramount Global—have each taken drastic steps: Cumulus filed a pre‑packaged Chapter 11, Beasley announced a debt refinancing and governance overhaul, and CBS News Radio was shut down after a century of operation....
Mumbai Indians has partnered with Kinnect India to launch the "Fans Nahi Fam" campaign, positioning its supporters as family rather than mere fans. The initiative spans films, key visuals, branding and on‑ground activations, aiming to embed the team deeper into...
Publishers are grappling with the uncertain impact of AI‑driven search on traffic, fearing potential declines as algorithms prioritize AI‑generated results. WAN‑IFRA has launched a global, anonymous survey to capture executive insights on which content formats are most at risk and...
Samsung Ads has launched TotalView, a unified measurement solution that aggregates linear and streaming ad reach across Samsung’s 70 million European Smart TVs. The platform provides deduplicated audience data for pre‑campaign planning, in‑flight activation, and post‑campaign reporting, eliminating traditional blind spots....
Newsrooms are transitioning from broadcast‑first pipelines to story‑centric, multi‑platform operations to meet the speed and scale demanded by streaming and social channels. By aligning teams around a single story and leveraging AI‑driven automation, organizations can produce distinct versions for digital,...
The Daily Star has appointed senior reporter Adam Cailler to work full‑time tailoring its stories for MSN.com, an AI‑driven news aggregator that now ranks as the world’s third‑largest English‑language news site. By reshaping articles to meet MSN’s strict filters—removing adult...
Seattle‑based VR developer Polyarc Games announced on April 1 that 30 employees were laid off after the company failed to secure funding following the cancellation of a major project. The studio, founded in 2015 and backed by a $3.5 million seed round...
Zelaya Artists has added Croatian mezzo‑soprano Margareta Matišić to its roster. Matišić debuted professionally in 2018 at the Croatian National Theatre in Rijeka and quickly amassed a diverse operatic repertoire across Europe. Her international breakthrough came in 2023 with a...
Broadcasters are rapidly replacing satellite transponders and private fiber circuits with IP‑based and cloud‑native workflows, according to a new Caretta Research report co‑produced with Zixi. The transition is driven by C‑band spectrum reallocation in the United States, rising cost pressures,...
The Gerety Awards have been added to the Campaign Brief Asia Creative Rankings, meaning that from 2026 onward any Gerety‑winning work will earn points in the region’s benchmark rankings. The move aligns the awards’ global executive‑jury perspective with Campaign Brief’s...
Spotify is introducing interactive carousel ads that let brands display up to six swipeable product cards within the Now Playing screen, with Priceline and GNC among early testers. The service also launches branded playlist takeovers on high‑traffic lists such as...
Baritone Yeongtaek Yang has joined Centre Stage Artist Management, adding a rapidly rising talent to the agency’s roster. Yang earned degrees from Seoul National University and the Manhattan School of Music and has been recognized with top honors in several...
A U.S. federal judge in California largely sided with Amy Taylor, frontwoman of Amyl and the Sniffers, in her copyright dispute with photographer Jamie Nelson. The court denied Nelson's anti‑SLAPP motion, allowed Taylor to amend her federal claim and keep...
Time is launching a new GEO product that audits how AI search engines portray brands and sells tailored branded content to correct mismatches. The service leverages tools from TollBit, ScalePost and Mobian to analyze up to 100 prompts across ChatGPT,...
