Denmark Imposes Age Checks to Restrict Social Media to Kids Under 15
Denmark has enacted a law that blocks children under 15 from accessing major social‑media platforms, setting a baseline age of 13 but allowing parental exceptions. The measure mirrors Australia’s age‑assurance model and targets services such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. Denmark will fund a $24.8 million child‑online‑safety program to develop safer alternatives. Austria is following suit with a proposal to bar users under 14, while the EU debates a continent‑wide verification framework.
TV Podcast Consumption: A New Audience Study
Samba TV’s new study, Podcasts On The Big Screen, reveals that 13% of American households streamed podcasts on television in Q1 2026. The measurement leverages chip‑based data from roughly 28 million U.S. TVs and cross‑device identity matching. The metric applies to Netflix‑linked...
Twitch Star Calls Out Mr. Beast over "Most Uncomfortable" Livestream Ever
In April 2025 MrBeast launched his first Kick livestream, promising to keep the broadcast alive until a $5 million clean‑water goal was met, and using extreme punishments like snake‑covers and oil‑wrestling to spur donations. Twitch star Jynxzi, who contributed $100,000 after...
Ninja Quits Streaming Indefinitely over “Unplayable” Arc Raiders Cheating Issues
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins announced an indefinite streaming hiatus, citing that the third‑person shooter Arc Raiders has become "unplayable" due to rampant cheating and stream‑sniping. He said he will only consider playing League of Legends or non‑gaming content until the issue is...
‘Kill Blue’ Anime Global Streaming Premiere Set for April 11
DMM announced that the anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s Shonen Jump manga “Kill Blue” will debut globally on April 11 across seven North American streaming services, including Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Prime Video. The series follows legendary assassin Juzo Ōgami, who is transformed into...
“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point
Streaming giants are confronting a price‑inflation surge, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a 19.5% rise in video‑subscription costs in December. Major platforms—including Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube Premium—have all implemented price hikes in the past year. Deloitte’s latest...
How Authors and Readers Feel About the ‘Shy Girl’ Cancellation
A major publishing controversy erupted after Hachette pulled Mia Ballard's horror novel "Shy Girl" in the United States and United Kingdom, citing evidence that the book was partially generated by artificial intelligence. The cancellation sparked alarm among writers, leading debut...
Spotify Enables a Pure Audio Experience with New Video-Off Setting
Spotify introduced a set of toggles that let users turn off three types of video content: short looping visuals on the Now Playing screen, full‑length music videos, and all video podcasts. The controls are available on both desktop and mobile...
More Ad Revenue Woes For Corus, With Broadcast TV Dip
Corus Entertainment, owner of the Global broadcast network and several Canadian cable channels, reported a sharp decline in core advertising revenue for both its television and radio properties compared with a year ago. Despite the ad shortfall, the company posted...
YouTube Increases Premium Price Again, Says 90-Second Unskippable Ads Are a Bug
YouTube announced a U.S. price hike for its Premium service, moving the individual plan to $15.99 per month and the family plan to $26.99, with Premium Lite now $8.99. The increase follows previous hikes in 2023 and 2025 and mirrors...
After the Acquisition-at-All-Costs Era, Marketing Seeks Immediate Impact
The post‑acquisition era is giving way to fast‑paced, performance‑driven marketing, with brands demanding three‑to‑four‑month proof‑of‑concepts that show profitability. Influencer partnerships now make up 53% of deals on the Affilae platform, and commissions to creators account for roughly half of total...
10 TV Shows From Your Childhood You Won’t Believe Were Real
The article lists ten obscure TV series from the 1970s‑1990s that many viewers have forgotten actually existed, ranging from the animal‑shapeshifting crime drama *Manimal* to the musical police show *Cop Rock*. Each entry notes the show’s premise, brief run, and...
HBO Renews Steve Carell Series ‘Rooster’ for Second Season
HBO announced the renewal of the comedy series “Rooster” for a second season after the first four episodes drew an average of 5.8 million U.S. viewers, making it the network’s most‑watched freshman comedy in over a decade. The 10‑episode debut season,...
How Fake People Became Real Influencers
The New York Times reports that AI‑generated influencers—synthetic avatars that look human—are flooding social feeds to market supplements and other products. A Graphite study shows AI‑written articles have outpaced human writers since November 2024, and venture‑backed firms like Doublespeed are offering bulk...
SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ’d
Slate released a member‑exclusive "SchadenFriday" podcast episode titled "Washington Gets TMZ’d" on April 10, 2026. The show features Harvey Levin, founder of TMZ, who critiques Congress’s recess, the looming partial government shutdown, and the president’s controversial remarks. Produced by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn,...
Psychology Says People Who Accomplish More in Their 60s than They Ever Did in Their 40s Aren’t Working Harder —...
The article explains that people who achieve their greatest work in their 60s do so not by grinding harder, but by shedding responsibilities that never truly belonged to them. It highlights the Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) model, which shows...
Giffgaff, ITV, Paddy Power and Rightmove Among Top Brands Speaking at Media 360
Media 360, the two‑day conference hosted by Campaign, announced a star‑studded speaker roster that includes telecom brand Giffgaff, broadcaster ITV, gambling operator Paddy Power and property portal Rightmove. The agenda also features cultural commentator Grace Dent and former Downing Street press...
Barbie Ferreira Reveals Why She’s Not in Euphoria Season 3
Barbie Ferreira confirmed she will not return for HBO's *Euphoria* Season 3, citing that the Kat character no longer felt authentic after the show's second‑season time jump. Ferreira said the role no longer showcased her abilities and she opted to pursue...
2026 NAB Show Exhibitor Insight: Bitcentral
At NAB 2026, Bitcentral highlighted that AI is moving from experimentation to operational use, driving measurable gains in content discovery and workflow automation. The company also emphasized that hybrid cloud is now the baseline architecture, with its Fusion Gateway enabling seamless...
James Norton's "Perfectly Addictive" And "Twisty" Five-Star Drama Lands New Streaming Home
James Norton's four‑part drama "Playing Nice" has moved from ITV to Disney+ and ITVX a year after its original broadcast. The series, about two couples whose sons were switched at birth, earned five‑star reviews from Digital Spy and praise from...
Peacock Has a Genuine Comedy Gem Right Now and the Internet Hasn't Found It Yet
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, a new Peacock sitcom starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, premiered on Jan 18, 2026 and has earned strong critical praise. The 10‑episode first season airs weekly on NBC before moving to the streaming platform,...
Peermusic Signs Songwriter Eyelar, Forms Writer Development Joint Venture with 2-Tone Entertainment
Peermusic has signed Dutch‑born songwriter and recording artist Eyelar to a worldwide publishing deal and launched a writer‑development joint venture with 2‑Tone Entertainment. The agreement, coordinated by Peermusic’s UK and German divisions, covers future works, administers select back‑catalog titles, and...
Exclusive Clip: ‘Family Guy - A Few More Ways to Die in the West’
Fox released an exclusive clip from the upcoming “Family Guy” episode “A Few More Ways to Die in the West,” slated to air on April 12 from 8:00‑8:31 PM ET/PT. The clip features Peter Griffin, dubbed “Quiet Burp,” engaging in a comedic...
Local Ad Spend Forecast To Grow 8.1% This Year
U.S. local advertising is forecast to reach $184.5 billion in 2026, an 8.1% increase year‑over‑year. Digital media drives the bulk of growth, expanding 9.3% to $104.1 billion and representing 56.4% of the market. Traditional media still adds $80.4 billion, buoyed by $8.4 billion in...
Soccer Legend Tim Howard Stars In Jim Beam's World Cup Effort
Jim Beam has launched the "Home Field Advantage" campaign featuring retired U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The brand, official spirits partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation, aired a 30‑second ad that celebrates backyard barbecues, office...
Stream the 2026 USA CRITS Series Live on Velo
Velo will broadcast all eight races of the 2026 USA CRITS series live, beginning with the Sunny King Criterium in Anniston, Alabama on April 11. The six‑week Southeast circuit runs through May 23, concluding at the Winston‑Salem Cycling Classic. Five women’s D1...
Parkin Picks A Local Leader For Memphis’ ‘FOX 13’
Todd Parkin’s licensee continues to own Memphis’s FOX 13, a key station in the West Tennessee DMA. Recent reports indicate that several stations his group acquired are being transferred back from Rincon Broadcasting to Standard Media’s Community News Media LLC....
2026 ATX TV Festival Adds House Of The Dragon First Look, Bill Lawrence And Warren Littlefield Awards — See Full...
The 15th ATX TV Festival, running May 28‑31 in Austin, unveiled a packed lineup that includes an exclusive first look at *House of the Dragon* Season 3, a Bill Lawrence‑focused showcase where he receives the Showrunner Award, and the inaugural Creative Impact...
What Should ‘Jury Duty’ Present After ‘Company Retreat’? We Have a Few Ideas
Amazon’s hidden‑camera series "Jury Duty" returned for a second season under the title "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat," moving the prank from a courtroom to a fictional hot‑sauce company’s cabin. The new setting preserves the original’s surprise factor while scaling...
Amagi Adds Agentic Automation To Amagi NOW To Speed Global Ops
Amagi has upgraded its Amagi NOW industry cloud platform with Agentic Media Operations, embedding reasoning agents powered by Amagi Intelligence. The new agents automate metadata enrichment, artwork generation, ad‑break identification, and multilingual localization, allowing broadcasters to scale content delivery without...
AJA Unveils ST 2110, openGear Additions Ahead Of NAB Show
AJA Video Systems announced a suite of new products and firmware updates designed to streamline the adoption of SMPTE ST 2110 across broadcast, production, post‑production, and pro‑AV workflows. The lineup includes the Bridge Live IP ST 2110 gateway, upgraded IP25‑R...
How the TheRealReal and Team One Made an AI Mini-Epic
The RealReal teamed with advertising agency Team One to create “L’ultimo Uomo Reale,” a short AI‑driven film that explores authenticity in a world of hyper‑real digital content. Directed by Sebastian Strasser, the piece mixes AI‑generated visuals, VFX, and CGI with...
Europe Should Regulate Big Tech Instead of Banning Kids From Social Media, Estonia Says
Estonia’s education minister Kristina Kallas warned the EU against banning minors from social media, arguing that regulation of large platforms is more effective. While France, Denmark and Greece are moving forward with age‑restriction bans, a POLITICO survey shows three‑quarters of...
Telemundo Releases New World Cup 2026 Spots As Countdown Hits 60 Days
Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish‑language home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., released two new marketing spots as the tournament’s 60‑day countdown begins. The ads, part of the “Y Tú, ¿Con Quién Lo Vas a Ver?” campaign, feature...
NAB Show: Bitcentral to Showcase Connected Media Workflows & Intelligent Automation
Bitcentral will exhibit its latest media‑workflow and automation suite at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, occupying Booth W2823. The company will demonstrate Core News, Fusion and Central Control platforms, emphasizing flexible hybrid‑cloud strategies and AI‑driven automation. A centerpiece is...
YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Obnoxious Ads
YouTube is set to increase its subscription fees across the board, with the Light plan moving from $8 to $9 per month, Premium from $14 to $16, and the family tier jumping from $23 to $27. The hikes arrive as...
YouTube Premium Raises Prices for First Time Since 2023
YouTube Premium announced its first U.S. price increase since 2023, raising the core plan by $2 to $15.99 per month. The Premium Lite and Music tiers each climb $1, now costing $11.99 and $8.99 respectively, while the family plan jumps...
Grass Valley Bringing AMPP Alliance Integrations to NAB Show
Grass Valley is using the NAB Show in Las Vegas to demonstrate a growing suite of AMPP Alliance integrations that connect best‑of‑breed tools across live production, graphics, automation and transport. The open‑by‑design AMPP platform leverages public SDKs and the Media...
The Digital Signage Summit Turns 20: Two Decades Shaping Digital Signage Strategy
The Digital Signage Summit (DSS) marks its 20‑year milestone with a two‑day conference on May 20‑21 at Munich Airport, Germany. Originating in 2006 with just 40 attendees, the event has grown into the premier strategy forum for senior executives, technology...
What’s New to Streaming This Weekend: April 10, 2026
This weekend’s streaming slate adds Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Testaments,” continuing the Gilead storyline, and Tubi’s full three‑season run of the post‑apocalyptic series “Snowpiercer.” The Criterion Channel highlights a curated lineup of classic corporate thrillers, while Netflix...
Futuresource: Global SVOD Subscriptions Reach 2.2 Billion, Consumer Spending at $150 Billion
Futuresource Consulting reports that global streaming video‑on‑demand (SVOD) subscriptions have reached 2.2 billion, generating roughly $150 billion in consumer spending. The firm projects 2.6 billion subscribers by 2030, driven more by pricing discipline, bundling, distribution partnerships and strategic content investment than by pure...
Stephen King Thinks This Sci-Fi Anthology Series Is Scarier Than The Twilight Zone
Stephen King argues that the 1960s sci‑fi anthology *The Outer Limits* is scarier than Rod Serling’s iconic *The Twilight Zone*. In his book *Danse Macabre*, King calls *The Outer Limits* the best horror anthology ever on network TV, citing its clear...
Live From The Grand National: ITV Sport Production Ready to Give Viewers the Ride of Their Life
ITV Sport Production is gearing up for the Grand National, deploying a 50‑camera rig that includes drones, helicopters, and depth‑of‑field units to deliver crystal‑clear coverage of the world’s most‑watched steeplechase. The three‑day event, which attracts 500‑800 million viewers globally and peaked...
‘MotoAmerica Superbike’ Moves To Vice TV for 2026 Season
MotoAmerica Superbike will air on Vice TV beginning April 18‑19, 2026, marking the series’ 50th anniversary. The partnership with V10 Entertainment brings nine Superbike rounds and a total of 20 races to the network, reaching an estimated 40 million U.S. households....
‘Family Feud’ Joins WVTM Birmingham Weekday Lineup
Hearst Television’s NBC affiliate WVTM in Birmingham is adding the Steve Harvey‑hosted *Family Feud* to its weekday lineup beginning Sept. 7. The game show will air at 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., sandwiched between a refreshed midday block featuring Tamron Hall, NBC...
Cinema Screen Quota Plan for Local Movies Splits Film Industry
Indonesia’s House of Representatives Commission VII is weighing a mandatory screen‑quota law to guarantee exhibition time for locally produced movies amid concerns that foreign blockbusters dominate cinema schedules. The proposal has split the industry: independent producers argue quotas would give...
Syracuse University Wants to Be Where the Creator Economy Goes to College
In September 2025 Syracuse University unveiled the nation’s first Center for the Creator Economy, a joint effort between the Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Whitman School of Management. The center does not grant a standalone degree but offers...
NAB 2026: Telos Alliance and Ip-Studio to Demonstrate STUDIO ZERO
Telos Alliance and ip‑studio are showcasing STUDIO ZERO, a fully cloud‑hosted virtual studio, at NAB Show 2026. First unveiled in 2023, the platform now bundles Telos’s VXs VoIP phone system, Axia Altus console, Infinity VIP intercom, Omnia Forza and Enterprise 9s processors...
Uma Thurman to Reprise "Captivating" Role in "Brilliantly-Executed" Spin-Off to Beloved Crime Drama
Uma Thurman is returning as Charley Brown for season 2 of the Paramount+ crime drama Dexter: Resurrection, a spin‑off that has already earned a 95% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 9.0/10 rating on IMDb. The series also announced veteran...
March Google Core Update Brings Modest Gains for News Websites
Google rolled out its March 2026 core algorithm update between March 27 and April 8, aiming to surface more relevant content. Sistrix data shows modest visibility gains for top news brands – The Guardian (+9.0 points) and Money Saving Expert...