Sky Media Opens Premium VOD Inventory to Programmatic Buying Through DV360
Sky Media announced that its premium video‑on‑demand (VOD) inventory is now available through Google Display & Video 360 (DV360), extending programmatic access across Sky’s owned and partner channels. The offering includes entertainment, drama, sport and news assets such as Sky Atlantic, Sky One, NOW, Premier League football and Formula 1. Advertisers will gain real‑time reporting, reach‑and‑frequency measurement and addressable targeting based on Sky’s first‑party data, with third‑party data integrations slated for later this year. The launch follows a pilot that demonstrated incremental reach for a Which? campaign.
DAZN Signs Global Top Rank Streaming Deal as Sky Secures Zuffa Boxing’s UK Rights
Top Rank Boxing has inked a multi‑year global streaming agreement with DAZN, bringing its fight slate and archive to the platform after parting with ESPN. DAZN will air eight to ten Top Rank events annually, bolstering its "DAZN Ultimate" subscription...
5 Questions for… CNBC’s Morgan Brennan on New Show, Morning Call
CNBC is debuting a new early‑morning program, “Morning Call,” anchored by veteran Morgan Brennan. The show premieres Monday, March 23 at 5 a.m. ET and promises high‑energy market insights, global developments, and a rotating panel of top business leaders. Brennan highlighted the...
Report: IP Workflows Boost Live Production as Satellite and Fibre Declines
Caretta Research, in partnership with Zixi, released a white paper detailing broadcasters’ shift from satellite and fibre to IP‑based and cloud workflows. The study shows master‑control and contribution feeds moving to software‑defined infrastructure, driven by US C‑band spectrum reallocation and...
Google’s Juanjo Duran Talks Streaming and His Keys to Success
Juanjo Duran, a veteran Google executive, highlighted vertical videos—low‑budget, portrait‑oriented series—as a multi‑billion‑dollar growth engine reshaping streaming. He explained Google’s plan to partner with studios, surface vertical content on the Google TV mobile app, and embed Google Pay for frictionless...
Brand Placements Fuel Growth in the Ad-Skip Era
As audiences increasingly skip traditional commercials, brands are turning to authentic product placements to maintain relevance. EightPM’s partnership with 7‑Eleven led to a subtle integration on the hockey rink in the series Heated Rivalry, illustrating the power of early, low‑touch...
For 2026, Netflix Is Doubling Down on Original Storytelling and Comedies
Netflix is reshaping its 2026 film strategy by prioritizing original storytelling and a robust comedy slate, moving away from the sequel‑driven model that dominates theaters. Dan Lin, the film chairman, highlighted a healthy content budget that will both build and...
Accedo One and Magine Pro’s Leyra Delivers Unified OTT SaaS Platform
Accedo One and Magine Pro have launched Leyra, a joint‑venture SaaS platform that unifies their respective OTT technologies. The new offering blends Magine Pro’s subscriber‑lifecycle management with Accedo One’s streaming stack and Marketplace, delivering a single end‑to‑end solution. Leyra promises...
Garden Studios Drives Virtual Production Capabilities Forward
London’s Garden Studios has launched its most advanced virtual‑production stage, featuring a motorised LED ceiling with a 2.6 mm pixel‑pitch panel that tilts 90° to form a 360° volume. The ceiling area is twice the size of the previous stage and...
Former Buccaneer & Cineflix Execs Launch Drama Outfit High Road Entertainment
Former Buccaneer co‑CEO Richard Tulk‑Hart and ex‑Cineflix scripted head James Durie have launched High Road Entertainment, a co‑production and sales consultancy focused on drama. The venture, rebadged from Volteo Media, is already developing the Greek‑set crime series Antiparos and the...
Vision+ Exec On The Challenge Of Pulling Audiences Away From Social Platforms & Future Strategy Including Merger With RCTI And...
Vision+, Indonesia’s leading OTT service, announced a planned merger with free‑to‑air broadcaster RCTI, both owned by MNC, to create a single, integrated platform. COO Omar Giri Calliappan highlighted the current fragmentation where users must switch between separate apps for free...
Netflix Sets Release Date for Power Creator’s Latest Crime Series, Arrives Soon
Netflix announced that its new crime drama Nemesis will debut on May 14, 2026. The series, created by Power creator Courtney A. Kemp, follows an expert criminal (Y’lan Noel) and a determined detective (Matthew Law) locked in a high‑stakes conflict....
Netflix’s Split Seasons May Have Peaked; Long Gaps Between Seasons May Be Here To Stay On Some Series: “Absence Makes...
Netflix’s experiment with split‑season releases, introduced with Stranger Things in 2022, reached its apex in 2023‑2024 before receding. By 2025 only Wednesday and Stranger Things still used multi‑batch drops, and in 2026 the sole planned split release is Bridgerton’s Season 4,...
DIRECTV Just Suffered a Massive Blow
DIRECTV will cease distributing the NFL Sunday Ticket to bars and restaurants after the 2025 season, shifting the commercial package to a streaming‑only model operated by EverPass Media beginning in 2026. The change forces hospitality venues to replace satellite dishes...
Filmart: French Editor Matthieu Laclau Talks China Industry Changes, Looming Shadow of AI
French editor Matthieu Laclau, a veteran of China’s arthouse scene, reflected on two decades of rapid audience and market shifts at Filmart. He noted that while storytelling fundamentals remain unchanged, technology—especially AI—offers new editing shortcuts but also risks homogenizing emotional...
‘The Real Housewives Of Miami’ Put On Pause By Bravo
Bravo announced an indefinite pause on "The Real Housewives of Miami" after its latest season aired on October 16, 2025, delivering sluggish ratings despite a loyal fan base. The franchise, originally halted in 2013, was revived by Peacock in 2021...
Camille Bermann Named VP-Sales Director Of KTVU-KICU
Camille Bermann has been elevated to vice president and director of sales for Fox’s San Francisco duopoly, KTVU‑KICU. She joins the role after a 26‑year tenure at Fox Television Stations, most recently overseeing sales for the Houston duopoly KRIV‑KTXH. Bermann began...
Pop Mart Teams With Sony for Paul King’s ‘Labubu’ Movie, Steven Levenson to Co-Write
Pop Mart announced a partnership with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on its Labubu "The Monsters" universe. The movie will be co‑written by award‑winning playwright Steven Levenson and directed by Paul King, known for "Paddington" and the...
Sony & Pop Mart Make ‘Labubu’ Movie Official; Steven Levenson Joins As Co-Writer
Sony Pictures and Chinese collectibles giant Pop Mart have officially confirmed a live‑action adaptation of the "Labubu" character from Pop Mart’s "The Monsters" universe. Acclaimed director Paul King, known for "Wonka" and "Paddington," will helm the project and co‑write the...
Tubi Taps TikTok Creators
Tubi announced an incubator partnership with TikTok to develop original long‑form series for its ad‑supported streaming platform. TikTok will curate creators who will produce both scripted and unscripted shows, with the first cohort slated for a summer rollout. The initiative...
‘The Season:’ PCCW & SK Global Show Launches At Filmart, Anson Lo Discusses His Cameo & Teases New Indian Inspired...
PCCW Media and SK Global unveiled their premium English‑language series *The Season* at Filmart in Hong Kong, staging a Q&A with creator Yalun Tu and a luxury yacht launch party. The revenge‑drama follows the elite Hext family and newcomer Cola, featuring an...
EastEnders Star's "Gripping" Psychological Thriller Exam Lands New UK Streaming Home
The 2009 psychological thriller *Exam* has found a new UK home on Prime Video. The film features EastEnders star Colin Salmon and former Coronation Street regular Jimi Mistry, alongside Gemma Chan and Nathalie Cox. Directed by Stuart Hazeldine, the movie earned...
WEBTOON Details $2.7B Creator Payouts, Expands 2026 Creator Programs
WEBTOON Entertainment announced that it has paid more than $2.7 billion to creators over the past five years and will allocate over $470 million to its 2026 Creator Program. The new initiative, led by President Yongsoo Kim, adds enhanced monetization tools, a...
Roku Launches NCAA March Madness Zone
Roku has introduced an NCAA March Madness Zone, a branded hub that aggregates live games, highlights, and scores for both men’s and women’s tournaments. The zone, built with TNT Sports and CBS Sports, integrates streaming options from HBO Max, Paramount+,...
Ateme Verified for YouTube Live
Ateme announced that its TITAN encoding solution is now listed among YouTube Live’s verified encoders, confirming compliance with YouTube’s technical standards. The certification highlights support for Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) output, enabling secure, low‑latency live streams over unmanaged networks. Ateme’s...
Yet Another Cable TV Company Is Shutting Down Its TV Service & Moving Customers to A New Streaming Only Option
Midco announced the phased shutdown of its legacy cable television service, moving all subscribers to the MidcoTV streaming platform by the end of 2026. The transition replaces traditional set‑top boxes with Android‑powered streaming players that require the company’s fiber‑optic internet...
BBC Studios Aus, Lingo Pictures Feature in 24th SPA Business Awards Shortlist
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) announced the finalists for its 24th Annual Business Awards, highlighting the companies driving Australian screen production. BBC Studios Productions Australia, Lingo Pictures, Curio Pictures and others made the Media Super Production Business of the Year shortlist,...
Triveni Digital Will Show NextGen TV Solutions To Monetize ATSC 3.0
Triveni Digital announced it will showcase its end‑to‑end NextGen TV portfolio at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, demonstrating how broadcasters can monetize ATSC 3.0 and Brazil’s TV 3.0 standards. The lineup includes GuideBuilder XM for signaling, StreamScope XM for quality‑of‑service and monetization...
Pebble To Feature Continuing Software Platform Development At 2026 NAB Show
Pebble will exhibit its automation, content‑management and integrated‑channel solutions at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, underscoring ongoing development of its software platforms. The company’s trio—Pebble Automation, Integrated Channel and Pebble Remote—delivers scalable, multi‑site architectures that operate across SDI,...
Fuzzy Door Tech Expands ViewScreen Capabilities on 'Ted' Season 2
Fuzzy Door Tech’s ViewScreen real‑time production visualization tools have been expanded for Season 2 of the live‑action/CGI hybrid series Ted on Peacock. The upgraded system allowed on‑set visualization of complex digital environments, such as a collapsing ceiling and a sprawling forest, directly...
'The Pitt' And a Kids' Science Show From Jimmy Kimmel Receive Film Tax Credits
California awarded film‑tax credits to 16 productions, including HBO Max’s drama “The Pitt,” the “Stewie” spin‑off and Jimmy Kimmel’s kids’ science competition “Schooled!”. The projects represent $871 million in qualified in‑state spending and are projected to generate $1.3 billion in economic activity,...
Uber Eats Sponsors Comedy Category on Prime Video UK
Amazon Ads announced Uber Eats as the first brand to sponsor Prime Video’s comedy slate in the UK, launching on March 19 2024 alongside the Season 2 premiere of *Last One Laughing UK*. The partnership runs through the end of 2026 and includes...
Amazon Ads and Spotify Expand Partnership in Australia
Amazon Ads and Spotify have integrated Spotify’s premium audio and video inventory into Amazon’s demand‑side platform in Australia. The partnership lets Australian marketers buy across connected TV, display, audio and video through a single programmatic workflow, leveraging Amazon’s shopping and...
Mamamia Out Loud Holds February Podcast Top Spot
The Australian Podcast Ranker, now powered by CRA and Triton Digital, shows Mamamia Out Loud retaining the February top spot with 982,235 listeners. New Demos+ tools expand audience metrics beyond age and gender to include spending habits, travel frequency and...
Oscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021
Oscars viewership fell to 17.9 million, a 9 percent decline from last year, ending a four‑year ratings rise. The drop coincided with similar declines at the Grammys and Golden Globes, marking the first simultaneous fall for all three major award shows. Conan...
ARD Launches New Audio App ARD Sounds
ARD launched ARD Sounds on 9 March 2026, a free app that consolidates radio, podcasts, on‑demand audio and live sport from Germany’s public‑service broadcasters. The platform replaces the ARD Audiothek and has already been installed on 5.6 million devices worldwide. It offers extensive...
Sponsored: How Actus Digital Is Engineering the Future of Broadcast Intelligence
Actus Digital is unveiling major upgrades to its Actus X platform at NAB Show 2026, including native ATSC 3.0 monitoring with A3SA encryption, a sub‑second browser‑based multiviewer, and AI‑driven automation for compliance and reporting. The new features let broadcasters decrypt and analyze...
Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show Will Reportedly Return for Seasonal Specials
Meghan Markle’s Netflix series "With Love, Meghan" will continue as seasonal specials, according to a Sussex spokesperson, after two full seasons and a holiday special aired without a third‑season renewal. The announcement comes as her lifestyle brand As Ever announced...
YouTube to Serve as Promotional Window for FIFA World Cup Matches
FIFA has partnered with YouTube to let rights holders stream the opening ten minutes of every World Cup match for free, with a limited slate of games available in full on the platform. The agreement also includes behind‑the‑scenes content and...
98th Oscars Down Nearly 2 Million Viewers, Reaching 17.86 Million
The 98th Oscars attracted 17.86 million viewers, roughly 2 million fewer than the 19.69 million who tuned in for the 97th ceremony. Its Adults 18‑49 rating slipped to 3.92 from 4.54, though the broadcast remained the top primetime entertainment telecast of the 2025‑2026 season....
Canal+ and PPF Consider Taking Viaplay Private
Canal+ and PPF, each holding roughly 29.3% of Viaplay after a €0.36 billion recapitalisation, are exploring a joint move to take the Nordic streamer private. The proposal would give the two investors close to 60% combined control, consolidating their influence over...
Vivacom Adds BBC First and BBC Earth to EON in Bulgaria
Vivacom has expanded its EON television platform in Bulgaria by adding BBC First and BBC Earth. BBC First, positioned as a Bulgarian premiere, joins the EON Premium package on channel 63, delivering British drama and crime series such as *Death...
VAB: Most Prospective Voters Engage with Ad-Supported TV
The Video Advertising Bureau’s new survey of 2,300 U.S. adults finds that most committed or prospective voters regularly watch ad‑supported television and streaming services. TV and linear‑plus‑streaming platforms remain the primary discovery channel for political candidates, with voters turning to...
Setplex Transforms Video Streaming with AI and Super Aggregation Innovations at the 2026 NAB Show
Setplex will debut its fully integrated Zapflex platform at the 2026 NAB Show, highlighting new AI‑driven search and a super aggregation engine that merge internal libraries with third‑party content. The AI search combines keyword precision with intent‑based semantics, while the...
Y+X Entertainment to Launch Vertical IP Platform LumiView
Y+X Entertainment, led by former FremantleMedia China CEO Vivian Yin, will debut LumiView in August as a premium vertical IP platform. The service emphasizes an IP‑first development strategy, creator‑aligned infrastructure, and a franchise‑oriented expansion model rather than volume‑driven content. LumiView...
English Club TV Channel Expands in Central Europe
English Club TV, a global educational channel, has launched on Yettel Hungary’s platform. Starting April 15, the channel will be included in Yettel’s TV Plus package for subscribers. The partnership aligns with English Club TV Group’s plan to broaden its...
Boat Rocker Studios Expands Creative Team with New Hires
Boat Rocker Studios announced two senior director appointments to bolster its creative teams. Vanessa Esteves joins as senior director of creative affairs for kids and family, bringing 19+ years and experience at Nelvana with brands like Thomas & Friends. Joey...
Glenn Haygood to Retire From Hearst’s WLKY
Glenn Haygood, President and General Manager of Hearst’s WLKY-TV in Louisville, announced his retirement later this year, concluding a broadcast career spanning more than four decades. He has overseen WLKY’s editorial and business operations since 2008, guiding the CBS affiliate...
STV Revenue Falls 6% Amid Advertising Weakness
STV reported a 6% drop in group revenue to £176.9 million for 2025, with advertising revenue falling 10% to £89.3 million and adjusted operating profit plunging 44% to £11.6 million. The decline was driven by weaker national linear ad sales, while studios revenue...
Nielsen's The Gauge Report Delayed over Streamer Concerns
Nielsen has delayed the March edition of its flagship The Gauge report to March 24, citing the integration of new DASH data into its streaming measurement methodology. The delayed release follows streamer anxiety that the updated metrics will reveal a...