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Media industry

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Business

Billionaires Snatch Up Netflix Stock Again After Warner Bros Deal Loss

Television

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Games

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

fromThe Verge

Board games

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

5 hours ago

Independent films

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

Business

Billionaires Snatch Up Netflix Stock Again After Warner Bros Deal Loss

Hedge funds increased Netflix positions significantly after the collapse of its Warner Bros. acquisition, anticipating a re-rating of the company's valuation.

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

Games

Netflix adds three Jackbox games to its TV app

Netflix adds Jackbox Party Essentials to its gaming lineup, offering three popular games for free to subscribers.

Board games

fromThe Verge

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.

5 hours ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.

Bowling Alleys, Premium Formats, More Films: Which Fixes Can Save Movie Theaters?

A 45-day exclusive theatrical window is essential for small and mid-budget films to thrive against streaming competition.

#creator-economy

fromGREY Journal

4 hours ago

How Creators Make Money in 2026

Creators in 2026 rely on multiple revenue streams, treating content as a business distribution channel rather than the business itself.

fromTheWrap

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.

Marketing

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.

fromGREY Journal

4 hours ago

How Creators Make Money in 2026

Creators in 2026 rely on multiple revenue streams, treating content as a business distribution channel rather than the business itself.

fromTheWrap

Lionsgate, Tubi Execs Share Their Secret to Creator Success in Hollywood

Hollywood executives are increasingly valuing creators for their unique stories and built-in audiences.

Marketing

A new studio is betting Hollywood talent and first-party data will reshape creator monetization

Linden Lane Films combines Hollywood production with top creators and proprietary data technology to capture brand advertising budgets traditionally held by premium publishers and platforms.

more#creator-economy

fromEMARKETER

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.

Marketing tech

#social-media

fromKotaku

1 hour ago

Film

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

fromForbes

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.

fromNatesilver

5 days ago

Media industry

Social media is turning into a freak show

fromKotaku

1 hour ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.

fromForbes

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.

fromNatesilver

5 days ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.

more#social-media

Music production

5 hours ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.

Writing

11 hours ago

I swapped England for Seoul after watching a Korean teen drama and found myself cast in a K-pop video

Discovering South Korean culture through a Mandarin homework mishap led to a deep passion for the language and its entertainment.

#youtube-premium

fromGSMArena.com

21 hours ago

Mobile UX

YouTube Premium gets even more expensive

Digital life

YouTube Premium's US pricing is going up

fromGSMArena.com

21 hours ago

Mobile UX

YouTube Premium gets even more expensive

Digital life

YouTube Premium's US pricing is going up

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.

Video games

fromKotaku

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.

Humor

The Assembly review TV has rarely seen anything like this delightful gem

The Assembly features celebrities interviewed by young adults with neurodivergence, allowing for direct and profound questions that challenge conventional interview norms.

#youtube

from9to5Google

Online marketing

YouTube starts showing 90-second unskippable ads to TV viewers

fromBGR

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Marketing tech

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

Social media marketing

YouTube expands Media Kit insights and adds AI tools

Media industry

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

fromTechCrunch

Television

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

Online marketing

from9to5Google

YouTube starts showing 90-second unskippable ads to TV viewers

YouTube is introducing 90-second unskippable ads for TV viewers, increasing ad pressure on users.

fromBGR

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

YouTube expands Media Kit insights and adds AI tools

YouTube enhances its Media Kit for creators with new audience insights and introduces AI-powered tools in its video editing app.

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.

fromTechCrunch

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

fromCBR

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

fromCBR

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.

RAIN Notes: April 9

Podcast campaigns often hit scale ceilings due to targeting and brand safety filters, not audience size.

The 14 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A time jump resets this show's character dynamics with Rue (Zendaya) working off her debt to a drug dealer and seemingly nearly all the series' other female characters engaged in sex work of some kind. Sam Levinson's vision of a woman's life is pretty depressing.

Television

fromThedrum

2 hours ago

GumGum and ShowHeroes Announce Exclusive Global Partnership Focused on U.S. Market

GumGum partners with ShowHeroes to provide access to premium video inventory, reaching over 2 billion users monthly.

fromSFGATE

11 hours ago

In a year, Fakemink got millions of fans. At Coachella, he almost flopped.

At first, things looked very, very bad for Fakemink. He was standing on a Coachella stage, rapping to one of his most popular tracks, surrounded by an eager crowd. And still, it was all wrong. His voice sounded thin, and his fans were not moving.

Music production

#disney

19 hours ago

Video games

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Marketing tech

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Video games

19 hours ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.

more#disney

fromForbes

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.

Hollywood layoffs 2026: Disney, Sony, Bad Robot slash jobs in a bruising week for the entertainment industry

Hollywood is experiencing significant layoffs, with over 1,000 jobs cut from major studios and production companies due to industry volatility.

fromEsquire

23 hours ago

The Best Comedies of 2026 (So Far)

2026 features a variety of comedies that provide laughter amidst challenging times.

fromwww.nytimes.com

How Fandom Is Driving Katseye's Pop Music Machine

Fandoms today create intense emotional connections and cultural influence through social media platforms, leading to both devotion and controversy among fans.

8 hours ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.

fromThe Independent

5 days ago

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

The World of Broadcasting as Depicted on the Big and Little Screen - San Francisco Bay Times

Movies like 'A Face in the Crowd' and 'Network' accurately depict the broadcasting industry's cruelty and complexities.

fromSlate Magazine

7 hours ago

Steven Soderbergh Sparked Controversy for Using A.I. He Thinks It's Not the Real Issue Facing Movies.

Steven Soderbergh's unique filmmaking process allows him to release multiple films rapidly, showcasing his passion for cinema and experimentation.

fromTheWrap

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Creatorverse: More Relaxed Brand Standards Can Lead to Big Rewards

Brands benefit from trusting creators and allowing them creative freedom in content creation.

Podcast

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, enhancing audience connections and engagement.

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, focusing on emotional narratives and creator partnerships.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, enhancing audience connections and engagement.

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, focusing on emotional narratives and creator partnerships.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.

fromCBR

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.

fromInverse

19 hours ago

30 Years Later, A Long-Dormant Sci-Fi Noir Is Finally Coming To Netflix

Brad Bird is creating Ray Gunn, an adult neo-noir sci-fi animated feature set in a retro-futuristic world.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

fromVariety

1 week ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.

The most famous movie set in every state

A small-budget cult classic can be just as iconic as a major studio film if it speaks to audiences and evokes strong feelings.

Independent films

fromIndependent

12 hours ago

All talked out: The online threat to the 'Late Late' and TV's chat shows

The Late Late Show faces significant competition and public opinion is divided on its future and past presenters.

1 week ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.

fromEntrepreneur

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.

fromIndieWire

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.

fromWIRED

I Asked Netflix's Reality TV Boss Why So Many Men On Dating Shows Are Terrible

Brandon Riegg aimed to create authentic reality dating shows, leading to the success of Netflix's Love Is Blind and other unique offerings.

fromenglish.elpais.com

The Obamas diversify their multi-million dollar media portfolio: Netflix, celebrity podcasts, and now, Broadway

The Obamas have successfully transitioned from politics to a thriving media empire, including a new Broadway production of the play Proof.

Issa Rae's production company jumps into micro-dramas. Here's what to expect from the Hoorae-TikTok deal

Issa Rae's Hoorae Media partners with TikTok to launch exclusive micro-series content, starting with 'Screen Time' in April.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Disney breaks News & Documentary Emmy record with 96 nominations

The Walt Disney Company received a record 96 Emmy nominations, with National Geographic leading with 51 nominations and ABC News earning 47 nominations.

Fox is the latest to add prediction markets as a new 'data layer' for news coverage

Fox Corporation partners with Kalshi to integrate prediction market data into its cable networks, enhancing reporting with real-time forecasts.

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.

Film

fromwww.businessinsider.com

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.

fromPsychology Today

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.

1 week ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.

fromThe Atlantic

2 weeks ago

Is Binge-Watching TV Really a Pastime?

Binge-watching television has become a prevalent pastime in America, but it can lead to negative psychological effects like anxiety and depression.

Artificial intelligence

fromWIRED

2 months ago

Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue

Contemporary Hollywood's frequent AI stories have grown repetitive, commercially unreliable, and have undermined the cinematic treatment of artificial intelligence.

Privacy technologies

fromZacks

2 months ago

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fromwww.businessinsider.com

2 weeks ago

YouTube shows are closing in on traditional TV fast

Creator TV channels are emerging as a significant competitor to traditional TV, attracting advertisers with lower ad loads and substantial viewing hours.

fromAdExchanger

2 months ago

Can I Help You Find Something?; The Streaming Fortress Prison | AdExchanger

Last October, PayPal an integration with OpenAI so that ChatGPT users could transact within the app. Apparently, PayPal is now ready to take that idea to other retailer chatbots. Of course, now that ChatGPT is making its foray into advertising , other LLMs and chatbots are bound to follow suit, if they haven't already done so. Walmart, for instance, rolled out ads in its generative AI agent Sparky earlier this month.

Artificial intelligence

fromOK Magazine

Why the Oscars Are Losing TV Viewers But Winning the Internet

The 2026 Oscars experienced declining television viewership but achieved record social media engagement, reflecting a fundamental shift in how audiences consume and participate in the event.

4 weeks ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.

Media industry

Everybody Loses

David Ellison's Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. over Netflix's bid will likely result in massive debt, layoffs, reduced content production, and a rightward-leaning combined news operation.

fromExchangewire

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.

Media industry

Everybody Loses

more#media-consolidation

4 weeks ago

Netflix Has No Rivals

Netflix remains financially strong with 17.6% revenue growth and 12-14% projected 2026 growth, while media headlines exaggerate minor AI deals as competitive threats.

fromTheStreet

YouTube just crushed Hollywood in a major milestone

YouTube's 2025 revenue exceeded $60 billion, surpassing Netflix and becoming the largest advertising platform, overtaking combined revenues of Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery for the first time.

Growing pains: Industry has shown that bigger isn't always better

We don't need proof, says one short-seller out for the kill, because we finally have a good story to tell. Cooked books can be explained as simply a misalignment between the velocity of my vision and the velocity of regulation, according to the slippery fintech entrepreneur Whitney Halberstram. The gap in between is where smart people have always made money.

Television

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