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Media industry
fromIndieWire
9 hours ago

What A24 and MUBI's Investor Reveals About the Future of Film Financing

Filmmakers must adapt to a shifting landscape where audience engagement and monetization across multiple formats are crucial for success.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
9 hours ago

What A24 and MUBI's Investor Reveals About the Future of Film Financing

Filmmakers must adapt to a shifting landscape where audience engagement and monetization across multiple formats are crucial for success.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
#independent-film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

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.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

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.
#youtube
fromTech Times
23 hours ago
Online marketing

YouTube Adds Engagement-Based Ad Skipping, New Livestream Features to Reward Active Viewers

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Social media marketing

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

Online marketing
fromgizmodo.com
1 day ago

YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough

YouTube introduces a feature that reduces ads during livestreams based on viewer engagement in chat.
Online marketing
fromAndroid Authority
2 days ago

Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike

YouTube Premium offers benefits, but many users refuse to pay due to ad overload and dissatisfaction with content quality.
Online marketing
fromTech Times
23 hours ago

YouTube Adds Engagement-Based Ad Skipping, New Livestream Features to Reward Active Viewers

YouTube reduces ad interruptions during livestreams based on viewer engagement in live chat.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Amazon
6 days ago

YouTubers sue Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train Nova Reel

Three YouTube creators filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train a generative AI model without consent.
Online marketing
fromgizmodo.com
1 day ago

YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough

YouTube introduces a feature that reduces ads during livestreams based on viewer engagement in chat.
Online marketing
fromAndroid Authority
2 days ago

Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike

YouTube Premium offers benefits, but many users refuse to pay due to ad overload and dissatisfaction with content quality.
#streaming
fromCBR
5 days ago
Television

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

Television
fromForbes
14 hours ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Television
fromCBR
5 days ago

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.
Silicon Valley
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

OpenX Repositions as The Intelligent SSP to Simplify Advertising

OpenX rebrands to simplify digital advertising and enhance media quality standards amid increasing complexity in the industry.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Adam McKay's new movie offers a glimpse at advertising's final frontier: your dreams

Publicly traded companies are by legal definition and requirement completely amoral. They want only one thing, to raise their stock price, and the public good and common decency are just obstacles to be overcome or spun in that quest.
Marketing
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Ben McKenzie vs. crypto

Ben McKenzie’s documentary, Everyone Is Lying To You For Money, takes viewers on a revealing journey through the chaotic world of cryptocurrency, showcasing the skepticism surrounding it.
Podcast
Music production
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Justin Bieber's YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

Justin Bieber performed snippets of his older songs from YouTube during his Coachella set, contrary to speculation about his catalog sale affecting performance rights.
Left-wing politics
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Hasan Piker Built His Twitch Empire With Shure Microphones, Lumix Cameras, and Lots of Zyns

Hasan Piker maintains a rigorous daily routine to cope with pressure and manage his mental health amidst controversy.
Law
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.
Digital life
fromEngadget
5 days ago

YouTube Premium's US pricing is going up

YouTube Premium subscription prices are increasing, with individual plans rising by $2 and family plans by $4 starting June 2026.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

TikTok challenger Triller makes a surprising revenue reveal: $0 from its media businesses

Triller reported $0 in media revenue for 2025, despite previous claims of significant user engagement and revenue generation.
Online marketing
fromPCMAG
1 day ago

Commercials Ruining YouTube? 8 Ad-Blocking Techniques That Still Work

Streaming ads on platforms like YouTube are disruptive but necessary for content creation funding.
#ai
fromDigiday
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Future of TV Briefing: Netflix's VOID peeks at the future of virtual product placement

An AI tool developed by Netflix employees can remove objects from video clips, potentially enabling advanced virtual product placements in the future.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

YouTube And Creators Are The New SEO. Most Brands Are Missing Out.

Creators are essential marketing assets in the AI era, with YouTube being the most trusted platform for consumer discovery.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: Netflix's VOID peeks at the future of virtual product placement

An AI tool developed by Netflix employees can remove objects from video clips, potentially enabling advanced virtual product placements in the future.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

YouTube And Creators Are The New SEO. Most Brands Are Missing Out.

Creators are essential marketing assets in the AI era, with YouTube being the most trusted platform for consumer discovery.
#advertising
fromExchangewire
1 day ago
Marketing tech

FreeWheel's AI-Driven Context Engine Enables Global Contextual Targeting Across Premium Video

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

FreeWheel's AI-Driven Context Engine Enables Global Contextual Targeting Across Premium Video

FreeWheel launched Context Engine, an AI-driven feature enhancing ad alignment with premium video content, improving brand recall and engagement.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

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.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Creator Marketing's $500 Billion Blind Spot In Video Advertising

Brands treat creator marketing as sponsorships rather than media investments, limiting its growth potential despite significant market opportunities.
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

Netflix scraps Millie Bobby Brown movie after actor exits over creative differences

Millie Bobby Brown was set to portray Kerri Strug, a member of the 1996 'Magnificent Seven' USA gymnastics team, but left due to creative differences.
Television
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
6 days ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago

Exclusive: Watch a Clip of the LAFM World Premiere Drinking and Driving

Drinking and Driving is a lo-fi film exploring youthful recklessness and stagnation in small-town life.
#youtube-strategy
Growth hacking
fromInman
2 weeks ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
Growth hacking
fromInman
2 weeks ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
Media industry
fromInverse
8 hours ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
2 days ago

impact.com acquires Pressboard, providing publishers with a best-in-class platform for branded content as digital advertising is deprioritised

Acquisition enhances publishers' tools to adapt to changing consumer attitudes towards advertising, improving partnerships and revenue generation.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
#netflix
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

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.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

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.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

A Blueprint for the Future of TV Advertising

Clichés, assumed wisdom, best practices, and dogma hinder innovation in the media industry, necessitating courage and creativity for future success.
#elon-musk
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
4 days 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.
Television
fromCBR
5 days ago

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.
#hollywood
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

'Unequivocal opposition': Over 1,000 members of Hollywood royalty lobby against Paramount/Warner merger | Fortune

The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. is opposed by many in the film industry due to concerns over job losses and reduced opportunities.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Hollywood stars blast the Paramount-Warner merger in an open letter

Hollywood professionals oppose the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, citing job losses and reduced opportunities for creators.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

'Unequivocal opposition': Over 1,000 members of Hollywood royalty lobby against Paramount/Warner merger | Fortune

The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. is opposed by many in the film industry due to concerns over job losses and reduced opportunities.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Hollywood stars blast the Paramount-Warner merger in an open letter

Hollywood professionals oppose the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, citing job losses and reduced opportunities for creators.
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The Mill and MPC Advertising unite under The Mill brand

The new consolidated studio will be led by Josh Mandel, previously CEO of The Mill, who will be taking on the new role of President of Advertising at Technicolor Creative Studios.
Marketing
Television
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
5 days ago

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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 days ago

MrBeast is so big, Beast Industries turns down eight-figure brand deals if they aren't the right fit

MrBeast's recent competition achieved over 1 billion views in three days, showcasing his global reach and innovative business strategies.
fromNo Film School
1 week ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
#creator-economy
Media industry
fromTheWrap
5 days ago

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
fromDigiday
1 month ago

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.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
5 days ago

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
fromDigiday
1 month ago

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.
Television
fromFast Company
6 days ago

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.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Media Buying Briefing: What buyers got out of the NewFronts and expect to happen in the upfronts

Digital players are reshaping ad strategies, emphasizing measurement and outcomes to attract ad dollars from traditional TV.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Independent films
fromNo Film School
3 weeks ago

How Some Clever Marketing Got My $75K Microbudget Film on HBO

Indie filmmakers can thrive despite traditional distribution collapse by leveraging digital marketing and audience engagement strategies.
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

What Went Wrong at One of Hollywood's Newest Indie Distributors

Row K Entertainment was conceived as a niche solution to a specific problem: too many indie movies, not enough indie buyers. Launched in August 2025, the fledgling label entered the movie market with a clear pitch.
Independent films
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days ago

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.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Why This Director Is Raising $3 Million for a Rom-Com Ecosystem

Jonah Feingold is building Romantical, a media company infrastructure around romantic comedy, applying startup methodology to independent film production and distribution.
fromTipRanks Financial
6 days ago

QYOU Studios Named "Most Innovative Studio" for Creator-Led Digital Campaigns - TipRanks.com

QYOU Studios has been named 'Most Innovative Studio' at the Digiday TV & Video Awards, underscoring its growing prominence in creator-powered storytelling and premium digital production.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video | TechCrunch

As audiences increasingly gravitate towards content tailored for mobile devices, the adaptation of traditional storytelling methods to fit vertical formats feels like a natural progression. Vurt sees its platform as a solution that aligns with this future. The success of "micro-drama" platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox has proven that there is a sizable market eager for engaging, bite-sized content.
Independent films
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Film
fromNo Film School
1 month ago

Reclaiming Distribution: A Modern Indie Release Strategy

Filmmaker Gille Klabin abandoned traditional distribution for his second feature, choosing self-distribution with transparent data-driven marketing to maintain creative control and maximize returns on his low-budget film.
fromSocial Media Examiner
1 month ago

Are YouTube's Latest Tools Ready for Businesses : Social Media Examiner

Having announced that over a million channels used YouTube's AI creation tools daily in December, the platform recently launched Ingredients to Video in Shorts and the YouTube Create app. YouTube Ingredients breaks down what's helping a video perform well-things like format, topics, and creative elements viewers respond to. It's designed to give creators practical guidance on what to keep, tweak, or test next so they can make videos that are more likely to get views and engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Independent studios scramble to stay afloat as film and TV production lags

Last week, he opened a $230-million movie and television studio on the edge of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles nestled alongside the dramatic new Sixth Street Bridge. The state-of-the-art complex has five sound stages, offices and other proper movie studio features such as a mill, commissary and base camp. "We just had all the major networks, all the major streaming platforms walk through this facility and they can't believe how nice it is," said Wainright, managing partner of East End Studios.
Film
Media industry
fromTheStreet
1 month ago

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.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

If You've Been Waiting for Normal in Hollywood, Here It Is

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company while accomplished independent producers like Ted Hope struggle to find industry support, signaling a fundamental shift in entertainment's structure and sustainability.
#youtube-advertising-revenue
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
1 month ago

YouTube overtakes Hollywood studios, but it will show you 30-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube generated $40.4 billion in advertising revenue in 2025, surpassing the combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a fundamental shift in media consumption and economics.
Media industry
fromDigital Trends
1 month ago

YouTube overtakes Hollywood studios, but it will show you 30-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube generated $40.4 billion in advertising revenue in 2025, surpassing the combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a fundamental shift in media consumption and economics.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

YouTube's upmarket TV push still runs on mid-funnel DNA

YouTube is pushing for TV ad budgets while protecting mid-funnel performance by promoting Demand Gen and leveraging Shorts plus new measurement to win performance dollars.
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