Nations Tighten Social Media Rules for Kids as UK Unveils Strictest Ban...
Across the world, governments are taking a harder look at what children see and do on social media. What started...
AMC Closes a $150 Million Raise as the Box Office Roars Back
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Twenty-five and a half million people walked into a movie theatre in May 2026. Not across the entire industry, not...
Billboard Taps Three AMPED Distribution Executives for its 2026 Indie Power Players...
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Every year, Billboard publishes its Indie Power Players list, a curated roster of the most influential executives and companies shaping...
How Streaming Platforms Monetize Viewers and Nexxen’s World Cup Strategy
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Streaming services have become a massive part of how people watch television, but the business model behind them often stays...
How YouTube Filmmakers Are Rewriting Hollywood Rule Book
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Two of the biggest movies in America right now came from filmmakers in their twenties who learned their craft making...
VYRE Network Signals a Structural Shift in Independent Film Finance and Distribution...
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The release of a film is often framed as the culmination of a creative process. For independent filmmakers, however, it...
How a Hispanic Media Outlet Turned a Quarter into a Rally
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A small-cap Hispanic-focused media company that has spent years operating somewhat under the radar has suddenly found itself in the...
VBNGtv Debuts Original Series self! Focused on Real-World Lessons and Mistakes to...
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Business media continues to evolve as executives and investors shift toward on-demand, story-driven content. Rather than traditional broadcasts, today’s audiences...
Spotify’s Growth Story Hits a Speed Bump in Q2 Guidance
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Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the streaming-music giant has delivered a quarter that looks strong on paper but is being punished by...
A Critical Step in Paramount’s Move to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
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Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) is now a step closer to buying Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD), after its shareholders voted...
The Animation Boom Reshaping Entertainment
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Animation is one of the fastest-growing areas of the global media business, with revenue projected by Precedence Research to rise...
Netflix Eyes Vertical Video to Pull Users Away from TikTok and Instagram
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Netflix’s latest move is not about changing its core offer of TV shows and movies, but about carving out a...
How the U.S. Streaming Market is Changing Shape
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The U.S. video streaming market is moving into a larger, more varied phase, with growth coming from advertising, AI based...
You Can Now Buy Powerball Tickets in the UK and What it...
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Powerball plans to welcome United Kingdom players this summer, marking a big step beyond its U.S. roots. The expansion follows...
Live Nation Faces New Rules After Court Loss
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Going to a concert often starts with excitement about the music, but it quickly turns frustrating when ticket prices climb...
The Profit Gap Between Studio and Indie Filmmaking
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Independent films had a rough 2024, then a stronger 2025, but the larger business story is still about uneven returns...
How a $64 Billion Deal is Tightening the Music Industry
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Consolidation is not a new phenomenon in the music industry, but a recent $64 billion proposal to wrap Universal Music...
The Competition to Make Planes as Connected as Homes
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For most air travelers, internet connection quality has often been a test of patience. Streaming a movie or connecting to...
Merging HBO Max and Paramount Plus
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Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY), the media powerhouse now led by CEO David Ellison, has announced plans to combine its Paramount+...
The Strategic Alliance Reshaping Entertainment Economics for Casinos and Artists
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Quick Custom Intelligence, LLC and Itibari Waynne & Partners are businesses that seem quite different at first glance. They focus...
Worldwide Shift in Social Media Access, New Rules Block Kids from Social...
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Several countries have introduced or proposed rules to limit children’s access to social media. These measures aim to address concerns...
Music Online – Streaming Payouts and Artist Realities
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Think about the last time you played a song on your phone. That simple tap sends money rippling through the...
From Side Hustle to Sector: How Live Streaming Became a Real Business
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For much of the past decade, live streaming has been portrayed as the ultimate digital success story, a new generation...
Behind the Curtain of a Changing Entertainment Industry
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In 2025, the U.S. entertainment industry faced another difficult chapter. More than 17,000 jobs were cut across television, film, broadcast,...
Larry Ellison Brings New Weight to Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
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When Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) revealed that billionaire Larry Ellison had formally backed its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc....
