Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, is partnering with TuneIn to launch exclusive audio content focused on small business advice and Las Vegas insights. The partnership will debut with two long-form shows in late 2025: Small Business Monday, offering entrepreneurial…

IAB Tech Lab plans to release 31 new specifications and updates in 2025, focusing on connected TV (CTV) advertising, privacy, and moving programmatic ad practices beyond the browser. Key initiatives include new signals for live sports ads in CTV, a…

The 97th Academy Awards face challenges as the movie industry grapples with declining box office revenue, lower audience engagement, and a lack of major blockbuster nominees. With no billion-dollar hits like Barbenheimer, this year’s Best Picture lineup has underwhelmed commercially,…

Spotify paid a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, bringing its total payouts since 2006 to nearly $60 billion. The company estimates that over 10,000 artists now earn at least $100,000 annually on its platform, a significant…

LatAm FAST revenues are forecast to grow from $231 million in 2024 to $569 million by 2029, driven by surging demand in key markets like Brazil ($303 million by 2029) and Mexico ($163 million by 2029). This rapid expansion presents…

The Roku Channel has made notable strides, achieving 2% of TV viewing time according to Nielsen's Gauge report—outpacing Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Tubi. Head of Content David Eilenberg emphasizes Roku’s strategy of avoiding massive spending wars, instead focusing on specific…

Apple TV+ has signed a four-year deal in France to produce original episodic programming, excluding theatrical releases, as revealed by French regulator Arcom. The agreement highlights Apple’s investment in European and French-language content and aligns with similar local production deals…

MLS is moving its studio production to WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, under an expanded deal with IMG. The new 30,000-square-foot facility will support live programming for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+, with plans to enhance content and production…

MAV TV has launched a new subscription streaming service, MAV TV Go, for motorsports fans in the U.S. and Canada. The service offers two plans: Standard ($8/month or $80/year) and Premium ($20/month or $200/year), with the latter including on-demand access…

Apple’s Sports app now lists where to watch nationally broadcast games in the U.S., while also adding new soccer tournaments like the FA Cup and EFL Championship. The update improves navigation and expands features like live scores and play-by-play tracking.…