Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti sidestepped confirming interest in acquiring ITV Studios during SXSW London, stating there are no immediate plans. He emphasized industry consolidation as essential for competitiveness, citing scale as crucial for content investment, IP retention, and negotiating with…
Triller Group has completed a strategic reorganization into three key units—Social Media (Triller App), Fintech (AGBA), and Combat Sports (BKFC)—to drive focused growth and scalability. The company plans to aggressively expand over the next six months, including launching a cryptocurrency…
Touchcast, acquired by Infinite Reality (now Napster Corp) for $500M, is powering a new AI push via its cCDN tech, developed with Microsoft. The platform, now called Napster AI, uses generative AI to deliver content across distributed networks and builds…
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky is in talks to sell the company to an investor group led by Forest Road Co. at a potential $8B valuation. The discussions are non-exclusive, with no deal finalized. Despite concerns over its adult content reliance,…
Disney has filed a lawsuit against YouTube, accusing the Google-owned platform of tortious interference for hiring former Disney executive Justin Connolly amid carriage deal negotiations. Connolly, who had recently signed a contract extending his tenure at Disney through 2027, joined…
Channel 4 is pivoting its business model by launching in-house production and exploring majority acquisitions of content producers, marking a major departure from its 40-year reliance on external indie partners. Enabled by the U.K.'s Media Act 2024, the shift includes…
ISA and OTT.X have merged to form a unified organization representing independent, ad-supported streaming platforms. This strategic move enhances the infrastructure, visibility, and collective influence of smaller streamers, giving them the tools to tackle industry challenges like monetization, discoverability, and…
Charter Communications is acquiring Cox Communications for $34.5 billion, forming the largest cable and broadband provider in the U.S. by subscribers. The deal also sees Charter taking over Liberty Broadband, marking the end of John Malone’s long-standing influence in the…
Warner Bros. Discovery is actively preparing to spin off its cable networks, signaling a definitive strategic pivot away from legacy linear assets. The company's structural reorganization, financial disclosures, and executive commentary all point to an impending split, likely timed after…
Comcast has named its cable and digital spinoff "Versant," consolidating legacy brands like USA, CNBC, and Fandango under a single corporate identity. The move streamlines operations, enables strategic flexibility, and positions the unit for potential M&A or divestiture, reflecting broader…
