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Rogers Communications has secured exclusive Canadian NHL media rights in a new 12-year, $11 billion deal, reinforcing its dominance in Canadian sports media. The deal not only cements Rogers’ control over national hockey broadcasts but also allows for sub-licensing flexibility,…

Kirby spotlights TikTok’s soft launch of its ‘TikTok for Artists’ platform as a bold step toward owning the future of creator-led media. The new tools give artists full control over fan engagement, data, and monetization—something CTV platforms will forever gatekeep.…

Universal Pictures earned approximately 100 million dollars in PVOD revenue from Wicked after a 40-day theatrical run that also delivered 424.5 million dollars domestically. Speaking at CinemaCon, NBCU's Peter Levinsohn said the studio’s release model has boosted profitability and expanded…

From the Archives revisits FilmStruck, the short-lived but beloved streaming service created by Turner Classic Movies and The Criterion Collection to celebrate curated, classic, and arthouse cinema. Despite critical acclaim and a loyal user base, it was shut down in…

Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok as the app faces an April 5 deadline to divest its Chinese ownership or face a U.S. ban. The bid is reportedly not being taken seriously by others involved in the…

CNBC has launched CNBC+ on Apple TV and Roku, offering subscribers live global programming and on-demand access to its U.S. shows for $14.99 per month. The move supports CNBC’s direct-to-consumer strategy as linear subscribers decline, and positions the network to…

Simply.TV has acquired Red Bee Media’s Content Discovery Business and secured a majority growth investment from Summit Partners. The acquisition strengthens Simply.TV’s U.S. market position and global footprint, while the funding marks its first institutional capital to support its expanding…

News Corp has completed the $2.1 billion sale of Foxtel to DAZN Group, receiving a 6% stake in the sports streamer and repayment of shareholder loans. Foxtel will retain its brand identity under DAZN, as the new parent aims to…

Sky’s 2024 Attention Index highlights a major shift toward on-demand viewing in the UK, with smart TVs and mobile devices becoming the go-to screens. Despite this, live sports — especially football, F1, and darts — continue to anchor linear TV.…

Google is rolling out Immersive Ads within Roblox through a new partnership with Ad Manager, allowing brands to deliver native display and video ads in the game environment. These ads offer in-game rewards and have already seen strong engagement, with…