IBC has unveiled the finalists for the IBC2026 Innovation Awards, recognising collaborative projects from around the world that solve real-world challenges and demonstrate outstanding advances across the media, entertainment and technology industry. Covering four categories – Content Creation, Content Distribution, Content Everywhere and Social Impact – the awards celebrate projects that show how collaboration between […]
Xsolla, the video game commerce company, has released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, analysing the accelerating global shift toward direct-to-consumer (D2C) commerce and strategies across mobile and PC game distribution. Drawing on data from publishers, platform policy changes, and global market expansion trends, the report shows how D2C has moved from an experimental […]
Lunio, the invalid traffic (IVT) detection & prevention platform, surveyed 131 senior marketing leaders in May 2026, uncovering how budgets are being utilised, issues with click fraud and how the emergence of AI and automation will change campaign operations. Key findings include: Most marketers are experiencing IVT-related budget waste. More than three quarters (75.6 per […]
IBC has unveiled its 2026 conference programme bringing together global media leaders, technology innovators, creators, sports organisations, broadcasters, platforms and brands to explore the forces reshaping media and entertainment (M&E). Running from September 11th–13th at the RAI Amsterdam, the three-day conference is built around IBC’s core themes of Shifting Business Models, Transformative Tech and People […]
Google has broken its all-time record for queries handled per second during the FIFA World Cup 2026, Nick Fox, head of Google’s Knowledge and Information unit, has confirmed. The record spike in traffic came on July 7th immediately after Argentina completed a three-goal surge in the closing minutes to defeat Egypt 3–2, driven by a […]
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has entered a collaboration with Google Gemini for the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). This deeply integrated content collaboration brings Google Gemini into the fabric of the KBC experience across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, serving as an interactive knowledge companion for the audience. For over two […]
Crunchyroll, the home for anime worldwide, and TMS, the anime studio, have partnered to publish a new game, Bananya Buddies, and are alsp set to release the Bananya 10th Anniversary anime special. Bananya Buddies is a mobile cat-collecting game based on the celebrated anime shorts streaming on Crunchyroll and launches this summer exclusively on Crunchyroll […]
TCL, the consumer electronics brand, is rolling out Google TV with Gemini across a wider range of TCL TV models in Europe In the UK, the rollout is now available and continues across other key European markets throughout 2026. Supported models include the new SQD-Mini LED TV lineup (X11L, C8L, C7L) and RGB-Mini LED TV lineup (RM9L, […]
Channel 4 has deepened its existing partnership with Google Display & Video 360 to launch a new Private Marketplace (PMP) that will see Google Audiences overlaid on Channel 4 inventory. Delivered in collaboration with Omnicom, Channel says this programmatic offering further strengthens its advertiser accessibility strategy. The launch allows advertisers to reach viewers based on […]
Virgin Media O2 has expanded O2 Satellite to compatible Google Pixel devices. The expansion means more customers can access satellite-powered connectivity in areas beyond the reach of the traditional mobile network. Launched earlier this year, O2 Satellite allows customers to connect directly to satellites using everyday smartphones, without the need for specialist equipment. The service […]