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Study: TV remains dominant influencer in US purchase decisions

TVB, the trade association of America’s local broadcast television industry, has released findings from its 2026 Purchase Funnel Study which found that TV continues to play a key role in creating brand awareness and influencing consumer purchase decisions. TVB commissioned GfK/NIQ to conduct this study, which looked at over 20 media platforms, both traditional and […]

March 10, 2026

MPs to quiz YouTube on children’s content

Senior executives from YouTube will face questions from MPs on what the company is doing to ensure young people can find high-quality content on its platform, which, according to Ofcom, is now the most used app or site by children of all ages. The evidence session on March 10th is part of the Culture, Media […]

March 9, 2026By Colin Mann

After Party Studios, KSI producing Dagenham & Redbridge docuseries

Creative production company After Party Studios and social media star KSI have announced they will produce Race To The Top, a documentary series chronicling KSI’s move into English football ownership with Dagenham & Redbridge football club.  It will initially debut on KSI’s YouTube channel this summer, reaching his 17 million subscribers worldwide and promoted across […]

March 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Hearst Networks, Spirit Studios partner on digital history salte

Hearst Networks is partnering with Spirit Studios to develop and produce a new digital-first slate of shows focused on history. Under the partnership, Spirit Studios will produce the slate, with Matt Campion as Executive Producer for Spirit Studios and Sam Pearson as Commissioner and Executive Producer for Hearst Networks. The first project will launch within […]

March 5, 2026

Little Dot Studios, TED launch The TED Idea Search

Little Dot Studios’ specialist branded content production agency, WING, has teamed up with TED to launch The TED Idea Search, a new global YouTube-first competition series designed to uncover fresh ideas from everyday voices around the world. The project invites emerging thinkers to step forward with a six-minute talk that has the power to inspire, […]

March 5, 2026

Little Dot Studios, ZDF Studios expand content deal

Little Dot Studios has renewed and expanded its content partnership with ZDF Studios, the commercial subsidiary of ZDF, Germany’s public-service broadcaster. The multi-year deal scales the distribution and monetisation of ZDF Studios’ factual catalogue across global digital platforms. Under the agreement, Little Dot Studios (an All3Media company) will license over 600 hours of programming from […]

March 3, 2026

Steve Harvey Global expands Merzigo partnership

Digital monetization player Merzigo has announced that under agreement with media production house Steve Harvey Global, it will manage the Vault Empowers YouTube and Facebook channels – maximising international fan reach, engagement, and revenue for the personal growth and entertainment platform. The Vault Empowers platform features Vault Empowers Talks, hosted by Brandi Harvey, a weekly […]

March 3, 2026

FOX News delivers 370 million YouTube views in February 2026

FOX News Media finished February 2026 continuing its run as the go to brand on YouTube leading all news brands and broadcast networks, according to Emplifi. Delivering 370 million video views in February FOX News increased its YouTube viewership year-over-year leading MS Now (315 million views), CNN (205 million views), ABC News (139 million views), […]

March 3, 2026

MPs to quiz BBC on kids TV and video content

BBC executives are to appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons as MPs explore the changing ways in which young people watch television and video. The session, on March 3rd, part of the children’s TV and video content inquiry, will examine the corporation’s role in commissioning and producing […]

March 2, 2026By Colin Mann

Banijay Media Germany partners with Diyar Acar

Banijay Entertainment has confirmed Banijay Media Germany (part of Banijay Germany) has entered a partnership with football entertainment creator Diyar Acar. The collaboration will focus on the strategic development of Acar’s cross-platform format brands, marketing efforts, and local and international distribution. The partnership complements Banijay Entertainment’s ongoing activities in the digital landscape from the launch […]

March 2, 2026