Hearst Networks has announced the launch of Hearst Canvas, a new business venture to develop original, scalable content brands across digital, audio, and emerging platforms, focusing particularly on YouTube. As a 100 per cent-owned Hearst initiative, Hearst Canvas will be based in Hearst Networks’ London offices and will be operated by a dedicated team of […]

People today are spending more of their free time online. Things that used to happen “in the real world” are now increasingly moving to phones, computers, and digital platforms – instantly and on demand. Faster internet and the rise of smartphones are pushing this change, with people expecting quick access to everything. Much of this […]

NBCUniversal and Google have announced a long-term distribution agreement to continue delivering a range of entertainment options across the US. Matt Schnaars, President of Platform Distribution & Partnerships, NBCUniversal, commented: “Our new agreement with Google is a clear win for both our business and our viewers – underscoring the enduring value of our must-see shows, […]

The Global Gaming League (GGL) has announced the release of its first event — SZN ZERO — a high-energy video game competition between T–Pain and his NB Grizzlies vs NE-YO and his GNTLMNS Gaming Team — on YouTube. This unique approach at competitive gaming aims to cement video gaming as the next major sport, igniting […]

Sixty years after Thunderbirds first landed on British TV screens, the iconic show is being celebrated with a fresh look back at its enduring legacy. A special mini-series will see super-fan Scarlett Moffatt look beyond the strings and step into the world of International Rescue, speaking to the people who know the show best and […]

Children’s distribution and rights management company Hoho Rights (Cloudbabies, Toad and Friends), is continuing its multi-platform strategy by launching a new animated classics channel on YouTube which will showcase a number of animated series which were produced by S4C in collaboration with major broadcasters including the BBC and HBO. Covering a range of topics including […]

YouTube is now the dominant hub of family attention in the US. According to the eighth installment of the Precise Advertiser Report: Kids (PARK) from Precise TV, the contextual video ad tech platform driving business outcomes for brands, 78 per cent of Gen Alpha children aged 2 to 12 use YouTube, eclipsing VoD services (72 per […]

September 30th is the deadline for the world’s biggest social media platforms – including Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, TikTok and YouTube – to prove to Ofcom they are walking the walk on children’s online safety. As part of the UK media regulator’s rollout of the Online Safety Act, the platforms most popular with kids will need […]

Channel 4’s foreign affairs programme Unreported World marks its 25th anniversary this week, reflecting on a track record of propelling foreign journalism to worldwide audiences ahead of its latest season launching in October. It comes as the broadcaster announces the slate for its upcoming season, featuring episodes looking at the unsolved murders of the Arab […]