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  • Meta Executive to Join Paramount as Chief Product Officer

    Dane Glasgow, a seasoned technology executive formerly at Facebook, will join Paramount as Chief Product Officer. He will oversee product vision and strategy, focusing on innovation in digital platforms and immersive storytelling. His appointment signals Paramount’s commitment to tech-driven entertainment, aiming to shape the future through advanced technologies. Full Read

  • ‘Law & Order’ FAST Channel Launches in the U.S.

    NBCUniversal and Wolf Entertainment have launched the dedicated FAST channel for the iconic series Law & Order in the U.S., marking a first for the genre. Seasons 5-10 are now available on various platforms, coinciding with the show’s 25th season. The initiative aims to broaden the series’ audience. Full Read

  • CNN Max Launches In An Open Beta In The U.S. Offering 24/7 Live News Streaming

    Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, Max, introduces CNN Max, a 24/7 news offering available to all Max subscribers. The service, part of an open beta, aims to enhance the viewing experience with global breaking news, analysis, and original storytelling. This includes bespoke programming and familiar CNN anchors, with Jim Sciutto leading the afternoon news coverage. Full Read

  • LG smart TVs have started displaying ads when idle

    LG’s smart TVs now display full-screen ads while in idle mode, including on OLED models like the G4. These ads promote both LG products and unrelated third-party brands. Users can disable them via settings. LG plans to expand its advertising across the webOS platform on numerous devices in the coming years. Full Read

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  • AB InBev and Netflix Announce Global Brand Partnership

    AB InBev and Netflix have announced a groundbreaking global partnership aimed at connecting iconic beer brands with Netflix content and live events. This collaboration will foster shared experiences through co-marketing campaigns, live event sponsorships, and unique consumer activations, enhancing brand engagement and entertainment for fans worldwide. Full Read

  • TikTok Presents Ed Sheeran’s Play as Social Campaign

    TikTok to host an exclusive LIVE performance by Ed Sheeran for superfans on September 13thTikTok set to launch an exclusive in-app experience upon the release of “Play” on September 12th September 5, 2025: TikTok is buzzing to announce a partnership with Ed Sheeran to host an exclusive LIVE streaming performance to be filmed in front of an audience of his Full Read

  • TikTok Expands Taylor Swift In-App Experience To Celebrate The Eras Tour Dates

    TikTok introduces #TSTheErasTour, Taylor Swift’s interactive in-app experience. Fans complete weekly album-themed tasks to win profile frames and digital beads for friendship bracelets. The experience showcases tour highlights and themed playlists. The tour has generated over 5M creator videos and high fan engagement, following the success of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT in-app experience. Full Read

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  • Five Years On, Reels Reigns as India’s Top Short-Form Video Platform

    Reels has become India’s top short-form video platform, with 92% of users preferring it over others. A recent study shows it achieves 33% higher creator engagement and is vital for brand discovery, as 80% of users find new brands there. Reels influences video consumption and cultural trends significantly across demographics. Full Read

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  • TikTok Reveals the Songs of the Summer 2025

    Jess Glynne’s “Hold My Hand” has been named TikTok’s Global and US Song of the Summer for 2025, utilizing the infectious 2015 track in over 9 million videos with 80 billion views. The list reflects diverse musical trends and highlights various artists, showcasing TikTok’s influence on music discovery and cultural moments this summer. Full Read

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  • What We Watched the Second Half of 2024

    Netflix’s Engagement Report for July to December 2024 reveals that members watched over 94 billion hours, a 5% increase from the previous year. Notable highlights include “Squid Game S2” as the most-viewed series and a significant portion of viewing from non-English titles, indicating diverse audience preferences. Full Read

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