Brand Safety Now a Political Issue
At Facebook and Instagram speech freedom is coming with ad restrictions. This is because advertisers fear that eliminating fact-checking on content opens the door to misinformation or offensive speech, and (…)
Nielsen’s Big Data Added to Media Panel
Nielsen, the New York City-based media measurement company, is integrating its consumer-panel-based TV ratings with numbers drawn from third-party vendors such as smart TV manufacturers.
Nielsen calls the new service Big (…)
The Art of Doomsday Predictions
Last time VideoAge‘s Water Cooler featured a prediction article was in its February 8, 2024 edition. And like every respectable prediction, it reported all the good things expected in the (…)
NBCUniversal Reorganizes TV Group
NBCUniversal Entertainment and Studios chairman Donna Langley has revealed that the company is bringing Universal Television, Bravo and Peacock programming under one organization, Universal Television Entertainment Group.
The new group will (…)
Síminn Picks Up Crime Thriller ‘Manifesto’
Icelandic broadcaster Síminn has picked up new original crime thriller series Manifesto from prodco Glassriver. The series is currently in development and Wild Bunch TV is handling global distribution.
Six-episode Manifesto is based on (…)
Talpa to Stage Format Showcases at MIP London
Talpa Studios will stage two showcases at the inaugural MIP London market (February 23-27, 2025) including a session on new talent format The Headliner.
Both half hour sessions will take place on February (…)
Dynamic Inks Sales for NRK’s ‘Dates in Real Life’
Dynamic Television has inked multiple European sales for NRK’s romantic dramedy, Dates in Real Life. The series was acquired by France Television in France, Movistar in Spain, OTE in Greece, BETV in Belgium, and NOS in Portugal.
The coming-of-age drama follows the dating escapades (…)
William Satner To Receive Saturn Achievement Award
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has unveiled the initial recipients of special awards at the upcoming 52nd Annual Saturn Awards, including William Shatner, the cast of (…)
Telemundo Studios Unveils 2025 Line-Up
Telemundo Studios unveiled its 2025 scripted content and development line-up at a special dinner event held on January 22 in Miami, during Content Americas.
The company presented highlights of (…)
A Well-Balanced Content Americas TV Market
After all was said and done, the international TV sector survived the first of the three consecutive TV markets in Miami. Now, it’s time to get ready for the second (…)
