
FIFA forges global partnership with DAZN around FIFA+ service
World football governing body FIFA has formed a partnership with streaming platform DAZN around its own digital service FIFA+. Until now, FIFA+ has been a standalone service, but going forward it will be managed within the DAZN ecosystem. DAZN and FIFA said the...

Instagram uses 15th birthday to launch drive for creators
Instagram head of content Adam Mosseri has used the platform’s 15th anniversary to urge creators to overcome their fears and post content. He also claims that the Meta-owned platform “is investing in creativity more this year than ever before.” Speaking via the...

Hollyoaks and Causeway collaborate on Groomed and Exploited social doc
Channel 4’s Hollyoaks has joined forces with charity Causeway on a new short-form documentary called Groomed and Exploited. The doc, which is available on Hollyoaks’ social channels, sees Hollyoaks actors Isabelle Smith, Tamara Wall and Anya Lawrence talk with...

COPA90 seeks creator to lead its 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage
COPA90 has this week relaunched The Best Job in the World: a search for the next generation of football storytellers in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Explaining the concept, COPA90 said: “Over a decade ago, COPA90 kicked off a search for The Best Job in the World,...

Tafara Makopa Launches MAKO Studios to Connect Brands, Creators and Production Partners in Digital Space
Tafara Makopa, former Managing Director at TellyCast Digital Video Awards-winning Studio of the Year Wall of Entertainment, has launched MAKO Studios, a new creative consultancy and digital production studio aimed at connecting talent, brands and production partners...

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FIFA forges global partnership with DAZN around FIFA+ service
Instagram uses 15th birthday to launch drive for creators
Hollyoaks and Causeway collaborate on Groomed and Exploited social doc
COPA90 seeks creator to lead its 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage
Tafara Makopa Launches MAKO Studios to Connect Brands, Creators and Production Partners in Digital Space
