Banijay Kids & Family expands digital acquisitions
Banijay Kids & Family, the Banijay division behind hit shows such as Totally Spies! and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, has unveiled “a significant wave of deals” to represent third-party properties across its digital network. The titles include short‑form episodes...
Spirit Studios appoints Chiara Ronci as Senior Channel Manager
Spirit Studios has appointed Chiara Ronci as Senior Channel Manager within its IP360 division, as the digital-first studio continues to scale its distribution and monetisation operations across social video and podcasting. Ronci joins from Australian MCN Radar, where...
Apple update poised to turbo charge video podcasting business
In a move that underscores the intensifying competition in the video podcasting market, Apple has unveiled a significant update to Apple Podcasts that will introduce advanced video podcast capabilities this spring. The company said the enhanced experience will be...
TellyCast Digital Video Awards 2026 deadline extended to February 27
The deadline for entries to the 2026 TellyCast Digital Video Awards has been extended by one week, with submissions now closing on February 27. The organisers have taken the decision to allow additional time following requests from across the digital-first community...
Crocs becomes latest brand to dip its toe in microdrama wave
Footwear brand Crocs is expanding its marketing playbook with a move into original scripted entertainment, launching five-episode microdrama Charmed to Meet You. Developed in partnership with Creative Artists Agency and distributed via ReelShort - the vertical-video...











