Digital Content Next is the only trade association that exclusively represents digital media companies. DCN was founded in 2001 as OPA. bit.ly/LinkedIn
ITV set for World Cup ad record as AI groups pile in
Spending by US tech companies and expansion of 2026 tournament lift revenues at struggling UK broadcaster
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Fundamentally, publishers need to decide whether YouTube is for distribution, marketing, or both. Then they must commit the resources required to meet that challenge. Failure to do these things means videos do not break through, wasting time and money.
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US Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have introduced the JAWBONE Act, a proposed law that could fuel lawsuits against federal officials who try to coerce broadcasters or tech platforms into restricting speech.
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Ultimately, the lesson from the publishers finding success on YouTube is that the platform rewards commitment. But the BBC, Fox News, The Sun, Wall Street Journal, and others are not simply repurposing television clips or website videos. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/…
YouTube is increasingly a core audience platform. Publishers that treat it as a destination — with dedicated resources, clear channel strategies, and platform-native content — are finding new ways to expand their reach and build audience relationships. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/…
Publisher content creates value across multiple layers of AI systems, including model training, fine-tuning, factual grounding, access to current information, and the credibility of AI-generated responses. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/…
Increasingly, football-focused digital media companies see the World Cup as their chance to reach fans outside the 90 minutes of live matches.
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YouTube is increasingly a core audience platform. Publishers that treat it as a destination — with dedicated resources, clear channel strategies, and platform-native content — are finding new ways to expand their reach and build audience relationships. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/…
Local newspapers, regional broadcasters, ethnic media, indigenous media, non-English language publishers, and many specialized outlets remain largely absent from the licensing market. digitalcontentnext.org/blog/…
The storied BBC documentary strand will begin making premium short docs alongside features for the first time, coming as the corporation both grapples with YouTube and attempts to leverage its power.
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"The standalone live blog page generated a click-through rate 100 times higher than embedded article placements, underscoring how dedicated live storytelling environments can create stronger audience attention and more valuable sponsorship opportunities." digitalcontentnext.org/blog/…
A German court has ruled that Google is directly liable for what its AI search overviews say. Previous case law shielding search engine operators from liability doesn't apply to AI overviews.
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New York Passes Legislation Requiring AI Disclosures in News Content
Backed by the Writers Guild of America, the NY FAIR News Act now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk for signature
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Cleared in Australia
The mega-merger is "unlikely to have the effect of substantially lessening competition in relation to the wholesale supply of films for theatrical release in Australia."
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