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May 21, 2026

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Creator Content Crossing the Media Chasm at Web Summit Vancouver 2026

We are now seeing a groundswell of content coming from social platforms and podcasts that challenges everything about how legacy media has operated. The Web Summit conference that happened in Vancouver this week, which The Guardian dubbed "Glastonbury for geeks," served up a next-gen creator vibe in its Creative Summit typified by a panel titled "How Fandom is Transforming Entertainment" that explored how responsive fan communities are driving and defining content creation.

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Weighing the Societal Risks of AI in Digital Advertising

As AI continues to disrupt the industry, it's critical that we confront the issues it creates for digital advertising with honesty and integrity.

Beyond the Top 300: CTV’s Next Phase Calls for Discoverability

The next phase of CTV is not just about adding more demand. It's also about enabling that demand to find and transact on supply without friction.

Strategizing XR for Video

Now that technology giants Google, Samsung, Meta, Apple and Qualcomm have all thrown their hats in the XR ring, media companies are starting to consider how and when they should leverage XR. This means it's time for video providers to look much more seriously at developing an XR strategy.

Industry News

5 THRIVING FAST CATEGORIES

5 THRIVING FAST CATEGORIES For content owners, creators, broadcasters, and IP holders, the biggest opportunity right now isn’t simply launching a FAST channel, it’s launching the right FAST channel. As the FAST space continues to evolve, audiences a

Smarter Monetization, Stronger Retention, and Purpose-Driven Solutions: Viaccess-Orca Brings Efficiency and Innovation to BroadcastAsia 2026

BroadcastAsia 2026 Exhibitor Preview May 20-22, 2026 Singapore Expo, Singapore Stand: 5F2-5

Miri V410 Encoder/Decoder Wins 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year and TV Tech Best of Show Awards

Versatile, user-focused solution for streaming and IP media workflows earns dual accolades for innovation and practical benefits

BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

Strategic three-year partnership marks delivery phase of BFBS’ next-generation media vision

Bitmovin Powers Global Film Streaming Platform, MUBI

Bitmovin announced that MUBI has chosen Bitmovin as its cloud VOD encoding partner, replacing MUBI’s legacy on-premises encoding setup to improve scalability and turnaround time for its growing catalogue. The managed cloud service will support 3-pass enco