Hollywood’s 6,700-Job Drop Is Not Yet an AI Layoff Number
A recent report suggests AI has led to significant job reductions in the Los Angeles film sector, though specific details and wider corroboration remain limited.
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Hearst Tests Household-Level Ad Targeting in Local Broadcast With Viamedia.ai
A new partnership with Viamedia.ai allows local broadcast stations to deliver targeted ads to specific households, creating premium inventory and new monetization opportunities.
MTI Film Buys Mango New Edit to Add Remote Dailies and Avid Editorial
The acquisition by Hollywood post facility and software developer MTI Film of Mango New Edit signals a strategic move to integrate robust remote dailies and Avid-based offline editing into a single, end-to-end post-production offering.
New York Requires Disclosure for AI-Generated Performers in Ads
A new New York law, effective June 9, 2026, requires clear labeling for AI-generated human-like talent in advertisements, creating immediate compliance and workflow considerations for content creators and advertisers.
Seven.One Studios Licenses 500+ Hours to YouTube Aggregators
Seven.One Studios International is expanding the global reach and monetization of its extensive content library by licensing over 500 hours of programming to YouTube aggregators.
InnerGroup Names Neha Bubna VP of Production for InnerStudio
InnerGroup has appointed Neha Bubna as VP of Production for InnerStudio, tasked with accelerating the integration of AI and automation to streamline content creation for in-house marketing teams.
AI Is Now the Most-Cited Reason for U.S. Layoffs, But the Signal Is Messy
A significant surge in tech sector job cuts, with AI frequently cited as the reason, signals a broader shift in labor strategy that media and entertainment companies should watch closely for its impact on technology and operational roles.
Ofcom Maps AI Use and Risk in UK Broadcasting
The UK regulator’s 2026/27 AI report includes a broadcast sector case study, detailing where AI is used, what’s holding back adoption, and the specific compliance challenges for live content and audience trust.
UK Regulators Order Google to Give Publishers an AI Search Opt-Out
A new UK ruling gives content owners unprecedented control over whether their material is used in Google’s AI Search features and for training its AI models, directly impacting media rights and licensing strategies.
Frequency Launches Scene-Aware Ad Formats for Streaming Channels
A new ad format promises to generate additional revenue from existing content by integrating ads directly into scenes, bypassing increased ad loads and operational overhauls.