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Dec 16 • 3 min read

Netflix sets podcast deal with iHeartMedia, The Gauge data for November, Unifrance TV Export Awards


Netflix Seals Video Podcast Pact with iHeartMedia

Netflix has sealed an exclusive video podcast deal with iHeartMedia covering 15 shows that will be carried on the platform in the U.S., with additional markets to follow.

Thanksgiving Powers November Viewership Bump in the U.S.

Broadcast and streaming benefited from the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. last month, with overall TV usage in November up by 5.5%, per Nielsen's The Gauge.

HARI, Terranoa & France tv distribution Score Unifrance Awards

HARI's Mystery Lane, Terranoa's Notre-Dame Reborn, and France tv distribution's Bright Minds landed wins at the 22nd Unifrance TV Export Awards, honoring the best-selling French TV shows worldwide.

Microdramas, Co-Productions & Shifting Balances of Power: The View from Asia

Conversations and deal-making at ATF were focused on microdramas, co-productions, and the continued elevation of regional content. Read more in ScreenMDM Extra.

Sean Cohan, Izzet Pinto Among NATPE Honors Recipients

Bell Media's Sean Cohan, AMC Networks' Kristin Dolan, Global Agency's Izzet Pinto, CBS News alum Wendy McMahon, and Lionsgate's Courtney Mock are recipients of the 2026 NATPE Honors.

Chronicle Studios Inks First YouTube Creator Pact

Chronicle Studios, which uses its AI-powered solutions to identify talented social media creators, has partnered with animator Gabe Hordos on his short film series, The Old Knight.

Creator Television FAST Channel Lands on TCLtv+

The Creator Television FAST channel, operated by Sabio Holdings, has arrived on TCLtv+ in North America.

CBC Alum Paul McGrath Joins Underknown

Paul McGrath has stepped down as the senior director of entertainment strategy and audience development at Canadian pubcaster CBC and is joining the creator-led digital media company Underknown.

The Magnificent Seven Series Lands at MGM+

MGM+ has greenlit a series adaptation of the iconic film The Magnificent Seven from writer and EP Tim Kring.

ZDF Studios to Rep Nuclear Weapons Doc

ZDF Studios has taken on the international distribution rights to Silent War: In the Shadow of Atomic Bombs.

Homeful en Español Lands on The Roku Channel

Homeful en Español, a FAST channel from Blue Ant Media, has launched on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Mexico.

ATF Deals for Sphere Abacus

Sphere Abacus landed deals for more than 150 hours of content across Asia after attending Asia TV Forum this month.

Kelly Shek to Lead MENA, Asia Sales for TGC

Phil Gurin's TGC Global Entertainment has tapped former All3Media International executive Kelly Shek to lead its sales in MENA and Asia-Pacific.

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