April 16 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite a U.S.-led war against the country. Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum, Infantino stressed the importance of Iran’s participation in the…
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Gaming audiences are more savvy than ever. Where fans once simply followed their favorite game franchises or console makers, they now studiously follow the studios and publishers behind them, tracking announcements, debating creative decisions, and building loyalty to entire portfolios. That shift matters enormously for live streaming, where…
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People no longer trust what they see, and the ad industry hasn’t agreed on what honesty looks like in response. Does an AI-generated background warrant a label? What about a synthesized soundtrack? Or does the threshold only kick in when it’s a human face, a product claim or…
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England’s recent 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Wembley did little for any of the players who featured. It looked as though the Three Lions were set to emerge with a narrow 1-0 victory after Ben White poked home in the 81st minute. In the end, they were lucky…
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April 8 – World players’ union Fifpro and African Leagues have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance African football. The MoU will offer a platform for social dialogue and focus on improved governance frameworks, better labour conditions, and long-term sustainability within national competitions across the continent.…
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Japan is one of the most valuable gaming markets on the planet, accounting for roughly 9% of global gaming revenue despite representing just 2.2% of the worldwide gaming audience. Per capita gaming spend sits at around $807 per person, far above the Asia-Pacific average of $154, making it…
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This story was first published by Digiday sibling ModernRetail Amazon will impose a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on merchants’ fulfillment fees beginning April 17, as rising fuel costs tied to conflict in the Middle East pressure supply chains. “Elevated costs in fulfillment and logistics have increased the…
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The Chelsea vs Port Vale clash should be a really entertaining match in the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 FA Cup as both sides fight for a chance to play at Wembley Stadium in their upcoming meeting at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Chelsea vs Port Vale might be…
Read More March 31 – A French judge has dismissed Cardiff City’s claim for more than £100m in damages against FC Nantes – the latest ruling in a long-running legal battle following the death of Emiliano Sala in 2019. Seven years on from the crash that claimed the lives of…
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Creator marketing gets messy. There’s a lot of moving parts, and not a lot of intuitive ways of tracking them all. Discovery happens in one tool, outreach in another, contracts somewhere in an email thread, and reporting in a spreadsheet that three people have edited and nobody fully…
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