Global Scans · Media & Entertainment · Weekly Summary

• [New] As Netflix grows as an entertainment giant, with the potential deal to acquire Warner Bros. announced last week, the Netflix House locations could become even more compelling by adding additional brands. Digiday
• [New] Investors are keeping a close eye on the regulatory landscape, as any developments could significantly impact Netflix's stock performance and the broader media industry. investing.com
• [New] Netflix's global streaming platform combined with Warner Bros.' rich content library could redefine the landscape of digital media consumption. investing.com
• [New] As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Future agents will be able to recognize human emotions and respond accordingly, as they will be equipped with affective computing research-derived components from institutions like MIT Media Lab. Buzz with AI
• [New] A survey by European media agency Mediaplus of over 800 marketers found AI & automation their top priority going into 2026, well above creative effectiveness, sustainability or indeed brand-building activities. Digiday
• [New] Social media history, family members' personal information, and biometric data are just some of the information tourists will need to provide if changes proposed this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection are approved. Skift
• [New] Denmark and Malaysia are among the nations expected to roll out social-media bans for teens and children as soon as 2026. Gizmodo
• [New] This week Australia will become the first country to ban social media accounts for under-16s on major platforms including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok and X. The Guardian
• [New] Australia's social media ban will change lives as Australia takes back control from social media companies. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s will begin in just a few days. The Guardian
• [New] Twitch, a streaming platform popular with gamers, will be included in the federal government's social media ban for under 16 s. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Multi-channel scams, where victims are lured from social media or text messages into encrypted chats and fraudulent payment pages, will become the dominant pattern in 2026. Trend Micro
• [New] The social media marketing world of 2025 will be AI-enhanced, video-centric, community-driven, and authenticity-focused. NorthPennNow
• [New] Creator economy ad spend is projected to reach $37 billion in 2025, a 26% increase year over year and about four times faster than the media industry overall. Digiday
• [New] In 2025, video content will dominate social media platforms, accounting for 82% of all internet traffic according to industry predictions AdTechGod. Enrich Labs
• [New] In 2026, more brands will need to adapt to Gen-Z and Gen Alpha's desire to unplug from social media and AI platforms. Forbes
• [New] The creator economy in the US has cemented its place as a driving force in media consumption habits, with advertising spend projected to reach US$37bn by the end of this year. C21media
• [New] Malaysia will enforce a nationwide restriction banning users under 16 from accessing social media starting in 2026 to improve digital safety. Guidely
• [New] The migration of audiences from legacy media businesses to social media platforms is a development this century that has been, at once, incredibly swift and incredibly disruptive. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The entertainment industry, valued at approximately $720 billion in 2020 and projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2025, is experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation. ""
• [New] The social media landscape in 2025 is expected to become more fragmented. Enrich Labs
• [New] Decentralization will shape social media in 2025. Enrich Labs

Last updated: 15 December 2025