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Five takeaways from TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026

Five takeaways from TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026

08 Jun 2026 | The Media Leader Staff

Over two days, Twitch and Amazon Ads unveiled a wave of product announcements, shared new advertising effectiveness data and opened their doors to brands.

PlayNet launches to connect gaming with online behaviour
PlayNet launches to connect gaming with online behaviour
17 Mar 2026 | Jack Benjamin
The opportunity and obstacle of Grand Theft Auto VI
The opportunity and obstacle of Grand Theft Auto VI
11 Dec 2025 | Ashley Bolt
Ethics in the future of media technology — with Professor Andy Miah
Ethics in the future of media technology — with Professor Andy Miah
26 Aug 2025 | Jack Benjamin
Addressing the ‘hot potato’ of child safety online — with SuperAwesome CEO Kate O’Loughlin
Addressing the ‘hot potato’ of child safety online — with SuperAwesome CEO Kate O’Loughlin
30 Jun 2025 | Jack Benjamin
Samsung brings games to UK ad breaks
Samsung brings games to UK ad breaks
11 Jun 2025 | Maria Iu

Twitch streamer’s message to brands: ‘Trust us’

04 Jun 2025 | Jack Benjamin

Sheffield-based Soupforeloise sat down with The Media Leader at TwitchCon to discuss how to work with brands and the challenges in growing a full-time live-streaming business.

Dip in gaming CPMs presents opportunities in Q1 and Q3

30 Apr 2025 | Jack Benjamin

In-game advertising CPMs fell during late winter and summer last year, despite relatively consistent playtime during those months.

Mail Gaming one year on: ‘The social-first strategy has worked’

04 Feb 2025 | Jack Benjamin

The Daily Mail’s gaming vertical has over 450,000 followers on TikTok and is looking to expand after testing the market over the past year. Endemic gaming companies have inked commercial deals in the process.

The Media Leader Club to bring together industry’s most influential minds

24 Jan 2025 | The Media Leader Staff

Initiative aims to provide safe spaces for leaders to freely discuss key challenges and changes.

Is gaming the next social media?

28 Nov 2024 | Kevin Fulmer

The line between video games and social media has blurred and brands that recognise this could stand to benefit by integrating gaming platforms into their digital strategy.

Roblox attracts interest from WPP despite accusations of online harms

14 Oct 2024 | Jack Benjamin

Analysis: WPP’s partnership with Roblox is an admission that gaming strategy has lagged changes in consumer behaviour.

Gen Z aren’t just teens — they’re customers and big gamers

01 Oct 2024 | Jack Benjamin

PHD Manchester gaming business director Tess Gullis urged advertisers to get up to speed with gaming to get in front of under-30s at The Future of Media Manchester.

Roblox moves to create a walled garden as it leans into ad strategy

23 Sep 2024 | Jack Benjamin

Advertising is key to unlocking profitability for Roblox. But its ad and child safety policies are complicating a fast-growing revenue driver.

The Future 100 Club is our chance to shout about our brilliant people

16 Aug 2024 | Josh Krichefski

Talent is the most important currency our industry has to offer and the talent showcased in The Future 100 Club reflects what is brilliant about our people, writes the initiative’s first ambassador.

Judges revealed for The Future 100 Club 2024

14 Aug 2024 | Maria Iu

The 20 judges will evaluate nominees based on The Media Leader’s four principles: disruption, innovation, courage and excellence.

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