California State Capitol building at sunset with a film reel motif, representing the expansion of film tax credits and the state's support for the entertainment industry.

California Governor Signs Bill Expanding Film Tax Credits

In 2025, California's Film and TV tax credit program will more than double from $330 million to $750 million, signaling an aggressive push to keep Hollywood at home, according to gov .

Leo HartmannSeptember 20, 20266 min read

Cori Winrock's award-winning book 'Alterations' displayed prominently, with a subtle hint of the Bellingham skyline in the background.

Books

Cori Winrock's 'Alterations' Wins Creative Nonfiction Award

While Seattle authors secured 21 of the 41 finalist spots for the 2026 Washington State Book Awards, the first two announced winners hail from Bellingham and Spokane.

Amelia Frost·September 19, 2026

Books

Strength for Every Stage of Life: Lessons From Dr. Nick Poulios on Adapting Your Fitness Strategy

Dr. Nick Poulios, author of Muscle Mastery, offers a science-based approach to adapting fitness strategies for every stage of life. His method integrates exercise, nutrition, and mind-body connection to promote lifelong strength and performance.

Sponsored by Nick Poulios·September 22, 2026

Futuristic AI interface visualizing complex story maps and branching narratives, representing Pocket FM's Sherpa AI for fiction writing.

Creators

Pocket FM launches Sherpa AI for long-form fiction writing

Pocket FM's new Sherpa AI platform has contributed to its annualised content production growing an astonishing 75 times to over 2.

Tara Collins·September 19, 2026

X Replaces Creator Revenue Sharing with Original Content Rewards

Robby Lefkowitz, a creator on X, earned approximately $80,000 from the platform over two and a half years, a level of income that may become significantly harder for many to achieve under X's new Orig

Tara Collins·September 13, 2026

A futuristic visual representation of Amazon Ads and ChatGPT merging, showcasing digital advertisements within an AI interface, signifying a new era in advertising technology.

Advertising

Amazon Ads Partners with OpenAI to Integrate Ads into ChatGPT

By the end of August 2026, advertising within ChatGPT had already crossed a $1 billion annualized run rate, just months after its initial rollout, according to PPC Land .

Leo Hartmann·September 11, 2026

Content Creation

Insta360 Reveals Leica Luna Pro with 8K Sensor for Vlogging

Insta360’s new Luna Pro gimbal camera, co-engineered with Leica, is announced for availability in 2026, presenting a formidable entry into the portable content creation market.

Tara Collins·September 11, 2026

Books

Inside the Ideas of Carlos Gamez: Exploring Human Performance Through His Books and Work

Carlos Gamez, an Associate Partner at Berry Architecture + Associates, explores human performance through his nonfiction books alongside his architectural work in sustainable design. His work bridges the gap between effective building performance and individual improvement, reflecting a comprehensive approach to how people interact with their surroundings.

Sponsored by Carlos Gamez·September 20, 2026

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards stage with golden statuettes, highlighting the dominance of streaming services and the success of FX's Shōgun.

Film & TV

Creative Arts Emmys award streamers and legacy shows

FX's Shōgun achieved a significant milestone at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards this weekend, securing 14 wins.

Julian Mercer·September 7, 2026

Split image: single agent using free AI video tool vs. brokerage using enterprise AI video tools for real estate marketing.

Content Creation

HeyGen AI Video Tools for Real Estate: Free to Enterprise

While an individual real estate agent can test HeyGen's AI video capabilities for free, a major brokerage could invest over $4,300 monthly to flood the market with thousands of sophisticated, AI-gener

Tara Collins·August 18, 2026

The cast of Sweet Magnolias looking towards a sunset, with a silhouette of a new project in the background, symbolizing the show's cancellation and the showrunner's new series.

Creators

Netflix Cancels Sweet Magnolias Series After Five Seasons

After five seasons, the romantic drama 'Sweet Magnolias' was officially canceled by Netflix on Friday, September 18, yet its showrunner immediately secured a new series order.

Tara Collins·September 20, 2026

The U.S. Capitol building illuminated, with film production equipment in the foreground, symbolizing the film industry's request for a federal tax incentive.

Media Industry

Film Industry Urges Congress to Pass Federal Production Tax Incentive

A new study projects that a federal tax incentive for domestic film production in 2026 could increase the U.

Leo Hartmann·September 19, 2026

Books

Martina Sachs’ Awakening From Shadows: A Personal Exploration of Healing

Embarking on a personal healing journey can feel like navigating an unknown landscape. For those seeking to understand the deeper patterns that shape their lives, shadow work offers a profound path toward wholeness. Auth…

Sponsored by Martina Sachs·September 14, 2026

PlayStation 5 console displaying a diverse range of free ad-supported FAST channels, offering movies, shows, and news for users.

Film & TV

Sony PlayStation 5 FAST channels offer over 100 free ad-supported options

PlayStation 5 users in the U.

Julian Mercer·September 18, 2026

An abstract representation of AI-driven visual search on Pinterest, showcasing glowing neural networks connecting product images and symbolizing enhanced performance marketing capabilities.

Advertising

Pinterest Rolls Out Visual Search Ads to Boost Performance Marketing

Pinterest, a platform once known primarily for inspiration, has just unveiled visual search ads powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, aiming to capture users at the precise moment they are ready to buy.

Leo Hartmann·September 18, 2026