These April 2020 multimedia innovations range from podcast platform investments to ad-focused streaming services.
BBC Studios' recent Pocket Casts investment is a standout that aims to take the free podcasting platform to new heights by also supporting the organization's partners. Fox's recent purchase of streaming service Tubi is another notable example that aims to reduce the service's reliance on ad revenue. With this business decision, the media network also hopes to diversify its content and reach a more diverse audience of both cable and digital viewers.
Interactive documentary experiences, virtual gaming events and virtual museums round off this list of April 2020 Multimedia trends. The examples speak to consumers' growing desire for virtual entertainment during social distancing efforts that have been encouraged as a safety measure to fight the current global pandemic COVID-19.
Top 70 Multimedia Trends in April
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Virtual Museum Experiences
Google Arts and Culture Boasts Over 500 Museums & Galleries Virtually
69
Efficient Visual Continuity Projectors
The Conceptual Tmall Genie Smart Projector is Stylish
68
Detachable Speaker Soundbars
The JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar is Compatible with Dolby Atmos
67
Productive Whiteboard Projectors
The 'GoTouch Beam' Interprets Writing on Any Surface
66
Mobile Productivity Monitors
The 'AirView' Wireless Touchscreen Monitor is Omni-Compatible
65
Smartphone-Powered AR Shooter Games
The 'AR Warriors' Game Lets Participants Play Virtually
64
Luxury AR Shopping Images
Burberry Partnered with Google to Provide Mobile AR Experiences
63
Multi-Platform Off-Road Campaigns
Jeep is Launching a Campaign to Promote the Off-Road Community
62
Motorcycle-Integrated Information Systems
Harley-Davidson Announced Android Auto Compatibility
61
Shareable GIF Beverage Campaigns
Pepsi Launched a Giphy Campaign for Its Two New Beverage Flavors
60
Chic Responsive Interface Speakers
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance Speaker Comes in Two Colors
59
Virtual Gaming Events
Facebook is Transitioning GDC into a Digital Event Amid the Coronavirus
58
Immersive Virtual Conferences
HTC Pivoted Its Efforts to Host a VR XR Industry Conference
57
Dedicated Pandemic Website Initiatives
Google is Building a Site for Coronavirus Information
56
Virtually Transitioned Race Leagues
Formula 1 Drivers Will Compete in Virtual Grand Prix Races
55
Cylindrical Stacking DJ Devices
The Conceptual 'Stack' DJ Equipment is Highly Portable
54
Resturant Gift Card Websites
The SaveOurFaves Gift Card Site Was Launched to Help Restaurants
53
Endless Battery Power Earbuds
Philips Upbeat True Wireless Headphones Offer Up to 100 Hours of Use
52
Eccentric Audio Recording Devices
The BrandNewNoise 'Loopy Lou' Looks Straight Out of the Past
51
Streamlined Musician Livestreams
SoundCloud and Twitch Partnered to Provide Livestream Content
50
Branded Automotive Podcasts
Lexus Created a Six-Part Podcast Series with Malcolm Gladwell
49
Performance-Ready Earphones
The New Beats by Dre Powerbeats Feature the Apple H1 Chip
48
Responsive Gaming-Ready Projectors
The Optoma UHD50X Projector Has an Ultra-Fast Refresh Rate
47
VR-Compatible Brain Monitor Attachments
Looxid's Brain Monitor Now Works with the Oculus Rift S
46
Wireless Weatherproof Security Cameras
The TP-Link Kasa Spot Has an IP65 Rating for Outdoor Use
45
Immersive eSports Headsets
The CORSAIR VOID ELITE Headphones Deliver Exceptional Feedback
44
Social Media Virus Tips
Instagram Will Display Coronavirus Tips to All Users on Its Home Page
43
Multimedia-Enhanced Merchant Platforms
Shopify Added 3D Models for Merchants on Its Platform
42
Adaptive Audio EQ Speakers
The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM Provides Just the Right Level of Feedback
41
Immersive Audio Tea Campaigns
Tazo Tea Launched Streaming Content Featuring Teachings from RZA
40
QSR-Sponsored Virtual Hangouts
Chipotle Mexican Grill Launched Hangouts on Zoom with Celebrities
39
Search Engine Medical Advice
Google Will Now Display NHS Advice to United Kingdom Users
38
Podcast Platform Investments
BBC Studios Recently Invested in Pocket Casts and Its Media Partners
37
Video Platform Advertising Partnerships
TikTok Singed an Advertising Deal with the Trade Desk
36
Mobile AR Advertising Tools
Snapchat Released Its Lens Web Builder Tool to Mobile Markers
35
Free Child-Friendly Streaming Content
Amazon is Offering Free Prime Video Content World Wide
34
Shareable 3D Photos
Facebook Expanded The Platform's 3D Images and Will Look Toward Video
33
Interactive Documentary Experiences
Micro Kingdoms: Senses Shares a Look at an Ant Colony in AR
32
Rugged Adaptable Action Cams
The Insta360 ONE R Captures 360-Degree Footage, 4K Video and More
31
Mobile Translation-to-Text Apps
The Google Translate Transcription Mode is Available for Android
30
Organization-Enhanced Video Platforms
YouTube Added an Explore Tab with Different Categories
29
AI-Powered 8K Televisions
The Samsung Q800T 8K Television Comes in Three Size Options
28
Streaming Platform Movie Releases
Paramount Will Suspend the Theatrical Release of New Movies
27
Suspended AR Effects
Facebook Will Not Longer Be Approving New AR Effects Due to COVID-19
26
Local News Improvement Projects
Google Launched Project Oasis to Help Small News Organizations
25
AI-Generated Playlist Releases
Apple Created a Playlist with Upbeat Music in Response to COVID-19
24
Optimized ANC Headphones
The Marshal Monitor II are the First of Their Kind from the Brand
23
Quality-Capped Streaming Services
Disney+ Will Lower Its Video Quality Ahead of European Launch
22
Yearly Streaming Subscription Tests
Netflix Was Testing a Yearly Subscription Model with Savings
21
Mobile Third-Party Advertising Tests
Snapchat is Testing Audience Network Advertisements
20
Sports Streaming Expanded Coverage
FuboTV Increased Its Sports Coverage with NHL and MLB Content
19
Free-to-Access Topical Talk Shows
Oprah Launches a Free Apple TV+ Series That Covers COVID-19
18
Mobile Short-Form News Shows
NBC News Will Launch Four Total Shows on the Quibi Platform
17
Travel Podcasts Series Launches
Four Seasons Made a Branded Podcast Encouraging Leap Day Travels
16
Peripheral-Charging PC Displays
The Philips 346P1CRH Curved Display Enhances User Productivity
15
Popular Food-Displaying Navigation Apps
Google Maps Will Now Show Users Popular Restaurant Dishes
14
Hockey-Themed Branded Video Content
Jägermeister Created an NHL Video Series Ahead of the Playoffs
13
Branded Restaurant App Takeovers
Wendy's Launched a Branded Takeover of the GasBuddy App
12
Streamlined Group Call Updates
Microsoft Teams Added New Features to Improve Group Calls
11
Ad-Focused Streaming Acquisitions
Fox Purchased the Tubi Streaming Service for $400 Million USD
10
Free Soccer Streaming Agreements
Twitch and CBS Sports Will Stream Soccer NWSL Matches
9
Consumer-Designed PC Monitors
The Eve Spectrum IPS Monitor was Created with Input by 7,000 People
8
Low-Cost Home Entertainment Soundbars
The JBL Bar Studio Soundbar Delivers High-Quality Audio
7
Golf Tournament Streaming Deals
ESPN+ Will Stream the PGA Tour Live Starting in 2022
6
In-Browser Crypto Purchases
Users of the Opera Browser Can Now Purchase Bitcoin and Ethereum
5
Regional Baseball Streaming
Amazon Prime Will Stream 21 Live Yankee Games During the 2020 Season
4
Streaming Service Cable Acquisitions
Comcast Recently Purchased the Xumo Streaming Service
3
Adapted Streaming Service Launches
The AT&T TV Streaming Service Caters to Cord Cutters
2
Digital Compressor Plug-Ins
Softube Releases a Plugin Model of the Germanium Compressor
1
Video Platform SD Content
YouTube Reduced Its Streaming Quality to European Users of the Platform
Related Ideas
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
AI-Driven Media Recommendations
Tubi Scenes Helps Viewers Quickly Discover Movies & TV Shows
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
AI Radio Hosts
OFF Radio Krakow Reaches Younger Listeners with Virtual Personas
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Android-Powered TV Subscriptions
Odido Launches a New Android TV Service and Internet Bundles
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
Adobe Express Presents a New Creative Assistant Tool
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
AI-Generated Smart Podcasts
ElevenLabs' GenFM Turns PDFs, Articles & More into Podcasts
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Human-Like AI Video Dubbing
Bemultilingual Specializes in Dubbing for Content Creators
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Podcast-Focused Commenting Features
Spotify Podcasts Now Support Comments to Enhance Interaction
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Heartwarming Streaming Services
Hallmark+ Shares Feel-Good Content & Exclusive Membership Benefits
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
AI-Powered Learning Platforms
Echo360’s AI-Powered EchoVideo Platform is Gaining Recognition
Dedicated Danish Esports Channels
Pluto TV Introduces a New Esports Channel with Retake Media
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
AI-Powered Content Creation Tool
Kajabi Teams Up with Adobe Express to Introduce Creator Studio
AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes
Comcast Launches the Xumo Stream Box for Xfinity Users
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
AI-Narrated News Articles
Artifact's Text-to-Speech Feature Reads to Users in Celebrity Voices
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Personalized Streaming Service Interfaces
The New My Netflix Tab Helps with Tidying the Platform
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
Immersive Comic Storytelling Platforms
Webtoon Creates Digital Spaces for Original Content
Paid Online Platform Experiences
The New YouTube Premium Features Elevate the Experience
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Interactive Music Course Subscriptions
Strybo Digital Offers a Course Platform for £9.99
Anime Music Hub Platforms
Spotify and Crunchyroll Work Together to Launch Anime Hub
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Podcast Content Repurposing
LemonSpeak Helps You Turn Podcasts Into Other Content
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Ad-Free Gaming Platforms
Subscrible's Latest Gaming Platform is Available on Mobile Devices
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Live Radio Apps
Amp by Amazon is a Live Audio-Streaming Platform
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Customized Streaming Platform Features
Netflix Brings Streamberry to Life with Personalized Detail
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Personalized News Summary Podcasts
Podcai is Customizable and Summarizes Topics That Matter Most
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Platform Podcast Transcriptions
Apple Announces its New Transcribed Apple Podcast Features
Platform Tonal Branding Updates
Disney+ Launches a Look at its New Visual Rebranding
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
In-App Podcasting Packages
SiriusXM Integrates its Podcasts+ Services within Apple Podcasts
Shareable In-App Streaming Players
TikTok is Integrating Spotify Music with its Platform
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Pioneering Podcast Creator Networks
Rich Roll is Launching a Network Called Voicing Change Media
Free Subscription-Enabled Audiobooks
Spotify is Now Offering Free Audiobooks for Premium Users
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Expansive Podcast Databases
Very Disco is a Podcast Database Filled Every Podcast Mention
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Live Audio Streaming Platforms
The Amazon Amp Platform is Now Available to Access on Android
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
In-Vehicle Entertainment Deals
BMW Teams Up with Paramount+ to Enhance In-Car Streaming Options
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
AI Transcription Toolkits
Substack Launches the New AI-Powered Audio Transcription Features
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
AI Podcast Transcribing
Podnotes Can Create Blogs, Summaries, and Social Posts for Podcasts
Curated Podcast Discovery Platforms
Podman Offers a Curated Podcast Platform, with Topic Variety
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts
Today with Tonies Shares Fresh Content for School Children Every Day
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts
Listen2.AI Delivers Real-Time News in Podcast Form
Audio Newsletters
beehiiv's Audio Newsletters Enhances the Digestibility of Email Content
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Enhanced German Streaming Services
HD+ Launches a New Version of its Television App, HD+ TV
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Streamlined Podcast Solutions
Podsqueeze can repurpose episodes into clips, blogs, and more
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Audiobook Insight Platforms
Spotify Introduces the New Spotify for Authors Publishing Platform
Premium Podcast Features
Spotify's Synced Feeds Feature Helps Users Make Subscriber-Only Podcasts
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics