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
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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
Ad-Focused Streaming Acquisitions
Fox Purchased the Tubi Streaming Service for $400 Million USD
11
Streamlined Group Call Updates
Microsoft Teams Added New Features to Improve Group Calls
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
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Avatar-Based Social Apps
Metadream Launches Bondee, a Next-Generation Social Media App in Asia
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
Metaverse Advertising Services
'NFT Plazas' Announced a Billboard Advertising Platform
Dynamic Metaverse Billboards
Roblox is Allowing Brands to Put 3D Promos in Virtual Worlds & Games
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
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Free Content Creation Platforms
'Piggy' Raised $7.7 Million to Launch its Platform on ProductHunt
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
Android-Powered TV Subscriptions
Odido Launches a New Android TV Service and Internet Bundles
Metaverse Fashion Festivals
KMFF Showcases Fashion Brands in the Metaverse
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Metaverse Beauty Looks
L’Oréal Revealed Its First Virtual Beauty Styles for Web3
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
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Human-Like AI Video Dubbing
Bemultilingual Specializes in Dubbing for Content Creators
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
Short-Form Video Platforms
YouTube is Updating its 'Shorts' Service with New Monetization Options
Live Broadcast NFTs
eShot Labs Launches Unique Tool That Turns Real-Time Video into NFTs
Revolutionary Video Creation Apps
Zoomerang Allows Creators to Monetize Their Creativity
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
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
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Tech Sports Advertising Networks
Apple and MLS Join Forces to Launch an Advertising Network
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
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Social Content Creator Platforms
The 'Marble' Social Media Manager Platform Offers Insights
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
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Personalized Streaming Service Interfaces
The New My Netflix Tab Helps with Tidying the Platform
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Premium Streaming Service Upgrades
Google is Adding New Features to YouTube for Premium Users
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Dual-Screen Smart TVs
The Telly TV is a Free Piece of Hardware Supported by Advertisements
Media Platform Launch Sounds
YouTube Prepares to Launch its Own Introduction Sound
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Live Radio Apps
Amp by Amazon is a Live Audio-Streaming Platform
Customized Streaming Platform Features
Netflix Brings Streamberry to Life with Personalized Detail
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Spatial Audio Brand Partnerships
Sonos and Apple Music Partner to Elevate At-Home Listening
Educational Streaming Features
YouTube is Implementing a Series of New Educational Features
Multi-Service Streaming Apps
YouTube Adds New Streaming Services Onto the Platform’s Application
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Branded Smart TVs
Comcast Announced New 'Xumo' Smart TV Features to Compete in Streaming Market
Platform Podcast Transcriptions
Apple Announces its New Transcribed Apple Podcast Features
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Platform Tonal Branding Updates
Disney+ Launches a Look at its New Visual Rebranding
Sustainable Media Initatives
BlueTriton and Teads Launch a New Digital Sustainability Initiative
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
Audio-Only Iconic Shows
TuneIn Recently Added 'Jeopardy!' to its Contest Offerings
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Hybrid Meeting Accessories
Microsoft Launches a New 'Audio Dock' and Presentation Remote
Live TV Streaming Campaigns
Quinta Brunson Stars in Hulu + Live TV's New Campaign
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Free Subscription-Enabled Audiobooks
Spotify is Now Offering Free Audiobooks for Premium Users
Blazing-Fast Media Players
The 2022 Apple TV 4K Features the A15 Bionic Chip
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
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
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
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Streamed Mobile Game Launches
The Immortality Game is Free for Netflix Subscribers
Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings
The New Zoom Avatars Add a Playful Personalization to Meetings
Content-Focused Esports Deals
Guild Esports Improves its TikTok Content with Little Dot Sport
All-in-One Telecom Streaming Services
Verizon +Play Offers Access to Over 20 Services
Curated Newsreading Apps
The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
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
Community-Oriented Audio Apps
The 'Waffly' Audio Platform Offers a Holistic Experience
Live Streaming Blog Features
Tumblr Recruits Livebox for its New Live Streaming Feature
TV Streaming App Updates
The Samsung TV Plus App Has Over 100 Free Channels
Nonstop News Audio Channels
The TuneIn Sky News Channel Offers Ample News Programming
AI Podcast Transcribing
Podnotes Can Create Blogs, Summaries, and Social Posts for Podcasts
Monetized Educational Series
TikTok Series is a New Way for Creators to Share Premium Content
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'
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
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
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Integrated Merchandise Media Platforms
OnlyFans Integrates Merchandise Shopping on its Platform
Multinational Streaming Service Expansions
Pinterest Officially Brought its TV Service to Canada
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
Enhanced German Streaming Services
HD+ Launches a New Version of its Television App, HD+ TV
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
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
FAST News Channels
News UK's TalkTV Arrives as a FAST channel on Amazon Freevee
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
App-Backed Streaming Bundles
YouTube Debuts the Primetime Channels Feature for German Consumers
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Experiential Streamed Quick Trivia
Netflix to Launch its New Collaborative Triviaverse Experience
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More