SPILNEWS gives young people a voice with new video series Hotline

SPILNEWS launched Hotline on May 12, 2026, a new online video series in which young creators share their unfiltered opinions on social issues. In the format, five creators respond to statements and questions submitted by the editorial team and the community. The series is distributed via TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, featuring longer episodes on YouTube alongside shorter social snippets. According to SPILNEWS, Hotline has been developed as a contemporary form of opinion journalism in which the voices and perspectives of young people take center stage.

SPILNEWS was launched by Mediahuis in June 2025 under the name SPIL as a journalistic platform aimed at young people aged 15 to 25. The initiative originated from research showing that many young people are looking for reliable news, while at the same time feeling insufficiently informed and concerned about fake news. Through TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, podcasts, and its own platform, SPILNEWS aims to support young people in forming opinions and developing media awareness. With Hotline, the brand has now placed a strong emphasis on interaction and the social engagement of the younger generation.