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Indian TV market braces for sales dip as production costs surge amid West Asia crisis
Rising RAM prices, higher plastic and ocean‑freight costs linked to the West Asia crisis and a weakening rupee are pushing retail TV prices up about 20%, with a 32‑inch set now costing roughly $133 versus $108 six months ago. Counterpoint Research forecasts shipments to fall 5‑6% as consumers down‑trade to smaller screens.
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Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia have launched nationwide casting for future installments of Australian Survivor, even though the current season has seen a sharp drop in viewership and no formal renewal has been announced. Applicants must be at least 18, able to swim and demonstrate physical and mental resilience. The franchise is slated to shift production from Samoa to Malaysia, with insiders suggesting two back‑to‑back seasons could be filmed. Filming traditionally occurs between July and September, keeping the production pipeline active.
"Netflix’s real triumph was driving up the price Paramount had to pay and saddling the newcomer with enough debt to hobble any challenge to Netflix’s streaming dominance." -- @HolmanJenkins https://t.co/4V3TUD31y8
David Ellison is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix abandoned its bid, positioning the Ellison family as the leading suitor. The prospective takeover, tied to a pending Paramount‑Skydance merger, still requires regulatory clearance. Analysts warn that the deal could trigger...
Paramount has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $31 per share, valuing the combined enterprise at roughly $110 billion including debt. The deal also covers Netflix’s $2.8 billion termination fee, clearing the rival’s exit from the bidding war. If regulators approve,...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, TV ratings show a mixed slate of new episodes and reruns across major broadcast networks. New episodes aired for Scrubs, Survivor, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Police 24/7, The Masked Singer and The Greatest Average American, while...
WWE has prohibited any venue within a 50‑mile radius of Chicago’s United Center from streaming the Elimination Chamber pay‑per‑view, effectively shutting down watch parties at nightclubs like the Admiral Theatre. The move is intended to force fans to purchase higher‑priced...
Third Side Music, founded in Montreal with a $150,000 seed investment, has become an indie publishing powerhouse generating over $25 million in annual revenue in 2025 without outside capital. The company averages 15‑20% year‑over‑year growth, driven by a 75,000‑plus‑title catalog and...
There is always a chance when government is involved, never rule this out. But I still see the odds in #Paramount’s favor for 2 reasons: 1- the Ellisons are one of the richest and most well connected families in the U.S. 2-...
Virginia lawmakers have moved a bill that would prohibit businesses from selling precise geolocation data within a 1,750‑foot radius of a consumer. The House passed the measure unanimously, and the Senate, which already approved a near‑identical version, will consider it...
YouTube TV rolled out twelve new, lower‑priced subscription bundles in February 2026, giving users the option to pay only for the genres they watch. The standalone Entertainment plan starts at $54.99, while the Sports bundle is $64.99, with mixed‑genre combos...
Telos Alliance and the College Radio Foundation are offering a flagship Omnia.11 FM+HD audio processor—valued at roughly $10,000—to a U.S. college radio station. The contest, open to students, faculty and staff, runs through April 10 and requires a brief paragraph explaining...
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises’ residential cable, fiber, and managed‑IT businesses. The deal, signed in May 2025, will rebrand the combined consumer offering under the Spectrum name while adopting the Cox corporate...
Pocket.watch announced the addition of eight new digital creators—including Topper Guild, JJ & Mikey, and Lana’s Life—to its global distribution portfolio, collectively reaching over 132 million YouTube subscribers. The expansion pushes the company’s creator network to 1.5 billion subscribers and more than 1 trillion lifetime...
HBO Max announced it will launch in 12 Asia‑Pacific territories and simultaneously roll out in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, taking its footprint to more than 100 countries and over 130 million subscribers. The expansion adds markets such as...
Big thing I am seeing on X is super authoritative sounding accounts doing long threads, on defense tech etc, that use tons of jargon and acronyms so as to look like the account is 'in the know,' when really they...
A free‑speech advocacy group has filed a federal injunction request to stop the Trump administration from pressuring Apple and Meta to remove ICE‑reporting tools. The lawsuit centers on the Eyes Up app and the Facebook group “ICE Sightings — Chicagoland,” both taken down...
Acast, the leading podcast marketplace with over 140,000 shows and 3,300 advertisers, is hiring an Account Manager to drive revenue from agency and direct advertiser clients. The role will manage end‑to‑end podcast ad campaigns, develop strategic account plans, and provide...
Nuvyyo’s Tablo firmware version 2.2.25 now enables most legacy DVRs to stream a selection of free channels via the newer Tablo app, excluding devices with built‑in HDMI. Users must rescan their units and manually add channels, while AMC and Warner‑owned...
Microsoft Advertising has introduced self‑serve shared negative keyword lists, allowing advertisers to create, edit, and apply up to 5,000 negative keywords directly in the UI. The lists can be attached at the campaign or account level and support exact and...
Chronicle Studios announced its first partnership on the WEBTOON platform, teaming with illustrator Teo Skaffa to launch the young‑adult gothic‑horror series *Graveheart Keep* this spring. The AI‑driven studio will handle social strategy, content optimization and monetization across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok....
The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has opened a Deferred Resignation Program, giving staff a chance to leave voluntarily as a federal court prepares to rule on CEO Kari Lake’s authority to slash the agency’s workforce. Over the past year,...
Trump’s “flooding the zone” tactic involves saturating the media with crisis‑driven narratives to force political opponents onto the defensive. In the week of Jan. 11‑18, 2026, an ICE agent’s fatal shooting sparked nationwide protests, a federal judge halted ICE arrests, and...
French streaming service Qobuz has rolled out a proprietary AI detection system that scans both its existing catalog and new uploads. Tracks identified as 100 % AI‑generated are flagged with visible labels across all Qobuz applications. The move targets the rapid...
TikTok returns to Albania after government-imposed ban Albania has lifted its government-imposed ban on TikTok. The suspension followed the death of a teenage boy, with officials citing online bullying concerns. The Albanian government says TikTok has introduced stronger safety and moderation measures. The platform...
ESPN deployed POVORA’s CapCam and EarCam wearables during the NBA All‑Star Celebrity Game and the Shriner’s Children’s Clearwater Invitational college softball tournament. The CapCam houses a 4K camera, battery, RF transmitter and servo motor inside a cap, offering remote tilt...
Buffalo Toronto Public Media (BTPM) will convert its 94.5 FM frequency from a non‑commercial classical format to a commercial news‑and‑music station after a $2.2 million federal funding cut. NPR programming, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, will shift to 88.7 FM, along...
The TEGNA Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend as the company prepares to release its Q4 and full‑year 2025 results. The decision comes while TEGNA and Nexstar Media Group await final regulatory clearance from the FCC and...
Danish media body DPCMO filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the AI giant trained ChatGPT on member publishers’ content without consent. The filing follows a wave of US lawsuits, including actions by The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, US News...
Claudia Winkleman’s new chat show launches on BBC One on Friday 13 March at 10.40 pm, with episodes also streaming on iPlayer. The debut features A‑list guests including Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and comedian Tom Allen. The programme follows Winkleman’s high‑profile exit from Strictly Come Dancing...
J Cole’s “No Role Modelz” is the third-most-streamed song from 2014 on Spotify. More daily and total streams than “Blank Space”, “Uptown Funk”, “Sugar”, and “Shake It Off.” Great example of why it’s hard to know in the moment which songs will...
Veteran CBS News producer Mary Walsh takes leave (first reported by Guardian) "We've been told to aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum. Honestly, I don't know how to do that." https://t.co/9gLno7bgkf
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement, presenting updated growth, inflation and fiscal forecasts alongside an OBR economic outlook. The Winter Paralympics opened in Verona amid a growing boycott over the participation of Russian athletes. Meanwhile, the 2024 Formula One...
‘David Ellison Scares the Shit Out of Me’: How Paramount Beat Out Netflix, Won Warner Bros. and Will Change Hollywood Forever https://t.co/Pt6DwlK7fc
So @andersoncooper quits 60 minutes over dissatisfaction with new ownership and now works for the same team again https://t.co/pyHkrAMNUP
The series finale of "Vanished" reveals Tom as an undercover Interpol operative who helps dismantle the human‑trafficking ring, but his secrecy shatters Alice’s trust. After a harrowing rescue, Alice spends one last night with Tom before deciding to leave him...
“Let’s get a few things straight. I’ve never been sued for defamation, let alone successfully. I did write a profile of the Rep last year that she didn’t like. Most important, I was thrown out of her rally. There is...
Lord. The #BrokenTimes treats handing important and cultural and journalistic assets over to fascist factotums as an unalloyed triumph, with not a yes-but for democracy. How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Deal of a Lifetime https://t.co/pSsWNsFsaF
The 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas is extending its Sports Summit to a four‑day program, bringing together league executives, broadcasters, streaming platforms and technology partners. Highlighted by a fireside chat with NBC Sports’ Jon Miller, the summit will examine...
Journalists at CNN are fearful for what's ahead if Paramount takes over - but want to just do the job My conversation with @ailsachang on NPR's All Things Considered, coming up at 4.35/6.35p
Three years ago, David Zaslav was called "the most hated man in Hollywood." Now he's pulled off one of the biggest deals in media history, engineering a bidding war that earned him $790.5 million. How it all happened, with @LaurenSHirsch: https://t.co/jaz2VIbdCe
Skittle Media, founded in 2024 by Richard and Clare Springham, has carved a profitable niche in pharma‑focused B2B media by concentrating exclusively on paid advertising. The company’s flagship brand, Solli, delivers daily news, thought leadership and on‑demand professional‑development lessons, attracting...
Last Saturday, Netflix was the heavy favorite to buy Warner Bros. What changed? How did David Ellison pull it off? Why did Netflix back off? Behind the scenes of one of the biggest deals in business history with @MichelleF_Davis and @joshua_sisco...
Paramount, Warner Bros deal would unite film, news and social media forces in the age of Trump My analysis for NPR: https://t.co/zsdkP7wB8K
For the first time in Oscars history, every one of the ten 2026 Best Picture nominees will be available with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. SignUp Media’s "The Oscars Project" will roll out picture‑in‑picture ASL overlays via a free Google...
CNN Staffers Fear Warner Bros.-Paramount Deal Will Hurt Their Journalism and Network’s Financial Health https://t.co/c3LvI7Hj7N via @variety
For those still doubting antitrust and privacy law don't intersect, Meta just argued in DC privacy suit its biggest data scandal in its history wasn't material as users didn't exit whereas FTC has argued users sticking when its reputation was...
NETGEAR will unveil two new M4350 switches and an updated Engage Controller at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The M4350‑16M4V adds 16 × 2.5 G PoE++ ports with lockable Neutrik connectors, while the M4350‑16C delivers 16 × 100 G ports for high‑throughput AV‑over‑IP cores....
A few years ago Marissa Lovell and I had an idea for a local newsletter. From Boise now has 24,000+ subscribers. On March 4th we're doing a fireside chat about how it grew, what we learned, and where local media is headed. Join...
Goalhanger is hiring a Production Coordinator in South London to manage a studio‑based, "as live" sports podcast for Netflix during June and July. The role demands at least two years of broadcast coordination experience, with a strong emphasis on handling...
KCRW is hiring a Senior Producer (Producer IV) to lead its flagship political podcast and national radio show, Left, Right & Center. The role, reporting to the Chief Content Officer, will shape editorial vision, manage guest bookings, and expand the program across...
