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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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By the numbers: K‑Love seeks FCC approval to acquire WFCC
TEGNA has added two new 30‑minute “9News” broadcasts at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on its MyNetwork TV affiliate KTVD‑20 in the Denver‑Boulder market, also streaming via the 9News+ app. The 5:30 p.m. slot competes directly with NBC Nightly News on KUSA‑9. TEGNA still operates both KUSA‑TV and KTVD‑TV while Nexstar, which already owns FOX‑31 and CW‑2, seeks FCC waivers to acquire TEGNA without divestitures. The outcome will test the FCC’s recent easing of the “Top‑Four” ownership rule in Denver.
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro told CNBC that rumors of a Disney spinoff are unfounded, emphasizing that ESPN is a core component of Walt Disney Company’s long‑term strategy. He highlighted the network’s integrated approach, linking ESPN’s content with ABC broadcasts and...
M&I Broadcast Services, part of Valsoft, has introduced OmniPlayer 3, its flagship radio‑automation platform, to the U.S. market. The software, already a staple in the Dutch radio sector and used by the BBC, promises to streamline workflows and future‑proof broadcast operations....
iHeartMedia filed an FCC minor‑change application to shift WROV‑FM’s city of license from Martinsville, Va., to New Castle, Va. The FCC’s Audio Division rejected iHeart’s claim that the move would serve a larger population, citing a staff engineering analysis that shows...
Kazakh authorities have fined journalists and a media outlet for conducting online polls about the March 15 constitutional referendum, citing violations of the country’s referendum‑survey law. The Prosecutor General’s Office requires pre‑approval for any poll, a rule that has blocked...
In this episode, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman discusses Sony’s recent slate—including new Spider‑Man, Jumanji, Resident Evil, and the original animated film Goat—and how the studio thrives without its own streaming platform by partnering with giants like...
The Daily Express has launched a new Express Premium subscription, offering ad‑lite reading, exclusive journalism, and perks like the Daily Expresso newsletter and enhanced commenting. New subscribers can try the service for £1 in the first month and receive priority...
Boston native Evan George has built a daily news brand, Bostopia, delivering Boston headlines in 60‑second TikTok videos. Leveraging his background in political organizing and a graduate education in sociology, he walks the city, cites local journalists, and adds a...
Radio stations face mounting obsolete gear as technology advances, prompting a shift toward leaner facilities and consolidation. The article outlines a step‑by‑step plan for inventory audits, staff communication, and systematic removal of outdated equipment. It emphasizes documentation, recycling, and potential...
Mychal Threets is front‑running a new Reading Rainbow reboot that has secured a 24‑episode order from Sony for broadcast and streaming. The series builds on a four‑episode digital revival released last October on Sony’s Kudzoko YouTube channel. Threets, known as...
NBC’s new sitcom “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” stars Tracy Morgan as a disgraced former NFL star who hires Oscar‑winner Daniel Radcliffe to document his redemption. Created by Robert Carlock and Sam Means, with Tina Fey as executive producer, the series blends...
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution used this year’s London TV Screenings to debut three flagship series – the ensemble drama The Five-Star Weekend starring Jennifer Garner, the high‑octane thriller Prisoner featuring Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle, and the character‑driven comedy Dog Park....
HeartMedia’s new study defines a growing audience – bicultural Latinos who identify equally as American and Hispanic – and highlights their media habits. Radio remains dominant, reaching nine‑in‑ten of this group each month, while 90% regularly consume English‑language content and...
SPI International has rolled out its FilmBox+ streaming service in Bulgaria and Serbia through a partnership with telecom operator A1 Group. The launch builds on FilmBox+'s existing presence in Poland, Hungary and Romania, extending the brand’s reach in Southeast Europe....
ABC has ordered a six‑part crime drama titled Pilli Sisters PI, created and written by actress‑author Tasma Walton. The series follows Indigenous sisters running a private investigation firm in Fremantle, Western Australia, and will be filmed across the state. Production...
Cobalt Digital will unveil a suite of new end‑to‑end IPMX and SMPTE ST 2110 solutions at the 2026 NAB Show, including the blueCORE 1RU processor family, upgraded PACIFIC ULL‑DEC decoder with dual SDI/ST 2110 output, a factory‑installed DVB‑S/S2 demodulator, and hybrid satellite‑internet...
Keep in mind in the Netflix vs. Paramount contest for Warner Bros... Netflix does not propose to absorb CNN, TNT, TBS. It would spin them off in a new company like Comcast did with MSNBC. Whereas the Ellisons want to show...
The BBC has commissioned a six‑episode drama titled “D‑Notice” from Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn, the creators of the acclaimed police series Blue Lights. Filming will take place in Belfast and London, and the series will examine the UK government’s...
Netflix will debut the police sitcom “Good Cop/Bad Cop” on March 3, featuring Leighton Meester and Luke Cook as sibling detectives in a quirky Pacific Northwest town. The series, originally aired on The CW in 2025, earned a 91 % Rotten Tomatoes score and a...
Duetti just raised $200 million. It built the infrastructure to invest in the music rights that other companies may overlook. My latest episode on Trapital sits down with Duetti CEO @ltibon to discuss. Check out our latest episode: "Follow The Money:...
Animaj, a digital‑first kids media company, has signed a global music partnership with Magic Star, The Orchard’s children’s division, and Sony Music Publishing. Magic Star will distribute Animaj’s recordings worldwide while Sony will administer publishing rights for its song catalog....
Star Trek producer Michael Sussman has outlined a new series centered on Scott Bakula’s Captain Jonathan Archer, envisioning the character’s later years as president of the United Federation of Planets. The concept, tentatively titled “Star Trek: United,” builds on a...
Waterloo Sparkling Water has appointed Dentsu Creative as its social agency of record, coinciding with the rollout of new flavors Banana Berry Bliss, Melon Medley and a year‑round Lemon Italian Ice. The partnership is timed to the opening of the...
Video game journalism entered 2026 under severe pressure, with widespread layoffs, shrinking freelance budgets, and shifting audience habits eroding traditional business models. At GamesBeat’s Hollywood & Games event, Alexander Lee interviewed Christopher Dring and Kaare Eriksen, who highlighted the sector’s...
Apple’s recent rollout of native video in Apple Podcasts marks a pivotal shift, turning video into a core podcast format and introducing Apple’s first large‑scale video ad revenue share. This move accelerates the “liquid content era,” where shows fluidly switch...
Lemonada Media is hiring a part‑time, temporary Video Growth Lead to boost its YouTube and short‑form video presence. The role, reporting to the SVP of Content & Production, will create, edit, and optimize video assets for shows like *Don’t Listen...
Dentsu Entertainment announced a strategic partnership with Iconic Arts to develop original, brand‑centric intellectual property, emphasizing anime and serialized formats. The collaboration will initially serve Dentsu’s Japan‑US synergy initiatives, helping Japanese and global brands launch cross‑market franchises. Leveraging Iconic Arts’...
More AI-coded fun things 📕 Yesterday I asked it to build an ePub and PDF generator for my book https://t.co/VEoyhFdCOd I still update and write on it, but every time I had to print the book (it's HTML) as a PDF, and...
For all who moved on once Australia then Canada passed their Online News Act, “it’s been a gamechanger” as Google was brought to the table to do deals noting Meta took a different approach by going hostile on news. 1/3...
The author of Publishing Confidential announces that the newsletter will become 80% paid, offering a $6/month subscription with group discounts and free options for those in need. The piece then examines the evolving landscape of book publicity, noting the decline...
Funny to see CBS promote Nielsen ratings showing robust competition for U.S. TV audiences that contradict its parent company’s antitrust narrative that Netflix is too dominant… https://t.co/z1adVe6D1T
Oh, how I'd love to nerd-out with Joe Wiesenthal and @DKThomp about Ong, McLuhan, and the Gutenberg Parenthesis. 1/ https://t.co/rdWwCs10Su
Hubhopper has integrated Headliner’s AI‑powered video‑clipping toolkit, letting podcasters turn full‑length video episodes into up to ten short clips with a single click. The workflow lets creators upload, generate, and schedule clips to YouTube and, soon, Apple Podcasts directly from...
…. And the shoe drops. Peter Attia out as Cbs News contributor. This was just waiting to happen. Story here: https://t.co/99esYUSIJH
He’s just flat out lying. Hollywood writers hate AI and have been fighting against it. They want you guys to think this stuff is being normalized by the masses when it’s not
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins premiered on NBC on February 23, starring Tracy Morgan as a fallen football star seeking a comeback. Created by 30 Rock veterans Robert Carlock and Sam Means, with Tina Fey as executive producer, the...
The president's comments about Netflix/Susan Rice shouldn't have bearing over the approval of any WBD deal — a decision to sue to block would be made by the DOJ which would face an indp judge in court — BUT his...
Donna Summer is hot again thanks to Olympic ⛸️ Alysa Liu’s Olympic Gold Skate Sends Donna Summer Streams Soaring: https://t.co/awwuTGQRmj via @sportico @germanotes w/ data from @luminate_data
After fifteen years of strained police‑press relations following the Leveson Inquiry, the College of Policing has issued updated communications standards for England and Wales. The new rulebook encourages officers at all levels to engage with journalists, permits off‑the‑record briefings, and...
Left: what happened to newspaper stocks. Right: what NYT did about it. The product that survived looks nothing like the one that was dying. The software/AI playbook may already exist https://t.co/OL43xsRz6Q
Manchester United led the UK Instagram surge in January 2026, adding 497,000 followers to reach 66.1 million total. Harry Styles, Owen Cooper, Olivia Dean and other entertainers followed, each gaining between 191,000 and 419,000 new followers. The growth was driven by a...
Substack has hired veteran digital‑media executive Mark Swierszcz as its first Head of Partnerships for Canada, signaling a focused push into its third‑largest market. Swierszcz brings a decade of experience from MTV, MuchMusic, YouTube and Google Canada to grow creator,...
Canadian streamer Crave’s original series “Heated Rivalry” has become a breakout hit, pulling in roughly 11.5 million U.S. viewers on HBO Max and ranking as the platform’s top‑acquired series. The show’s success has driven a 26 percent subscriber surge for Crave, adding over...
Caitríona Balfe revealed that Outlander’s final season will be driven by “revenge, reunions, revelations,” hinting at the possible return of the long‑presumed‑dead daughter Faith. She noted Jamie will shoulder a new, solitary burden while Claire begins to discover hidden abilities. The...
EMPIRE announced a new publishing agreement with Grammy‑winning artist Shaboozey, extending the partnership that began with his 2021 label signing. The deal follows the massive success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which logged 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard...
The season‑10 reunion of Married at First Sight UK will air on March 1, featuring a lineup of past couples. Abigail Callahan disclosed on a YouTube interview that she experienced an emotional "wobble" during filming, prompting her to ask the crew...
Luis Estrada, a veteran public‑media professional with more than 11 years at KPBS, will become general manager of KVMR Community Radio in Nevada City on March 2. He also founded the bilingual production firm ES Creative Gang, giving him a strong...
Millennial Entertainment, a Beverly Hills‑based 360° talent firm founded in 2017, positions itself as a long‑term career architect for creators, athletes and performers. Co‑founders Jack Reed and Max Litke emphasize a full‑service model that extends beyond brand deals into podcast...
A 1 kW Class C AM station broadcasting vintage 1960s rock from Oregon’s capital is set to change hands, pending Federal Communications Commission approval. The outlet, operating with a single tower, has cultivated a dedicated niche audience that values analog authenticity. Ownership...
Ozen.fm, a global podcast and digital‑audio platform, announced its market entry in Brazil and hired Priscila Falcone as Commercial Director. Falcone will head commercial operations, leveraging her decade‑long experience in programmatic media and audio advertising. The launch aligns with rapid...
