Today's Media Pulse
Online video subscriptions top 2.2 bn, revenue eclipses pay‑TV
Omdia reports global online video subscriptions reached 2.24 billion at the end of 2025, a 17.6% year‑on‑year rise. Revenue grew 13.5% to $176 billion, overtaking pay‑TV's $170 billion for the first time. Growth is expected to slow to single‑digit in 2026 as operators shift focus from acquiring new users to monetising existing ones.
Is This the Man Who Will Replace Kyle Sandilands? Industry Experts Say Yes
Industry chatter intensifies as ARN searches for a successor to Kyle Sandilands, with Dubai‑based radio star Kris Fade emerging as the frontrunner. Experts on the RadioToday and GameChangers podcasts highlighted Fade’s recent relocation to Sydney and his proven track record on Virgin Radio. Fade previously hosted a localized version of his show on KIIS FM in 2018, maintaining a loyal Australian audience. His global profile—spanning Netflix’s Dubai Bling and a Madame Tussauds wax figure—adds commercial appeal for the network’s talent gap.
Making It Rain: Scroll Media Lands AccuWeather Exclusivity
Scroll Media has secured an exclusive agreement to represent AccuWeather’s premium advertising inventory across Australia and New Zealand. The deal enables advertisers to launch hyper‑local, weather‑triggered campaigns that sync brand messages with real‑time forecast data. AccuWeather now reaches over two...
This Is Australia’s Most-Loved Ad for 2026 (so Far)
The Research Agency’s 2026 Favourite Ads survey, based on 1,600+ Australian responses, named Budget Direct’s “Insurance Solved” campaign as the most‑loved ad. The top five also included Allianz, Toyota HiLux, Youi and Telstra, each praised for standing out in their...
Airdate: SAS: Aus v Eng
Seven Network will debut "SAS: Aus v Eng" on 29 April, pitting 14 Australian and British celebrities against each other in a grueling, SAS‑style selection course filmed in North Africa. The cast blends Olympians, cricketers, actors and social‑media personalities, and the...
Creator Platforms Converge Into One-Size-Fits-All Toolkits
Axios reports that Creator Platforms are in their copycat era, with most players effectively offering the same one-stop toolkit for creators. Are you using any of these platforms as part of your creator business?
Near-Perfect Sitcom Hailed "a Gem of a Show" Will Be Removed From Netflix Soon
Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney’s sitcom Catastrophe, a four‑season, 24‑episode series praised for its sharp humor and near‑perfect 98% Rotten Tomatoes rating, will leave Netflix on April 25. The show, which aired on Channel 4 from 2015‑2019, follows an unlikely romance that results...
Live From NAB 2026: Canon’s Jamon Lomax, Josh Stoner, and Paul McAniff Break Down 40-1200mm Cine-Servo Lens, Firmware Upgrades Fit...
At NAB 2026 Canon unveiled its 40‑1200mm CINE‑SERVO lens, the longest zoom in its cinema line, while keeping the same physical footprint as earlier models. The lens offers faster zoom speed, expanded framing options, and smoother exposure control for live...
AI Writes 90% of English Social Media Posts Today
One of Harper's Weekly "fun facts" is that 90% of all English-language posts on Facebook and LinkedIn last year were partially or fully written by AI. What are we even doing, y'all. Do we even know anymore?
Major Media Coverage Crucial for Women's Basketball Visibility
One thing I always pay attention to having covered sports media since 1873 is which outlets are covering something. Was very good to see The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and CTV at the first practice. I was there for...
The Mainstream Media Finally Noticed. We'd Like Our Trophy Now.
The Wise Wolf, a two‑person independent outlet, published a detailed account of six dead or missing U.S. scientists on March 28, 2026, predating the White House’s acknowledgment of a federal investigation by 18 days. Mainstream outlets such as Fox News, CNN and Newsweek...
Scott's Weekend Wrap-Up (April 19th, 2026)
Scott D. Clary’s April 19 wrap‑up promotes Huel’s Black Edition as a low‑cost, high‑protein meal replacement, highlights his Success Story Podcast’s milestone of over 100 million downloads, and spotlights the latest episode with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks discussing purpose in a...
Meet Martha Kelly, Who Plays Laurie on Euphoria – Which Earned Her an Emmy Nomination
The third season of HBO Max’s hit series *Euphoria* premiered on April 12, becoming the platform’s most‑watched show according to FlixPatrol. Martha Kelly joins the cast as Laurie, a drug‑lord antagonist who forces Rue into trafficking to settle a debt. Kelly’s performance...
TIKTOK INTRODUCING TRAVEL ADS AND THE NEW WAY OF PLANNING
TikTok has launched a dedicated Travel Ads format that embeds swipe‑able, behavior‑driven offers directly into short‑form videos. The platform’s own research shows 70% of users book a trip after seeing travel content, with 52% finalizing bookings within a week. Smart+...
Live From NAB 2026: Sony’s Hugo Gaggioni Highlights HDR Advances, Software-Defined Workflows
At NAB 2026 Sony showcased a suite of live‑production upgrades, highlighted by an extended‑range HLG HDR engine that deepens blacks, lifts mid‑tones and creates a “Super SDR” look for distribution. The company also unveiled a modular control panel for its MLS‑X1...
Apple TV’s 2-Part Mystery Is One of Its Best Shows To Binge
Apple TV+’s anthology series The Afterparty has emerged as one of the platform’s most binge‑worthy offerings. The show blends murder‑mystery with a rotating genre format—each episode reimagines the same night through a different cinematic style. Across two loosely connected seasons...
Ross Video Showcases End-To-End Production Ecosystem at 2026 Nab Show
Ross Video unveiled Indigo, a browser‑based, end‑to‑end production platform, at the 2026 NAB Show. The announcement was paired with a suite of new hardware and software tools—including NRG UHD routing, Carbonite Code Solo switching, XPression.cloud graphics, and AI‑driven audio solutions—designed...
Lifespan.com: Underrated Hub for Longevity Research
OMG. I’m getting worried 🙈 No one has told me Lifespan.com - with its podcast show, magazine and community to support longevity research - is crazy. 🤔 Anyone?!
How a Gold House Dinner Helped ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Land Season 2 Star Charles Melton
Lee Sung Jin leveraged a Gold House dinner to sit beside Charles Melton and personally pitch him the lead role for season two of the anthology series Beef. The creator’s real‑life inspiration—a heated neighborhood argument—shaped a new premise that pits...
A Twisted Metal Scene Needed Legal Approval From An SNL Legend
The Peacock series *Twisted Metal* secured a rare legal clearance from SNL legend Dana Carvey to feature a cardboard cut‑out of him in a turtle costume during a Season 1 gag. Showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith confirmed Carvey personally approved the likeness, though...
Threads Will Add Broadcast Channels-Style Feature Called Live Chats
Meta's Threads announced a new "live chats" feature, a read‑only, one‑to‑many conversation stream similar to Instagram's Broadcast Channels. The tool lets creators add a few collaborators who can post, while followers subscribe and watch without replying. Announced at Coachella by...
YouTube Adds Custom Timestamp Sharing for Mobile
YouTube is adding a "Share at Timestamp" feature to its mobile app, letting users send video links that start at a chosen moment. The update replaces the Clips tool introduced in 2021, which let users create short segments from longer...
Alice Oseman Announces Heartstopper Volume 6 for July 2026
Author Alice Oseman revealed that the sixth and final volume of the bestselling Heartstopper graphic‑novel series will be published in July 2026. The announcement caps a decade‑long run that has reshaped teen romance comics and built a global fanbase.
8 Most Perfect TV Dramas of the Last 15 Years, Ranked
The article ranks eight TV dramas from 2011‑2026 that the author deems "perfect," culminating with Better Call Saul as the top pick. It highlights a mix of genres—crime, sci‑fi, espionage, medical, and historical miniseries—citing awards, narrative depth, and cultural resonance as justification....
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 341 – Diving Into Emmy Season with First Predictions
The AwardsWatch Podcast’s 341st episode offers early Emmy predictions, covering lead and series categories in drama, comedy, and limited series. Hosts Tyler Doster, Erik Anderson, and Karen Peterson spotlight a slate of contenders from HBO, Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu and more,...
Roku Passes 100 Million Active Households Worldwide
Roku announced it now serves over 100 million active households across its streaming devices and smart‑TV platform, marking a milestone that underscores its global reach. The company’s operating system, licensed to manufacturers such as TCL and Hisense, now fuels more than...
Jammu Imposes 60‑Day Social Media Ban; Paramount+ Pushes Feel‑Good Films
Jammu district magistrate has ordered a 60‑day prohibition on posting inflammatory content on all major social media platforms, citing communal harmony. At the same time, Paramount+ is promoting three feel‑good movies to boost subscriber engagement, illustrating divergent media strategies in...
Karla Grant Returns Tonight for 2026 Season of NITV’s LIVING BLACK
NITV’s Living Black returns on April 20 with 14 new episodes, marking its 23‑year run as Australia’s longest‑running Indigenous current‑affairs series. Hosted by Walkley‑Award‑winning journalist Karla Grant, the season opens with a conversation with Richard Frankland about the Royal Commission...
AccuWeather Moves to Amagi for Broadcast, Streaming Infrastructure
AccuWeather announced a migration of its broadcast and streaming infrastructure to Amagi, swapping its legacy system for an IP‑based, cloud‑native workflow. The new setup consolidates linear channels and free‑ad‑supported streaming (FAST) services onto a single platform managed from Amagi’s Master...
Australia’s ADHD Boom and Diagnosis Gaps Examined on FOUR CORNERS
Four Corners aired a report presenting Australia’s first national map of adult ADHD, showing diagnoses have surged over the past eight years, especially among women. The map pinpoints suburbs where treatment rates far exceed estimated prevalence and regions where up...
EVS Launches Choreon Robotic Control Solution
EVS has launched Choreon, a next‑generation robotics controller that unifies the management of multiple camera and motion devices under a single platform. Debuted at the 2026 NAB Show, the solution integrates EVS’s T‑Motion portfolio and third‑party hardware, offering AI‑assisted framing,...
Fox Sports Locks in Australia’s Tour of Bangladesh
Fox Sports, through its Kayo Sports and Foxtel platforms, has secured exclusive Australian broadcast rights to the 2026 Bangladesh home cricket series. The agreement covers ODIs, T20s and Tests featuring Bangladesh against New Zealand, Pakistan and later Australia. Live coverage begins...
Fox’s Bartiromo Breaks From Script, Demands Evidence of a 'Rigged Election' From Kash Patel
Maria Bartiromo, a longtime Fox News anchor, pressed FBI Director Kash Patel on Sunday for any evidence supporting former President Donald Trump's claim that the 2020 election was rigged. Patel sidestepped the question, reverting to a broader defense of Trump...
How ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Came to Be, According to an NBCU Executive
Bravo’s latest Real Housewives installment, “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” debuted after a four‑year gap since the Dubai launch. NBCUniversal’s unscripted VP Pamela Gimenez highlighted Rhode Island’s tight‑knit, ocean‑centric culture as the perfect backdrop for a refreshed cast. Casting...
Jessica Chastain Reveals Fate of Apple TV Show that Was Pulled After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Jessica Chastain’s political‑thriller series *The Savant* was pulled from Apple TV+ after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, which occurred when the show was slated for a September 2025 debut. The series, in which Chastain plays an undercover investigator targeting domestic‑terrorist online hate groups,...
Novos Planos Do Xbox Game Pass Impõem Limites De Tempo Mensal Para Reduzir Custos
Microsoft is testing two new Xbox Game Pass tiers, codenamed TRITON and Duet, that impose a monthly usage clock to lower subscription costs. Both tiers will support cloud streaming, allowing gamers to play on mobile devices without a console. TRITON...
Consistency Means Conviction, Not Daily Posting
Consistency doesn't mean posting every day. It means showing up with the same point of view every time. The accounts that built real audiences aren't the ones who never missed a day. They're the ones you could predict. You know what they stand for...
Stop Paying for Books: These 5 NYT Bestsellers Are Free with Amazon Prime Right Now
Amazon Prime members can borrow five current New York Times best‑sellers at no extra cost through Prime Reading. The list includes Jasmine Mas’s mythic fantasy Blood of Hercules, Noelle W. Ihli’s thriller Ask for Andrea, Chloe Walsh’s sports romance Binding 13, Meghan Quinn’s...
Sometimes the Best Strategy Is Not Changing Anything
One of the best skills that you can have as a media buyer / strategist is knowing when to not change anything. It's often the hardest aspect but sometimes when performance is bad, doing nothing is the best solution. Don't pressure your...
NBC Sports Finalizes Its WNBA Broadcast Team
NBC Sports completed its WNBA broadcast lineup by adding courtside reporters Ashley ShahAhmadi, Jordan Cornette and Caroline Pineda for the season that begins May 8. The play‑by‑play crew—Zora Stephenson, Noah Eagle and Michael Grady—and studio talent including LaChina Robinson, Sarah...
Did Disney Drop The Ball At CinemaCon? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
Disney’s recent CinemaCon panel sparked mixed reactions, with executives unveiling the new "Infinity Vision" streaming format and outlining content strategies for Disney+. While the company highlighted upcoming blockbuster franchises and cross‑platform integration, critics noted the absence of original preschool programming...
Ikegami Announces VFE-P07D Monocular OLED Viewfinder
Ikegami unveiled the VFE‑P07D, a monocular OLED viewfinder paired with a tiltable 3.5‑inch LCD monitor, at its NAB Show booth. The unit features a 0.7‑inch Full HD OLED panel and a 3.5‑inch TFT LCD, both delivering 1920×1080 resolution and 16.7 million colors....
Amagi to Integrate Matrox Origin Into Its Cloud-Based Broadcast Workflows
Amagi announced the integration of Matrox ORIGIN, a software‑defined video framework, into its cloud‑based broadcast production architecture. The partnership promises broadcasters a flexible, dynamically orchestrated workflow that bridges legacy hardware with cloud‑native environments. By embedding Matrox’s video‑pipeline fabric, Amagi aims...
Country Singer Riley Green Joins Marshals As Key Figure From Kayce's Past: 'He's Got A Lot Of Demons'
Country singer Riley Green makes his acting debut on CBS’ Marshals, portraying Garrett, a former SEAL teammate of Kayce Dutton. The April 19 episode introduces Garrett as a seemingly carefree figure who harbors personal demons, creating tension between Kayce and his brother...
‘From’ Star Harold Perrineau Explains Season 4 Premiere’s Emotional Breakdown: ‘Boyd Is Broken’
Harold Perrineau explained that Boyd, the long‑time leader of the haunted town in “From,” experiences an unprecedented emotional collapse in the Season 4 premiere. The actor described the scene as a dark, collective breaking point after three years of trauma, including...
CEO Skips Publisher Concerns, Prioritizes Agentic AI
This is an extremely useful breakdown by @gfiorelli1 Two sections worth noting for SEOs: “In 72 minutes about the future of Search in April 2026, the CEO of Alphabet did not address: publisher traffic impact from AI Overviews, content-creator economics or...
Only One Woman Among Top 20 Tech Substacks
There is only one woman in the top 20 Substack newsletters about technology (me lol) https://t.co/3rhKiQtOkh
How Sylvester Stallone Really Felt About Rambo Becoming A Children's Cartoon
Sylvester Stallone publicly condemned the 1986 animated series *Rambo: The Force of Freedom*, arguing it distorted his gritty, adult‑oriented character. He also objected to Rambo action figures, saying the franchise was never meant for children. The cartoon aired 60 episodes before...
Tech Talk Pretends New Media Is Fresh, Ignoring 15 Years
Tech content discourse rn is like being a boomer and watching your kid get into Hendrix and telling you how revolutionary he was "New media" bitch it's been new for 15 years and half you guys funded it all, how...
YouTube: Endless Prelude Before the Main Content
youtube is like if every article on the internet was a recipe site with a tedious story before every recipe to keep you on the page longer
50 Years Ago, Lynda Carter Saved Wonder Woman From DC Comics
The 1975 *Wonder Woman* TV series starring Lynda Carter rescued the character after a troubled comic run and a failed 1974 TV movie. By moving the setting from World War II to contemporary 1970s America, the show modernized Diana Prince while re‑emphasizing her...