Know What's Happening in Media
Know What's Happening in Media
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.
Also developing:
By the numbers: K‑Love seeks FCC approval to acquire WFCC
Apple TV+ is launching season two of the comedy‑drama "Your Friends & Neighbours" on April 3, 2026, with weekly episodes through June 5. Interviews with lead actors Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet, plus creator Jonathan Tropper, reveal a shift toward a darker, more irreverent tone. Hamm’s character Coop matures from cautious newcomer to confident suburban thief, while James Marsden’s newcomer Owen Ashe injects stormy energy. Tropper promises a blend of absurdist humor and emotional depth that pushes the series beyond its first‑season formula.
Former NFL star Cam Newton announced a partnership with Revolt/Offscript at the 2026 IAB NewFronts, positioning himself as an athlete‑turned‑creator for brands. Through his Iconic Saga Productions, he will integrate his podcasts and the upcoming "4th&1 College Tailgate Tour"—a showcase...
OGM Universe, the global distribution arm of OGM Pictures, announced the international launch of its new Turkish drama series *The Gentleman* (local title *Delikanlı*). The eight‑episode thriller premieres on Monday, April 6, in prime time on Show TV and is...
JAR Podcast Solutions launched JAR Replay, a product that lets brands retarget recent podcast listeners with premium Visual Audio ads while keeping podcasts ad‑free. The service identifies listeners via privacy‑safe signals and serves full‑screen sound‑on ads in brand‑safe mobile apps...
In October 2005 Steve Jobs demonstrated video podcasts on stage, just four months after Apple introduced podcast support in iTunes. The demo showcased video feeds playing on a new iMac, the iPod Video, and available for subscription through the iTunes...
Chicago Med’s season‑11 arc centers on psychiatrist Dr. Charles confronting an existential crisis. In the two‑part episodes “The Book of Charles” and “Altered States,” the character’s mental‑health struggles, medication issues, and fear of aging culminate in a “worst day” storyline,...
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences announced the 30th‑anniversary Webby Award nominees, drawing more than 13,000 entries from over 70 countries. High‑profile names such as Cardi B, Steph Curry, Dwayne Johnson and Justin Bieber earned nods alongside unconventional entries like Sydney Sweeney’s bath‑water...
BritBox has officially renewed the detective drama Lynley for a second season, consisting of eight 45‑minute episodes. Production has begun in Dublin, Ireland, with lead actors Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay returning as DI Tommy Lynley and DS Barbara Havers....
Connoisseur Media has agreed to purchase six Lincoln-area radio stations from NRG Media, including KBBK, KLIN-AM, KLNC, K233AN, K257GN and KFGE. To complete the acquisition, Connoisseur is seeking an FCC waiver that would allow it to own 11 stations in...
The Federal Trade Commission has warned 97 dealership groups that advertising vehicles not in stock violates the law, with penalties exceeding $50,000 per offense. Dealers must act quickly to pull or update listings, or risk costly fines and restitution.
Backyard Ventures announced a partnership with the socially‑focused series Between The Lines to launch a full‑scale podcast and simulcast platform. The video series, created by former NBA champion Danny Green and hosted by Ivana Rojas, already commands over 474,000 followers...
California Senator Steve Padilla introduced Senate Bill 1247, mandating social‑media platforms to let adult children request removal or editing of monetized content that features them as minors. The bill gives creators three business days to acknowledge a request and ten...
World Screen, a leading publication covering the international television market, announced it will cease publishing today after four decades of operation. The decision was communicated by President and Publisher Ricardo Guise, who thanked staff, partners, and readers for their support....
Miami-based creator marketplace Influur announced a multi‑city, creator‑led initiative to help brands engage audiences around the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rather than seeking official tournament sponsorship, Influur will build an independent, creator‑powered cultural...
"Post at the best time" = optimize your labor for a platform's algorithm. "Use the right hashtags" = help a platform sell your attention more effectively. "Perfect your video length" = conform your creativity to what benefits the machine. You are not creating...
Jamul Casino Resort’s 11‑minute documentary “Water Sweet, The Story of Jamul” captured a Gold Addy and the coveted Best of Show in the AAF’s Corporate Social Responsibility category. The award, presented in Reno, underscores how casino operators are leveraging authentic...
Nebius Group agreed to provide Meta Platforms with up to $27 billion in AI compute over five years, including $12 billion of capacity starting in 2027. The deal expands Meta’s AI‑driven ad‑tech stack and marks Nebius’ largest contract to date, underscoring the...
A new Emplifi study of over 10,000 Facebook Reels reveals that music‑focused clips alone no longer drive optimal performance for musicians. Reels that open with human speech, feature the creator’s face, use a vertical 9:16 format, incorporate seamless loops, and...
Like I said the other day could happen, the SEL article and the Press Gazette article that were removed due to a BS DMCA takedown are now back in the SERPs again. Good to see Google move quickly to rectify...
Writing is thinking, and people who outsource the full writing process to AI will find their screens full of words and their minds empty of thought. But also: All writing involves and has always involved “outsourcing”—reaching outside of the writer’s...
In its first three days on Netflix, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" logged over 25 million views, while Netflix’s earlier theatrical run of "K‑Pop Demon Hunters" generated about $24 million at the box office and won two Oscars. These successes illustrate a growing trend of...
Stranger Things took three of the top 10 positions in Netflix’s most-watched content list for the second half of 2025. Season 1, which premiered almost 10 years ago, ranked #5. https://t.co/MdjWiYMI1Q
PSSI announced a new phase of its partnership with Appear, deploying the Appear X Platform to upgrade its mobile production fleet and the PSSI International Teleport ahead of the FIFA World Cup in North America (June 11–July 19). The rollout includes multiple...
Apple TV’s April slate features a wave of original titles anchored by high‑profile talent, including Jon Hamm’s return in "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 2, Elle Fanning headlining the drama "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," and Keanu Reeves starring in Jonah Hill’s directorial debut...
Reddit is riding a serious wave, but will that wave crash? It hasn't yet... -> Top domains cited by AI search: Analysis based on 30M sources Includes how top sources vary by platform: https://t.co/P1YXPVC6vZ via @TomekRudzki from @peec_ai https://t.co/d3GAnP2Cln
Alberto’s latest guide tackles the paradox of AI‑generated infinite possibilities versus the human capacity to execute only one path. He explains how the shift from "how to do" to "what to do" creates choice overload, slowing decision‑making and product delivery....
TV Talk: @cmudrama grad Corey Scott talks landing his series regular role on #SVU , acting opposite Mariska Hargitay & how his new character is not related to the guest character he previously played on SVU even though they share...
CNN journalists were detained and physically assaulted by Israeli soldiers while reporting on a settler attack in the West Bank. The crew, including photojournalist Cyril Theophilos, was held for two hours, during which a soldier placed Theophilos in a chokehold...
Streaming platforms are consolidating in 2026, with Paramount Skydance set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and merge HBO Max into Paramount+, while Disney folds Hulu into the Disney+ app. Despite billions poured into original programming, viewers remain unable to articulate...
Jack Whitehall has been confirmed as the host of Saturday Night Live UK’s next episode, airing on 11 April, with British soul star Jorja Smith slated as the musical guest. The episode will be helmed by actor Riz Ahmed and feature live music...
The first TV version of "Cinderella," starring then 21-year-old Julie Andrews, aired in color on CBS in 1957. "Cinderella" was the only Rodgers and Hammerstein musical written for television. https://t.co/Oh6voRtz6W https://t.co/LdusPmuwvl
The article explains how governments employ "media capture" to co‑opt news outlets and amplify misinformation, now extending to a "noise" strategy that floods the public with overwhelming information. This cognitive overload creates stress, hampers truth‑finding, and encourages self‑censorship among journalists....
The Big Whale, a crypto‑focused media firm founded in 2022, has pivoted from a news‑centric model to a subscription‑based market‑intelligence service. After raising €1 million ($1.15 million) from angel investors, it now serves 150 clients—including 20 European banks—with license fees ranging from...
Omdia projects combined traditional TV and online video revenues to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, up from $775 billion in 2025. The bulk of growth stems from digital advertising, which is expected to rise from $309 billion to $540 billion, lifting its share of...
Netflix announced a live‑action adaptation of the hit Korean webtoon *Solo Leveling*, with filming slated to start in early May 2026. Byeon Woo Seok will headline as Sung Jin‑woo, joined by Han So Hee and Kang You Seok. The first...
BBC Studios and Turkey‑based CosmoBlue Media have deepened their partnership by launching the COSMO EN linear channel and the BBC Player streaming service in Turkey. COSMO EN is now carried on D‑Smart, Tivibu, beIN and Kablo TV, while BBC Player is...
Good Vibrations, the 2013 biopic about Belfast punk pioneer Terri Hooley, is now streaming on BBC iPlayer for 28 days. The film stars Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar, Doctor Who alum Jodie Whittaker, and Richard Dormer as Hooley, and chronicles the...
Muck Rack’s Generative Pulse report reveals that earned media accounts for roughly 25% of all citations generated by large language models, while non‑paid sources represent about 94% of AI‑cited links. Press‑release citations grew fivefold between July and December 2025, rising...
South Korean septet BTS returned from a four‑year hiatus with the album Arirang, moving 532,000 physical copies and 641,000 equivalent album units in its first week. The lead single “Swim” entered the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. at No. 1,...
Cuentas’ 51%-owned subsidiary World Mobile Media Group (WMMG) announced the launch of a next‑generation decentralized media platform that combines premium content, live events and creator‑driven programming in a mobile‑first ecosystem. The platform gives creators ownership and a suite of direct‑to‑fan...
Tubi, the free streaming arm of Fox Corporation, announced that it will launch 250 episodes of Sesame Street on April 1, 2026. The catalog covers the series from its 1969 premiere through Season 38, with a quarterly refresh that adds roughly 10 %...
CBS announced the cancellation of the sophomore drama Watson and freshman sitcom DMV, with finales set for May 3 and May 11. The moves come as the network leans heavily on franchise‑driven hits like Marshals and CIA to shore up...
Jay Graber, the former chief executive of Bluesky, has moved into a chief innovation role and released Attie, an agentic app that lets users build personalized social‑media feeds with natural‑language requests. The beta‑stage product, built on Bluesky’s decentralized protocol, signals...
Usha Vance, the U.S. second lady, debuted her podcast “Storytime with the Second Lady” on March 30, releasing three 10‑15‑minute episodes featuring guests like Danica Patrick and Brent Poppen. The series is positioned as a low‑cost effort to counter falling literacy rates among...
The E.W. Scripps Company is pivoting to make women’s sports a core part of its portfolio, broadcasting WNBA, NWSL and PWHL games on its ION network and a new FAST channel. By leveraging its mix of local stations, national cable...
The article argues that war coverage has become a "spectacle," where short‑form video pundits dominate the narrative, diluting genuine political resistance. Drawing on Guy Debord’s theory, it shows how interchangeable images of conflict desensitize the public and turn protests like...
The Daily investigates newly revealed allegations that labor icon Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls within his farm‑worker movement, featuring New York Times reporters Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hertz. They recount how a tip in 2021 led them to...
YouTube tops the 2026 Brand Influence Rank, reaching 2.7 billion monthly users and generating over $40 billion in ad spend, making it the world’s most influential media brand. All ten most influential global brands are tech‑led, with AI‑driven ChatGPT entering the list...
The BBC drama "Care," starring Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman, has been added to Netflix’s streaming library. First aired in 2018, the 90‑minute film follows a single mother caring for her mother after a stroke, exploring dementia and the pressures...
Eloelo, an Indian social‑entertainment platform, posted FY25 revenue of about Rs 69.5 crore (~$8.4 million), driven entirely by in‑app purchases and a modest Rs 6.3 crore (~$0.8 million) non‑operating income. Advertising and promotions were the biggest expense, rising 46% to Rs 59 crore (~$7.1 million), while creator payouts jumped...
