Today's Media Pulse
Publicis resumes recommending The Trade Desk after fee dispute
Publicis has lifted its ban and is again recommending The Trade Desk to advertisers, ending a months‑long clash over alleged hidden ad‑tech fees. The dispute had driven The Trade Desk’s shares down roughly 13% and prompted the exit of its chief marketing officer. Both firms issued a joint statement confirming the reconciliation.
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By the numbers: K-LOVE acquires Baltimore station in undisclosed deal
TikTok Spotlights Savannah Space Founder Cherie Kihato in African All-Stars Series
TikTok featured Cherie Kihato, founder of Kenya’s Savannah Space, in its African All-Stars Series. Kihato detailed a disciplined content schedule, allocating an hour each morning to create TikTok videos while running her furniture and home‑decor brand. She measures success through audience feedback and stresses the importance of shaping African narratives and showcasing local craftsmanship. The interview also highlights her call for African women entrepreneurs to share the risks behind their ventures.
What’s New This Week on Netflix for the Week of March 30, 2026
Netflix’s April 1‑5 slate introduces over 20 titles, mixing new seasons, original films and series, and legacy movies. Highlights include the second season of anime Dorohedoro, fresh episodes of popular series like XO, Kitty Season 3, and several 2026 Netflix Originals such as Eat Pray Bark and It Takes a Village. The lineup...
Cut the Friction, Keep the Value: What Publishers Need to Fix Now
The Pub Report webinar, co‑hosted by Prebid.org and Beeler.Tech, highlighted four urgent priorities for publishers: cutting operational drag, packaging value in buyer‑friendly terms, pricing content for an AI‑driven market, and simplifying ad‑tech stacks. Speakers warned that programmatic deals will dominate...
Stop Chasing Shiny Objects: Rob Beeler’s RevenueScape Is the Publisher Map You’ve Been Missing
Rob Beeler unveiled RevenueScape, a draft framework that catalogs 22 concrete revenue moves for publishers, organized by effort, risk, and time to payoff. The document replaces generic vendor pitches with plain‑language, actionable options ranging from SSP optimization to push‑notification monetization....
Snowfall: FX Casts Nine in As-Yet-Untitled Spin-Off Series
FX announced that nine actors have joined the untitled Snowfall spin‑off, slated for Hulu. The series will center on characters Wanda (Gail Bean) and Leon (Isaiah John) as they push West Coast rap into the mainstream during 1990s Los Angeles....
Tom Bower's Royal Biography 'Betrayal' Nets Six‑Figure Deal with Blink Publishing
Investigative author Tom Bower has signed a six‑figure agreement with Blink Publishing for his upcoming biography 'Betrayal', which examines the clash between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the British royal family. The deal underscores the lucrative demand for insider royal...
Vanessa Trump Breaks Silence on X, Updates Kai Trump After Tiger Woods DUI Arrest
Vanessa Trump posted on X for the first time since Tiger Woods' March 27 DUI arrest, sharing a brief update about her son Kai. The post, which came amid Woods' legal fallout and a reported ultimatum from Vanessa, has reignited...
Colorado Public Media Broadcasters Discuss Merger
Two Colorado public‑media stations, Community Radio for Northern Colorado and Rocky Mountain Public Media, are in talks to merge, with plans to centralize operations in Denver while assuring staff no layoffs. The discussion, ongoing since last year, reflects broader financial...
Indonesia Bans Under‑16s From Social Media, Impacting 70 Million Kids
Indonesia has begun enforcing a new regulation that bars anyone under 16 from creating accounts on major social media platforms, affecting roughly 70 million children. The law targets sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox,...
Politico Co-Founder Invests in European Defense Tech Media in Kyiv
Politico co‑founder Robert Allbritton has taken a minority stake in The Arsenal, the B2B defense‑tech news and consulting brand that operates under Tim Mak’s The Counteroffensive out of Kyiv. The Arsenal, launched in 2024, currently has about 3,300 free subscribers...
Publishers Warn Reduced FOI Cost Limit Would Put Public-Interest Information ‘Beyond Scrutiny’
UK news publishers, led by the News Media Association, have warned the government that proposals to lower the Freedom of Information (FOI) cost ceiling could push vital public‑interest data beyond scrutiny. The current limit of £600 (about $762) for central...
MediaCo Takes Hot 97 From Radio to Broadcast TV in New York
MediaCo is launching Hot 97 TV on New York’s WASA‑TV broadcast platform on March 31, marking the first over‑the‑air television extension of the iconic Hip‑Hop radio station. The new channel will air the station’s on‑air talent—including Kid Mero, Funkmaster Flex and Nessa—alongside music videos,...
Crime House Accelerates Video Strategy This Spring
Crime House, the true‑crime division of PAVE Studios, announced a spring video expansion, adding a new video‑first series, *America’s Most Infamous Crimes*, and weekly video episodes to its existing *Murder True Crime Stories* and *Conspiracy Theories, Cults & Crimes* franchises....
Sean Murphy Retires From the Globe, Ending a Family Connection of More than 60 Years
Sean P. Murphy, a Boston Globe reporter since 1987, announced his retirement, concluding more than six decades of family service at the newspaper—his father Jeremiah V. Murphy began reporting there in 1961. Murphy’s most visible role was as the consumer‑advocate...
Podcast Canon Looks Back on 30 Years of This American Life
Podcast Canon commemorates the 30th anniversary of *This American Life*’s 1996 rebranding from *Your Radio Playhouse*. The show’s hour‑long, theme‑driven storytelling has become a benchmark for narrative audio, influencing a generation of podcasters. Its alumni launched landmark series such as...
CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates for 2025-2026
CBS announced the full slate of season‑finale air dates for its 2025‑2026 broadcast season, covering primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series. The schedule runs from April 23 through May 27, 2026, featuring high‑profile finales such as NCIS (23rd season), 60...
LinkedIn Page Reach Falls to 3.5% – Use Best Practices
Organic reach for LinkedIn Pages is currently estimated to be 3.5%, down from 5% in 2021. To ensure your nonprofit is reaching your followers, utilize these 10 best practices: https://www.nptechforgood.com/101-best-practices/10-linkedin-best-practices-for-nonprofits/ ✅
3 R-Rated Marvel Movies Are Coming To Peacock Soon
Peacock will add the entire Blade trilogy—Blade, Blade II, and Blade: Trinity—to its streaming catalog on April 1, 2026. The three R‑rated Marvel films follow half‑vampire hunter Blade, portrayed by Wesley Snipes, as he battles supernatural foes. The franchise, which earned more than $418 million...
NBC Sports Delivers Largest MLB Opening Day Audience on Record for Multi-Game Presentation
NBC Sports and Peacock delivered the largest MLB Opening Day audience for a multi‑game broadcast, averaging 2.7 million viewers across both networks. The primetime Diamondbacks‑Dodgers matchup attracted 3.2 million viewers, the most‑watched Opening Day primetime game since 2017, while the Pirates‑Mets afternoon...
Bob Dylan Launches a Patreon: What's on It?
Legendary singer‑songwriter Bob Dylan has entered the subscription‑based creator economy by launching a Patreon account priced at $5 per month. The platform currently hosts six pieces of content, including a historic Mahalia Jackson performance video, a fictional Mark Twain letter,...
Digital Writing: The Undervalued Skill Behind 343K Followers
I've grown my online audience to over 343,000 followers. And it's because of ONE undervalued skill: Digital Writing. But school doesn't teach you how to write & build a massive audience on this platform. So, if you want to grow your own audience, staple...
Upcoming Power Lunch: SpaceX and Tesla Future Talk
Look forward to discussing SpaceX and the future of Tesla on @PowerLunch at 2:30 pm with @SullyCNBC and @KellyCNBC @CNBC 📺🏆🎯🔥🐂
The Drama Your Honor Gets First Latin American Adaptation in Brazil
Israeli legal thriller *Your Honor* (originally *Kvodo*) is set for its first Latin American version in Brazil, produced by Teleimage. The adaptation makes Brazil the 14th territory to localise the format, which K7’s Tracking the Scripted Giants Report names the...
NAB Show: BCNEXXT To Focus On Turning Industry Pressure Into Opportunity
BCNEXXT will use the NAB Show in Las Vegas to showcase its cloud‑native playout platform, Vipe, positioning it as a solution for broadcasters facing operational pressures and evolving market demands. The company highlights Vipe’s elastic scaling, IP‑based distribution capabilities, and...
YouTube TV Subscribers Are Being Targeted By Scammers
Cybercriminals are sending phishing emails that falsely claim YouTube TV subscriptions have been cancelled due to payment problems. The messages contain counterfeit links that mimic the official YouTube TV portal, prompting victims to enter credit‑card numbers and personal data. Google’s...
The Myth of the Unwanted Internet
The article argues that today’s internet is the result of market‑driven trust solutions, not a failed, government‑mandated design. It chronicles how entrepreneurs introduced SSL, eBay’s rating system, PayPal, CAPTCHA and Cloudflare tools to fill gaps in online security and reputation....
The Markup Wins SABEW Award for Best in Business Journalism
The Markup’s 18‑month investigation into Tinder, Hinge and parent Match Group earned the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing’s 2025 Best in Business award in the technology category. By analyzing internal documents, court filings and survivor interviews, the series...
Roku Launches Dedicated Channel for The Hunger Games Franchise on Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has launched a dedicated, free streaming channel (Channel 230) that aggregates the entire Hunger Games film series for Roku TV and player users. The channel is part of The Roku Channel’s ad‑supported offering, requiring no subscription fee. By consolidating the four...
Serviceplan Group UK Hires Social Team From Atomic London
Serviceplan Group UK has hired a four‑person social team from rival agency Atomic London, adding senior talent to its UK operations. The appointments come as the agency cites growing client demand for social media and creator‑driven campaigns. The move expands...
The Hallmark Channel Is Shutting Down Its TV App Tomorrow on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, & More
Hallmark Media will discontinue its TV Everywhere app on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and other smart platforms on March 31, 2026, redirecting users to error screens thereafter. The removal ends the authenticated streaming option that let cable and satellite subscribers watch...
Ice Cube’s Iconic Comedy With 2 Sequels Tops Free Streaming Charts
Ice Cube’s 1995 comedy “Friday” has climbed to the #1 spot on Tubi’s free streaming chart in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol data from March 29‑30, 2026. The film, which later expanded into two sequels, moved from sixth place on March 27 to...
CBS Axes
TV Talk: @cbs cancels its Pittsburgh-set medical mystery drama #Watson after 2 seasons + new @HBO @harrypotter trailer draws viewing record, via @TribLIVE https://t.co/HhvIThXGoZ https://t.co/IQi7VdmpWP
What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands
Warner Music Group has signed a multi‑year, first‑look agreement with Netflix, giving the streamer priority access to documentary series and films about WMG’s legendary and contemporary artists. The partnership taps Netflix’s growing reputation for premium music documentaries and provides Warner...
Why Pre-Sales Determines How Well Revenue Will Scale
Advertising pre‑sales is a hidden bottleneck that determines how quickly and reliably revenue converts. Manual coordination across CRM systems, spreadsheets and email creates a structural tax on revenue capacity, leading to frequent pricing errors and proposal rework. A survey of...
Astrotalk Taps Everyday Uncertainties in New Ad Films
Astrotalk has launched a three‑film digital campaign for the IPL, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, that spotlights everyday dilemmas in relationships, careers and finances. Each short film shows a character turning to the Astrotalk app for a personalized astrological reading to...
X Advertiser Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed
A U.S. federal court dismissed the lawsuit accusing X, formerly Twitter, of colluding with major advertisers to withhold ad spend. The complaint named consumer‑goods giants Unilever and Mars, along with the World Federation of Advertisers, alleging a coordinated boycott of...
Addendums; Tenebrism; "Going a Journey"
The newsletter highlights the paperback release of John Ganz’s *When the Clock Broke*, now widely available in the U.S., U.K., and Commonwealth markets. It promotes the author’s film podcast with Jamelle Bouie and announces an upcoming “Dark Enlightenment” discussion at...
Bing Expands Ads Within Product Carousel Format
Bing tests more ads in its products carousel format https://t.co/vF3JldUz6i found by @SachuPatel53124 covered by @MordyOberstein https://t.co/Z9shE076of
News They Don't Want You to See
Dave Bondy's "Keeping it Real" newsletter posted a teaser on March 30, 2026, but the full article is locked behind a paid subscription. The notice offers a seven‑day free trial to new readers, encouraging them to subscribe for unrestricted access....
Joy Personal Care Launches Hydra Refresh Gel TVC Featuring Sanya Malhotra
Joy Personal Care introduced a television commercial for its Hydra Refresh Gel, featuring Bollywood star Sanya Malhotra. The ad positions the gel as a lightweight, fast‑absorbing solution for skin hydration during India’s hot, humid summer. Executives from RSH Global highlighted the...
MS Dhoni Joins Kuku as Investor and Brand Ambassador of Microdrama App
Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku and taken on the role of brand ambassador for its microdrama app, Kuku TV. The AI‑driven storytelling platform, founded by three IIT alumni in 2018, boasts over 350 million installs across its...
ASU’s Cronkite School and Poynter Institute Launch Training Collaboration to Support Journalists and Media Professionals
Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and the Poynter Institute have announced a collaboration to embed Poynter resources into the school’s CronkitePro professional training platform. The partnership will give journalists access to Poynter’s WriteLane podcast, a media job...
Becoming Electric Lit’s Deputy Editor Is My Dream Job. Reading Got Me Here
Katie Henken Robinson, a longtime reader of Electric Literature, is stepping into the role of incoming Deputy Editor. Her journey from a coffee‑shop‑bound college student to a senior editorial position underscores the magazine’s commitment to free, inclusive literary content. Robinson...
LIVE with Mia Silverio: The Science of Storytelling
Mia Silverio, the head of research behind Scott Galloway’s most compelling presentations, will host a live masterclass titled “The Science of Storytelling” on March 31 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The session is exclusive to Prof G+ subscribers and promises to blend neuroscience‑backed...
ElevenLabs Announces Music AI App to Rival Suno, Udio
ElevenLabs is set to launch is music generation app soon to take on Suno and Udio https://t.co/9PYYgMIKJ9
Eurosport 3 and 4 to Launch in Poland
Warner Bros. Discovery is launching two new sports channels, Eurosport 3 and Eurosport 4, in Poland on April 1, 2026. The channels will be carried by 34 satellite and cable operators, expanding the existing Eurosport 1 and 2 lineup. Eurosport 3 will broadcast the full Speedway...
When Football Stopped Living in 90 Minutes
FIFA has named TikTok its preferred platform for the 2026 World Cup, signaling a shift from traditional broadcast to short‑form, algorithm‑driven video. The partnership will embed official footage alongside creator‑generated clips, making TikTok a co‑curator of the tournament narrative. By...
Will The Last of Us Come to an End with Season 3? HBO Boss Issues Update on the Show's Future
HBO chairman Casey Bloys confirmed that season 3 will likely serve as the final chapter of The Last of Us, though the network intends to keep the post‑apocalyptic universe accessible for future projects. Season 2 covered the first half of the second...
Imagine Communications to Showcase Purpose–Led Innovation Across Make and Monetize Portfolio at 2026 NAB Show
Imagine Communications will use the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas to unveil a suite of purpose‑led solutions across its Make and Monetize portfolio. New offerings include the Prismon software‑defined multiviewer, the compact SNP‑XS network processor, XVR subscription‑based playout engines,...
PRH Holds Four of Six Spots on 2026 Women’s Non‑Fiction Prize Shortlist
The 2026 Women’s Prize for Non‑Fiction announced a six‑author shortlist, with Penguin Random House (PRH) publishing four of the titles, among them a work by Arundhati Roy. The dominance of a single house highlights shifting power dynamics in the nonfiction...