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.
Bridgerton to Spotlight Its First Major Queer Love Story in Season 5
Netflix confirmed production of Bridgerton’s fifth season will feature its first major queer love story, starring Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza as the central couple. The announcement follows a teaser that highlights the characters’ romance against the series’ signature Regency backdrop. By integrating LGBTQ+ narratives, the show aims to diversify its appeal and reflect evolving audience expectations. The move arrives as streaming platforms intensify competition for subscriber growth.
Doctors Must Step in Front of Camera to Empower Peers
Posting a photo from a friend’s wedding today. Not a big deal for most. For me, it is. I’ve written 1000+ text posts. Barely recorded videos. Hardly shown my face. Not because I don’t believe in content. Because I’ve been afraid in image/video content. Like most doctors. We’re...
Timing Is Everything: When to Push, Pause or Pivot Media Outreach
The article stresses that timing is a strategic pillar in media relations, urging professionals to push, pause, or pivot outreach based on story relevance and news cycles. It outlines three decision points: push when a story is timely and differentiated,...
Maine Minor‑League Teams Warn Data‑Privacy Bill Could Thwart Targeted Ads
Portland Sea Dogs and Maine Mariners told lawmakers the proposed LD 1822 privacy bill would jeopardize their ability to run contextual online ads that drive ticket sales. The measure cleared the House by a three‑vote margin and the Senate by...
NEP Platform Aims to Unify Production Applications
NEP Group has launched NEP Platform, a software orchestration suite that unifies a broad range of media‑production applications from vendors such as Bridge Technologies, Calrec, and Sony. The solution, already operating in NEP’s own OB trucks in Norway and Australia,...
Snapchat Adds AI Clips for Lens Studio so You Can Put Yourself on the Red Carpet
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips in Lens Studio, a new format that turns a single Snap or Camera Roll photo into a five‑second cinematic video based on a text prompt. The AI‑powered tool lets creators place users in settings ranging...
Snapchat’s New ‘AI Clips’ Lens Format Turns Photos Into Five-Second Videos
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips, a new Lens format that converts a single user photo into a five‑second video. The feature, built into Lens Studio, is a closed‑prompt AI video tool available only to Lens+ subscribers, who pay $8.99 per...
Spotify’s New SongDNA Feature Maps How Your Favorite Songs Are Connected
Spotify has begun a global rollout of SongDNA, an interactive feature for Premium subscribers on iOS and Android. The tool expands the existing “About the Song” view by mapping samples, covers, interpolations and the full roster of writers, producers and...
AI Tools Eliminate Creator Barriers, Transform Businesses
If you’re a content creator you need to watch this. No hype or marketing. Nick is sharing is his genuine journey on how learning to make software transformed their business.
Improving GOV.UK Publishing
dxw is partnering with the UK Government Digital Service to overhaul the GOV.UK Publishing Service. The effort shifts the platform from a pre‑packaged content store to on‑the‑fly generation via a revamped Publishing API, reducing data sync errors. GraphQL support adds...
France Tv Distribution Closes Multiple Sales in Spain for Curious by Nature
France TV Distribution has secured a slate of international sales for the first episodes of the French light‑crime series *Curious by Nature*. The show landed deals in Spain with ETB, Aragón TV and NBCUniversal’s Calle 13 channel, and expanded into Poland,...
Barometer Brings Advanced Brand Suitability Targeting to SiriusXM Media
SiriusXM Media and AdsWizz are expanding their partnership with Barometer to add episode‑level brand‑suitability targeting across the SiriusXM Podcast Network. The audio‑first solution evaluates tone, sentiment and contextual intent, giving advertisers granular control without sacrificing reach. The integration works for...
Get Paid for Being Yourself, Not
The most beautiful thing about a creator business? It's not the money. It's the fact that you get paid for being you.
From First Draft to Finished Book: The Self-Publisher’s Editorial Roadmap
Self‑publishing authors must navigate a multi‑stage editorial roadmap that begins with rigorous self‑editing, moves through beta‑reader feedback, and culminates in professional developmental, line, copy editing, and proofreading. The article outlines realistic timelines—three to four months for an 80,000‑word novel—and stresses...
Andor Leads 2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards
Disney+’s *Andor* topped the 2026 BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominations with six nods, including Costume Design and Visual Effects. Netflix’s *Adolescence* and Channel 4’s *Trespasses* follow with five each, while *Adolescence* leads overall across both Craft and Television Awards with eleven...
Journal of Free Speech Law: "Making Broadcast Content Regulation Aggressive Again," By Stuart Minor Benjamin
Stuart Minor Benjamin’s article examines the United States’ broadcast‑regulation trajectory, noting that the FCC’s content rules have been largely dormant since the Reagan era. He argues the second Trump administration is poised to revive aggressive oversight, leveraging the public‑interest licensing...
How Iconic Television Shows Shifted the Conversation Around Female Pleasure
Iconic TV series from the late 1990s onward began portraying female sexual desire and wellness as normal, not taboo. This shift sparked a measurable change in consumer behavior, with research showing nearly 19% of conversations about sexual stigma cite media...
MAFS Star Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54, as Tributes Pour in for the Beloved TV Star
Mel Schilling, a beloved star of the reality series Married at First Sight, died at age 54 after a prolonged battle with cancer. She entered the show at 42, quickly becoming the matriarch of the franchise and a fan favorite...
‘Merger Synergies’: CBS News Fires Workers, Shutters 100 Year Old CBS Radio
CBS News, now owned by Larry Ellison after his 2025 acquisition, announced a 6% workforce reduction, cutting roughly 60 employees, and the shutdown of the century‑old CBS News Radio service. Management framed the moves as a strategic realignment to address...
Free ChatGPT Users See Ads per Prompt, Plus Avoids
More prompts, more ads. Here are ChatGPT ads on mobile vs desktop. Again, I see ads for literally every prompt I'm entering in ChatGPT now (for my free account). They don't show for my Plus account: https://t.co/MutN0M4lr8
European Scripted TV Production on Downward Trend as Shorter Seasons and Episode Runtimes Define New Normal
European scripted TV production is entering a downturn, with the European Audiovisual Observatory reporting fewer episodes per season and shorter episode runtimes after a growth peak in 2022. The shift reflects a broader market correction as streaming platforms curb original‑content...
Scrubs Season 10 “My V.I.P” Premieres Soon – Watch Details
Scrubs season 10 episode, titled 'My V.I.P', will premiere shortly — here's when and where you can watch it. https://t.co/uiTKJR1y9m
AI Content Rises Fast, Then Fails in Search
More people need to read this case study. Yep, it's how "Mt. AI" forms :) -> How AI-generated content performs in Google Search: A 16-month experiment Month 1: indexing and early visibility Months 2–3: growth continues Months 3–6: ranking collapse Month 16: long-term stagnation https://t.co/d6d3BhKMpH
At Sweden’s Book Industry Day, Print, Audio, and Pricing Collide
Sweden’s 2025 book market showed a rare reversal, with print sales climbing 7% to capture roughly 68% of total revenue, while the overall market exceeded SEK 5 billion (about $535 million). Government subsidies of SEK 304 million (≈$32.5 million) for school book access helped fuel the...
Pentagon Tightens Press Access, Ignoring Court Defeat
They simply ignore the rare defeat in court. There is no rule of law. Pentagon Further Limits Press Access Following Court Loss https://t.co/FsytLIDkcc
Netflix Top 10: Week of March 16 - The Wait Is Over as "BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE" Ignites at No....
Netflix’s weekly Top 10 for the week of March 16 saw BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE dominate the non‑English TV chart with 13.1 million views, while the new Peaky Blinders film captured 25.3 million views to lead the English film list. ONE PIECE season 2 held the English TV top spot...
Paramount+ Renews "School Spirits" For a Fourth Season
Paramount+ announced the renewal of its original drama "School Spirits" for a fourth season, following a critically acclaimed third season that closed with a perfect 100% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, produced by Paramount Television Studios, streams in...
How To Determine What Paid Media Channels Are Right for You via @Sejournal, @Timothyjjensen
Choosing the right paid‑media channel is critical for new advertisers. The article outlines a decision framework that starts with clear business goals, brand familiarity, and product‑market fit, then moves to data availability, conversion tracking, budget size, and creative assets. It...
Why Digital PR Is Essential for Modern Businesses
Digital public relations has moved from a nice‑to‑have tactic to a strategic imperative as consumers spend the majority of their time online. Unlike traditional PR, digital PR blends storytelling, influencer outreach, and SEO to secure high‑authority backlinks and media placements...
FlareFlow to Present Inaugural Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards in Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
FlareFlow will serve as presenting partner for the inaugural Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards, slated for April 23 at Los Angeles’ El Portal Theatre. The ceremony, created by Jen Cooper, will honor English‑language vertical drama released in 2025, with all nominations and winners decided...
After Its Shock Cancellation, "One of the Best" Fantasy Series Is Set for a Comeback – with a Twist
Amazon abruptly cancelled "The Wheel of Time" in May 2025 despite the series earning 81%‑97% Rotten Tomatoes scores and strong fan enthusiasm. One year later, IP owner iwot Studios announced a partnership with Arcane producer Thomas Vu and Initiate Entertainment...
France Télévisions Takes "Enquête Parallèle" Global
France TV Distribution announced the sale of the first three episodes of the Franco‑Belgian investigative series *Enquête Parallèle* to an international buyer, marking the program’s first step beyond French borders. The deal underscores France Télévisions’ strategy to monetize its premium...
Dominique De Villepin: The Geopolitics of TV Series
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin delivered a masterclass at the 2026 Séries Mania festival, exploring how television series intersect with international politics. He argued that narrative arcs and character alliances mirror real‑world geopolitical strategies. The session highlighted the...
Urbania Acquires Binge Audio to Bridge Podcasts and TV
Montreal‑based media company Urbania announced the acquisition of Binge Audio, the independent French‑language podcast network known for hits such as "Les Couilles sur la table" and "Programme B." The deal gives Urbania a portfolio of popular podcasts with an estimated...
Cannes Marché Du Film Launches First Creator Economy Summit
Cannes Marché du Film announced its inaugural Creator Economy Summit, a new conference that brings together film executives, digital creators, and technology innovators. The three‑day event, slated for early June 2024, will focus on how the creator economy reshapes storytelling,...
9 New Immediately Useful NotebookLM Prompts for Content Creator Businesses
Google has rebuilt NotebookLM, adding a one‑million‑token context window and native generation of cinematic videos, one‑click infographics, PowerPoint‑ready slide decks, debate‑style audio episodes, structured data tables, and a blog‑post report generator—all usable directly from the chat interface. The blog post...
When It Comes to Bias, Systems Matter More than Opinions
A new Austrian study combining journalist surveys with content analysis finds that personal political leanings rarely translate into partisan news reporting. Instead, editorial systems, professional norms, and newsroom routines shape how political stories are presented. The research shows that while...
Tubi Announces New Original YA Thriller-Mystery Film "Remember Me" Based on Bestselling Novel by Christopher Pike
Tubi, Fox Corporation’s free streaming platform, announced the original YA thriller‑mystery film “Remember Me,” adapted from Christopher Pike’s bestselling novel. The movie stars Brec Bassinger and Charlie Gillespie and is directed by Danishka Esterhazy. Tubi highlights the project as part...
When a Global Story Happens in Your Local Community: Steering The Minnesota Star Tribune Through Unprecedented Times
In December 2023 ICE launched Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, sparking intense global attention. The Minnesota Star Tribune mobilized 50 reporters and leveraged community‑generated footage to deliver the most documented local crisis in U.S. history. A revamped digital platform, live‑blogging,...
Inside an East African Investigative Newsroom That Has Defied a Decade of Pressure
Africa Uncensored, an independent investigative outlet in Nairobi, has spent a decade building a mentorship‑driven newsroom that produces long‑form video and written investigations despite intense political and financial pressure. Its flagship projects, such as the Kenya Airways audit and the...
The Most Innovative Companies in Media and News for 2026
Fast Company’s 2026 list spotlights ten media innovators reshaping how content is created, distributed, and monetized. Companies such as Cloudflare are defending publisher rights with AI‑blocking tools, while The Onion revives print and launches a satire‑focused ad agency. TikTok‑driven imprints...
US Newspaper Circulations 2025: Washington Post Print Declines 21% in a Year
The Alliance for Audited Media reports a 12.5% drop in average daily print circulation among the 25 largest U.S. newspapers through September 2025, with the sector averaging 1.74 million copies per day. The Washington Post experienced the steepest decline, down 21.2%...
BBC Pulls Bob Monkhouse Special over Alleged Sexism
#FFS what is wrong with people - BBC needs to get a grip. #snowflakes Bob Monkhouse Repair Shop special axed for ‘sexist’ jokes https://t.co/Ne9r2vf4rv
Reuters Begins Migrating From Satellite to IP
Reuters is partnering with TVU Networks to replace its satellite‑based news distribution with a cloud‑managed, IP‑centric platform. The first region is already live, leveraging TVU MediaHub for signal processing and TVU NOC for network monitoring and automated failover. The new...
TV's Repair Shop Rejects 'Inappropriate' Bob Monkhouse Joke Book
BBC's The Repair Shop removed a planned segment featuring late comedian Bob Monkhouse's joke book after producers deemed the material inappropriate. The book, brought by Monkhouse's daughter and writing partner, was examined in the workshop's barn and found to contain...
Chennai Super Kings Partners with Snapchat for ROAR 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teamed up with Snapchat to power its pre‑IPL fan event, ROAR 2026, at the M A Chidambaram Stadium. The collaboration featured a stadium‑wide Snap Camera AR experience that reached more than 25,000 attendees. Digital extensions included creator‑led SnapStarSquad videos,...
Why AI-Driven Food-Based Melodramas Go Viral —and Stay Safe
AI‑generated food microdramas are sweeping Indian social platforms, pulling 20‑million‑plus views per clip while sidestepping copyright and personality‑right claims. Creators can earn roughly $120 for a 30‑second video after spending about $6 on AI credits, delivering returns up to 20 times...
Wonder Man Joins only Three Marvel Live‑action Renewals
Wonder Man is only the third live-action Marvel TV show to be renewed for a second season. https://t.co/Svs0lgJbXz
Operator of X Denies Japan Gov't Request to Extend Data Retention Period
The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications asked X Corp. to extend its data‑retention window for communication logs to three‑to‑six months to aid defamation investigations. X declined, saying its internal standard of one to two months would become costly...