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 Bunnie Xo Getting Her Own Talk Show?
Bunnie Xo teased a possible daytime talk show with a cryptic “Coming Soon” graphic after her recent facelift AMA. The hint aligns with her popular Dumb Blonde podcast, which already features celebrity interviews in a shock‑jock style she’s long coveted. While she’s open to comedic acting, she has ruled out dramatic roles and a self‑portrayal in her memoir adaptation. The speculation comes amid personal revelations from her memoir, including past abuse, a private IVF journey, and a resilient brand narrative that could attract network interest.
Success in Publishing: Platform Mastery Beats Networking Alone
Chatted with USA Today about selling books, navigating platform, consolidation, and how it isn’t all about who you know. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2026/03/22/how-to-be-a-novelist-author/89199046007/
NCAA’s March Madness Highlight Rules Force Local TV Stations to Get Creative
Local TV stations have been forced to improvise March Madness highlights because the NCAA limits broadcast clips to three minutes per day and only after all games conclude. Reporter Josh Ayen at WANE in Fort Wayne recreated Purdue highlights using...
Netflix Survived Disney’s Onslaught by Rewriting the Playbook
In 2019, Disney+ declared war on Netflix. They stole Marvel. Snatched Star Wars. Took Pixar. And left Netflix bleeding. But Netflix didn’t just survive… They rewrote the playbook. Here’s how they turned the tables:
Half a Gigabyte of Ads
PC Gamer’s website now loads with a welcome‑mat popup, a newsletter overlay, and a dimmed background filled with at least five ads before any article appears. The initial page size is a hefty 37 MB, and within five minutes the site...
Today’s Covert Anti-Israel Slant on the News
The NBC Evening News segment portrayed Lebanese children displaced by an "expanding offensive" from Israel, linking their hardship directly to Israeli actions. The report omitted the cease‑fire that held until March 2, when Hezbollah fired missiles and drones into northern Israel...
Fox CBB Account Accused of Repeatedly Taking Content without Attribution
A Fox Sports college basketball Twitter account has been accused of repeatedly reposting analytics and graphics from independent creators without giving credit. The allegations, raised by the @cobrastats account and echoed by other analysts, cite six near‑identical posts shared hours...
Best VPN for Apple TV in 2026: Unlock a World of Streaming With Our Top Picks
The article ranks ExpressVPN as the top VPN for Apple TV in 2026 after extensive testing. It highlights ExpressVPN’s easy‑to‑use app, over 3,000 servers in 105 countries, Lightway protocol, and strong privacy features, while noting its higher price. Close runners‑up...
Hits Lower Costs per Stream, Exposing Flawed Revenue Pool
The stream rate would be the same. The main economic advantage of having a hit is that the band's fixed and overhead costs would be allocated over a greater number of streams, clawing some revenue back. Also when...
John Simm's "Superior" British Crime Drama's New Season Reveals Story Shake-Up
ITV’s crime series *Grace* returns for a six‑episode sixth season, marking its first episode that isn’t a direct adaptation of Peter James’ novels. The new writer‑producer‑led story is set on a university campus and focuses on women’s safety, aiming to...
Former WaPo Reporter Ben Strauss Says His New Team at ESPN Wants to Do More ‘Big Journalism Swing Stories’
Ben Strauss, a former Washington Post media reporter, has joined ESPN as an investigative journalist alongside several ex‑WaPo colleagues who were recently laid off. ESPN executives, including chair Jimmy Pitaro, say the network is eager to pursue "big journalism swing"...
The Worst Episode Of The Simpsons, According To IMDb
The Simpsons’ season 23 finale, “Lisa Goes Gaga,” is currently IMDb’s lowest‑rated episode, averaging 4.0 out of 10 from roughly 3,700 votes. Viewers slammed the episode as a thinly veiled Lady Gaga commercial that sacrificed story for celebrity showcase. Critics highlighted the...
5 Ideas For The Interested This Week
This week’s roundup shares five actionable ideas for creators, starting with a $95 LinkedIn post boost that delivered measurable reach gains. It highlights how a well‑crafted LinkedIn profile can amplify algorithmic visibility, and offers a six‑minute video dissecting a high‑performing...
YouTube Expands Thumbnails to 50 MB, Boosting TV‑grade Quality
YouTube creators can now upload thumbnails up to 50MB (up from 2MB), enabling higher-resolution images with less compression. 🎨 As the first impression of a video, higher-quality thumbnails can drive more clicks and improve overall performance. This is especially important for...
SUBSCRIBER SURVEY MARCH 22
Lisa Remillard thanks her Substack subscribers and introduces a bonus perk as a token of appreciation. She asks readers to vote on which bonus story she should cover next week, creating a direct line of content input. The post includes...
Write for Free, Charge for Implementation, Scale to Millions
How I generated my first $5,000,000 on the internet: Selling digital products. But it took me 4 long years. This 5-step roadmap would have got me there faster: 1. Write for free. You want to start by writing for free. • Write on social platforms for...
ChatGPT Ads Lack Data, ROI Remains Unproven
Low tech, no performance data, and limited targeting. Wow, sounds amazing :) -> Advertisers that bought ChatGPT's first ad campaigns say the process was low tech and that they haven't received much data showing if their ads worked "Two executives at...
Rs 94.88 Crore Committed: Shark Tank India Season 5 Wraps up with 73 Deals, Here’s Which ‘Shark’ Spent the Most
Shark Tank India concluded its fifth season with a campus‑special episode, featuring 152 pitches and 73 startups securing funding. The sharks collectively committed Rs 94.88 crore, with Aman Gupta leading the pack by investing Rs 24.6 crore across 23 ventures. Namita Thapar and Anupam...
Aston Villa v West Ham Live Stream, How to Watch on TV
Aston Villa host West Ham on Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 2:15 pm, with the game streamed live on Sky Sports Premier League and the Sky Go app. Villa, still chasing a top‑four finish, arrive after three straight league defeats but a morale‑boosting...
Roku Now Offers a Cheaper Replacement Remote For Your Roku TVs
Roku has launched a two‑pack of official infrared remotes for Roku TVs priced at $12.99 on Amazon, delivering a per‑unit cost of roughly $6.50. The bundle targets users who need a low‑cost replacement, but the remotes work only with Roku...
YouTube TV Is Now Supported on Hundreds of Smart TVs, Streaming Players, & More, Including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV,...
YouTube TV has broadened its device ecosystem, now supporting hundreds of smart TVs and streaming players across major brands. The rollout includes Android TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Hisense, Sharp, Sony, as well as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV,...
🌊 The X Radicalization Machine
The post argues that X's algorithm prioritizes sensational, unverified claims, turning them into viral content. It cites a recent example where a false Epstein allegation amassed millions of views before deletion. The author highlights how creators with large followings profit...
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for March 22, 2026: How to Watch Miami Open
Awful Announcing released a comprehensive TV and streaming guide for March 22, 2026, covering dozens of live sports across leagues such as the Bundesliga, MLS, NBA, NHL, and the Miami Open tennis tournament. The schedule highlights the Miami Open third‑round matches on...
Michigan State vs Louisville Set for March 21, 2026 – Time and TV Details Pending
Michigan State will meet Louisville in the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament on March 21. While the matchup is confirmed, the exact kickoff time and television network have not been disclosed in the available sources. The game will be part of...
Newcastle v Sunderland Live Stream – How to Watch on TV Today
Newcastle United will face Sunderland in the Tyne Wear derby on March 22, 2026 at St James’ Park. The Magpies arrive after a 7‑2 Champions League defeat to Barcelona and mixed league results, while Sunderland have struggled to score away,...
Is the Dundee Utd v Celtic Match Live Streaming on TV Today?
Celtic travel to Tannadice Stadium to face Dundee United on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with the game broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Fans can also stream the match via Sky Go and the Sky Sports app...
The 50 Grand Finale: Prince Narula Invites Backlash on Social Media After He Sacrifices Finale Spot for Shiv Thakare, Netizens...
Indian reality series "The 50" is set to conclude tonight with its grand finale streaming on Jio Hotstar at 9 pm and airing on Colors TV at 10:30 pm. The top‑five contestants include Rajat Dalal, Immortal Kaka, Mr. Faisu, Shiv Thakare and Krishna...
Google Gains Ad Share as SMBs Favor AI Search
Macro: SMBs shift to AI search; Key: GOOGL's AI Overviews gain share vs META; Risk: budget reallocation dilutes social reach; Insight: Overweight GOOGL on ad-share gains. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
College Athletic Departments Are Becoming Full-Blown Media Companies
College athletic departments are transforming into full‑scale media enterprises, investing heavily in studios, podcasts, and digital studios to produce 24/7 content. Clemson’s 12,000‑square‑foot CAB facility operates as a profit‑center under Clemson Ventures, generating millions through licensing and branded partnerships. LSU’s...
Songwriter Streaming Pay: Choose Higher of Two Pools
How much does a songwriter like me get paid for a stream? Well it depends. Varies month to month and service to service. But the short story is... Each month you take 15.35% of the streaming service adjusted gross...
Share Your Top Tools for Clipping Podcast Videos
Okay Threads - I need your content creation help. Tell me your favorite tools for clipping videos (from Podcasts, etc).
Frontline Perceptions and Civilian Distance in Ukraine’s War
In an interview, Ukrainian producer Andrii Kovalenko describes a growing social divide between front‑line soldiers and civilians amid Russia’s war. He notes that troops maintain higher morale because they view the fight as existential, while many civilians try to preserve normal...
Built a Better Democracy Newsletter After Media Failure
When legacy media failed democracy coverage, I didn't complain — I built something better. Democracy Docket: 400,000 free subscribers. 60,000 paying members. Built for readers, not corporate owners. We're growing. Join us. https://bit.ly/4r9A45t
The Munsters' Near-Forgotten '80s Revival Ran Longer Than The Original Series
The original 1964‑66 sitcom "The Munsters" aired two seasons and produced 72 episodes. A 1988 revival titled "The Munsters Today" ran three seasons, delivering 73 episodes—one more than the classic series. The reboot recast all principal roles and introduced a...
A $5 AI Book Draft that Fools Writing Detectors
Andrew Wheeler released "LLMs for Mortals," a book drafted in just two months with roughly $5 in Anthropic API fees. About half of the manuscript was generated by Sonnet 4.1 and then lightly copy‑edited for 20‑30 hours per chapter. The...
AI Videos of Sexualised Black Women Removed From TikTok After BBC Investigation
TikTok removed 20 accounts after a BBC investigation uncovered AI‑generated black female avatars used to funnel users to paid sexual‑content sites. The avatars, often hyper‑sexualised and mislabeled, exploit racial stereotypes and were found on both TikTok and Instagram. One high‑profile...
Big Advances, Not Small Presses, Drive Commercial Edits
There's all kinds of editors, publishers, and authors. I've never had an editor demand changes that interfered with my artistic vision at all on small presses or big 5 ones. Though, I've also never been paid a gigantic advance where...
Key Interview Clips Shine in Vertical Feed Video
This is well done taking this important portion of interview to vertical video edited for a feed.
The Madison Episode 4 Continues The Most Annoying Trend Of The Taylor Sheridan Series
Taylor Sheridan’s series *The Madison* continues its contentious portrayal of New York City in episode 4, depicting the metropolis as a crime‑ridden environment where simple activities like walking or cycling are deemed unsafe. The episode juxtaposes a heartfelt exploration of grief...
AdVon AI Threatens Journalists, Reshapes Media Content
#WhosNext? Media Journalists? Meet AdVon, the #AI-Powered Content Monster Infecting the Media Industry. (Futurism) https://t.co/HywUCAzpX1 https://t.co/TgXXsQtQrF
Ignoring Press Attacks Harms Society More Than We Realize
There’s a cost to vilifying the press as a whole that, honestly, most people just really don’t care about, even if they absolutely should.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Blu-Ray Review: Michael Cera TV Show Is a Blast to Rewatch
The Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Blu‑ray arrives as a 50‑GB, 3‑hour‑26‑minute disc that restores the series’ vivid animation without streaming compression. The eight‑episode Netflix sequel reunites the original live‑action cast, delivering a time‑travel twist that expands the cult classic’s narrative. Bonus features include...
Claude's 12 Prompts Turn Zero to $20K YouTube
Claude can now build your YouTube channel like MrBeast's strategy team for free. Here are 12 Claude prompts that take your channel from zero to $20,000👇 (Save before your competitors do) https://t.co/929BvScXCE
Need 1000 Engaged Fans Who See Your Offer
1000 true fans isn't enough anymore 1000 true fans who see your offer is what you need
"You Give Better Advice than You Take."
The author reflects on insights from his AI assistant, Tubey, which identified that he gives better advice than he takes. He outlines three personal gaps: over‑extending across too many content platforms, insufficient delegation and excessive review, and a brand promise...
Immersive Giant Screens Drive Experience‑First Entertainment Trend
-Premium large format movie screens -COSM -Sphere Unclear how many of these things there’s a market for but the trend is screens/experiences you can’t get at home.
SNL UK Excels at Clip Takedowns, but Viewer Habits Differ
SNL UK doing a surprisingly good job with takedowns of clips, controlling the flow outside the UK… though maybe their viewers aren’t used to posting the same way America does.
Google Trims Headlines, Pushes Clickbait Style
Google is getting aggressive on headline rewrites and they seem to ratchet up the clickbait. Look at the change in headline from @verge "I used the ‘cheat on everything’ AI tool and it didn’t help me cheat on anything to "Cheat on...
Variety and Penske Media’s W
Do better @Variety You can tell the @PenskeMedia properties because they are ultra woke to the point of parody at this point
HuffPost Criticizes Broadcasters for Patriotic Programming
Not surprising to see HuffPost come out against broadcasters choosing to air patriotic, pro-America programming. https://t.co/TNxa114Kv7