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.
She Built the Page
The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Property section honors the women whose columns have defined its tone for over a decade. Writers like Tessa Prieto, Isabel Berenguer Asuncion, and Dr. Chat Fores infused design with social nuance, while attorneys Ma. Soledad Deriquito Mawis and Sara Mae Mawis Klasen clarified complex property law. Architects Vittoria Lou Mawis Aliston and the late Prof. Grace C. Ramos expanded the civic imagination toward sustainability and responsible urban planning. Their collective work transformed real‑estate coverage into a narrative of memory, rights, and community.
Authors and Publishers Must Vet AI
Good morning to every author who does not accept an editor’s changes without reviewing them first, and also to every publisher who did not ruin both an author’s career and their own reputation by fast-tracking and promoting a book *before*...
TECNO Partners with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026 Helmet Branding Deal
TECNO Mobile has secured a branding partnership with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, placing its logo on the back of the team’s helmets. The deal expands the #TECNOGotYourBack platform into a high‑visibility, live‑broadcast environment. It also includes a slate...
Has The Madison Season 2 Been Canceled or Renewed?
Paramount+ has officially renewed the neo‑western series The Madison for a second season. Production wrapped in September at a 450,000‑sq‑ft campus in Fort Worth, Texas, and the episodes are considered a continuation, possibly labeled as “Part 2.” While the streaming service...
Is TikTok Shop Worth It? Pros, Cons, And Tips For 2026
TikTok Shop continues its rapid expansion in 2026, leveraging a 1.9 billion‑user base and a built‑in one‑tap checkout to turn short‑form video into instant sales. The platform offers low‑risk POD integration, native affiliate programs, and live‑shopping tools that level the playing...
Swap Google News for Samsung News on Galaxy Tab
Love your new Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet, but not a fan of Google News? Turns out you can switch to the Samsung News app and specify the news topics you prefer. Here's how... https://t.co/GAfFdAi3gm @Samsung #news #tablets #android https://t.co/j1Wi63MisD
Inside a BOOK Auction
In this episode, Planet Money chronicles its own journey to land a book deal, revealing the hidden economics of publishing—from literary agents pitching the idea, to crafting a proposal, and courting major houses amid industry consolidation. Host Alex Horowitz-Gazi and...
Veteran-Turned Tik-Tok Star Appears on ABC's 'Shark-Tank' To Share 'Remento'
Navy veteran and TikTok personality "Patriotic Kenny" appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" to showcase Remento, a digital storytelling platform that turns recorded video and audio memories into hardcover books with QR-linked media. Remento announced it has surpassed one million user‑generated...
ACM Radio Awards 2026 Winners Revealed: See the Full List
The Academy of Country Music announced its 2026 Radio Award winners at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, highlighted by B‑Dub’s historic double victory as National Daily and Weekly On‑Air Personality of the Year. Veteran personalities such as Chris Carr...
HBO’s Comedy ‘Comeback’: Amy Gravitt On Being First To Satirize AI With Valerie Cherish’s Return, “Full Slate”, ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff...
HBO revived Lisa Kudrow’s satire *The Comeback* for a third season, debuting 11½ years after its second installment and more than two decades after the original. The new season tackles AI‑generated scripts and the 2023 WGA strike, positioning the show...
Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star, Dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for portraying Xander Harris on the cult hit "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died at 54. The news broke on March 21, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and former co‑stars. Brendon’s performance...
Fox News Tries to Get Gavin Newsom’s Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed
Fox News has moved to dismiss Governor Gavin Newsom's $787 million defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court. The suit stems from host Jesse Watters questioning Newsom’s denial of a recent call with former President Donald Trump, which Fox claims was based...
CBS Radio Shuts Down, Jobs Cut Amid Revival
FFS. She doesn't "seek revival" of #BrokenCBS anymore than Bezos does with his #BrokenPost. CBS News will end radio service, cut jobs as Bari Weiss seeks revival https://t.co/f8s5RXoRWl
ABC's Bachelorette Revamp with Taylor Paul Costs Millions
“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul was supposed to return an aging “Bachelorette” franchise to glory. That decision blew up on ABC and cost it tens of millions of dollars. W/@wongalum https://t.co/DilR3zuVRQ
Starz Cutting 7 Percent of Staff
Starz announced a 7% workforce reduction, affecting fewer than 40 employees, as it continues to reshape after its 2025 spinoff from Lionsgate. The cuts are part of a broader effort to reallocate resources toward a pure‑play streaming model and lower...
Judge Rules Pentagon Press Policy Unconstitutional, Credentials Restored
Statement tonight from the Pentagon Press Association: "The Pentagon Press Association celebrates the decision by a federal judge today that the Pentagon’s press credentialling policy violated the U.S. Constitution. "Since the ruling clearly states that the policy must not be applied...
Self‑Publishing: Running Your Own Small Business for Control
True that. Self-publishing means becoming a small business owner. And the reason why many people say they're going towards self-pub is precisely to maintain more control.
MPA Endorses Trump’s National AI Plan, Pushes for Copyright Protections
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has officially endorsed the Trump administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, praising its focus on strong copyright protections. The White House’s six‑pronged plan seeks uniform national AI standards and preempts state‑level regulations. Hollywood studios...
Access Hollywood’s Axing Highlights Linear TV’s Decline
"Telling your entertainment news program that they’re gone the weekend before the Oscars is very weird," one insider told Status Hollywood correspondent Brian Lowry. Lowry details what the cancellation of "Access Hollywood" says about the state of linear television—and why Trump’s...
Netflix Is Trying to Turn Superhero Cop Comic Powers Into a TV Show… Again
Netflix is reviving the comic‑book series Powers as an animated series. The property previously aired two seasons on Sony’s PlayStation Network, starring Sharlto Copley and Susan Heyward. Creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming are attached to write and...
Alison Hammond Gives "Definite" Answer to Celebrity Traitors Rumours
Alison Hammond confirmed she will not join the upcoming Celebrity Traitors series, citing a scheduling clash with her duties on The Great British Bake Off. She expressed a preference for staying Faithful on the game show and avoiding the stress of a...
Former FCC Chief Claims Newspapers Profit Double S&P
This is former @FCC Democrat Mike Copps blowing a gasket in 2007 over FCC efforts to allow TV stations to acquire their local newspaper (some followers might need to Google what a newspaper is): "We shed crocodile tears for the...
Zuckerberg Predicted a Billion Users. Horizon Worlds Never Topped a Few Hundred Thousand
Meta rebranded Facebook as a metaverse company in late 2021, with Mark Zuckerberg forecasting a billion users for its virtual world platform Horizon Worlds. After two years of heavy investment, the service never exceeded a few hundred thousand monthly active...
How Producing Partners Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone Tackled the Character Complexity of ‘Imperfect Women’ | Video
Simpson Street Productions, founded by Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone, selected Apple TV’s thriller “Imperfect Women” as its latest project, drawn by the novel’s specific character focus that enables universal storytelling. The series, adapted from Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel, follows...
Wicked: For Good Is Finally Streaming This Weekend — and so Is Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
This week’s streaming slate adds several high‑profile titles across major platforms. Peacock launches the musical‑inspired film Wicked: For Good, while Starz debuts the third Now You See Me installment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Netflix continues the Peaky Blinders...
ACTOR NOAH WYLE & JIM ACOSTA TESTIFY AT HEARING HELD BY SENATOR ADAM SCHIFF IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
Actor Noah Wyle and journalist Jim Acosta appeared before a Senate hearing led by Senator Adam Schiff in Burbank, California, to discuss the role of entertainment and news media in shaping public discourse. Wyle argued that Hollywood bears a responsibility...
The Last of Us Season 3: HBO Show Casts 2 Important Characters
The Last of Us Season 3 adds two pivotal characters, with Michelle Mao joining as Seraphite Yara and Kyriana Kratter as Lev, the 13‑year‑old transgender boy who serves as Abby’s moral compass. The casting aligns the show more closely with Naughty...
What Should Take The Bachelorette’s Time Slot?
Disney-owned ABC pulled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette after new domestic‑violence allegations and a viral bar‑stool incident. The network now faces a vacant Sunday night slot and must quickly replace the show to protect advertising revenue. The article...
HBO’s The Last Of Us Casts A Cis Actor To Play Its Trans Lead
HBO announced that Kyriana Kratter, a cisgender actress, will portray Lev, a transgender boy, in the third season of its adaptation of The Last of Us. The casting decision has ignited criticism because Lev’s gender identity is pivotal to the storyline...
Wheatstone to Demo Mix Engine, Virtual Console at NAB Show
Wheatstone will demo two new products at the 2026 NAB Show. The VMX mixing engine provides a single backend for multiple LXE, Glass, Strata consoles and WheatNet IP facilities. The VML virtual broadcast console runs in any HTML5 browser on...
14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Right Now
Peacock’s original slate now includes 14 standout series ranging from reality‑competition "The Traitors" to true‑crime dramas like "Dr. Death" and "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy." The ad‑supported tier costs $11 per month, with an optional bundle that pairs Peacock...
Spanish‑Language Reporter Released From ICE Detention on Bond After Nashville Arrest
Estefany Rodríguez, a Spanish‑language reporter for Nashville Noticias, was released on bond after ICE detained her in Louisiana following a March 4 arrest in Nashville, Tennessee. Her attorney described the conditions as "inhumane and difficult," underscoring growing concerns about immigration...
Pluto TV Is Celebrating William Shatner’s 95th Birthday with a Star Trek Marathon
Pluto TV is celebrating William Shatner’s 95th birthday with a week‑long Star Trek takeover, launching a pop‑up category from March 20 to April 3 that features six dedicated channels. On March 22, the Star Trek Channel runs an all‑day marathon, the Motion Pictures...
Per‑word Pay Undervalues Writers and Their Work
Many freelance writers get paid between $0.02 to $0.10 per word. This is a terrible way to make money writing because word count is a poor measure of value. Here's why:
VideoAmp Widens Cross-Platform Planner To Sirius XM, NCM
VideoAmp has broadened its VXP cross‑platform planner by adding first‑party data integrations with satellite radio giant Sirius XM and in‑theater advertising network National CineMedia (NCM). The move unifies audio and cinema audience metrics within a single planning tool, giving marketers a more...
Maxed Out: Ruddy Iced Out Of Nexstar-TEGNA Debate
Newsmax founder Chris Ruddy testified at a February Senate Commerce Committee hearing to oppose Nexstar Media Group’s $4.5 billion merger with TEGNA. He aimed to present himself as a Capitol Hill influencer after failing to sway President Trump and FCC Chairman...
Big Fortnight of Action on 7 SPORT Led by Golden Slipper and Maurie Plant Meet
Seven Network is rolling out a two‑week sports blitz, kicking off with the Golden Slipper Stakes and William Reid Stakes – five Group 1 races broadcast live from Rosehill and Caulfield. Jockey James McDonald, just one win short of Damien Oliver’s record, will...
Roku's Ad-Free Streaming Service Was Already a Great Deal - Now It's Adding Disney Movies
Roku’s ad‑free streaming service Howdy, priced at $3 per month, is expanding its catalog with new licensing agreements that will bring Disney movies, Warner Bros. titles, and Sony content. The service currently offers a mix of older films and TV shows...
CBS News Cuts Highlight Profitless Retrans Model
The irony of the $PSKY CBS news cuts are that news does not drive retrans and should be sold or shuttered entirely to help fund NFL costs CBS already shuttered late night, news should be next to go - makes you...
James Bond Frontrunner Replaces The Bear Star in "Sweeping" Netflix Drama
Aaron Taylor‑Johnson has been confirmed as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming drama "Enigma Variations," replacing Jeremy Allen White. The series, adapted from André Aciman’s novel, is described as a sweeping portrait of masculinity, sexuality, and modern love across ten years....
Is AI Killing Advertising? & Scott’s Best Financial Decision
In this episode the hosts discuss how AI is disrupting the traditional advertising agency model, using Levi's as a case study of how brand storytelling once drove sales but is now sidelined in boardrooms. They argue that AI tools are...
GStack: Free Open‑Source Platform with Daily Feature Updates
Hacker News on GStack - try it it's free and open source and I'm shipping new features every day for it https://lnkd.in/gDJRzGNr
Policy Threatens Journalists, Offers No Clear Guidelines
The decision: “The Policy on its face makes any newsgathering and reporting not blessed by the a potential basis for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a journalist’s (credential),” he wrote. “It provides no way for journalists to know...
Study: Repurposed Traditional TV Ads for CTV Is a Missed Opportunity
A TripleLift study finds that 49 % of connected‑TV (CTV) ads still use traditional 15‑ and 30‑second spots designed for linear television, despite record streaming viewership and ad spend. High‑impact formats such as pause ads, overlays, and native units boost brand...
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Pentagon Reporter Access Restrictions
NEW: A federal judge agreed Friday to block the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful. https://t.co/WfwHis0y2q
DoD Loses Legal Battle over Unconstitutional Press Policy
Bam. Department of Defense loses in its attempt to defend its unconstitutional new press policy. https://t.co/sOuyLwzWGG
DC Court Upholds Press Access Rights
Great news. The DC district Court agrees. 💯 and as the Court noted, times like this make the importance of access for a free and plural press even more vital. https://t.co/e7ynAeXMx3
Originality Matters More than Being First to Post
I see so many creators complain that “someone beat me to (publishing) this video.” But if your video is interchangeable with everyone else’s, that’s the real problem - not who posted first.
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@CJR reports some new NYT colleagues have misgivings about hiring Noah Shachtman NPR reported in 2023 he intervened on a story about a professional pal while editor of Rolling Stone After our story, a legal review found he made...
Feeling Cheated when Bobby Allyn Snags the Scoop First
[nodding] totally ... yes... in particular it's unfair when @BobbyAllyn beats me to a scoop