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Indian TV market braces for sales dip amid rising production costs and rupee weakness
Soaring RAM prices, higher plastic and ocean‑freight costs tied to the West Asia crisis, and a weakening rupee have pushed retail TV prices up roughly 20%. An entry‑level 32‑inch set now costs about $133, up from $108 six months earlier, prompting many buyers to down‑trade. Counterpoint Research forecasts shipments to fall 5‑6%.
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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, hosts Marcus, Ethan Kramer, and analyst Marissa Jones dissect YouTube’s ascent to the top of the media hierarchy, noting its $62 billion revenue haul that now eclipses Disney’s media business. They explore why YouTube’s digital‑first, user‑generated model gives it unparalleled reach—nearly 3 billion global users and 12.5% of U.S. TV‑time—while also debating whether the comparison to Disney is fair given YouTube’s free, ad‑supported structure versus subscription‑based rivals. The conversation highlights the platform’s split revenue streams between mobile/social and CTV, and examines how competitors like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime might close the gap through vertical video, podcasts, and proven ad performance. Throughout, the analysts stress that YouTube’s dominance is both a function of scale and its ability to monetize diverse formats, from Shorts to premium services.
Advertising M&A remains active despite the Iran‑related geopolitical shock, with advisors reporting no immediate slowdown in deal flow. Executives note that while negotiations are proceeding, larger transactions are being approached more cautiously due to heightened risk perception. Private‑equity firms are...
DMG Media has hired more than two dozen creators to run its creator‑led social channels, producing ten to twenty original videos daily across topics from football to youth issues. The in‑house model generates 250,000‑350,000 views per video, outpacing the Daily...
The article catalogs twelve standout social‑media ads across Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit and Facebook, breaking down the tactics that made each piece effective. It highlights how brands like Apple, Notion and Google use pain‑point framing, user‑generated hashtags, bold dollar values and...
TikTok unveiled a new News Front showcase highlighting its two‑month‑old joint venture with USDS, promising richer storytelling formats and a more secure, creative advertising platform. The partnership is positioned to give advertisers advanced tools and stronger data protection. Meanwhile, Tennessee lawmakers...
Virgin Media O2 is giving all Virgin TV customers free access to its Ultra HD channel (228 and 999) from March 28 through April 12, covering the Easter half‑term break. The promotion features a curated slate of movies, documentaries and live‑music performances, including titles...
Richard Colebourn has been named Regional Director for Europe for BBC News and the World Service, becoming the corporation’s most senior representative across Europe and Central Asia. He will oversee editorial and operational duties, including BBC News Russian, Ukrainian, and...
Tuesday’s March 24, 2026 ratings show CBS’s NCIS leading scripted programming with a 0.35 rating and 5.55 million viewers. ABC’s RJ Decker trailed closely, drawing 3.11 million viewers, while the new NCIS: Sydney posted 2.63 million. Fox’s Best Medicine and Doc both slipped, registering 0.20 and 0.15...
On March 20, Wikipedia’s volunteer community voted 40‑2 to adopt a policy banning the use of large language models (LLMs) for creating or rewriting encyclopedia articles. The rule permits LLMs only for minor copy‑editing suggestions on an editor’s own text,...
The 2025‑26 TV season reached week 26, revealing early live‑plus‑same‑day ratings for dozens of new network series. Networks such as ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX and NBC listed their fresh titles, but advertisers focus on demo ratings that capture younger,...
HBO confirmed that its Harry Potter adaptation will debut on December 25, 2026, and will span a decade‑long, eight‑episode‑per‑season run covering each book. The streamer revealed an all‑new cast, writer Francesca Gardiner and executive producer Mark Mylod, while also sparking...
A Los Angeles jury held Meta and Google’s YouTube liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a teen, ordering $6 million in total damages—$3 million compensatory and $3 million punitive, with Meta bearing 70% of the liability. The verdict is being hailed as...
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the $6.2 billion Nexstar‑Tegna merger, granting a waiver of the 39% national ownership cap. Governor Gavin Newsom and a coalition of state attorneys general have launched a political and legal offensive, calling the approval an outrage.
Radio Ink has opened nominations for its 2026 Most Influential Women in Radio list, a prestigious award that has highlighted female talent since 1999. The deadline is Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific). The list celebrates women across...
Brands are moving from scripted press releases to rapid, real‑time engagement on platforms like TikTok when a crisis erupts. The recent lawsuit against US protein‑bar maker David, amplified by meme‑style TikTok videos, illustrates how humor can generate buzz but also...
Google’s YouTube is piloting an AI‑driven Auto speed feature that dynamically changes video playback speed in real time. Available to Premium members on Android and iOS until April 27, the tool speeds up low‑information segments and slows down dense parts, aiming...
Scoop: I obtained Business Insider's internal subscription figures for the last several years—and the data shows that not only is the digital outlet struggling to grow its subscriber base, but that it is actually sliding backwards.
In this episode, Senator Adam Schiff discusses a proposed federal tax credit aimed at halting the exodus of film and TV production from Los Angeles. He explains that a 15% baseline credit, stacked on top of state incentives, would make...
Fortune journalist Nick Lichtenberg has leveraged AI to produce over 600 stories in six months, outpacing his peers' annual output. He feeds press releases and analyst notes into tools like NotebookLM, generating drafts he quickly edits and publishes. The approach...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 saw a full slate of new episodes across major network dramas, including Will Trent, Doc, and multiple NCIS spinoffs. Sports programming featured WWE NXT and an NBA matchup between the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers. Ratings were reported using Fast...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr defended the FCC’s approval of the $6.2 billion Nexstar‑Tegna merger, arguing it supports a healthy, thriving local broadcast TV market. He also detailed an ongoing enforcement action against Disney’s ABC station for not filing the required equal‑time...
Austrian broadcaster ServusTV will cease streaming Formula 1, MotoGP and other premium sports on the joint platform Joyn, moving all live rights to its own service ServusTV On from 1 January 2026. Joyn will retain only the on‑demand library without live sports. The shift...
Netflix announced that the Tom Hardy‑led sports drama *Warrior* will leave its catalog on Tuesday, April 14, 2024. The 2011 film, praised for its 84% Rotten Tomatoes score and a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for Nick Nolte, has been re‑added...
NASA’s Public Affairs Office released a how‑to guide for media interviewing the Artemis II crew, outlining vetted questions, a dedicated interview‑request portal, and a ban on political topics. The document standardizes the interview process to ensure consistent, technically accurate messaging as...
Pays for SportsnetLA Pays for https://t.co/3qPp5gm1gj And yet, it’s not enough that I can’t watch my @Dodgers on opening day unless I also pay for Peacock. I’m just so tired of how difficult it is to be a fan of any sports...
A BA in Philosophy and zero tech experience is who they pick to be the Editorial Director at Wired - a (former) tech publication. This is why most tech journalism has lost all credibility. They pick the theatre kids to...
In this episode Greg Wasserman dives into the world of podcast networks, exploring how they form, operate, and differ—from creator‑driven collectives to media‑backed enterprises. He shares insider perspectives on the pros and cons of joining a network, offering practical blueprints...
Will the new indie distributor make it to CinemaCon? hard to say. @thewrap @elmayimbe reports that the two top execs Megan Colligan and Ben Carlson have left amid reports of a cash crunch. https://t.co/nKEXo2sOCd https://t.co/jw7X7RJqK1
AI writing the news? That doesn’t scare this journalist --- from @thesimonetti https://t.co/ls83JoBQze via @WSJ
Fubo, majority‑owned by Disney, has secured a deal with Spectrum SportsNet LA to live‑stream every Los Angeles Dodgers game in the 2026 season. The agreement covers more than 140 regular‑season contests, pre‑ and post‑game shows, and the network’s “Backstage: Dodgers” series....
Who left the gun shell on Kayce's porch? And when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 5 hit CBS and Paramount+? https://t.co/qViY9brzZW
Proof that AI agents can generate content that generates real views (X articles, IG Reels, etc.). Steal this: https://t.co/bj10nq5REz
Netflix’s first regular‑season MLB broadcast turned into a spectacle rather than a game recap, blending baseball commentary with celebrity cameos, WWE promos and comedy bits. Established voices like Matt Vasgersian, Hunter Pence and CC Sabathia anchored the telecast, but production...
#Emmys Predictions: Limited or Anthology Series "Beef” (Netflix) “DTF St. Louis” (HBO Max) “Half Man” (HBO Max) “Lord of the Flies” (Netflix) *** “Love Story” (FX) https://t.co/rScZoRA0l8 via @variety https://t.co/KcB3hxQEXB
So that’s pretty cool. Silver play button just showed up. 100k subscribers is indeed a milestone I won’t forget. https://t.co/IJImiNQgxd
FCC Chair Brendan Carr told reporters his earlier warning about broadcasters losing licenses was not a direct threat over Iran war coverage, but a broader admonition against "fake news" and public‑interest violations. He cited a Trump tweet, emphasized he has...
"What you won’t get out of this is anything approaching 'accountability.' You’ll get the end of the open internet, cheered on by people who think they’re punishing a bully but are actually handing the bully’s biggest competitors a death sentence."...
'The 'engineering of addiction' explained — 3 ways Meta and YouTube have harmed young users, according to the landmark case https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/the-engineering-of-addiction-explained-3-ways-meta-and-youtube-have-harmed-young-users-according-to-the-landmark-case
Amaze Holdings launched a Creator Commerce Media Platform to monetize its first‑party commerce and audience data. Built on its new demand‑side platform, the service offers four high‑margin products—DSP audience segments, subscription data SaaS, data‑driven brand activation, and enterprise creator‑intelligence tools....
Great - so X Pro now no longer available unless you pay £36 a month... That's not going to be very popular @elonmusk
Nielsen ratings for network TV for the week ending March 26, 1989 and for syndication for the week ending March 19, 1989 https://t.co/KQhMHH897o https://t.co/RTaN3qwMop
The episode examines two landmark U.S. court rulings that held Meta and Alphabet liable for harms caused to young users, triggering an 8% drop in Meta’s shares and a decline for Google. Economist Kerry Leahy warns investors of a potential...
The 2026 NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 pits No. 2 seed Houston against No. 3 seed Illinois on March 26 at 10:05 p.m. ET. Houston entered the game after an 88‑57 rout of Texas A&M, while Illinois advanced with a 76‑55 win over VCU. Both...
Creator Eric Kripke confirmed that the fifth and final season of Amazon Prime’s The Boys will forgo large‑scale battle sequences, citing a budget far smaller than the $1 billion‑plus spent on Game of Thrones. Instead, the season will deliver “direct confrontations” and an...
Davis Burleson, a TikTok creator with over two million followers, launched two SiriusXM radio shows—"Verified With Davis Burleson" and "Pop Culture Picks With Davis Burleson"—on March 10, 2026. The programs shift his street‑interview style into hour‑long, music‑focused formats, moving beyond the 40‑second TikTok Radio...
QMS reported a 9% rise in audience across its City of Sydney digital street‑furniture network during the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, with interstate viewership up 16%. The Oxford Street precinct saw a 23% overall increase and a...
Me explaining to my students what 1980s record label radio promotion staff did to get records played. https://t.co/g5x6wSsjEC
Veteran sports journalist Michele Steele has left ESPN after a 14‑year stint to become a contributor for the Big Ten Network. She will serve as a sideline reporter for Nebraska’s Red‑White spring game and anchor studio shows alongside BTN’s veteran...
Television journalists remain the highest‑paid segment in Australia, with 51% earning over AUD 100,000 (≈ USD 66,000) in 2025, up from 44% a year earlier. Podcast reporters are close behind, at 48% crossing the same threshold. Salary gaps persist, favoring metropolitan and government‑funded...
Roku announced a dedicated live channel (5270) featuring the Property Brothers, delivering 24/7 home‑renovation content on Roku TVs and streaming players. The launch follows the addition of 16 other new channels, expanding Roku’s free, ad‑supported live TV portfolio. By bundling...
