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Indian TV market braces for sales dip as production costs surge
Rising RAM prices, higher plastic and ocean‑freight costs linked to the West Asia crisis, and a weakening rupee have pushed entry‑level 32‑inch TV prices up about 20% to $133, up from $108 six months ago. Counterpoint Research expects shipments to fall 5‑6% as consumers down‑trade to smaller screens.
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By the numbers: K-Love seeks FCC approval to acquire radio station WFCC
Last year Vox Media's bankers floated options to sell its podcast network, New York Magazine, or the entire company. The most publicized plan was a spin‑off of the 30‑plus‑show podcast portfolio, but the company later withdrew the offer. Valuation has slipped from a $1 billion peak in 2015 to roughly $500 million after Penske’s 2023 stake, prompting strategic reassessment. Vox is now refocusing its remaining titles—The Verge, SB Nation, Eater—while Penske may still pursue the digital assets without the audio business.
Instagram introduced an AI‑powered transition tool that morphs multiple still images into a seamless video for Stories. The feature appears in the image gallery for select users and requires acceptance of Meta’s AI terms before first use. By converting photo...
Emplifi’s analysis of 10,110 Facebook Reels reveals that early human speech and visible faces dramatically boost short‑form video performance. Speech in the first three seconds lifts 10‑second retention by roughly 25% and outperforms music‑only clips by 5.6% in engagement. Adding...
The Video Futures Collective (VFC) has transitioned from an informal think‑tank to a formal, independent non‑profit industry association, uniting eight major Australian streaming and video advertising players such as Amazon Prime, Disney Advertising, Netflix, and YouTube. The body will concentrate...
In this inaugural Substack Live episode of "Coffee with Donn," host Donn and guest Kevin discuss the challenges and opportunities of live streaming on Substack, from technical hiccups to scheduling constraints caused by caregiving responsibilities and unpredictable lives. They compare...
Tubi has introduced two premium advertising products in Australia – Thematic Takeovers and Title Takeovers – with Samsung Electronics Australia debuting the formats for its Galaxy S26 launch. Thematic Takeovers grant advertisers 100% share of voice across a chosen genre,...
The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand projects a 5‑8% growth for the domestic book market this year, modestly lower than the pre‑conflict 5‑10% range. Despite rising energy and logistics costs from the Middle East war, fixed production expenses and...
Claes Bang, known for Bad Sisters, joins Netflix’s live‑action Assassin’s Creed series as a series regular. Filming has begun in Rome, with the story set in 64 AD during the Roman Empire. The show features an expanding ensemble that includes Nabhaan Rizwan, Lola Petticrew,...
Australian broadcaster SBS has secured a new multi‑year deal to expand its cycling portfolio, adding the Giro d’Italia Women and the Il Lombardia classic to its lineup through 2028. The agreement now gives SBS rights to every Grand Tour and Monument...
Nine Radio will rebrand as Tapt Media once its $56 million sale to the Laundy Family Office closes at the end of April. The corporate name change leaves the flagship talkback stations—2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR—intact. CEO Tom Malone says "Tapt"...
Award‑winning illustrator Nicholas Blechman, Creative Director of The New Yorker, will deliver an exclusive keynote at Vivid Sydney’s Midweek Minds series on 3 June 2026. The event, held at the State Library of New South Wales, will explore how the century‑old...
Yung Joc, the Atlanta‑based hip‑hop artist turned radio host, is expanding his nationally syndicated morning show to St. Louis via Audacy’s KEZK‑HD2 and translator K254CR, branded as Hot 98.7. The program, "Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover," features co‑hosts Mz....
Dear Algo, send me the creators who are showing up every single day even when the numbers are small.
On March 22, 2026 the New York Times Games rolled out Connections puzzle #1015, Wordle #1737 and Strands #749, attracting millions of solvers and showcasing themed wordplay. The releases underscore NYT Games’ expanding daily‑puzzle ecosystem and its rivalry with emerging challengers like...
The pending shutdown of CBS Radio News has sparked a call to re‑evaluate radio’s role in America. John Caracciolo, CEO of JVC Broadcasting, argues that the decision was driven by accounting concerns rather than audience demand, exposing a disconnect between...
Veteran news director Jeremy Pudney has exited 9 News Adelaide after an eight‑year tenure and a three‑decade career across Australia’s major broadcasters. He will assume the role of Director of Media and Communications at Flinders University. The newsroom’s top post...
In a weekly Q&A, Disney+ hosts answer community questions about the platform’s future, including its ambition to become Disney’s digital centrepiece. They discuss potential deeper integration of ESPN content, the strategic shift of Disney’s gaming division toward broader entertainment, and...
went deep on artist royalties, AI music, @spotifyforartists features, and the streaming business with @andrew.southworth & @mypoint4cents. covered a lot of complex and important topics in the hour (but hopefully didn't make the expression in the thumbnail for more than...
Instagram growth demands more than organic content, prompting creators and agencies to seek low‑cost SMM panels that also deliver reliability and usability. A new 2026 guide evaluates ten platforms, highlighting NicesmmPanel, IGSmmPanel, and NicePanel as the top three that combine...
Tyler Bloom needed his content to be sharper, faster, and more research-backed—without hiring a bigger team. The AI Business Lab® Mastermind showed him how. His newsletter is now developed 1–2x faster with deeper research and greater impact. The Slack community and...
Australian Story revisited the remarkable journey of Iraqi refugee Ghanim Al Shnen, who survived a catastrophic workplace accident and now lives with advanced robotic prosthetic arms. After years of visa uncertainty, he was granted permanent residency in 2024, enabling his...
The article highlights three once‑hard‑to‑find sitcoms—*The Dana Carvey Show*, *The Drew Carey Show*, and *Mama’s Family*—that are now streaming legally. *The Dana Carvey Show* is on Apple TV, *The Drew Carey Show* is free on Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex and The Roku Channel, and *Mama’s Family* streams on Apple TV and Pluto TV. Licensing hurdles, especially...
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....
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/
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...
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:
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The CBS News radio operations would have been toast no matter who was running CBS News.
The jury in Los Angeles will soon return its verdict on whether social media is addictive. Meta's own researchers said it is. See this quote, and many others, in my new review paper laying out 7 lines of evidence: https://t.co/n6RfRkXbeW https://t.co/F2KubzNIIT
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...
It’s incredibly valuable to have independent media figures go to places like Cuba and do on the ground reporting that cuts through the MSM bubble and US propaganda.
Look forward to being on the new show launch of @CNBCMorningCall tomorrow at 5:45 am with @MorganLBrennan to discuss tech stocks and navigating this white knuckle moment for AI winners @CNBC @CNBCtech 🏆🐂📺🍿☕️
This is well done taking this important portion of interview to vertical video edited for a feed.
#WhosNext? Media Journalists? Meet AdVon, the #AI-Powered Content Monster Infecting the Media Industry. (Futurism) https://t.co/HywUCAzpX1 https://t.co/TgXXsQtQrF
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.
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