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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
CBS News has laid off dozens of reporters after billionaire David Ellison took control, installing Bari Weiss as editor‑in‑chief. The post warns that the FCC chair and President Trump are threatening broadcast licenses and labeling critical war coverage “criminal,” while the FBI is purchasing location data without warrants. These actions signal a broader MAGA‑driven takeover of legacy media and raise concerns about press freedom. The author, S.C. Galenti, urges readers to fund his independent Substack, UnPresidented, to counter the consolidation.
The season‑2 finale of *Frieren*, “Himmel’s Memoirs,” shifts focus from grand battles to the quiet moments that define the characters’ journey. After a dragon‑filled skirmish, the party spends winter in a fishing village, savoring simple pleasures and reflecting on past...
Bergeric returns for a second season, debuting on U and U & DRAMA on 16 April. The first season earned a flawless 100 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes, highlighting its critical acclaim. Damien Molony reprises the role of Jim Bergerac, a recovering alcoholic detective...
California’s SB 576 now obliges streaming ads to match the perceived volume of surrounding content, shifting compliance responsibility to the platforms that deliver the ads. The rule exposes a split in ad‑tech workflows: client‑side insertion (CSAI) offers little control over audio,...
CNN has a paywall protecting its stories. Search for the headline on Google, and the AI summary gives you the whole story. Seems like a problem.
Brands are in their bold era, using negative customer reviews as part of their campaigns and/or responding to critics online From Dove to Yahoo and Crocs to Burger King, leaning into criticism ✅ Signals confidence and self-awareness ✅ Lets audiences know you’re...
Roblox announced it will begin charging creators a fee for publishing brand integrations, with charges scaling based on user traffic and engagement, slated to roll out in 2027. The policy is presented as a move to standardize ad labeling, improve...
Disney announced the guest lineup for ABC’s “The View” for the week of March 23‑27. Country star Luke Bryan, R&B legend Lionel Richie and country powerhouse Carrie Underwood will appear on Tuesday as judges for “American Idol.” The show also features Abby Huntsman co‑hosting...
CBS News, owned by Paramount Skydance, announced a 6% workforce reduction—about 60 employees—effective March 20, 2026, to stay competitive in a rapidly changing news landscape. The cuts accompany the shutdown of the nearly century‑old CBS News Radio service, slated to cease...
Electric Entertainment will relaunch its ElectricNOW app on April 16, adding a suite of new features and a broader content catalog. The upgrade introduces the platform’s first original scripted series, *The Poly Couple*, a half‑hour comedy about a polyamorous couple in...
Netflix will debut a four‑episode adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel "Lord of the Flies" on May 4, 2026. The series is written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, featuring a young British cast led by Winston Sawyers and...
Mediahuis has suspended senior journalist Peter Vandermeersch after he admitted using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google Notebook LM to generate quotes that were later proven false. An internal investigation by NRC uncovered dozens of fabricated attributions, prompting the...
A federal appellate court has agreed to review a lower‑court ruling that could force Meta Platforms to face user lawsuits over fraudulent Facebook ads. The dispute began with a 2021 class‑action claim that users, including Oregon resident Christopher Calise, lost...
The article highlights a recent AI‑generated political attack ad that used a deep‑fake voice and image of Democratic Senate candidate James Tallarico, underscoring the rise of synthetic media in elections. Since the author’s last review, more than 20 additional states...
UEFA is planning a direct‑to‑consumer Champions League streaming platform for Asia, targeting a launch as early as the 2027‑2031 media rights cycle. The initiative, developed with partner Relevent, could debut in markets such as Indonesia or India, either supplementing or...
Hollywood studios have thrown their weight behind a Republican‑sponsored bill aimed at overturning Canada’s Online Streaming Act, which obligates U.S. platforms to financially support Canadian film, TV and music production. The Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act, introduced by Rep....
GamesRadar+ has launched a free, unified membership platform that consolidates commenting, quizzes, badge rewards, newsletter preferences, and magazine subscriptions under a single sign‑up. The new system replaces the former Disqus comment tool with Viafoura and adds interactive games powered by...
SeriesMakers, the Series Mania Institute’s talent incubator partnered with Beta Group, has unveiled the ten projects selected for its fourth edition. The slate includes dramas, comedies, thrillers, fantasy and political series from Brazil, Canada, Spain, France, Ireland, the Czech Republic,...
AdExchanger has renewed its partnership with the U.S. chapter of The Women in Programmatic Network (TWIPN) for its 2026 flagship events, including Programmatic AI, Programmatic I/O, and the AdExchanger Awards. The collaboration will feature TWIPN‑led education sessions, networking meet‑ups, and...
RADIOPUSHERS launched a Twitch‑based Music Discovery Mix that lets independent artists co‑host live sessions, showcase visuals, and receive real‑time critique from panels and audiences. The stream is simultaneously rebroadcast on LOOKHU TV, reaching connected‑TV devices such as Amazon Fire, Roku, Samsung...
Disney announced a new slate of "ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis" episodes airing weeknights at 7 p.m. EDT. The lineup features high‑profile guests such as Lupita Nyong’o, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Lana Condor, alongside investigative segments on Iran’s oppression, ketamine depression treatment, and U.S.–China...
Netflix UK adds 30 new titles this week, including the original film *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* and the action sequel *Bad Boys: Ride or Die*. The slate spans 14 movies, 10 TV series, eight documentaries and two stand‑up specials, expanding both legacy franchises and niche genres. Highlighted...
Podtrac’s February 2026 multi‑channel podcast ranking places The Meidas Touch at the top, followed by The Joe Rogan Experience and The Rest is History. The ranking aggregates audio, video, and clip consumption across the U.S., highlighting Meidas Touch’s dominance in video formats....
Radio Night Live, the Friday night program on WNYM‑AM 970 The Answer, celebrated its five‑year anniversary after launching in March 2021 amid the pandemic. The show, co‑hosted by Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas, highlights New York City’s tourism, entertainment, hospitality...
All three major network evening newscasts posted week‑to‑week declines for the week of March 9, 2026. ABC World News Tonight remained the top‑rated program with 8.48 million total viewers, though down 5% from the prior week. NBC Nightly News held second place...
Maryland Media One has launched Seaboard Networks, a new radio programming and syndication venture delivering 24/7 turnkey formats to stations across the United States. The company will distribute both music‑driven and spoken‑word content, beginning with the Outdoor Radio Network, a...
Refuge, a visual‑effects studio, delivered 240 shots for Netflix’s One Piece Season 2, with more than half appearing in the finale. The work centered on extending practical weapons—Zoro’s new swords, Wapol’s spinning saw‑blade, and Vivi’s Peacock Slashers—and on a surprise transformation sequence that...
Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro’s new report, commissioned by Arnold Ventures and published by Media Impact Funders, analyzes 559 funding proposals submitted to the Press Forward consortium. Using AI, the study groups proposals into 11 problem domains and highlights a chronic lack...
IMO: Highly leveraged @NXSTMediaGroup could be buying a melting ice cube that can’t withstand fierce competitive Big Tech vectors that result in diminished ad and retransmission consent revenue fueled by rampant cord cutting. If things like the 39% cap get...
I'm set to join @RobHartWBBM on @WBBMNewsradio in a couple minutes. We will wrap up another rough week for investors, but there are some potential positives out there. @Giersh https://t.co/zwwYslTFVM
Tamron Hall’s syndicated daytime talk show has been officially renewed for an eighth season, securing its place on the daytime lineup. The renewal was confirmed by Variety, with Hall citing the show’s evolving conversation around technology and job security as...
i stopped watching sports with my kids because everything is an ad for betting now, even the tv channel itself i know almost a dozen close friends who have lost all their money on betting apps
Always appreciate the insight, perspective and much-needed sanity from the crew @Commentary - @jpodhoretz @AbeGreenwald @SethAMandel @elianayjohnson Christine Rosen (& occasionally @EliLake). Thurs show particularly good -> https://t.co/Q7TfaWmS0N. Keep on keeping on!
CBS led Nielsen’s Live + 7‑day multiplatform viewership for the week of March 2‑8, 2026, capturing the #1 position in drama, comedy, primetime news and unscripted categories. The network placed two of the top‑two series and eleven of the top‑20 series overall, mirroring its...
How do even vegan creators get sucked into ragebait? Join me wherever you get your podcasts with sociologist Angèle Christin to learn how algorithm shape us. https://t.co/Bejm4PBoKb https://t.co/GCiuDMF4sK
Since everyone is complaining about the X algorithm, I would like to remind you that all other social media platforms practice HEAVY censorship, allow extortion, and use AI against creators. I think X is just trying to figure out spam/ai...
The 2026 World Baseball Classic final between Venezuela and the United States set a new viewership record, attracting 10.78 million viewers on FOX and FOX Deportes. The telecast peaked at 12.15 million during the closing minutes and posted a 128% increase over...
"They Banned Me, So I Built A Live Streaming Platform For Us All" - @stephenrbell_ @solstake_tv https://t.co/R33PeqOjVf
CBS News also is shutting down @CBSNewsRadio, which serves approximately 700 stations, and laying off those staffers https://t.co/K65d7htHgJ via @variety
Open Sauce, the creator‑focused technology festival, will return to the San Francisco Bay Area from July 17‑19, 2026. The three‑day event showcases more than 100 creators—including Mark Rober, Hank Green, and Michael Reeves—alongside a 500‑project expo and a dedicated Game Expo. A Creator...
New: CBS News is shutting own CBS News Radio, the place where Edward R. Murrow delivered his World War II dispatches.
This week's Readout LOUD podcast is now available on all your favorite podcast outlets -- Stelios Papadopolous, the ‘godfather’ of biotech, in conversation with @damiangarde https://t.co/RHh5Qv9OyT via @statnews
Snapback Sports, a digital sports media firm, has signed with Excel Sports Management to accelerate sponsorship revenue and gain event access. The company posted $2.2 million in 2025 revenue and aims for $3 million in 2026. Excel will handle sponsorship sales across...
Just in: CBS News Radio to end May 22, per memo from Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski. Service used by about 700 affiliated stations
Netflix is paying the KPop Demon Hunters directors like elite TV showrunners AND giving them a share of merch sales to return for a sequel. All the details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/nO22PPaCo7
A new Katz Radio Group study released by Radio Ink finds radio is the most trusted medium in the United States, with 85% of respondents rating it trustworthy or very trustworthy. Newspapers follow at 77%, television at 73%, while podcasts...
Do I know anyone here who has worked in or around creators/influencers whose IP is being licenced by a network, platform, or brand? (For an article.)
Louis Posen, president of Hopeless Records, argues that streaming’s pro‑rata payout model disadvantages mid‑tier musicians by treating all listeners equally and favoring passive, mass‑appeal content. He proposes a tiered artist layer similar to Spotify’s podcast subscriptions, offering fans direct‑access perks...
LinkedIn has replaced its fragmented feed ranking pipeline with a single, LLM‑driven retrieval system that generates embeddings for every post. The new architecture uses GPU‑accelerated transformers and a generative recommender that treats a member’s history as a sequential narrative. By...
AnyMind Group unveiled AnyDigital Max, an AI‑driven platform that helps advertisers analyze, optimize, and scale user‑generated content (UGC) campaigns across social media. The company’s internal data shows UGC ads deliver 2.4 times higher click‑through rates, 3.7 times higher view rates, and roughly...
