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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
Marshall Electronics unveiled its first all‑IP 4K POV camera, the CV574‑WP, at NAB 2026. The unit combines an IP67 weather‑proof rating with NDI|HX support, allowing ultra‑high‑definition video over standard Ethernet. Featuring an 8.46‑megapixel sensor, interchangeable M12 lens mount, and PoE power, the camera targets remote‑location productions. Shipping is slated for summer 2026.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026, saw a mixed slate of new episodes across major broadcast and cable networks, including America’s Culinary Cup, Chicago Med, Shark Tank, The Masked Singer, and Police 24/7. The ratings report highlights percentage changes from each show’s previous...
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, TV ratings released show new episodes of NCIS, High Potential, Doc, and other scripted series across broadcast and cable. Sports broadcasts, including the Celtics‑Spurs NBA game and WWE NXT, also posted strong numbers. Ratings are reported...
The GTA Wiki, the largest community‑run Grand Theft Auto encyclopedia with over 20,000 articles, has left the Fandom platform and launched an independent website. Editors cited Fandom’s aggressive pop‑up ads, intrusive video embeds, and tightening censorship policies as primary reasons...
Google News may soon let you read transcripts of its AI-generated audio news briefings ✅ Details and video demo - https://t.co/yDMVhGVGcp https://t.co/Q1sn3R7ioV
Hulu has begun notifying subscribers that the Starz premium add‑on will increase from $10.99 to $11.99 per month starting March 31, 2026. The hike follows a series of incremental price adjustments aimed at covering rising content production and licensing costs....
Ikegami will showcase its latest UNICAM XE 3‑CMOS 4K‑UHD camera lineup at the 2026 NAB Show, including the ultra‑compact UHL‑X40 for robotic use and the versatile UHK‑X700/750 models. The company will also demonstrate the IPX‑100 IP base station, which powers...
Utah Public Radio announced that co‑managers Tom Williams and Kerry Bringhurst will retire this fall. They have led the station since 2019, overseeing expanded local programming, rural broadcast improvements, student scholarships, and community‑engagement awards. Bringhurst brings nearly two decades of experience, previously...
Endemol Shine Brasil and A Fábrica, both part of Banijay Americas, announced a partnership to produce a slate of vertical‑format microdramas for mobile‑first audiences. Endemol will lead production and brand negotiations, while A Fábrica will handle creative development and screenwriting. The duo...
The Associated Press is known for its deep ties to newspapers -- but with that business in decline, it has been ramping up its efforts to join the streaming era, with live-streamed shows that make anchors out of its correspondents.... https://t.co/hZI5mvEXQZ...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters that airing what the agency deems misleading coverage of the Iran‑Russia war could trigger license revocation. He posted on X that broadcasters must "correct course" or risk losing their FCC licenses, citing a public‑interest...
The number of Google search queries for “Ghost newsletter” tripled in August last year https://t.co/S94726OafX
Mike Masnick joined my section 230 mini series this week to break down how this one law became so villainized and debunk the most common myths about it https://t.co/vongG0sjkZ
Townsquare Media posted Q4 2025 net revenue of $106.5 million, a 9.6% decline from the same quarter a year earlier, and recorded a $4.8 million net loss after earning $25 million in Q4 2024. Segment results showed a 14.8% drop in total digital...
For Trump’s FCC Chairman, Trolling Liberals Is the Point in His Threat to Pull Licenses of TV Networks That Air ‘Fake News’ About Iran War https://t.co/IKR86ZvW81 via @variety
a little confused re the Zito piece, do we just publish off-the-record comments now? https://t.co/XVR4YCfUBF
Richard Osman announced his departure from BBC Two's quiz series House of Games after nine years, citing a focus on his Thursday Murder Club franchise. The BBC confirmed actor Michael Sheen will replace him, marking Sheen's first full-time hosting role....
The Brits don't know what to do with our new BBC podcast The Interface, @thomasgermain & Nicky Woolf. Lovely shoutout from @ObserverUK. https://t.co/4fXbHYNjxr https://t.co/7AaF1IxoLk
Wichita-based talk radio host Andy Hooser announced that his program “The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser” will be nationally syndicated through Talk Media Network. The one‑hour conservative show will air live weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, originating from...
FOX News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin received the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) First Amendment Award. The ceremony took place at the historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., with Griffin accompanied by her husband, NPR journalist Greg...
Talkers identified the five most discussed stories on U.S. news/talk radio over the March 14‑15 weekend. The lineup was dominated by the escalating U.S.–Israel‑Iran conflict and a potential Strait of Hormuz blockade that sent oil prices and markets tumbling. Other...
Philanthropist Marcy Hennecke, co‑chair of the Hennecke Family Foundation, has been appointed to the Poynter Foundation Board. Hennecke, known for her work on climate‑change reporting, women’s political leadership, and government accountability, will help expand the foundation’s impact on journalism. At...
New ep of Inner Cosmos drops at now-o'clock. How did clickbait evolve into ragebait? Join me with sociologist Angèle Christin as we explore how algorithms are shaping our lives. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/PqEEX2OZvO
Research by YouGov shows short‑form video on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts is now a primary discovery tool for full‑length TV shows and films. In a survey of 2,035 British adults, more than 75% of those who saw a...
People have really lost trust in their social media feed--algorithms have amplified the worst voices. https://t.co/HRA9NLRY8E
Colonial Williamsburg, celebrating its 2026 centennial, has launched a pilot project that uses a large‑language model to create AI‑driven digital content for visitors and staff. The model is being trained on a broad corpus of 18th‑century philosophical treatises, letters, pamphlets...
LV8, a social‑first agency founded in 2024, has launched a dedicated paid‑media practice led by Ian Hiscock. The firm treats content creation and media buying as a single workflow, amplifying high‑performing organic posts with paid spend. By using organic insights...
Netflix will remove the BAFTA‑winning two‑part drama "See No Evil: The Story of the Moors Murders" from its catalogue on March 26, 2026, after a one‑year licensing window that began on March 27 2025. The 2006 series, starring Maxine Peake, Joanne Froggatt and Sean Harris,...
Nielsen’s Q4 2025 data shows sports accounted for nearly 30% of all ad‑supported TV viewing, far outpacing non‑sport broadcast, cable and streaming. The NFL, college football and MLB postseason drove the surge, while streaming platforms captured 66.7% of ad‑supported viewing among...
Fabrik Media announced the launch of The International Review of Photography, a free weekly newsletter delivering a concise five‑minute overview of the global photography art scene. Published every Monday, it aggregates exhibitions, fairs, auction results, new photobooks, and emerging photographer...
Looks like Trump already views Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery as a done deal based on this infographic he shared on Truth Social https://t.co/xUKYoMv9hq
Ironic that most engaging crowd moment of the #oscars was for a song from a film made for streaming, not theaters #Golden @netflix https://t.co/2xkCMrlucy
Video StoreAge, founded by former Sundance programmer Ash Cook, is pioneering a niche distribution channel by selling independent films on USB drives. The service combines a physical copy with digital convenience, offering a quarterly subscription that includes five feature films...
@BrendanCarrFCC threats to broadcasters over coverage of the war in Iran appear paper thin and would likely violate 1st A protections But they're part of Trump White House drive to shut down Qs in a time of war My chat on NPR's...
The Poynter Institute announced its 2026 Leadership Academy for Women cohort, selecting 35 journalists from diverse media organizations worldwide. The week‑long program in St. Petersburg focuses on strategic leadership, talent development, and navigating press‑freedom challenges, and for the first time offers...
Banijay Kids & Family has broadened its existing deal with WildBrain to exchange children's programming across their YouTube channel networks. WildBrain will host Banijay titles such as *Totally Spies!* and *LoliRock*, while Banijay’s ZeeKay platform will add WildBrain series like...
Jon Keller, Boston’s most prominent political journalist, was laid off during CBS’s post‑Paramount acquisition purge. After a four‑and‑a‑half‑month hiatus, he returns to WBZ‑TV as a special contributor, appearing on the 5 p.m. news. Keller will also revive his long‑running “Keller At...
Now Voyager, a nonprofit spin‑off of Foreign Affairs, debuted a $29 art‑object edition that will publish six times annually, featuring long‑form investigations such as a 22,000‑word piece on a cartel kidnapping. Meanwhile, microdramas—one‑minute narrative videos popular on platforms like TikTok’s...
Brazil’s Livraria Leitura topped R$1 billion in 2025 revenue, expanding to 133 stores with 15% sales growth, signaling a revival of physical bookselling after the collapse of major chains. Penguin Random House Peru launched its first Quechua‑language children’s title, highlighting a...
Whistleblowers claim TikTok and Meta sacrificed user safety to boost engagement, allowing borderline harmful content on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok feeds. Internal research showed outrage‑driven posts generate higher metrics, prompting algorithm tweaks despite known risks. Meta’s Instagram Reels launched without...
“Born to Bowl,” a five‑part HBO docuseries premiering March 16, offers an intimate look at the Professional Bowlers Association and its current stars. Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the series follows five pros—EJ Tackett, Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, Jason Belmonte and rookie Cameron Crowe—highlighting...
President Donald Trump publicly backed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that broadcasters could lose their licenses for perceived negative coverage of the Iran war, intensifying political pressure on U.S. media regulation. At the same time, the short‑form entertainment format known...
Digital‑first newsrooms face an escalating tension between publishing speed and factual accuracy. Research with student and early‑career journalists shows many feel pressured to post unverified updates, treating verification as a post‑publish task. As live blogs, push notifications and social platforms...
The New York Times identified over 110 AI‑generated war images and videos in the first two weeks of the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict, reaching millions of viewers. Iran is deploying these deepfakes as a coordinated propaganda weapon, while real satellite imagery has...
Netflix’s four‑part docuseries *Dynasty: The Murdochs* chronicles Rupert Murdoch’s rise from an Australian newspaper magnate to the architect of a global, right‑leaning media empire. The series highlights the outlet’s historic cheerleading for wars—from the 1982 Falklands conflict to the 2024...
Dentsu’s Amplifi brand is hiring an Associate Director, Partnerships in New York to lead its Video, Audio, and Publishing vertical. The role reports to the Director of Partnerships and will own a portfolio of specialized media partners, drive strategy execution, negotiate...
The London Book Fair attracted 33,000 publishing professionals and produced headline deals, including a thriller series co‑written by Idris Elba and seven‑figure fantasy and rom‑com acquisitions. Non‑fiction rights flowed around hot topics such as GLP‑1 drugs, sober curiosity and assisted dying,...
DMC Production and Broadcast Solutions Group have introduced an OB truck that runs all core production functions on‑site using Grass Valley AMPP servers, while remote teams in Helsinki and Hilversum control the workflow. The system streams a low‑latency multiviewer over...
Charlie Nance and his wife Debbie, veteran Beasley Media hosts, have completed the first year of "Kyle Petty’s Back Then Again Country Countdown," a syndicated show that pairs NASCAR legend Kyle Petty with a nostalgia‑driven 1980s country music countdown. The concept, born...
