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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
The episode deconstructs President Donald Trump's unauthorized war against Iran, highlighting the tragic loss of six U.S. airmen in a KC‑135 crash and the stark contrast between Trump's false claims of Iranian surrender and the visible public rallies in Tehran. It details how global powers—including France, Italy, India, and Turkey—are bypassing the U.S. to negotiate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while allies withdraw troops and condemn the conflict. The hosts expose the propaganda from Trump’s allies, such as Pete Hegseth, and argue that the war is spiraling out of control with no clear objectives or congressional approval. Throughout, the commentary underscores the human cost, diplomatic fallout, and the erosion of U.S. credibility on the world stage.
Marc Allera, chair of CVC Capital Partners' Global Sport Group (GSG), said streaming platforms have made the sports media rights market healthier and that data‑driven revenue streams will drive future growth. GSG, which consolidates over €4.6 billion of CVC’s sports investments,...
Rashida Jones, former head of MSNBC, has been appointed CEO of Piers Morgan’s digital‑first news venture, Uncensored. The outlet announced a new funding round backed by Raine Ventures, Antenna Group and the Reuben Brothers, bolstering its growth capital. Jones, who...
Press freedom is under unprecedented attack, with over 330 journalists imprisoned worldwide by the end of 2025, marking a five‑year streak above 300 incarcerations. Authoritarian regimes such as Belarus and Azerbaijan are codifying repression through treason laws, extremist labels, and...
Google’s AI‑driven Overview feature has slashed organic traffic for major tech publishers, with drops ranging from 30% to over 90% according to Growtika’s Ahrefs analysis. Ziff Davis and Future, which own several of the hardest‑hit sites, saw affiliate and advertising...
Inverto and SES have announced a strategic partnership to fast‑track the development and commercial rollout of Q‑stream, an end‑to‑end content delivery platform built on the DVB‑NIP (Native IP) standard. The solution leverages satellite to distribute IP‑based video streams directly to...
Shorties Studios, the premium vertical‑series producer founded by OGM Pictures’ Onur Güvenatam, has debuted a new micro‑drama titled “The Prince and the Royal Wedding Planner” on the GammaTime streaming app. The five‑episode romance stars Toby Elliot, Emily Gateley, Kayleigh Foster,...
The Jefferson Educational Society’s Publications division has teamed up with Gannon University’s Community News Program to embed student journalists into its reporting workflow. Within weeks the collaboration produced three locally focused stories covering Erie County’s environmental, economic, and civic topics....
Beehiiv rolled out On-Demand Ads, a new feature in its Ad Network. It lets creators access sponsorship opportunities instantly through a marketplace and insert ad slots directly in newsletters, monetizing based on CPM and CPC performance. On-Demand Ads come months...
To say I'm excited for Jon would be the understatement of the millennium. An exquisite pairing of editor and publication — and a job so richly deserved.
Simulmedia announced two senior hires to boost its commercial and product capabilities. Justin Nesci, formerly iHeartMedia’s EVP of Advanced Audio and Data Revenue, joins as chief commercial officer to steer global sales, marketing and brand partnerships. Adam Gaynor, with a track record...
Food Influencer Keith Lee to Launch Video Podcast With Vox Media Delving Into How His Family Does Business Together https://t.co/roBxFgOhPe via @variety
Amazon to Hike Fee for Prime Video Ad-Free Tier to $5 per Month in U.S. https://t.co/FVjZZ5ziiF via @variety
Great American Media announced a new content banner called The Golden Thread, aimed at faith‑driven storytelling that weaves spirituality into everyday narratives. The initiative emphasizes that faith influences both joyous and challenging moments, not just crises. Its inaugural film, Blessings...
Fantastic TGIF from Nellie Bowles. In case you thought the "mainstream media narrative" was a thing of the past. https://t.co/DhRozd7OVl
Japanese game publisher Sega Sammy announced a broadening of its transmedia strategy, turning its flagship franchises into multi‑platform entertainment brands that span games, films, merchandise and live experiences. The plan places mobile and live‑service titles at the forefront, highlighted by...
YouTube has launched a U.S. Top Podcasts Lineup, letting advertisers buy ad inventory across curated podcast collections organized by five content verticals—Sports, News, Comedy, True Crime, and Society & Culture. The platform reports over 100 million daily podcast viewing hours and...
Oracle disclosed a 15% equity stake in the TikTok US Data Security Joint Venture, part of a $2.2 billion non‑marketable investment portfolio. The joint venture, valued at roughly $14 billion, includes equal stakes from Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi’s MGX, while ByteDance...
TradingView announced the addition of six high‑quality news providers—AWP Finanznachrichten, Dpa‑AFX International, Sharecast, TMX Newsfile, Stocktwits and Coinness—expanding its real‑time coverage across equities, macroeconomics, corporate events and digital assets. The new feeds bring local‑language reporting for Swiss, German, French and...
BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme still attracts 5‑6 million weekly listeners, but it is confronting an "existential moment" as the podcast era reshapes audience expectations. Recent departures—including presenter Amol Rajan and editor Owenna Griffiths—underscore talent gravitating toward on‑demand formats and broader media opportunities....
RIP to one of those NYC media faces that felt like he would be there with great hair forever. Ernie Anastos, Longtime New York City TV News Anchor, Dies at 82 https://t.co/HK5BZUwnfe via @thr
HBO announced the limited‑series comedy "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, to debut on June 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The seven‑episode sketch show will roll out weekly on HBO and HBO Max, concluding on August 7....
Lotus Communications announced leadership changes for its Seattle radio portfolio. Andrew Adams, formerly of Stephens Media Group, has been named general manager overseeing KVI-AM, all‑news KNWN-AM/FM, and country outlet KPLZ-FM. Simultaneously, Jeff Connell, previously regional program director for KPLZ and...
At the NAB Show, Radio World will host a session on April 19 that frames radio‑station ownership as a boutique‑business opportunity for Gen‑X and Millennial professionals. Engineers Andy Gladding and Bud Williamson will discuss how owning a small‑market station can deliver community...
At NAB 2026, Harmonic unveiled Spectrum X Plus, the latest iteration of its Spectrum X media server line. The new platform doubles channel density, handling up to eight HD or two UHD channels per chassis while cutting rack space and...
The New England Revolution has partnered with iHeartRadio’s Rumba 97.7 FM to broadcast all 17 home matches in Spanish for the 2026 MLS season, beginning with the March 15 clash against FC Cincinnati. The deal also names Rumba 97.7 as the official radio partner...
iHeartMedia will present the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards during SXSW in Austin, staged at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre. Comedian Ego Nwodim has been tapped as emcee, with Will Ferrell opening the ceremony and Holly Frey serving as winners correspondent....
Peacock's AI Andy Cohen is part of NBCU's strategy to add new experiences tied to its IP to keep fans on its own platform: “Don’t think of it as a streaming platform — think of it as an entertainment platform,”...
Peacock Is Launching an AI-Generated Andy Cohen That Dishes Personalized Bravo Hot Goss and Vertical Video Clips https://t.co/B1zYs5YfF6 via @variety
The Podcast Show announced that Steve Ackerman has been appointed as a non‑executive director on its board. Ackerman brings more than three decades of audio, entertainment and digital content experience, most recently leading Sony Music’s global podcast division. His mandate...
Airwave has signed an exclusive distribution, monetization, and marketing agreement with The Clark Howard Podcast, one of the longest‑running personal‑finance shows. The partnership gives the podcast access to Airwave’s full‑service network, which supports over 180 podcasts and generates more than...
Madison & Wall revised its 2026 U.S. advertising outlook, lifting total ad growth to 10.2% and ex‑political growth to 8.1%, up from its December 2025 benchmarks of 8.9% and 6.6% respectively. The upgrade incorporates Winterberry Group’s forecast, nudging MediaPost’s composite...
Netflix is rolling out a three‑part Brazilian soccer documentary slate in 2026, headlined by the three‑episode series "Ronaldinho: The One and Only" premiering April 16. The docuseries offers never‑before‑seen archival footage and interviews with legends such as Messi, Neymar and Galvão...
IAB Sweden’s board voted to expel Meta from its membership, citing the platform’s inadequate measures against fraudulent advertising. The decision follows a procedural correction after an earlier March 10 vote was invalidated. Meta has until the April 15 annual general...
Apple announced video‑streaming capabilities for Apple Podcasts, letting users toggle between audio and video while supporting dynamic ad insertion. The move follows Spotify’s similar rollout and reflects a broader industry shift toward video‑first podcast experiences. Independent Studio argues that standing...
This week on the Mobile Dev Memo podcast, I interview Criteo’s CEO about the company’s RecSys system for retail use cases, its Criteo GO automation platform, and its recently-announced partnership with OpenAI. https://t.co/Tuy7wrnLJg
Reach, the UK’s largest newspaper publisher, has accused the BBC of an aggressive digital expansion that is crowding out commercial local news outlets. It points to Ofcom data showing the BBC’s share of local‑news page views rising from 20% in...
Madison & Wall analysts Brian Wieser and Luke Stillman have upgraded their U.S. advertising revenue forecast, citing surprisingly resilient consumer spending despite recent headwinds such as higher gas prices and subdued spring‑break activity. The firm sees a modest but steady...
The post highlights five concrete signals that instantly tell journalists a publicist will be easy to work with, emphasizing the strategic value of strong media‑publicist relationships. It argues that great publicists don’t need elaborate tactics—just a handful of reliable habits....
"The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better." - Hegseth on CNN. There are no more quiet parts. It's all said aloud. (And I'll bet he wouldn't like this shot.) https://t.co/f913T1zNVN
Calvary Chapel Greater Portland has debuted a new podcast series called "The Pastor's Office," featuring veteran journalist Steve Robinson and pastor Travis Carey. The inaugural episode, released on March 13, 2026, examines investigative reporting and the evolving information environment across...
Social Media changed the game… Imagine if we were relying on BBC & CNN for information, we would be totally in the dark Here is Iran’s Foreign Minister on the streets of Tehran today… While other are in bunkers, he is...
In this ad‑free episode of the MeidasTouch podcast, the hosts break down the latest developments surrounding Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran, detailing new intelligence, diplomatic fallout, and potential legal repercussions. They also discuss related geopolitical shifts, including regional alliances...
The Charlotte Ledger is accepting applications for a summer 2026 reporting internship, with a deadline of April 3, 2026. The eight‑to‑10‑week role requires a 20‑hour weekly commitment, offers a $400 per week stipend, and blends remote work with on‑the‑ground reporting in Charlotte....
Breaker reports Time did not disclose that a coauthor of its cover story on Anthropic was a Tarbell fellow, funded by effective altruism AI cultists. I've been cautioning young people tempted by its journalism fellowship to research the funders. #TESCREAL https://t.co/kh7Lz6zPVr
Audible announced at the London Book Fair that it will launch its subscription service in eleven new markets—Belgium, Egypt, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates—through a partnership with local Amazon...
Shay Mitchell, known for "You" and "Pretty Little Liars," has been cast as Trina, a former lawyer turned lifeguard, in Fox's upcoming Baywatch reboot. The series follows a new generation of Los Angeles lifeguards, with Stephen Amell playing Hobie Buchannon,...
The Substack post titled "News they don’t want you to see" promotes a paid newsletter that claims to surface stories omitted by mainstream outlets. It offers a 7‑day free trial and directs readers to subscribe for full access, indicating that...
Airwave announced an exclusive distribution, monetization, and marketing partnership with The Daily Blast, the flagship news and politics podcast of The New Republic. The agreement gives the podcast full‑service network support while opening new advertising inventory to brands targeting highly...
Paramount+ has begun filming the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The eight‑episode conclusion stars Jeremy Renner, Edie Falco and newcomer David Morse as FBI Agent Russell Hardy. Morse joins a cast that also includes...
