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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 Guardian has revised its generative AI policy, mandating AI training for all staff and developing proprietary AI tools for editorial tasks. The updated policy adds a transparency requirement, with footnotes indicating significant AI use in stories. Revised editorial code and AI principles embed guardrails to protect authenticity and values.
A growing number of news outlets are offering their articles under Creative Commons licences, allowing other publishers and journalists to republish content for free. The guide highlights ten publications—including The Conversation, The New Humanitarian, Global Voices, and openDemocracy—and outlines each...
The arrests of former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and ex‑politician Peter Mandelson sparked widespread media identification despite UK police typically withholding suspects' names. Both men were detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office after U.S. officials released Epstein‑related emails suggesting...
The Hindu’s data journalism team leveraged large language models to process 22 million voter‑record PDFs, automatically generate SQL queries, and build a searchable database that informed court and parliamentary debates. Using prompts in ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, reporters assembled a full‑scale...
ITV confirmed it is still negotiating a potential sale of its Media & Entertainment unit to Sky for about £1.6 billion, while reporting a modest decline in ITV Studios profit and a 5% drop in advertising revenue for 2025. Total external...
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) and the 4As released a study revealing a "Paradox of Plenty" for U.S. advertisers: abundant data and sophisticated tools have not translated into higher confidence in media measurement. Surveying 197 senior marketers, the...
Sweden‑based studio She Sounds. has launched to embed the female gaze in branded audio, assembling a network of FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non‑binary, trans and agenda) producers, composers and artists. Founder Vivika Zuske leverages her background in licensing and brand music...
Meta confirmed it will drop credit‑card payments for ads next month, moving advertisers to invoice‑only billing to curb fraud and the “cashback loophole.” At the same time, student‑loan giant Sallie introduced Backpack Media, a retail‑media network that sells ad inventory...
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, Principal Analyst Max Willins reveals that U.S. creator earnings are projected to hit $21 billion in 2026, nearly doubling since 2022 and outpacing traditional web‑publisher revenues. He explains how creators have moved from...
Yahoo has paused its global IAB membership and withdrawn from several IAB board seats in the U.S., U.K., and APAC as part of a quiet cost‑saving campaign. The move coincides with broader downsizing of international operations, layoffs, and a strategic...
Free TV Australia has struck a deal with PacificAus TV to deliver live National Rugby League matches across its Pacific partner broadcasters. The arrangement gives 18 free‑to‑air stations in 12 nations access to two live NRL games and one delayed match...
Luke Tennie explains how joining "Abbott Elementary" forced him to master the mock‑documentary sitcom format, a shift from the multi‑camera coverage of his drama series "Shrinking." In Season 5, Episode 14 his character Dominic leads a storyline that tackles ADHD stigma, reflecting...
Jake Tapper defended CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins after a contentious press briefing where White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused CNN of bias and of trying to make President Donald Trump look bad. The dispute centered on coverage of six...
British streaming platforms are abandoning the traditional subscriber‑growth model in favor of targeting high‑net‑worth viewers. Executives now prioritize Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by offering premium tiers that promise seamless, personalized experiences. Data‑driven curation, early‑release access, and 8K streaming are...
Monday, March 2, 2026, saw a full slate of new episodes across major broadcast and cable networks, including American Idol, The Rookie, The Voice, and the sci‑fi drama Wild Cards. Ratings were compiled using Fast Affiliate Numbers, showing percentage changes...
SatNews unveiled a fully redesigned website that preserves its entire 52,000‑story archive while delivering current headlines such as SpaceX’s pending IPO and Germany’s €35 billion LEO commitment. The platform is divided into seven dedicated channels—Missions & Constellations, Business, Defense, Government, Launch,...
In the inaugural episode of "In The Vicinity," Tim Hanlon interviews Madhive CEO Jim Wilson about the future of local media. Wilson argues that broadcasters must reinvest linear TV cash flow into digital and streaming capabilities to stay competitive. He...
This week MarkLives MEDIA highlighted six South African media leaders discussing the innovations that reshaped the industry in 2025, ranging from AI‑driven content creation to programmatic television buying. The upcoming issue will feature an exclusive interview with Merissa Himraj, WPP Media’s...
Gille Klabin, after a traditional distributor release of his debut, chose self‑distribution for his $296,000 horror‑comedy “Weekend at the End of the World.” He partnered with aggregator Bitmax for technical delivery, kept full rights, and used data‑driven micro‑ads, tiered pricing,...
Conan O'Brien told the IMO podcast with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson that today’s late‑night hosts face a "tough situation" because they must comment on a deeply divisive news cycle. He admitted he would struggle to find jokes in current...
The Country Radio Seminar’s third‑year "The Conversation" keynote will feature breakout star Ella Langley alongside veteran Jo Dee Messina on March 19 at Nashville’s Omni Hotel. Langley’s fast‑track success—CMA and ACM honors and strong chart performance—contrasts with Messina’s nine No. 1...
Futuresource Consulting’s Audio Tech Lifestyles 2025 survey of 10,000 car‑traveling consumers shows phone‑based connections now dominate in‑car audio, with 51% using Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as their primary source. Radio’s share has slipped to roughly 25% overall, though...
In this live Q&A, journalist Vicky Ward fields audience questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s network, discussing why powerful figures continued to associate with him after his 2008 conviction, the role of the Zorro Ranch, and the limited insights gained from recent...
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment promoted Kathleen Charapata to Executive Vice President, Distribution and Deputy General Counsel for KSE Media Ventures. Charapata, who joined KSE in 2024 after serving as Deputy General Counsel and previously as Chief Administrative Officer and General...
Netflix has set the release date for the second season of its comedy‑drama *The Four Seasons* for Thursday, 28 May. The eight‑episode run returns the original ensemble cast and continues the format of six friends navigating four separate vacations. Tina Fey, who...
Tennis Channel’s direct‑to‑consumer streaming service, launched in 2024, is now available through Amazon Prime Video Channels at $11.99 per month. The partnership expands the network’s reach beyond its own platform and follows similar moves by smaller streamers like Fox One....
Samsung TV Plus is expanding its free, ad‑supported lineup in March with live sports, new game‑show FAST channels, a dedicated Minor League Baseball channel, and a 24/7 Dawson’s Creek stream. The platform will broadcast MotoAmerica’s Daytona 200, Major League Volleyball matches and...
The Red Letter marks its one‑year anniversary as a subscription‑based newsletter delivering independent, unbiased reporting. Backed by community contributions, it has pursued stories hidden from mainstream outlets, including closed‑door negotiations and private communications. The platform’s editorial freedom enables deep‑dive investigations...
Stan Sport will broadcast every one of the 79 medal events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, offering live and on‑demand coverage starting March 6. The opening ceremony streams live on Stan Sport and will also be shown on...
Organic search traffic to the United States' leading tech publications has plunged 58% since 2024, according to Growtika’s Ahrefs‑based analysis. Combined visits fell from a 2024 peak of 112 million to just 47 million in January 2026. The Verge suffered the steepest...
Dielectric has installed its RingMaster broadband FM and manifold combiner system at Farnsworth Peak, creating a new master antenna that now supports 13 FM stations for Bonneville International and other broadcasters. The upgrade replaces a 40‑year‑old infrastructure that was not...
Screen Producers Australia announced that four senior overseas executives will attend SCREEN FOREVER 40, the country’s flagship screen industry conference on the Gold Coast from 28‑30 April 2026. The delegation includes Sophie Green of Bankside Films, Antoine Nugou of Mediawan...
CBS’s long‑running legal drama Matlock introduces Henry Haber as Hunter, a brash rookie lawyer who makes a fist‑bump entrance in Thursday’s episode. The sneak‑peek, released by TVLine, shows Hunter quickly winning over lead Olympia with confidence and a quirky salute....
Prime Video unveiled the first‑look trailer and a 30 March premiere for *Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait*, a feature‑length documentary chronicling the Irish golfer’s 14‑year pursuit of a Masters title. The film revisits McIlroy’s early heartbreaks, including his 2011 collapse, and builds...
A recent Edison Research chart shows podcasts and AM/FM radio each capturing roughly 40% of spoken‑word listening time, suggesting a tie. The author argues the metric is misleading because it excludes the rapidly growing video‑first podcast consumption on platforms like...
WPP Media announced that Nancy Lan will lead Mindshare’s Sydney client portfolio, overseeing brands such as Unilever, IKEA, uBank and Blackmores. Lan arrives with more than two decades of leadership across Australia, Asia and Europe, including senior roles at Virgin...
Spotify announced a Podcast Partner Manager role in London to lead relationships with video and audio creators across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. The position focuses on attracting video creators to view Spotify as a primary distribution and monetisation...
The E.W. Scripps Company agreed to buy Lexington’s ABC affiliate WTVQ for $15.8 million, creating a duopoly with its existing NBC station WLEX pending regulatory clearance. Scripps CEO Adam Symson said the deal will deepen market scale and fund more neighborhood...
Status Scoop: Former “GMA” host Josh Elliott has eyed as a possible new host on “CBS Mornings.” I’m told in the coming weeks, several special guests will be rotating on the show, and Josh will likely be one of those...
Yes, Gayle took a pay cut… More in tonight’s In The Room. Subscribe here: https://t.co/aUkyssLXi7 @PuckNews
The February 2026 edition of Query Critiques on The Shit No One Tells You About Writing offers two downloadable PDF critiques—one by Cw Notesmilleradams and another by Cece Notes Milleradams. Access is restricted to paid subscribers, though a seven‑day free trial grants temporary...
We all lose - democracy loses - when a free and plural press is restricted access to the Pentagon. Especially in times like this. 1/2 https://t.co/XG4fdBK6AH
I wrote about how the Epstein Files have taken over TikTok for Vanity Fair https://t.co/Qw347vWdTT
OffBall and Togethxr announced a strategic partnership that merges OffBall’s sports‑culture coverage with Togethxr’s women’s‑sports focus. Togethxr reported $30 million in 2025 revenue and profitability, while OffBall has more than doubled its revenue to approach mid‑seven figures. The deal gives each...
Why is the @NFL, the Most Broadcast Friendly League, Under Attack by Broadcast TV Advocates? "the overwhelming majority of NFL games ARE ON broadcast and, more importantly, EVERY single NFL game is available over-the-air in each team’s local market [for free]" $CMCSA...
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Ryan Murphy’s FX/Hulu series “The Beauty” launches with a fashion‑forward, horror‑satire premise, starring Bella Hadid in a runway explosion that sets a visually daring tone. Costume designer Sarah Evelyn was tasked with translating Murphy’s eclectic references—from Bertolucci to “The Hunger”—into a contemporary...
Appalling. I want people to understand how much worse it will get if these lawmakers are able to ram through bills like KOSA or chip away at Section 230.
T‑Mobile has proposed tapping roughly $8 billion of unused BEAD broadband funds to add about 6,000 new macro‑cell sites and push 5G coverage to 99 percent of Americans. The plan would allocate the surplus while preserving over $13 billion for traditional fixed‑line projects....
Google is overhauling its policies on alternative app store sideloading and in-app billing, as well as its fee structure in Google Play. These changes will be rolled out starting in June. https://t.co/zaX2n1nIq0
