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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
Editor Brett Krutzsch invites readers to support The Revealer, a NYU‑published religion and media magazine, by offering five practical actions. He highlights a tax‑deductible donation to the Center for Religion and Media, podcast ratings, social sharing, free email subscription, and continued readership. The March 2026 issue features investigative pieces on space burials, death doulas, revived Iranian wine, right‑wing priest influencers, Black church gentrification, and a Gaza analysis, plus a new podcast episode on Gaza. The call underscores the need for financial backing amid attacks on journalism.
Netflix has secured U.S. streaming rights to the freshman NBC sitcom *Happy’s Place*, slated to debut on the platform on April 1, 2026. The series, created by Kevin Abbott and headlined by country star Reba McEntire, follows Bobbie inheriting a...
AdTonos is hiring a Programmatic Account Executive to manage high‑value partnerships and drive revenue across its product portfolio. The role targets candidates with three to five years of experience in programmatic sales or account management and reports directly to the...
Audible introduced the Read & Listen feature, letting users see synchronized text while listening to audiobooks within the Audible app. The tool differs from Whispersync by keeping both formats in a single interface, though users must purchase both the ebook and audiobook....
Emerald Holding acquired MJBiz, the premier cannabis B2B event, for $120 million in 2022, betting on a booming market. Since the purchase, exhibitor numbers have slumped from roughly 1,400 to 557 and attendance data has become opaque, reflecting a broader industry...
Brooks Brothers, the United States' oldest continuously operating apparel brand, launched the "Make It Yours" campaign to reposition itself for a new generation of shoppers. The initiative emphasizes individuality while honoring the label's heritage, showcasing classic items such as Oxford...
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will overhaul their linear TV portfolio under a reformed national broadcast treaty, shutting down ARD alpha, tagesschau24 and ONE by December 31 2026. The restructure consolidates remaining services into three jointly‑operated channels—phoenix for news, neo for...
Ukrainian newsrooms are battling a severe winter energy crisis after Russian attacks crippled roughly half of the country’s power infrastructure, dropping generation capacity to 14 GW. Outages of up to 20 hours a day forced outlets like Cukr and Babel to invest...
Online master’s programs are becoming a barometer for the merging of journalism and digital publishing. Approximately one‑quarter of graduate media students now enroll exclusively online, reflecting broader digital adoption in higher education. These programs combine traditional reporting with multimedia storytelling,...
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new credentialing rules that replace independent journalists with pro‑Trump outlets. The policy, introduced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, bars mainstream media from routine newsgathering and grants the...
Tokenized shareholder rewards let companies issue blockchain tokens tied to equity stakes, offering programmable access to content, voting and future yields. The model leverages crypto‑exchange infrastructure, turning tokens into tradable incentives that align investor engagement with media consumption. Financial journalism...
Ziggo Sport has secured a four‑year extension of its Dutch broadcast rights to UEFA’s flagship club competitions, keeping the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League through the 2030/31 season. The package will be delivered across six linear channels, 20...
HBO’s period drama *The Gilded Age* announced its fourth‑season lineup, promoting Kelley Curran, Jordan Donica and Ashlie Atkinson to series regulars. The show also added high‑profile guest stars, including Jim Gaffigan as President Grover Cleveland and Elizabeth Marvel as nurse...
Murdoch media's Thomson: “We’re essentially an input company...The great threat in the age of AI is going to be to what you might call output companies. We’re an input in the way that semiconductors are an input, in the way...
New pod: Guggenheim's Michael Morris breaks down the NFL's upcoming media deals from a Wall St. perspective. https://t.co/0ipMqZmiL8
The episode highlights Audible's new $8.99 standard plan, which offers unlimited access to Audible originals, nearly 200 former Wondery+ shows, and one audiobook per month, with a limited-time $5.99 introductory rate. It also covers Apple Podcasts' debut speaking slot at...
One of the biggest problems with OSINT is when aggregator accounts don't link to their original source. Multiple accounts will then often copy the same video and repost it, which makes it difficult to determine the credibility of the information.
ESPN’s ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ Show the Limits of Legacy Media - Guest OpEd from @HaleyRosen 👇 https://t.co/aqNy6s6WqT via @sportico
ElevenLabs, a leader in generative AI for voice, speech, music and video, is gearing up for the 2026 NAB Show where it will demo its latest offerings. The company highlights breakthroughs in controllability and consistency that move AI from experimental...
Creative studio 3 Chillies has officially launched, appointing Nick Bell as co‑founder. The venture also secured former Dark Horses CEO Melissa Robertson as a non‑executive director. 3 Chillies aims to deliver end‑to‑end brand storytelling, blending creative production with data‑driven insights....
WPP Creative chief executive Jon Cook announced that the agency will redesign its operating model around how consumers actually experience a brand. He emphasized that customers no longer view media and creative as separate entities, prompting a unified, consumer‑first approach....
Zoom has appointed independent agency PMG as its global media agency of record. PMG will set up a cross‑functional team to handle Zoom’s media planning, buying, and analytics across markets. The partnership is intended to strengthen Zoom’s brand positioning as...
Elliot Millard, chief strategy officer at Thinkbox, warned that the advertising industry’s reliance on a maze of acronyms—CTV, OTT, AVOD and the like—obscures a clear view of television consumption. He advocated replacing this "acronym soup" with a single, unified metric...
Swiss media group CH Media will embed German streaming service RTL+ into its oneplus platform on 23 March 2026, creating a bundled offering that also includes Paramount+ and a slate of Swiss originals. The integration delivers selected RTL+ titles—reality, drama and family...
FreeWheel’s Voice of the Viewer study shows that 85% of European streaming users watch ad‑supported tiers, with 83% satisfied overall. Content choice drives satisfaction, cited by 73% of respondents, while 47% exclusively use ad‑supported plans and 49% deliberately chose them....
A new report by the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity reveals that UK television newsrooms’ diversity schemes are falling short of delivering real change. While 63% of surveyed journalists say they have faced racism and 70% cite limited...
Officer Brian Elliott of Beech Grove was fatally shot on Feb. 16 while responding to a domestic disturbance, prompting a wave of local media coverage. Within a week, television stations, the IndyStar and other outlets produced over 20 stories each, focusing...
Lifetime announced new original‑movie agreements with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment and Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment. Latifah will executive‑produce three Lifetime films, while Henson will helm two projects in partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios. Both deals reinforce Lifetime’s focus on bold, female‑driven storytelling and...
The Handball-Bundesliga has appointed Dyn Media to take over the technical development of its international streaming service, HBL TV, starting summer 2026. The league’s OTT platform, already available in over 80 countries, will expand to more than 100 markets where...
Meta Platforms is piloting an AI‑powered shopping assistant within its Meta AI chatbot, offering product recommendations with images, pricing and merchant links. The tool, currently limited to select U.S. users, tailors suggestions using location and inferred gender data but does not...
WPP Media announced the appointment of a former Publicis global client president, who will begin her role on 17 March. The executive brings extensive experience managing multinational advertising accounts and overseeing integrated media strategies. Her arrival bolsters WPP's leadership team...
Matt Goodwin reflects on the Reform Party’s recent by‑election effort in Gorton and Denton, outlining five key lessons. He highlights how a ten‑person core team, backed by hundreds of volunteers, gathered voting intention data from a third of the constituency,...
University researchers warn that newsrooms partnering with prediction‑market and betting platforms risk eroding public trust. Recent deals let election, policy and geopolitical odds appear alongside reporting at outlets such as the AP, CNBC, CNN and Dow Jones. Similar financial ties...
IAB Europe released its 2026 State of Readiness – Sustainability in Digital Advertising report, the fourth edition covering both environmental and social dimensions. The study’s double‑materiality analysis finds social issues such as privacy and media plurality outweigh environmental impacts. AI...
Publicis and WPP have rolled out mandatory four‑day office weeks for their global agency networks, sparking debate across the advertising sector. Agency leaders say the shift hinges on cultivating trust, safeguarding mental wellbeing, and preserving client‑focused outcomes. The move reflects...
JioStar launched a massive anti‑piracy campaign during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, blocking 420 illicit sites and removing 36 illegal IPTV apps that had amassed over 26 million downloads. The Delhi High Court injunction enabled the suspension of 141 piracy...
AI video platforms are democratizing content creation, allowing solo creators to produce cinema‑grade shows and brands to generate hundreds of ad variants at scale. Experts say speed and output will increase tenfold, but success will hinge on owning strong intellectual...
At AIDC2026, a panel of SBS executives and producers debated the DNA of returnable documentary formats. They agreed that a bankable emotional hook is essential, while the narrative must stay unpredictable. A solid structural framework provides viewers with a familiar...
CFOs are moving upstream in the marketing process, joining planning discussions before budgets are set and demanding rigorous financial justification. Agencies such as VaynerMedia, Blue Chip, and Brave Bison report that finance teams now scrutinize contribution margin, LTV‑to‑CAC, payback periods,...
Creator talent agencies are abandoning the legacy deal‑brokering model in favor of multi‑platform operations that place creators at the core. Companies like Shorthand Studios and Night Media have demonstrated rapid audience growth and secured sizable funding, such as Night Media’s...
Incredible effort by Noem to blame anonymous sources and the process of journalism without actually denying the factual accuracy of what was reported. https://t.co/NJZUyiPc9m
“But we are independent journalists, not government stenographers, and are confident in the conclusions this reporting brought to light."
The ABC crime drama RJ Decker premiered its first season starring Scott Speedman, adapting Carl Hiaasen’s Double Whammy novel. Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day ratings, which include DVR playback, have been posted but show modest numbers compared with network peers. Viewer‑generated votes are...
As a technology content creator 99% of the companies that offer sponsorships are AI companies. It's shocking how if you want to talk about tech news on the internet, those are your advertisers barring a few sporadic exceptions.
Chingari, the Indian short‑video app turned paid private‑live‑streaming platform, reported a 53% year‑on‑year drop in operating revenue for FY25. Revenue fell to Rs 44 crore, while the company’s loss narrowed to Rs 8.8 crore after cutting expenses by more than half. The pivot shifted...
Scott Wolf reprises his role as Dr. Richard Miller on the medical drama *Doc*, returning to Westside Hospital after rejecting a settlement and reclaiming his former position. His comeback is met with palpable skepticism, especially from colleague Amy, who threatens...
The horror film "The Mortuary Assistant" will stream exclusively on Shudder starting March 27, 2026. Adapted from the best‑selling video game, it follows newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens (Willa Holland) as she confronts demonic rituals and personal trauma during a...
Versant CEO Mark Lazarus said the company will pursue new sports‑rights opportunities as NFL contracts are renegotiated, positioning USA Sports to fill gaps left by larger networks. NBC’s Bob Costas revealed that the Sunday Night Baseball pre‑game will be trimmed...
Iantha Richardson pulled double duty on "Will Trent" Season 4, Episode 9, serving as both actor and director. She helmed the emotionally intense Ormewood death‑row storyline while also staging a whimsical silent‑disco sequence for the Will‑Ava subplot. Richardson credited her long‑term familiarity...
Friday, February 27, 2026, TV ratings show a busy lineup with new episodes of 20/20, Sheriff Country, Fire Country, Boston Blue, Happy’s Place, Stumble and Dateline NBC, alongside an NBA matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. Reruns of The Greatest American, Masters of...
