Trusted Content Classification Fuels Advertiser Spend on News
Advertisers are wary of new brand‑suitability tools that label large swaths of news as “low risk,” because a DoubleVerify survey shows 92% of respondents consider that content unsuitable. The misalignment between tool classifications and advertiser expectations threatens trust and revenue for news publishers. Accurate, policy‑driven classification that reflects advertiser risk preferences is essential to maintain confidence. When classification aligns with brand needs, news advertising delivers 16% higher engagement and outperforms other digital channels.
What Are All the Defunct US Distributors of the Last Twenty-Five Years?
Over the past 25 years, more than 45 U.S. theatrical distributors have folded, from Great Point Media’s 2024 liquidation to the 2019 Disney acquisition of 21st Century Fox. The wave of closures reflects a confluence of dot‑com bust, the 2008...
Emmy Award-Winning "Baby Reindeer" Creator Richard Gadd Stars Alongside Jamie Bell in the New Limited Series "Half Man," Premiering April...
Emmy‑winning creator Richard Gadd teams with Jamie Bell for the HBO Max limited series "Half Man," debuting on April 23. The drama marks Gadd’s first major on‑screen role after his acclaimed "Baby Reindeer" sketch show. HBO Max promoted the launch...
ESPN Announces MLB Game of the Day Schedule Through May
ESPN unveiled its 2026 MLB Game of the Day lineup for March through May, delivering out‑of‑market broadcasts of every major‑league team via the ESPN App. The schedule, exclusive to ESPN Unlimited subscribers, includes marquee opening‑day matchups such as the Texas...
Survival Icon Bear Grylls Takes Eight Celebrities on the Journey of a Lifetime on "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild"
Survival veteran Bear Grylls returns with "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild," debuting April 21 on Fox and streaming on Hulu the following night. The eight‑episode series thrusts celebrities Elizabeth Banks, Rhys Darby, Colman Domingo, Tiffany Haddish, Matthew McConaughey, MGK, Michelle Monaghan...
YouTube's First Video Upload Is in the V&A Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has acquired a reconstructed YouTube watch page featuring the platform’s inaugural upload, “Me at the zoo,” dated December 8, 2006. The exhibit, now on display, underscores the museum’s broader effort to preserve digital...
Love Returns to the Lake: Prime Video's "Every Year After" Reveals First Look at a Story of Second Chances
Prime Video unveiled its upcoming original series "Every Year After," adapting Carley Fortune's bestseller *Every Summer After*. The eight‑episode romance will drop all at once on June 10, streaming in more than 240 countries. The novel, a 16‑week New York Times bestseller,...
Prime Video Announces April 16 Premiere Date and Releases Key Art for "Jerry West: The Logo"
Prime Video announced that the feature‑length documentary "Jerry West: The Logo" will debut on April 16, streaming exclusively in more than 240 countries and territories. The film, directed by Kenya Barris in his documentary debut, chronicles the NBA legend’s on‑court...
Blog Posts in the Stream, that Is What We Are
Doug Belshaw introduced Stream, an open‑source, browser‑based RSS reader that syncs with self‑hosted FreshRSS or hosted Feedbin backends. Unlike traditional inbox‑style readers, Stream presents a continuous scroll of posts, eliminating the pressure of “inbox zero.” Inspired by the paid app...
Don’t Call Video Podcasts “Cheap Telly”
Video podcasts are moving from niche experiments to mainstream strategy as Spotify, Apple, YouTube and traditional streamers like Netflix, Disney+ and the BBC invest heavily in visual podcast formats. Platform Media has demonstrated the model’s potential, turning its "The Traitors:...
The Faithful: Season One Ratings + Viewer Votes (Women of the Bible)
The Faithful: Women of the Bible premiered its first season on FOX on March 22, 2026, dramatizing the lives of Sarah, Rebekah, Leah and Rachel. Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day ratings, the primary metric for renewal decisions, have been posted but no definitive...
How Can Disney+ Become Disney’s Digital Centrepiece? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
In a weekly Q&A, Disney+ hosts answer community questions about the platform’s future, including its ambition to become Disney’s digital centrepiece. They discuss potential deeper integration of ESPN content, the strategic shift of Disney’s gaming division toward broader entertainment, and...
NCAA’s March Madness Highlight Rules Force Local TV Stations to Get Creative
Local TV stations have been forced to improvise March Madness highlights because the NCAA limits broadcast clips to three minutes per day and only after all games conclude. Reporter Josh Ayen at WANE in Fort Wayne recreated Purdue highlights using...
Half a Gigabyte of Ads
PC Gamer’s website now loads with a welcome‑mat popup, a newsletter overlay, and a dimmed background filled with at least five ads before any article appears. The initial page size is a hefty 37 MB, and within five minutes the site...
Today’s Covert Anti-Israel Slant on the News
The NBC Evening News segment portrayed Lebanese children displaced by an "expanding offensive" from Israel, linking their hardship directly to Israeli actions. The report omitted the cease‑fire that held until March 2, when Hezbollah fired missiles and drones into northern Israel...
Fox CBB Account Accused of Repeatedly Taking Content without Attribution
A Fox Sports college basketball Twitter account has been accused of repeatedly reposting analytics and graphics from independent creators without giving credit. The allegations, raised by the @cobrastats account and echoed by other analysts, cite six near‑identical posts shared hours...
Former WaPo Reporter Ben Strauss Says His New Team at ESPN Wants to Do More ‘Big Journalism Swing Stories’
Ben Strauss, a former Washington Post media reporter, has joined ESPN as an investigative journalist alongside several ex‑WaPo colleagues who were recently laid off. ESPN executives, including chair Jimmy Pitaro, say the network is eager to pursue "big journalism swing"...
5 Ideas For The Interested This Week
This week’s roundup shares five actionable ideas for creators, starting with a $95 LinkedIn post boost that delivered measurable reach gains. It highlights how a well‑crafted LinkedIn profile can amplify algorithmic visibility, and offers a six‑minute video dissecting a high‑performing...
SUBSCRIBER SURVEY MARCH 22
Lisa Remillard thanks her Substack subscribers and introduces a bonus perk as a token of appreciation. She asks readers to vote on which bonus story she should cover next week, creating a direct line of content input. The post includes...
Aston Villa v West Ham Live Stream, How to Watch on TV
Aston Villa host West Ham on Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 2:15 pm, with the game streamed live on Sky Sports Premier League and the Sky Go app. Villa, still chasing a top‑four finish, arrive after three straight league defeats but a morale‑boosting...
🌊 The X Radicalization Machine
The post argues that X's algorithm prioritizes sensational, unverified claims, turning them into viral content. It cites a recent example where a false Epstein allegation amassed millions of views before deletion. The author highlights how creators with large followings profit...
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for March 22, 2026: How to Watch Miami Open
Awful Announcing released a comprehensive TV and streaming guide for March 22, 2026, covering dozens of live sports across leagues such as the Bundesliga, MLS, NBA, NHL, and the Miami Open tennis tournament. The schedule highlights the Miami Open third‑round matches on...
Newcastle v Sunderland Live Stream – How to Watch on TV Today
Newcastle United will face Sunderland in the Tyne Wear derby on March 22, 2026 at St James’ Park. The Magpies arrive after a 7‑2 Champions League defeat to Barcelona and mixed league results, while Sunderland have struggled to score away,...
Is the Dundee Utd v Celtic Match Live Streaming on TV Today?
Celtic travel to Tannadice Stadium to face Dundee United on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with the game broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Fans can also stream the match via Sky Go and the Sky Sports app...
A $5 AI Book Draft that Fools Writing Detectors
Andrew Wheeler released "LLMs for Mortals," a book drafted in just two months with roughly $5 in Anthropic API fees. About half of the manuscript was generated by Sonnet 4.1 and then lightly copy‑edited for 20‑30 hours per chapter. The...
"You Give Better Advice than You Take."
The author reflects on insights from his AI assistant, Tubey, which identified that he gives better advice than he takes. He outlines three personal gaps: over‑extending across too many content platforms, insufficient delegation and excessive review, and a brand promise...
‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Leaving Netflix Internationally, Rules Out Season 2-3 Additions
Paramount+’s espionage thriller *Special Ops: Lioness* will leave Netflix in Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico in mid‑April 2026 after a one‑year licensing window. The series logged over 100 million hours watched in 2025, roughly 18.3 million views, underscoring strong international...
Decoding the Publishers Marketplace Deal Announcement (Part 1)
The article introduces Part 1 of a two‑part series that decodes the terminology used in Publishers Marketplace deal announcements. It explains how writers can interpret sales figures, co‑agented deals, international rights, pre‑empts, exclusives, and multi‑book agreements to gauge an agent’s performance....
Details About Kevin Harlan’s CBS, Prime Video Contracts Revealed
Veteran sportscaster Kevin Harlan balances three high‑profile gigs—CBS, Prime Video and Westwood One—by structuring staggered contracts that keep him employed continuously. CBS holds a contractual "first‑position" priority, meaning Harlan schedules its assignments before any others. His Prime Video NBA deal...
The Challenger: Prime Video Orders Limited Series with Kristen Stewart Playing Sally Ride
Prime Video has ordered a limited‑series drama titled "The Challenger," dramatizing the 1986 shuttle disaster and its aftermath. Kristen Stewart will portray astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, highlighting her personal and professional journey. The series will...
Every ‘Extraction’ Movie and Spin-Off Coming Soon to Netflix
Netflix is turning the high‑viewership Extraction franchise into a multi‑year franchise, with Extraction 3 slated to begin filming in June 2026 and likely debuting in 2027. The streaming giant is also launching an eight‑episode Mercenary series starring Omar Sy and a South...
Elucidating Excerpts: Walter Lippmann’s “Public Opinion” (1922)
The Substack post announces "Elucidating Excerpts," a paid‑subscriber series that curates pivotal passages from books on propaganda, social engineering, and mass manipulation, launching with Walter Lippmann’s 1922 classic Public Opinion. It frames Lippmann’s work as the intellectual cornerstone of modern...
From Foreign Correspondent to Uber Driver
A former foreign correspondent spent a morning driving for Uber in Fairfax, Virginia, earning $130 over five hours. All of his early passengers were Latino or South Asian workers heading to jobs such as teaching, healthcare, and food service. The...
ESPN SVP Mike Foss Explains Why Network Doesn’t Produce General Sports Podcasts
ESPN senior vice president Mike Foss explained that the network deliberately avoids launching broad‑appeal sports podcasts, preferring to leverage its existing television talent and properties. Most ESPN podcasts are produced externally through Omaha Productions and focus on niche topics like...
Is TikTok Shop Worth It? Pros, Cons, And Tips For 2026
TikTok Shop continues its rapid expansion in 2026, leveraging a 1.9 billion‑user base and a built‑in one‑tap checkout to turn short‑form video into instant sales. The platform offers low‑risk POD integration, native affiliate programs, and live‑shopping tools that level the playing...
Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star, Dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for portraying Xander Harris on the cult hit "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died at 54. The news broke on March 21, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and former co‑stars. Brendon’s performance...
Zuckerberg Predicted a Billion Users. Horizon Worlds Never Topped a Few Hundred Thousand
Meta rebranded Facebook as a metaverse company in late 2021, with Mark Zuckerberg forecasting a billion users for its virtual world platform Horizon Worlds. After two years of heavy investment, the service never exceeded a few hundred thousand monthly active...
ACTOR NOAH WYLE & JIM ACOSTA TESTIFY AT HEARING HELD BY SENATOR ADAM SCHIFF IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
Actor Noah Wyle and journalist Jim Acosta appeared before a Senate hearing led by Senator Adam Schiff in Burbank, California, to discuss the role of entertainment and news media in shaping public discourse. Wyle argued that Hollywood bears a responsibility...
Wikipedia Bans Leader of Pro-Hamas Edit Gang
Wikipedia’s Arbitration Committee has permanently banned Iskandar323, a key operator of the pro‑Hamas “Gang of 40.” The editor coordinated more than a million edits on Hamas, Iran, Zionism and related Middle‑East topics, shaping narratives across the encyclopedia. The site‑wide sanction...
System to Create Paid Subscribers & Upgrade to Your Offer Suite
The post outlines three core strategies for scaling Substack newsletters: a comprehensive starter guide, a weekly content system, and a framework for converting readers into paid subscribers and upselling them to higher‑value offers. It walks creators through turning a single...
Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) Television and Nonfiction Nominations Announced: ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Slow Horses’ and More
The Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) unveiled its 2026 Excellence in Sound nominations, spotlighting five television drama episodes—including two from Netflix’s *Adolescence*—and five factual film entries from broadcasters such as BBC and Disney+. Apple TV and Netflix each lead...
This Isn’t a 'Media Shakeup' — It’s a MAGA Takeover.
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...
Luke Bryan, Lionel Ritchie & Carrie Underwood To Appear On “The View”
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...
Carrie Underwood & Lionel Richie To Appear On “ABC News Live Prime With Linsey Davis”
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...
What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’, ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ & ‘Sleepy Hollow’
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...
A New Report on Nonprofit Local News Calls for Collaboration — and Warns that Philanthropy Has Its Limits
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...
Tamron Hall: Season Eight Renewal Set for Daytime Talk Show
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...
CBS Has Top 2 and 11 of Top 20 Series in Live + 7-Day Multiplatform Viewership Among All Broadcast and...
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...
Quentin Tarantino and Sylvester Stallone Are Teaming for a 1930s-Set Series Filming in Black and White with “1930s Cameras”
Renowned director Quentin Tarantino and legendary actor Sylvester Stallone have partnered on a new six‑episode television series set in the 1930s. The production will be shot entirely in black‑and‑white using authentic 1930s cameras to capture the era’s visual texture. Tarantino...
Trump Cheers Oligarch Takeover of CNN
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly backed the Ellison family’s bid to acquire CNN as part of Paramount‑Skydance’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, while the DOJ antitrust division reviews the deal. Meanwhile, xAI faces a class‑action lawsuit alleging...