News•Mar 2, 2026
5 Deals for Cord Cutters This Week
This week’s cord‑cutter roundup highlights five cost‑saving offers across streaming, audio, power and TV accessories. Philo’s Core plan drops to $25 for new users, delivering HBO Max and Discovery+ at no extra charge. Bose’s QuietComfort headphones are discounted to $229, while Anker’s MagGo power bank, magnetic cable clips and Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Select all see deep price cuts. Collectively, the deals target budget‑conscious consumers seeking to replace traditional cable with affordable digital alternatives.
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 2, 2026
What’s New This Week on Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN for the Week of March 2, 2026
Disney+ and Hulu rolled out a busy week of new episodes and premieres, including the Hulu Original series *In Your Radiant Season* and the season finale of *Battle of Fates*. Disney+ added the family‑friendly film *BeddyByes* and the crossover premiere...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Owners Of Tigers, Red Wings Create Detroit SportsNet To Broadcast Games
The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have launched Detroit SportsNet, a new regional sports network that will air Tigers games in 2026 and Red Wings games in 2027. The service will be distributed via cable, satellite and...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Mar 2, 2026
Katherine Dougherty Named VP-GM of KMPH-KFRE Fresno
Sinclair Broadcast Group appointed Katherine Dougherty as vice president and general manager of its Fresno duopoly, KMPH (Fox) and KFRE (CW). Dougherty returns to Sinclair after serving as Integrated Sales Manager at Nexstar’s KOIN‑KRCW in Oregon and previously managing Sinclair’s...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Mar 2, 2026
WICT Network Names Media & Tech Veteran Tracy Pitcher President-CEO
The WICT Network announced Tracy Pitcher as its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 7, succeeding Maria E. Brennan after more than 16 years at the helm. Pitcher joins the role as the organization relocates to new headquarters in...
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News•Mar 2, 2026
For Ellison, Combining HBO Max and Paramount+ Is About 'Reinventing' Film and TV
Paramount Chairman David Ellison outlined a plan to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ after a $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a streaming platform with over 200 million subscribers. The combined entity will inherit blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter, Lord...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Mar 2, 2026
Advanced Systems Group Ups Gretchen Taipale To VP, Managed Services
Advanced Systems Group (ASG) promoted Gretchen Taipale to vice president of Managed Services, succeeding Jody Boatwright who moved to chief strategy officer. In her new role, Taipale will steer the strategic direction and delivery of media operations for a global...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Mar 2, 2026
DFS Partners with ITV to Deliver an Integrated Marketing Campaign with Britain’s Got Talent
DFS has partnered with ITV to embed its brand into the 19th season of Britain’s Got Talent, featuring 10‑second TV commercials and bespoke sofas on set. The campaign includes an Amanda Holden‑branded sofa collection, social media sponsorship, and a competition...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Fox’s Lachlan Murdoch Expects Regulators to Put Conditions on Paramount-WBD Merger
Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch warned that U.S. regulators will likely attach a third‑party content‑licensing condition to the $110 billion Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger. He also noted that CNN, under David Ellison, will continue to challenge Fox News as a strong competitor....
By The Wrap
News•Mar 2, 2026
Fox News Media Signs Marcus Lemonis As Contributor
Fox News Media announced that entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis will join the network as a contributor, delivering business and economic analysis across its television and digital platforms. Lemonis serves as executive chairman and CEO of Beyond, where he led the e‑commerce...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Mar 2, 2026
Harry Styles Concert Special Set at Netflix, Will Play New Album in Full
Netflix has scheduled a March 8 premiere of “Harry Styles. One Night in Manchester,” a concert special that will stream the full live performance of his new album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The show captures Styles’ March 6 concert at The...
By The Wrap
News•Mar 2, 2026
Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers to Receive Special Honors at 2026 GLAAD Awards
Creator Quinta Brunson, SNL alum Bowen Yang, and comedian Matt Rogers will be honored at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards. Brunson receives the GLAAD Vanguard Award, while Yang and Rogers share the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for elevating LGBTQ visibility....
By The Wrap
News•Mar 2, 2026
Reporters Seek Comment. What Happens Next May Surprise You.
The New York Times insists on giving every story subject a chance to comment, even when sources are unresponsive or pre‑empt the narrative on social media. Deputy business editor Pui‑Wing Tam and tech reporters Sheera Frenkel and Mike Isaac stress that outreach...
By New York Times — Media & Advertising
News•Mar 2, 2026
YouTube Rolls Out a Big Update to Make It Easier to Find What You Want
YouTube is rolling out a natural‑language video search that lets users type full‑sentence requests about topics, moods or ideas instead of exact titles. The beta interface offers prompt examples such as “inspire me to pursue new hobbies” and an open...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Creator Television Launches ‘Made By Her’ Programming For Women’s History Month
Sabio Holdings announced Creator Television’s month‑long “Made By Her” lineup for Women’s History Month in March 2026. The programming showcases five female digital creators—Daphnique Springs, Jenny Lorenzo, Julie Nolke, Wengie, and Khadija Mbowe—each hosting original shows from 1‑9 p.m. PT. The...
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