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‘Saturday Night Live UK’: Creative Consultants Including ‘Barbie’ Actor Add Dose Of Star Power
NewsMar 30, 2026

‘Saturday Night Live UK’: Creative Consultants Including ‘Barbie’ Actor Add Dose Of Star Power

Saturday Night Live UK has added two high‑profile UK creatives as consultants: Jamie Demetriou, known for his role in "Barbie" and the BAFTA‑winning series "Stath Lets Flats," and James Graham, the acclaimed writer behind "Sherwood" and "Dear England." Both will...

By Deadline
NCIS: Origins' Adam Campbell Teases Ducky's Return: 'It's A Treat For The Fans' — Watch Exclusive Sneak Peek
NewsMar 30, 2026

NCIS: Origins' Adam Campbell Teases Ducky's Return: 'It's A Treat For The Fans' — Watch Exclusive Sneak Peek

Adam Campbell, the young actor portraying Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in NCIS: Origins, announced the character’s return in the upcoming Tuesday episode. The plot centers on Ducky assisting the team to prove Dr. Tango’s innocence after a human‑remains theft charge....

By TVLine
‘The White Lotus’ Adds Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, Tobias Santelmann, Frida Gustavsson & Laura Smet For Season 4
NewsMar 30, 2026

‘The White Lotus’ Adds Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, Tobias Santelmann, Frida Gustavsson & Laura Smet For Season 4

HBO Max’s award‑winning series *The White Lotus* is gearing up for a fourth season set in France, adding a high‑profile ensemble that includes Heather Graham, Rosie Perez, Ben Schnetzer, Tobias Santelmann, Frida Gustavsson and Laura Smet. Production will begin next month at the Château de La Messardière...

By Deadline
JustWatch: Prime Video’s ‘Mercy,’ Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ Top Weekly Streaming Through March 29
NewsMar 30, 2026

JustWatch: Prime Video’s ‘Mercy,’ Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ Top Weekly Streaming Through March 29

Prime Video’s sci‑fi drama Mercy surged to the No. 1 spot on JustWatch’s weekly U.S. movie streaming chart for March 23‑29, outpacing Netflix’s Anaconda. Hulu’s original series Paradise claimed the top position on the TV streaming chart, while Netflix’s new series Something...

By Media Play News
Week of March 16 Cable News Ratings: MS NOW Grows in Primetime and Total Day
NewsMar 30, 2026

Week of March 16 Cable News Ratings: MS NOW Grows in Primetime and Total Day

In the Nielsen week of March 16, 2026, MS NOW was the only basic cable news network to increase total viewership in both primetime and total‑day, posting a 3% rise in each segment. Fox News remained the leader in absolute primetime viewers but...

By Adweek  Television/Media
“Friday Night Live” Celebrates Five Years
NewsMar 30, 2026

“Friday Night Live” Celebrates Five Years

Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas marked the fifth anniversary of their “Radio Night Live” program on Salem Media’s WNYM‑AM (970 The Answer) on March 27. Since its March 2021 debut, the show has produced roughly 260 episodes and hosted more...

By Talkers
Nanocosmos Targets Rising Stream Misuse with New Security Solution
NewsMar 30, 2026

Nanocosmos Targets Rising Stream Misuse with New Security Solution

German video‑delivery specialist nanocosmos launched nanoStream Control, a security and monitoring layer for its ultra‑low latency streaming platform. The solution lets operators revoke access tokens, block unauthorized joins, and enforce referrer allow‑lists in real time. Continuous anomaly detection, forensic watermarking...

By Broadband TV News
Mars Gum Brands Mix Memes, ‘Borrowed Nostalgia’ in Global Campaign
NewsMar 30, 2026

Mars Gum Brands Mix Memes, ‘Borrowed Nostalgia’ in Global Campaign

Mars Snacking’s OEFY gum portfolio launched the global “Total Overthink of The Head” campaign, remixing Bonnie Tyler’s 1983 hit and weaving in viral memes to speak to Gen Z’s overthinking moments. The initiative, developed with BBDO Chicago and Omnicom, forms...

By Marketing Dive
Tieline Will Debut ViA Duo Codec
NewsMar 30, 2026

Tieline Will Debut ViA Duo Codec

Tieline will unveil its new ViA Duo codec at the NAB Show, positioning it as an ultra‑portable broadcast platform that unifies IP workflows for remote, commentary and off‑tube productions. The device packs HDMI video output, multiple AoIP protocol support and...

By Radio World
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads Trial Surpasses $100m in Six Weeks
NewsMar 30, 2026

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads Trial Surpasses $100m in Six Weeks

OpenAI has opened a pilot that lets advertisers place ads directly inside ChatGPT conversations. Within six weeks the program generated over $100 million in ad spend, showing strong advertiser appetite. The format offers brand‑safe, native placements and reports higher engagement than...

By Campaign UK
In a More Anxious World, European Media Outlets Turn to Positive News
NewsMar 30, 2026

In a More Anxious World, European Media Outlets Turn to Positive News

Amid war‑driven headlines, European publishers are countering news fatigue by spotlighting positive stories. France’s Libération introduced a “Ça va mieux en le lisant” label and daily push notifications, while Spain’s The Objective launched a dedicated Positive vertical and podcast. Both...

By The Fix
Building a Better Supply Chain: PubMatic on the Future of Programmatic Performance with Amazon Ads
NewsMar 30, 2026

Building a Better Supply Chain: PubMatic on the Future of Programmatic Performance with Amazon Ads

PubMatic has integrated Amazon Ads’ Dynamic Traffic Engine (DTE) across its global supply‑side platform, adding demand‑side signal intelligence to its existing traffic‑shaping tools. The partnership aims to prioritize high‑value bid requests, delivering up to a 10% lift in eCPM and...

By PubMatic
CBS News Bolsters Investigative Team With Washington Post, Free Press Reporters
NewsMar 30, 2026

CBS News Bolsters Investigative Team With Washington Post, Free Press Reporters

CBS News is expanding its investigative unit by hiring former Washington Post reporter Daniel Gilbert and Free Press reporter Gabe Kaminsky, while moving producers Laura Geller, Jake Rosenwasser and Callie Teitelbaum onto the team. The hires support Bari Weiss’s mandate...

By The Wrap
Glystn Just Landed Stagwell, Influential, Weber Shandwick – CEO Ethan Fassett Says the Agency Intelligence Race Is On
NewsMar 30, 2026

Glystn Just Landed Stagwell, Influential, Weber Shandwick – CEO Ethan Fassett Says the Agency Intelligence Race Is On

Glystn, the San‑Francisco AI social‑intelligence platform, has inked enterprise partnerships with three of the five largest public agency holding companies—Stagwell Marketing Cloud, Influential and Weber Shandwick. The integrations embed Glystn’s app and its Model Context Protocol directly into agency workflows, turning...

By Net Influencer
TikTok Canada Reaches Agreement With Federal Government, Securing Local Operations, Creator Programs
NewsMar 30, 2026

TikTok Canada Reaches Agreement With Federal Government, Securing Local Operations, Creator Programs

TikTok Canada avoided a forced shutdown after reaching a settlement with the federal government, allowing its local operations to continue. The agreement introduces legally binding undertakings, including upgraded data‑security measures and an independent monitor to audit Canadian user data access....

By Net Influencer
Goafest 2026 Registrations Now Open at Early Bird Rates
NewsMar 30, 2026

Goafest 2026 Registrations Now Open at Early Bird Rates

Goafest 2026, South Asia’s premier advertising festival, has opened delegate registrations with early‑bird pricing until April 30, and will run May 20‑22 at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, featuring keynotes, panels, workshops and networking. The event, co‑hosted by the Advertising Agencies...

By IndianTelevision.com
TikTok Spotlights Savannah Space Founder Cherie Kihato in African All-Stars Series
NewsMar 30, 2026

TikTok Spotlights Savannah Space Founder Cherie Kihato in African All-Stars Series

TikTok featured Cherie Kihato, founder of Kenya’s Savannah Space, in its African All-Stars Series. Kihato detailed a disciplined content schedule, allocating an hour each morning to create TikTok videos while running her furniture and home‑decor brand. She measures success through...

By Net Influencer
What’s New This Week on Netflix for the Week of March 30, 2026
NewsMar 30, 2026

What’s New This Week on Netflix for the Week of March 30, 2026

Netflix’s April 1‑5 slate introduces over 20 titles, mixing new seasons, original films and series, and legacy movies. Highlights include the second season of anime Dorohedoro, fresh episodes of popular series like XO, Kitty Season 3, and several 2026 Netflix Originals such as Eat Pray Bark and It Takes a Village. The lineup...

By Cord Cutters News
Colorado Public Media Broadcasters Discuss Merger
NewsMar 30, 2026

Colorado Public Media Broadcasters Discuss Merger

Two Colorado public‑media stations, Community Radio for Northern Colorado and Rocky Mountain Public Media, are in talks to merge, with plans to centralize operations in Denver while assuring staff no layoffs. The discussion, ongoing since last year, reflects broader financial...

By MediaPost
Publishers Warn Reduced FOI Cost Limit Would Put Public-Interest Information ‘Beyond Scrutiny’
NewsMar 30, 2026

Publishers Warn Reduced FOI Cost Limit Would Put Public-Interest Information ‘Beyond Scrutiny’

UK news publishers, led by the News Media Association, have warned the government that proposals to lower the Freedom of Information (FOI) cost ceiling could push vital public‑interest data beyond scrutiny. The current limit of £600 (about $762) for central...

By Press Gazette
MediaCo Takes Hot 97 From Radio to Broadcast TV in New York
NewsMar 30, 2026

MediaCo Takes Hot 97 From Radio to Broadcast TV in New York

MediaCo is launching Hot 97 TV on New York’s WASA‑TV broadcast platform on March 31, marking the first over‑the‑air television extension of the iconic Hip‑Hop radio station. The new channel will air the station’s on‑air talent—including Kid Mero, Funkmaster Flex and Nessa—alongside music videos,...

By Radio Ink
Crime House Accelerates Video Strategy This Spring
NewsMar 30, 2026

Crime House Accelerates Video Strategy This Spring

Crime House, the true‑crime division of PAVE Studios, announced a spring video expansion, adding a new video‑first series, *America’s Most Infamous Crimes*, and weekly video episodes to its existing *Murder True Crime Stories* and *Conspiracy Theories, Cults & Crimes* franchises....

By Sounds Profitable
Podcast Canon Looks Back on 30 Years of This American Life
NewsMar 30, 2026

Podcast Canon Looks Back on 30 Years of This American Life

Podcast Canon commemorates the 30th anniversary of *This American Life*’s 1996 rebranding from *Your Radio Playhouse*. The show’s hour‑long, theme‑driven storytelling has become a benchmark for narrative audio, influencing a generation of podcasters. Its alumni launched landmark series such as...

By The A.V. Club
3 R-Rated Marvel Movies Are Coming To Peacock Soon
NewsMar 30, 2026

3 R-Rated Marvel Movies Are Coming To Peacock Soon

Peacock will add the entire Blade trilogy—Blade, Blade II, and Blade: Trinity—to its streaming catalog on April 1, 2026. The three R‑rated Marvel films follow half‑vampire hunter Blade, portrayed by Wesley Snipes, as he battles supernatural foes. The franchise, which earned more than $418 million...

By ComingSoon.net
Bob Dylan Launches a Patreon: What's on It?
NewsMar 30, 2026

Bob Dylan Launches a Patreon: What's on It?

Legendary singer‑songwriter Bob Dylan has entered the subscription‑based creator economy by launching a Patreon account priced at $5 per month. The platform currently hosts six pieces of content, including a historic Mahalia Jackson performance video, a fictional Mark Twain letter,...

By Ultimate Classic Rock
The Drama Your Honor Gets First Latin American Adaptation in Brazil
NewsMar 30, 2026

The Drama Your Honor Gets First Latin American Adaptation in Brazil

Israeli legal thriller *Your Honor* (originally *Kvodo*) is set for its first Latin American version in Brazil, produced by Teleimage. The adaptation makes Brazil the 14th territory to localise the format, which K7’s Tracking the Scripted Giants Report names the...

By TTVNews (Latin America)
NAB Show: BCNEXXT To Focus On Turning Industry Pressure Into Opportunity
NewsMar 30, 2026

NAB Show: BCNEXXT To Focus On Turning Industry Pressure Into Opportunity

BCNEXXT will use the NAB Show in Las Vegas to showcase its cloud‑native playout platform, Vipe, positioning it as a solution for broadcasters facing operational pressures and evolving market demands. The company highlights Vipe’s elastic scaling, IP‑based distribution capabilities, and...

By TVNewsCheck
YouTube TV Subscribers Are Being Targeted By Scammers
NewsMar 30, 2026

YouTube TV Subscribers Are Being Targeted By Scammers

Cybercriminals are sending phishing emails that falsely claim YouTube TV subscriptions have been cancelled due to payment problems. The messages contain counterfeit links that mimic the official YouTube TV portal, prompting victims to enter credit‑card numbers and personal data. Google’s...

By Cord Cutters News
The Markup Wins SABEW Award for Best in Business Journalism
NewsMar 30, 2026

The Markup Wins SABEW Award for Best in Business Journalism

The Markup’s 18‑month investigation into Tinder, Hinge and parent Match Group earned the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing’s 2025 Best in Business award in the technology category. By analyzing internal documents, court filings and survivor interviews, the series...

By The Markup
Roku Launches Dedicated Channel for The Hunger Games Franchise on Roku TVs & Roku Players
NewsMar 30, 2026

Roku Launches Dedicated Channel for The Hunger Games Franchise on Roku TVs & Roku Players

Roku has launched a dedicated, free streaming channel (Channel 230) that aggregates the entire Hunger Games film series for Roku TV and player users. The channel is part of The Roku Channel’s ad‑supported offering, requiring no subscription fee. By consolidating the four...

By Cord Cutters News
Serviceplan Group UK Hires Social Team From Atomic London
NewsMar 30, 2026

Serviceplan Group UK Hires Social Team From Atomic London

Serviceplan Group UK has hired a four‑person social team from rival agency Atomic London, adding senior talent to its UK operations. The appointments come as the agency cites growing client demand for social media and creator‑driven campaigns. The move expands...

By Campaign UK
The Hallmark Channel Is Shutting Down Its TV App Tomorrow on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, & More
NewsMar 30, 2026

The Hallmark Channel Is Shutting Down Its TV App Tomorrow on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, & More

Hallmark Media will discontinue its TV Everywhere app on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and other smart platforms on March 31, 2026, redirecting users to error screens thereafter. The removal ends the authenticated streaming option that let cable and satellite subscribers watch...

By Cord Cutters News
Ice Cube’s Iconic Comedy With 2 Sequels Tops Free Streaming Charts
NewsMar 30, 2026

Ice Cube’s Iconic Comedy With 2 Sequels Tops Free Streaming Charts

Ice Cube’s 1995 comedy “Friday” has climbed to the #1 spot on Tubi’s free streaming chart in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol data from March 29‑30, 2026. The film, which later expanded into two sequels, moved from sixth place on March 27 to...

By ComingSoon.net
What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands
NewsMar 30, 2026

What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands

Warner Music Group has signed a multi‑year, first‑look agreement with Netflix, giving the streamer priority access to documentary series and films about WMG’s legendary and contemporary artists. The partnership taps Netflix’s growing reputation for premium music documentaries and provides Warner...

By Adweek  Television/Media
Astrotalk Taps Everyday Uncertainties in New Ad Films
NewsMar 30, 2026

Astrotalk Taps Everyday Uncertainties in New Ad Films

Astrotalk has launched a three‑film digital campaign for the IPL, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, that spotlights everyday dilemmas in relationships, careers and finances. Each short film shows a character turning to the Astrotalk app for a personalized astrological reading to...

By afaqs! (India)
X Advertiser Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed
NewsMar 30, 2026

X Advertiser Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed

A U.S. federal court dismissed the lawsuit accusing X, formerly Twitter, of colluding with major advertisers to withhold ad spend. The complaint named consumer‑goods giants Unilever and Mars, along with the World Federation of Advertisers, alleging a coordinated boycott of...

By Campaign UK
Joy Personal Care Launches Hydra Refresh Gel TVC Featuring Sanya Malhotra
NewsMar 30, 2026

Joy Personal Care Launches Hydra Refresh Gel TVC Featuring Sanya Malhotra

Joy Personal Care introduced a television commercial for its Hydra Refresh Gel, featuring Bollywood star Sanya Malhotra. The ad positions the gel as a lightweight, fast‑absorbing solution for skin hydration during India’s hot, humid summer. Executives from RSH Global highlighted the...

By afaqs! (India)
MS Dhoni Joins Kuku as Investor and Brand Ambassador of Microdrama App
NewsMar 30, 2026

MS Dhoni Joins Kuku as Investor and Brand Ambassador of Microdrama App

Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku and taken on the role of brand ambassador for its microdrama app, Kuku TV. The AI‑driven storytelling platform, founded by three IIT alumni in 2018, boasts over 350 million installs across its...

By YourStory
ASU’s Cronkite School and Poynter Institute Launch Training Collaboration to Support Journalists and Media Professionals
NewsMar 30, 2026

ASU’s Cronkite School and Poynter Institute Launch Training Collaboration to Support Journalists and Media Professionals

Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and the Poynter Institute have announced a collaboration to embed Poynter resources into the school’s CronkitePro professional training platform. The partnership will give journalists access to Poynter’s WriteLane podcast, a media job...

By Poynter
Becoming Electric Lit’s Deputy Editor Is My Dream Job. Reading Got Me Here
NewsMar 30, 2026

Becoming Electric Lit’s Deputy Editor Is My Dream Job. Reading Got Me Here

Katie Henken Robinson, a longtime reader of Electric Literature, is stepping into the role of incoming Deputy Editor. Her journey from a coffee‑shop‑bound college student to a senior editorial position underscores the magazine’s commitment to free, inclusive literary content. Robinson...

By Electric Literature
Eurosport 3 and 4 to Launch in Poland
NewsMar 30, 2026

Eurosport 3 and 4 to Launch in Poland

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching two new sports channels, Eurosport 3 and Eurosport 4, in Poland on April 1, 2026. The channels will be carried by 34 satellite and cable operators, expanding the existing Eurosport 1 and 2 lineup. Eurosport 3 will broadcast the full Speedway...

By Broadband TV News
When Football Stopped Living in 90 Minutes
NewsMar 30, 2026

When Football Stopped Living in 90 Minutes

FIFA has named TikTok its preferred platform for the 2026 World Cup, signaling a shift from traditional broadcast to short‑form, algorithm‑driven video. The partnership will embed official footage alongside creator‑generated clips, making TikTok a co‑curator of the tournament narrative. By...

By SportsPro Media
Will The Last of Us Come to an End with Season 3? HBO Boss Issues Update on the Show's Future
NewsMar 30, 2026

Will The Last of Us Come to an End with Season 3? HBO Boss Issues Update on the Show's Future

HBO chairman Casey Bloys confirmed that season 3 will likely serve as the final chapter of The Last of Us, though the network intends to keep the post‑apocalyptic universe accessible for future projects. Season 2 covered the first half of the second...

By Digital Spy – TV
Imagine Communications to Showcase Purpose–Led Innovation Across Make and Monetize Portfolio at 2026 NAB Show
NewsMar 30, 2026

Imagine Communications to Showcase Purpose–Led Innovation Across Make and Monetize Portfolio at 2026 NAB Show

Imagine Communications will use the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas to unveil a suite of purpose‑led solutions across its Make and Monetize portfolio. New offerings include the Prismon software‑defined multiviewer, the compact SNP‑XS network processor, XVR subscription‑based playout engines,...

By TVBEurope
Lawo at 2026 NAB Show: IP Innovation, Software‑Based Media Infrastructure & Dynamic Media Facility Workflows
NewsMar 30, 2026

Lawo at 2026 NAB Show: IP Innovation, Software‑Based Media Infrastructure & Dynamic Media Facility Workflows

Lawo will unveil a new software‑centric media infrastructure at the 2026 NAB Show, built around its HOME platform that runs containerized microservices on standard servers. The suite includes the HOME Multiviewer app, which can display up to 64 picture‑in‑picture tiles...

By TVBEurope
Netflix Opens New Warsaw Office as Co-CEO Greg Peters Touts Expansion of Tech and Content Hub Poland
NewsMar 30, 2026

Netflix Opens New Warsaw Office as Co-CEO Greg Peters Touts Expansion of Tech and Content Hub Poland

Netflix inaugurated a new Warsaw office, consolidating 300 engineers, creators and support staff under one roof. The hub joins Netflix’s only technology center outside the United States and will broaden work on infrastructure, gaming and production tools. Since launching in...

By The Hollywood Reporter (THR)
CN Launches App with Unlimited Access Offer
NewsMar 30, 2026

CN Launches App with Unlimited Access Offer

Construction News has rolled out a new mobile app for Android and iOS, giving industry professionals instant access to news, interviews, analysis and digital editions of its monthly magazine. The app also integrates the Ask CN AI research tool, push‑notification...

By Construction News – Tech (UK)
BBC Studioworks Draws on INFiLED to Upgrade National Lottery Production Facility
NewsMar 30, 2026

BBC Studioworks Draws on INFiLED to Upgrade National Lottery Production Facility

BBC Studioworks has chosen INFiLED’s DBmk2 LED panels to modernise the National Lottery draw studio at Television Centre. Two 5 × 3 metre screens with a 1.95 mm pixel pitch are mounted at a 90‑degree angle, allowing instant backdrop changes at the push of a...

By TVBEurope
Telestream Expands Integration with Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder and Frame.io
NewsMar 30, 2026

Telestream Expands Integration with Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder and Frame.io

Telestream announced an expanded integration of its Vantage platform with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder and Frame.io. The new Vantage panel inside Premiere lets editors submit sequences directly to automated workflows, where AME rendering, metadata application and delivery logic are...

By TVBEurope