How to Turn the Insights You Already Have Into Better Commercial Outcomes
A global beauty brand shifted a large portion of its media budget to influencer and social channels to win Gen Z, but sales stalled despite higher engagement. The post‑campaign analysis showed the brand ignored existing consumer research that highlighted the continued importance of in‑store discovery for its highest‑value shoppers. McKinsey reports only 15% of executives consistently embed customer input into decisions, underscoring a widespread insight‑usage gap. Stravito positions itself as a solution that connects, speeds, and translates intelligence into decision‑ready answers.
Taking the Battle for Human Attention Seriously
A US jury has held Meta and YouTube liable for deliberately addicting young users, marking the first major legal finding that platforms can be responsible for harming mental health. The verdict frames human attention as a finite, collective infrastructure rather...
Research: Streaming Revenue Surpasses $150bn in 2025
Streaming subscription revenue reached $157.1 billion in 2025, surpassing the $150 billion milestone for the first time. The market has tripled since 2020, driven by international expansion, price hikes and the rapid adoption of ad‑supported tiers. The United States alone generated half...
Broadcasters Warn Operators on 5G API Gap
A coalition of broadcasters—including Sony, BBC, France Televisions and Neutral Wireless—has urged mobile operators to expose standardized QoD and QoS APIs through the GSMA Open Gateway. The request targets the CAMARA API set to give broadcasters real‑time control over 5G resources, improving...
Spain: RTVE in World Cup Ad Spat
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE is selling advertising slots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reigniting a long‑standing feud with private‑sector group UTECA. RTVE bought the rights for about $63 million and reported $94 million in commercial revenue last year, citing recent legal...
Canal+ Welcomes Paris Court Anti-Piracy DNS Ruling
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled that DNS providers Google, Cloudflare and Cisco must block illegal streaming services, delivering a decisive win for Canal+. The judgment validates blocking via alternative DNS as technically feasible and proportionate, extending earlier rulings that...
IPTV Smarters Pro: The Complete Guide to Smarter Streaming in the Netherlands
IPTV Smarters Pro is a versatile media player gaining traction in the Netherlands, offering a sleek interface and cross‑platform compatibility on Android, iOS, Windows and major smart‑TV brands. The app supports both M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, enabling users...
Maximize Your Author Potential with Top Publishing Services
Dublin Book Publishing positions itself as a full‑service partner for authors, offering editing, cover design, formatting, marketing, and distribution under one roof. The firm highlights specialized ghostwriting capabilities tailored to the Irish market and international audiences. Its self‑publishing platform promises...
Guardian’s First Substack Experiment Is Republishing Food Newsletter
The Guardian is piloting Substack by cross‑publishing its weekly food newsletter, Feast, which boasts over 100,000 subscribers and an almost 70% open rate. The experiment is part of the multi‑year Project Berger transformation plan to make the newsroom more visual,...
Pull The Radio Listener Along
Jeffrey Hedquist argues that radio ads succeed when they pull listeners with a story rather than push commands. He outlines a classic narrative arc—opening, conflict, climax—that creates an itch the advertiser can satisfy. By leveraging audio’s ability to evoke sight,...
Tom Hardy's "Captivating" Crime Thriller Branded a "Must-See" Is on TV Tonight
Tom Hardy’s crime thriller *The Drop* is scheduled to air on Film 4 tonight at 10:50 pm, giving UK viewers a fresh chance to see the 2014 film. The movie also streams on Disney+ at a subscription cost of approximately $6.34 per...
Semillitas to Premiere Babar and the Adventures of Badou
Semillitas, the Spanish‑language children’s pay‑TV channel owned by SomosTV, will debut the animated series Babar and the Adventures of Badou on April 3, adding a 104‑episode library. The show follows Babar’s grandson Badou, delivering values‑focused stories that teach friendship, teamwork,...
NASCAR Euro Series Secures New TV Home in German‑speaking Europe Through Sportdigital Deal
The NASCAR Euro Series has signed a multi‑year broadcast partnership with German‑based Sportdigital, moving its German‑speaking market coverage (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) from Motorvision TV to Sportdigital’s premium Sportdigital1+ channel and streaming app starting in 2026. The deal includes live airings...
‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week
Bravo rolls out a busy week of reality programming, debuting the third season of “The Valley” and launching the new “Real Housewives of Rhode Island.” Long‑running “Real Housewives of Atlanta” returns for its 17th season, promising fresh drama around foreclosures...
How Consumers Can Identify a True QLED TV
Samsung’s premium QLED televisions now carry the Real Quantum Dot certification from TÜV Rheinland, confirming a genuine quantum‑dot implementation. The technology delivers 100% colour volume, brighter and more accurate images, and eliminates cadmium for safer, longer‑lasting performance. Consumers should verify...
Media Buying Briefing: What Will Meta’s and YouTube’s Legal Losses Mean for the Marketplace?
In late March courts in New Mexico and California held Meta and YouTube liable for using addictive tactics that harm young users, issuing $375 million and $6 million verdicts respectively. While the monetary penalties are modest for the platforms, the rulings provide a...
Pinterest Bets Measurement and SMBs Will Boost Performance Revenue
Pinterest has reorganized its monetization team, appointing Vik Gupta as VP and GM of Monetization and Sumanth Jagannath as VP of Measurement. The duo will fuse product, engineering and data‑science functions to tighten ad measurement and attribution, targeting greater spend...
Monster & Bear Unveils New Leadership Team as Co-Founder Sarah Hickey Goes Full-Time Directing
Melbourne‑based production studio Monster & Bear announced that co‑founder Sarah Hickey will exit day‑to‑day leadership to pursue full‑time directing, beginning with Gristmill Productions’ *Little Lunch* Season 2 in May 2026. The company introduced a refreshed leadership team, appointing Samantha Haines as Head...
Magic Light Pictures Launches Stirling Animation Studio
Magic Light Pictures has created Stirling Animation Studio (SAS) by acquiring the assets of the insolvent Wild Child Animation, ensuring continuity for its preschool series Zog. The wholly‑owned studio will complete all 52 episodes for the BBC, ZDF and Creative...
This Battlestar Galactica Episode Broke A Major Show Rule (And It Wasn't Worth It)
The Battlestar Galactica season 2 episode “Epiphanies” revives President Laura Roslin by injecting her with Cylon fetal blood, sidestepping an originally planned stem‑cell cure. Writers chose vague technobabble over scientific detail, turning the rescue into a deus ex machina. Co‑creator Ronald...
Australian Eggs Reclaims Its ‘OG’ Status in Satirical Big Chocolate Social Film via Liquid Ideas
Australian Eggs refreshed its "The Easter OG" platform for 2026 with a social‑first hero film created by Liquid Ideas. The satirical "Big Chocolate" boardroom spot positions real eggs as the original Easter hero and underscores a dual‑play with chocolate. The...
‘Inaccurate’: ACMA Raps Four Corners over Cotton Fire Coverage
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) ruled that the ABC’s Four Corners episode “Water Grab” breached the broadcaster’s code of practice on accuracy and impartiality. The program alleged that Claravale pastoral station illegally used fire to clear land for...
FCC OKs Cox Media-WJAX Deal
The Federal Communications Commission has approved Cox Media Group’s purchase of Hoffman Communications’ CBS affiliate WJAX in Jacksonville. Cox will assume the station’s debt and pay approximately $175,000 to Hoffman, creating a duopoly with its existing Fox/MyNetwork/Telemundo outlet WFOX. DirecTV...
Ratings
Miley Cyrus returned as Hannah Montana for a Disney+ and Hulu 20th‑anniversary special, pulling 6.3 million streams in its first three days and sparking a roughly 1,000% surge in catalog viewing. The nostalgic event underscores the power of legacy IP on...
FCC Cable Rate Report
The FCC issued an order to begin its mandatory cable‑rate report, requiring randomly selected operators to submit detailed pricing data by May 29. The questionnaire covers subscription fees, retransmission‑consent charges and related costs, with historical retrans fees averaging $30‑$350 per subscriber....
Ann Coulter Rips Into Fox News for Iran War Coverage, Compares to False Rigged 2020 Election Reporting
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter blasted Fox News for portraying the Iran war as a triumph and praising Donald Trump, likening the coverage to the network’s false 2020 election rigging narrative. Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene echoed the criticism, branding Fox as "fake news."...
Aldi Australia Embraces Zen of Low Prices in New BMF Campaign
Australian discount grocer Aldi has launched the “Aldi Prices” campaign, created by BMF, featuring a guru‑like figure reassuring shoppers that prices are already low. The ad rolls out across TV, digital, radio and social, positioning low price as the brand’s...
We Analysed More than 2 Million Tracks on Spotify to Find Out if Its AI Is ‘Killing’ Australian Music
A new study analyzing 2.27 million Spotify tracks found that AI‑generated playlists heavily favor U.S. artists and rely on far fewer unique songs than editorial lists. While the research does not confirm that Spotify’s AI is "killing" Australian music, it shows...
GumGum Reveals The Land Down Under To Be A Strong ‘Growth Market’ For Contextual Ads
GumGum’s chief revenue officer says Australia is a strong growth market for its contextual advertising platform, citing the nation’s high per‑capita digital ad spend of $769 per person and $568 per internet user. The company’s Attentive Lift solution, launched globally...
LinkedIn Will No Longer Allow Real-Time Livestreams
LinkedIn announced that, starting June 22, 2026, all LinkedIn Live broadcasts must be scheduled in advance, ending the ability to stream spontaneously. The platform allows short‑notice scheduling, letting users set a start time minutes before going live. The change follows...
LinkedIn Will No Longer Allow Real-Time Live Streams
LinkedIn announced that, effective June 22, 2026, members can no longer start live streams spontaneously; all broadcasts must be scheduled in advance, though events can be set up minutes before airing. The change follows a 24 % quarter‑over‑quarter rise in LinkedIn events and...
Meta Updates Edits with New Fonts, Templates and Better Search Tools
Meta rolled out a major update to its Edits video‑editing app, adding an AI‑powered font re‑style tool, new motion‑rich templates, and built‑in keyframe support for precise edits. The upgrade also streamlines Instagram account linking with enhanced search capabilities. Launched in...
EXCLUSIVE: Karl Stefanovic Takes His Podcast to the Streets with ‘Ridiculous’ Billboard Push
Karl Stefanovic’s eponymous podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, launched in January and is now backed by a bold out‑of‑home campaign across Queensland. Partnering with outdoor agency Bishopp, the show’s team installed a series of irreverent billboards that mirror the program’s...
Ad-Tier for Disney+ “Coming Soon” To Australia, NZ.
Disney+ will launch an ad‑supported tier in Australia and New Zealand in the coming months, adding a “Standard with Ads” plan that streams in Full HD, offers two concurrent streams and 5.1 Stereo audio, but does not allow downloads. Pricing has not been...
C.H.A.S.E.: A Campaign Against Gender-Charged Hate Speech Online
The C.H.A.S.E. initiative, launched in March 2024 with European Commission backing, tackles gender‑charged hate speech online across the EU. It delivered multi‑country research, an AI‑driven real‑time detection tool, and a media Code of Conduct. An International Women’s Day campaign in...
Nick, Kate and Joel Face Off in TIPPING POINT Celebrity Special for Charity
Australia’s long‑running game show Tipping Point is airing a celebrity charity special on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. Hosted by tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, radio and TV personalities Nick Cody, Kate Langbroek and Joel Creasey will compete for...
Mal Leyland’s Life and Dementia Diagnosis on AUSTRALIAN STORY
Mal Leyland, the 81‑year‑old co‑star of the iconic "Ask the Leyland Brothers" series, appears on ABC’s Australian Story to discuss his dementia diagnosis and a final outback convoy. The month‑long trek marks the 60th anniversary of the brothers’ 1966 coast‑to‑coast...
Axed: DMV
U.S. broadcast network CBS announced that the workplace comedy "DMV," starring Australian actress Harriet Dyer and New Zealand actor Alex Tarrant, will conclude after its first season. The series' final episode is set for May 11, 2026, and the show...
This Is the Ad-Free News App Setup I Wish I Used Sooner
Tech writer Shaun Cichacki highlights Read You, a free, open‑source Android RSS news app that delivers ad‑free content directly to the device. The app emphasizes privacy by operating locally, avoiding third‑party tracking SDKs, and requiring no user account. Its Material...
MeTV Is Expanding Its MeTV Music Radio Station
MeTV is preparing to roll its MeTV Music radio format out of its current handful of markets to a national audience. The service currently airs on 87.7 FM in Chicago and 95.7 FM in Lafayette, Indiana, with additional low‑power signals in the...
Amazon Prime Video in April 2026: Top 5 New Shows and Movies to Watch
Amazon Prime Video's April 2026 slate introduces five standout titles across drama, animation, and sports. The highly anticipated fifth season of "The Boys" launches on April 8, promising a violent and emotional finale, while new series "Kevin" and "The House of...
Bots Are Often Bad Writers. But so Are Most Humans
The Economist argues that while AI‑generated prose often lacks nuance, human writers are similarly prone to inconsistency and cliché. The piece uses vivid metaphor to illustrate the clumsy elegance of both bots and people, suggesting that the current furore over...
Meet ‘Voices From the South’, The Conversation Brazil’s Podcast on Science and Climate in Brazil and Australia
The Conversation Brazil released its inaugural podcast, “Voices from the South,” a six‑month, cross‑continental project with Australia, the Federal University of Pará and COALAR. Journalists spent weeks in the Amazon, Minas Gerais and Australian research hubs, recording more than 40 hours of...
Is Your Signal Secure?
At the NAB Show, a panel titled “Securing the Signal” examined how broadcasters can shift from reactive security to proactive risk management across distributed field operations. Experts from Fox, Dataminr, Smith Entertainment Group and Verkdata discussed integrating real‑time threat‑intelligence platforms...
Jon Bernthal's The Punisher Special Confirms Release Date After Daredevil: Born Again's Finale
Marvel confirmed that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher spin‑off, *Punisher: One Last Kill*, will debut on Disney+ on Tuesday, May 12, a week after the *Daredevil: Born Again* season‑2 finale. The special is positioned as a holiday‑style presentation, similar to *Werewolf by Night*, with...
‘SNL UK’ Loses 9% Of Audience But Still Beats Rival Networks
Saturday Night Live UK’s second episode attracted 205,000 live viewers, a 9% dip from the premiere’s 226,000. The show captured a 3.2% share of the audience and still outperformed Channel 4’s Moonfall, which drew 136,000 viewers. Sky emphasized that overnight numbers are...
The HP TV App Just Showed up on Windows 11, and People Are Wondering What It Even Does — Here’s...
HP has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming app called HP TV+ that appears by default on Windows 11 PCs and can also be installed on Windows 10 and ARM64 devices. The app aggregates live channels, movies and TV shows in a single interface,...
What Time Does ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episode 8 Come Out On Hulu?
Hulu’s thriller series *Paradise* will air its Season 2 finale, Episode 8, on Monday, March 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. ET (Sunday, March 29 at 9:00 p.m. PT). The episode, titled “Exodus,” concludes an eight‑episode arc that has built intense speculation around character fates. Hulu announced a renewal...
This Forgotten American Crime Procedural Quietly Dominated TV for 6 Seasons
CBS’s *Numb3rs* aired from 2005 to 2010, delivering six seasons and 118 episodes that blended FBI investigations with high‑level mathematics. The series turned abstract concepts like calculus and probability into plot‑driving tools, distinguishing it from conventional crime procedurals. Its steady...
11 Forgotten Food And Drink Commercials From The '70s That'll Make You Feel Old
The 1970s were a golden era for television food and drink advertising, birthing unforgettable jingles and mascots while also showcasing early experiments in packaging and branding. From Coca‑Cola’s first plastic 2‑liter bottle to McDonald’s Grimace shifting from villain to friendly...