FixEd Podcast: Zetland’s Global Ambitions
Zetland, the Danish reader‑funded digital publisher, has extended its membership‑only model beyond Denmark, launching Uusi Juttu in Finland and Demo in Norway. The Finnish outlet broke even within a year with a 25‑person team, while the Norwegian launch hit its initial crowdfunding goal but still requires roughly 20,000 members to become sustainable. The company is now preparing a German entry, acknowledging the country’s decentralized media landscape, and eyes further expansion into several European nations and Canada. AI tools are also being leveraged to support this cross‑border growth.
Hyperlocal AI with a Million Subscribers
Patch, operating under the PatchAM brand, has launched AI‑generated newsletters that now serve 14,000 hyperlocal communities and have amassed nearly one million subscribers. The service pulls content from aggregation sources, event calendars and platforms like Nextdoor, delivering daily or twice‑weekly...
Guide Dogs Picks Fold7 as Lead Creative Agency
Guide Dogs, the UK’s leading charity that trains guide dogs for the visually impaired, has appointed Fold7 as its lead creative agency. The decision came after a three‑way pitch that also featured Atomic London and VCCP. Fold7 will refresh the...
Review of the Week: TK Maxx Is Paws-Itively Silly
TK Maxx’s latest television spot, produced by Wieden & Kennedy London, features a whimsical cat wearing a Gucci shoe on its head, delivering a tongue‑in‑cheek take on fashion excess. The ad blends high‑end luxury cues with the retailer’s value‑focused positioning,...
How Ford Is Accelerating Its Global Campaign Amid Return to Formula 1
Ford is re‑entering Formula 1 after more than two decades, partnering with Oracle Red Bull Racing and extending its global "Ready Set Ford" campaign. The automaker is abandoning traditional TV spots in favor of Apple TV’s sequential ad format, creating a micro‑docuseries that links F1...
Orange 142 Launches Ignition+, an Integrated, AI-Enabled Programmatic Media Solution Focused on Transparency and Efficiency
Orange 142, a Direct Digital Holdings division, unveiled Ignition+, an AI‑powered programmatic platform designed for Fortune 1,000 brands and large agencies. The solution consolidates activation, supply access, optimization and measurement into a single stack, promising greater transparency and a flat‑fee pricing...
RAB’s ‘One Voice for Radio’ Marks First-Year Wins and Priorities
The Radio Advertising Bureau’s One Voice for Radio campaign marked its first‑year milestones, highlighting Nielsen’s three‑minute‑quarter shift as a proof point for radio’s ad impact. The RAB’s Digital Benchmark Report projects $2.5 billion in digital revenue by 2026, underscoring a rapid...
WPP Faces Steep Path as New Strategy Draws on Familiar Playbook
Global advertising group WPP unveiled its Elevate28 plan, a strategic overhaul aimed at accelerating digital growth and cutting costs. The roadmap promises up to 15% revenue uplift by 2028, £500 million in annual savings, and a shift toward data‑driven creative services....
Christian Radio’s Next Chapter: Digital Signals and Fresh Sounds
Christian radio is shedding its legacy image as it embraces digital platforms, social discovery, and niche sub‑genres. Programmers are launching side streams and dedicated stations to showcase newer sounds while preserving familiar content for core listeners. Podcasting is becoming a...
Mix 106.5 Tops $1.4M in Radiothon for Johns Hopkins Children’s
Audacy Baltimore’s Mix 106.5 concluded its 37th annual radiothon by raising $1.483 million for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, pushing the station’s lifetime contributions past $32 million since the fundraiser began in 1989. The two‑day event featured longtime hosts Steve Kramer, Jessica Dutra, and returning...
Women to Watch: Janeé Bolden
Janeé Bolden, a veteran journalist and cultural commentator, spent 15 years shaping Black digital media at outlets like Bossip, GlobalGrind, XXL and The Source. In early 2025 she left corporate editorial leadership to launch her own platform, the Hey Janeé...
Greg Beharrell Anchors YMG’s New 24/7 Adult Hits Format
YEA Media Group (YMG) has launched Greg FM, a 24/7 adult hits radio format anchored by syndicated personality Greg Beharrell. The new service expands Beharrell from limited dayparts to continuous, host‑driven programming. Developed with consultant Mike McVay, the format shifts...
ITV Predicts 2% Drop in Ad Revenues for Q1 2026
ITV announced it expects a 2% decline in advertising revenue for the first quarter of 2026, following a 5% year‑on‑year drop in 2025. The broadcaster attributes the slowdown to weaker consumer spending and increased competition from digital platforms. Management signaled...
The Guardian Updates Its AI Policies Around Training, Trust and In-House Tools
The Guardian has revised its generative AI policy, mandating AI training for all staff and developing proprietary AI tools for editorial tasks. The updated policy adds a transparency requirement, with footnotes indicating significant AI use in stories. Revised editorial code...
10 Publications that Allow You to Republish Their Work for Free
A growing number of news outlets are offering their articles under Creative Commons licences, allowing other publishers and journalists to republish content for free. The guide highlights ten publications—including The Conversation, The New Humanitarian, Global Voices, and openDemocracy—and outlines each...
Why Media Were Able to Report the Identities of Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and Peter Mandelson as They Were Arrested
The arrests of former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and ex‑politician Peter Mandelson sparked widespread media identification despite UK police typically withholding suspects' names. Both men were detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office after U.S. officials released Epstein‑related emails suggesting...
How The Hindu Is Embedding AI Into Its Data Journalism
The Hindu’s data journalism team leveraged large language models to process 22 million voter‑record PDFs, automatically generate SQL queries, and build a searchable database that informed court and parliamentary debates. Using prompts in ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, reporters assembled a full‑scale...
ITV Remains in Sky Deal Talks, Posts Slight Full-Year Studios Profit Drop, Ad Revenue Falls 5 Percent
ITV confirmed it is still negotiating a potential sale of its Media & Entertainment unit to Sky for about £1.6 billion, while reporting a modest decline in ITV Studios profit and a 5% drop in advertising revenue for 2025. Total external...
Study: Advertisers Face a ‘Paradox of Plenty’ in Measurement
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) and the 4As released a study revealing a "Paradox of Plenty" for U.S. advertisers: abundant data and sophisticated tools have not translated into higher confidence in media measurement. Surveying 197 senior marketers, the...
She Sounds. Wants to Bring the Female Gaze to Branded Audio
Sweden‑based studio She Sounds. has launched to embed the female gaze in branded audio, assembling a network of FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non‑binary, trans and agenda) producers, composers and artists. Founder Vivika Zuske leverages her background in licensing and brand music...
Sallie Has An Ad Business And Meta Is Declining Credit Cards
Meta confirmed it will drop credit‑card payments for ads next month, moving advertisers to invoice‑only billing to curb fraud and the “cashback loophole.” At the same time, student‑loan giant Sallie introduced Backpack Media, a retail‑media network that sells ad inventory...
Yahoo Pauses IAB Membership Amid a Series of Quiet Cost-Saving Measures
Yahoo has paused its global IAB membership and withdrawn from several IAB board seats in the U.S., U.K., and APAC as part of a quiet cost‑saving campaign. The move coincides with broader downsizing of international operations, layoffs, and a strategic...
Pacific Nations Get Live NRL
Free TV Australia has struck a deal with PacificAus TV to deliver live National Rugby League matches across its Pacific partner broadcasters. The arrangement gives 18 free‑to‑air stations in 12 nations access to two live NRL games and one delayed match...
‘Abbott Elementary’: Luke Tennie Talks Embracing the Sitcom and Entering the Spotlight in Episode 14
Luke Tennie explains how joining "Abbott Elementary" forced him to master the mock‑documentary sitcom format, a shift from the multi‑camera coverage of his drama series "Shrinking." In Season 5, Episode 14 his character Dominic leads a storyline that tackles ADHD stigma, reflecting...
Jake Tapper Flames Karoline Leavitt for Kaitlan Collins Spat Over Iran War: ‘It’s So Offensive’
Jake Tapper defended CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins after a contentious press briefing where White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused CNN of bias and of trying to make President Donald Trump look bad. The dispute centered on coverage of six...
Analysis: Premium Content Strategies Attract High-Value Viewers
British streaming platforms are abandoning the traditional subscriber‑growth model in favor of targeting high‑net‑worth viewers. Executives now prioritize Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by offering premium tiers that promise seamless, personalized experiences. Data‑driven curation, early‑release access, and 8K streaming are...
SatNews Launches New Website: 52,000 Stories, Zero Left Behind
SatNews unveiled a fully redesigned website that preserves its entire 52,000‑story archive while delivering current headlines such as SpaceX’s pending IPO and Germany’s €35 billion LEO commitment. The platform is divided into seven dedicated channels—Missions & Constellations, Business, Defense, Government, Launch,...
#ThisWeek on MarkLives MEDIA: Innovations Rewriting Media Rulebook • #NextWeek: WPP SA Media Incubator
This week MarkLives MEDIA highlighted six South African media leaders discussing the innovations that reshaped the industry in 2025, ranging from AI‑driven content creation to programmatic television buying. The upcoming issue will feature an exclusive interview with Merissa Himraj, WPP Media’s...
Conan O’Brien Reflects on Late Night’s ‘Tough Situation’ Covering Today’s News: ‘How Do You Not Wear Your Heart on Your...
Conan O'Brien told the IMO podcast with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson that today’s late‑night hosts face a "tough situation" because they must comment on a deeply divisive news cycle. He admitted he would struggle to find jokes in current...
Ella Langley and Jo Dee Messina To Converse In CRS Keynote
The Country Radio Seminar’s third‑year "The Conversation" keynote will feature breakout star Ella Langley alongside veteran Jo Dee Messina on March 19 at Nashville’s Omni Hotel. Langley’s fast‑track success—CMA and ACM honors and strong chart performance—contrasts with Messina’s nine No. 1...
Study: Phone-Based Connections Lead Car Audio Listening
Futuresource Consulting’s Audio Tech Lifestyles 2025 survey of 10,000 car‑traveling consumers shows phone‑based connections now dominate in‑car audio, with 51% using Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as their primary source. Radio’s share has slipped to roughly 25% overall, though...
Charapata Advances to EVP Position Across KSE Media Ventures
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment promoted Kathleen Charapata to Executive Vice President, Distribution and Deputy General Counsel for KSE Media Ventures. Charapata, who joined KSE in 2024 after serving as Deputy General Counsel and previously as Chief Administrative Officer and General...
Netflix's Star-Studded Comedy Drama The Four Seasons Confirms Season 2 Return Date with First Look
Netflix has set the release date for the second season of its comedy‑drama *The Four Seasons* for Thursday, 28 May. The eight‑episode run returns the original ensemble cast and continues the format of six friends navigating four separate vacations. Tina Fey, who...
Samsung TV Plus Adds Live Sports, Game Shows, and a 24/7 Dawson’s Creek Channel in March
Samsung TV Plus is expanding its free, ad‑supported lineup in March with live sports, new game‑show FAST channels, a dedicated Minor League Baseball channel, and a 24/7 Dawson’s Creek stream. The platform will broadcast MotoAmerica’s Daytona 200, Major League Volleyball matches and...
Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games Hit STAN SPORT with Every Event Live
Stan Sport will broadcast every one of the 79 medal events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, offering live and on‑demand coverage starting March 6. The opening ceremony streams live on Stan Sport and will also be shown on...
Traffic to Top Tech Publications Has Plummeted Since 2024, New Analysis Shows
Organic search traffic to the United States' leading tech publications has plunged 58% since 2024, according to Growtika’s Ahrefs‑based analysis. Combined visits fell from a 2024 peak of 112 million to just 47 million in January 2026. The Verge suffered the steepest...
Salt Lake FMs Soar With New Dielectric Master System
Dielectric has installed its RingMaster broadband FM and manifold combiner system at Farnsworth Peak, creating a new master antenna that now supports 13 FM stations for Bonneville International and other broadcasters. The upgrade replaces a 40‑year‑old infrastructure that was not...
Overseas Executives Join Australian Producers at SCREEN FOREVER 40
Screen Producers Australia announced that four senior overseas executives will attend SCREEN FOREVER 40, the country’s flagship screen industry conference on the Gold Coast from 28‑30 April 2026. The delegation includes Sophie Green of Bankside Films, Antoine Nugou of Mediawan...
Matlock Sneak Peek: Henry Haber Debuts As A Fist-Bumping Lawyer Bro — Watch
CBS’s long‑running legal drama Matlock introduces Henry Haber as Hunter, a brash rookie lawyer who makes a fist‑bump entrance in Thursday’s episode. The sneak‑peek, released by TVLine, shows Hunter quickly winning over lead Olympia with confidence and a quirky salute....
PRIME VIDEO Tees up Rory McIlroy Masters Triumph in New Documentary
Prime Video unveiled the first‑look trailer and a 30 March premiere for *Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait*, a feature‑length documentary chronicling the Irish golfer’s 14‑year pursuit of a Masters title. The film revisits McIlroy’s early heartbreaks, including his 2011 collapse, and builds...
The Real Shift In Spoken Word
A recent Edison Research chart shows podcasts and AM/FM radio each capturing roughly 40% of spoken‑word listening time, suggesting a tie. The author argues the metric is misleading because it excludes the rapidly growing video‑first podcast consumption on platforms like...
WPP Media Appoints Nancy Lan to Lead Mindshare Sydney Client Portfolio
WPP Media announced that Nancy Lan will lead Mindshare’s Sydney client portfolio, overseeing brands such as Unilever, IKEA, uBank and Blackmores. Lan arrives with more than two decades of leadership across Australia, Asia and Europe, including senior roles at Virgin...
Podcast Partner Manager, London
Spotify announced a Podcast Partner Manager role in London to lead relationships with video and audio creators across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. The position focuses on attracting video creators to view Spotify as a primary distribution and monetisation...
Scripps to Acquire WTVQ for $15.8 Million
The E.W. Scripps Company agreed to buy Lexington’s ABC affiliate WTVQ for $15.8 million, creating a duopoly with its existing NBC station WLEX pending regulatory clearance. Scripps CEO Adam Symson said the deal will deepen market scale and fund more neighborhood...
OffBall and Togethxr Team Up on a New Playbook for Sports Media
OffBall and Togethxr announced a strategic partnership that merges OffBall’s sports‑culture coverage with Togethxr’s women’s‑sports focus. Togethxr reported $30 million in 2025 revenue and profitability, while OffBall has more than doubled its revenue to approach mid‑seven figures. The deal gives each...
‘The Hunger’ by Way of Bertolucci: Costume Designer Sarah Evelyn on ‘The Beauty’
Ryan Murphy’s FX/Hulu series “The Beauty” launches with a fashion‑forward, horror‑satire premise, starring Bella Hadid in a runway explosion that sets a visually daring tone. Costume designer Sarah Evelyn was tasked with translating Murphy’s eclectic references—from Bertolucci to “The Hunger”—into a contemporary...
T-Mobile Wants $8 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand 5G Coverage to 99 Percent of Americans
T‑Mobile has proposed tapping roughly $8 billion of unused BEAD broadband funds to add about 6,000 new macro‑cell sites and push 5G coverage to 99 percent of Americans. The plan would allocate the surplus while preserving over $13 billion for traditional fixed‑line projects....
March Makeover: Save Up to 85% on Monoprice’s Streaming & Tech Essentials
Monoprice is running a March promotion offering up to 85% off a broad selection of streaming and tech accessories, including TV mounts, cables, and audio devices. Shoppers can also receive an extra 20% discount on select items using promo code...
LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM Locks in Season 4 Return Date on Netflix
Netflix has set the release date for Season 4 of the Emmy‑winning docu‑reality series Love on the Spectrum, slated for April 1, 2026. The show continues to follow autistic individuals navigating dating, mixing returning participants with new faces. Executive producers Karina Holden and...
Bendigo Viewers Face Long Wait for TV Return
Bushfires on Jan 9, 2026 devastated the Mount Alexander transmission site, cutting free‑to‑air TV for Bendigo’s regional viewers. Temporary transmitters restored only core channels at reduced power, leaving multichannels unavailable. Industry estimates a full rebuild will take up to six months...