Government Media Shouldn’t Compete with CNN or Fox News, Says Sebastian Gorka
Sebastian Gorka, a senior counterterrorism official on the National Security Council, argued that U.S. government‑funded media should not vie with commercial outlets like CNN or Fox News. He urged that taxpayer money be directed toward agencies such as the Agency for Global Media, which runs Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, to target authoritarian regimes. Gorka framed this as a continuation of Cold‑War‑era information operations aimed at countries like North Korea and Iran. The remarks highlight an ongoing debate over the role of public diplomacy versus domestic news competition.
STOP Trying To Go Viral... Do This Instead
The speaker opens by questioning the social‑media myth that anyone can go viral, describing it as a carrot dangled by platforms to keep users chasing fleeting fame. He frames the discussion around Mark Manson’s idea of the “correct contrarian,” arguing...
Hispanic Audiences Are Mainstream, Not Optional: TelevisaUnivision's Richard Bertodatti
In a recent interview, TelevisaUnivision’s Richard Bertodatti underscored that Hispanic audiences are no longer a niche segment but a mainstream force demanding robust, measurable media solutions. He highlighted the company’s expansive content portfolio—ranging from music and sports to micro‑dramas, news,...
Impact on the Premier League if One of the 'Bix Six' Go Down
The episode of "Price of Football" tackles a looming crisis: what happens if one of the so‑called "Bix Six" clubs—those already under financial strain—faces relegation or a points deduction. Host Kevin Day and economics professor Kieran Maguire unpack the ripple...
What Happens to Copyright in a World of Generative AI?
The video argues that copyright law, as it stands, cannot survive the rise of generative AI, suggesting the framework will eventually disappear. The speaker notes that copyright is a relatively recent invention—recording rights only emerged in the 1970s—and that early musicians...
GMA3 Full Episode - Mon, Mar 23, 2026
GMA3's March 23 episode opened with breaking news of a deadly LaGuardia runway collision, where an Air Canada Express flight struck a fire truck, killing the pilot and co‑pilot and prompting a full airport shutdown. The broadcast then shifted to...
How To Make an AI Randomizer Effect in Effect Maker with @Varunraikar
The video walks viewers through building an AI‑powered randomizer effect in Effect Maker that turns a user’s selfie into a spirit‑animal portrait, ready for YouTube publishing. Bun opens the AI randomizer template, explains the workspace layout—objects, assets, visual script, and...
The Rise of Fake AI Influencers Sexualising Black Women | BBC News
The BBC investigation uncovers a growing wave of AI‑generated influencer accounts that masquerade as Black creators, posting sexualised, stereotyped content that never existed. These fabricated personas, often named with terms like "black," "noir," or "ebony," flood Instagram and TikTok with...
Australia’s Social Media Ban Is “Complicated,” Says Snap executive#shorts #socialmedia #snapchat
The video discusses Australia’s new social‑media regulation, focusing on Snap’s executive response to the country’s attempt to curb youth exposure to harmful content. The executive argues that Snapchat is fundamentally a messaging service, not a content platform, and therefore believes...
Meta's Conversion Reporting Is Not the Problem
John Loomer tackles the persistent claim that Meta "steals" conversion credit, arguing that the issue lies in misunderstanding attribution rather than platform deception. He emphasizes that conversion reporting, while imperfect, captures genuine user actions—impressions and clicks that precede purchases—so dismissing...
Trump Talks up the Prospect of Peace | The Wrap with Anna Botting | Kevin Maguire & Kirsty Buchanan
Sky News is launching a new late‑night program called "The Wrap," hosted by veteran anchor Anna Botting and co‑presenter Gillian Joseph. The show will air Monday‑Friday from 10 p.m. to midnight, offering live, fast‑moving conversations with high‑profile journalists, experts and special...
Can GB News Scale Its Advertising Business? With Chief Revenue Officer Ross Sergeant
The Media Leader podcast introduced Ross Sergeant’s move from global media agency Allwin to GB News as chief revenue officer, a shift framed as a pivotal moment for the fledgling broadcaster. GB News, launched in 2021, has so far burned...
Wunderkind’s Adam Gendelman: Pause Ads Drive 79% Lower Cost Per Action Than Other CTV Formats
Wunderkind’s Adam Gendelman highlighted the growing relevance of pause‑ads on connected‑TV (CTV) as a non‑intrusive, performance‑driven format. By programmatically serving a single creative across multiple apps and OEMs, the company aims to replace traditional in‑stream spots with a viewer‑respectful experience...
Does Meta Want Audience Suggestions?
The video examines recent changes to Meta’s advertising platform that appear to downplay the role of audience suggestions in campaign setup. It notes that most targeting inputs are now presented as “suggestions” by default, and that Meta has altered both...
The Wrap with Gillian Joseph | Saturday 21 March 2026
The Wrap focused on Britain’s diplomatic tightrope as the Iran‑Israel‑US confrontation escalates. Foreign Secretary Ivetta Cooper publicly declared the UK would not join offensive operations, limiting its role to defensive measures while urging a swift resolution to protect regional stability...
Tech Corner: NFLX After Losing WBD Bidding War
Netflix revisited its strategic position after walking away from the Warner Bros acquisition, a move that generated a $2.8 billion termination fee and preserved its balance sheet. The Schwab network’s George Tillis highlighted the company’s Q4 FY2025 results, where revenue hit...
Voice of America Is Back — but How Will It Change? | DW News
One year after the Trump administration ordered the shutdown of Voice of America (VOA), a federal court has mandated its restoration, signaling a potential revival of the U.S. government‑funded broadcaster that once reached over 360 million people worldwide. The ruling marks...
We Turned Costume Videos Into a Real Business, and Shopify Helped Us Along the Way! #ad
The video chronicles how a creator turned costume‑themed videos into a thriving digital‑goods business, crediting Shopify as the backbone of its e‑commerce operations. Over 15 years the brand pivoted from Halloween costume clips to hedgehog vlogs, then to year‑round DIY tutorials,...
How Much Is the NFL Impacting Everything Else on TV Right Now?
The video examines how the NFL’s soaring media‑rights fees are reshaping the broader television landscape, questioning whether sports will crowd out other entertainment. Analysts note that while streaming is growing, linear television still commands significant value, and the surge in sports...
Is “Love Story” Critiquing or Idealizing J.F.K., Jr., And Carolyn Bessette?
The discussion centers on a recent television series that dramatizes the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette. Critics argue the program paints JFK Jr. in a glossy light—handsome, good‑spirited, and earnest—while offering only a shallow,...
#LisaKudrow on How #TheComeback Has Chronicled Two Decades of the Television Industry #shorts
Lisa Kudrow reflects on how her HBO series “The Comeback” unintentionally documented two decades of seismic shifts in television production. She notes the first season’s satire of reality‑TV’s rise, which sparked industry fears that scripted writers would become obsolete as...
Infolinks Media’s Bob Regular: Real-Time Intent Signals Are ‘Precious’ Compared To ‘Stale’ Modeled D
Bob Regular of Infolinks Media explains that the industry’s shift from generic supply‑path optimization (SPO) to real‑time intent signals is reshaping how advertisers secure premium inventory. He argues that true transparency is less about exposing every transaction and more about...
Marriott’s Monique Perlmutter: 75% Of Travelers ‘More Open To Discovery’ During Travel Moments
Marriott Media, in partnership with research firm Kinective and United Airlines’ media network, released a study mapping traveler mindsets across the entire journey—from pre‑trip planning to on‑property stay. The report highlights a striking shift: roughly three‑quarters of guests become markedly...
How FCC’s Carr Rose From Unknown to MAGA Warrior
The video chronicles Brendan Carr’s dramatic metamorphosis from an unremarkable Georgetown graduate to the Federal Communications Commission’s most vocal defender of the Trump administration’s media agenda. It highlights how a once‑shy student has risen to become a public‑facing “flamethrower”...
YouTube for Artists Masterclass: Making Money on YouTube with AJ Ramos
The masterclass, led by AJ Ramos, head of artist partnerships for Latin music at Google‑YouTube, walks creators through the full suite of monetization tools available on the platform and explains how to start earning revenue from music videos, shorts and...
OpenX’s Erika Loberg: Attention Should Measure ‘Real Human Engagement,’ Not Just Screen Presence
OpenX’s chief product officer Erika Loberg explained that the next evolution in connected‑TV (CTV) advertising is shifting the attention metric from a retrospective, post‑campaign gauge to a real‑time, pre‑bid signal that reflects genuine human engagement with the screen. Traditional viewability only...
AI and the Future of News 2026
Journalists gathered at the Reuters Institute’s second annual AI and the Future of News conference in Oxford, drawing more than 3,000 online participants and a live audience. The event underscored the institute’s three‑pronged strategy—evidence‑based research, global engagement, and broader societal...
Understanding Changes in Watch Time
The video walks creators through diagnosing drops in YouTube watch time, emphasizing a systematic review of recent channel or content changes and the metrics available in YouTube Analytics. It highlights concrete levers—thumbnail redesign, topic selection, upload cadence, video length, and seasonal...
Trump Says He Will Have ‘the Honor of Taking Cuba’
Former President Donald Trump asserted he would “have the honor of taking Cuba,” suggesting a future U.S. move toward the island nation. The remark, delivered without any accompanying policy outline, appears more rhetorical than operational, echoing his habit of grandiose...
FreeWheel’s Alex Ibarguen: CTV Fragmentation Is ‘Very Much An Identity Problem’
Alex Ibarguen of FreeWheel frames connected‑TV (CTV) fragmentation not merely as an inventory issue but as a fundamental identity problem. He argues that deterministic household data—anchored by Comcast’s ISP‑assigned IPs—provides the stable identifiers needed for accurate political and brand messaging,...
How to Create an AI Transformation Effect with Effect Maker with @Varunraikar
The video walks viewers through building an AI‑driven vapor‑wave portrait effect using Effect Maker’s AI transformation template. It begins by opening the browser‑based tool, selecting the template, and familiarizing users with the objects, assets, visual script, and preview panels that...
Building an Audience Was the Highest ROI Work I’ve Ever Done
The video centers on a seasoned entrepreneur’s claim that building a social‑media audience has delivered the highest return on investment of any activity he’s undertaken. He recounts devoting roughly two hours a day—about fourteen hours a week—to posting, and how...
How the BBC Will Fulfill Its Remit as Global Streaming Giants Encroach — with BBC iPlayer's Keren...
The BBC is confronting a pivotal charter renewal as it grapples with shrinking license‑fee revenues and mounting competition from global streaming platforms. In a Media Leader Podcast interview, iPlayer general manager Corenza Seminitis outlined the corporation’s push for radical reforms,...
CBS's Margaret Brennan Blasted for Platforming Iranian Foreign Minister
CBS host Margaret Brennan conducted a live Zoom interview with Iran’s foreign minister, sparking immediate backlash over the platform’s legitimacy. The segment highlighted the paradox of the minister claiming to be the “voice of Iranians” while acknowledging that the Iranian...
2025 Investigative Reporting Program Video
UC Berkeley’s Journalism Department has launched the Investigative Reporting Program, a hands‑on experiment that places students in active, power‑holding investigations immediately upon enrollment. The curriculum pairs classroom instruction with real‑world reporting assignments, allowing learners to produce publishable stories while still...
Secretary Wright Joins NBC's Meet the Press - March 15, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Meet the Press that recent spikes in U.S. gasoline and diesel prices stem from the ongoing conflict with Iran and disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz, but said the administration expects prices to...
Press Freedom Under Threat? FCC Warning to US Media
The video examines the FCC’s unprecedented warning that broadcasters could lose their licenses if they do not present the Middle‑East conflict in a manner favorable to the Trump administration. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, echoing Trump’s criticism of outlets reporting Iranian...
From the Archives: The Kidnapping of Journalists in Wartime Iraq
The video revisits the perilous pattern of journalist abductions in Iraq, focusing on the recent disappearance of Christian Science Monitor reporter Jill Carroll and recalling the 2004 kidnapping of documentary filmmaker Micah Garin, whose rescue became a template for later...
Propaganda in 21st-Century Wars: WITNESS Associate Director Mahsa Alimardani Speaks to France 24
The interview with Mahsa Alimardani, associate director of Witness’s Technology Threats program, centers on the escalating propaganda war in Iran, where AI‑generated deepfakes and manipulated video are blurring the line between fact and fiction. Alimardani explains how Witness, a global...
AI Is Changing the Internet. What Does It Mean for Creators? (With Justin and Michael Blau)
The discussion centers on the fundamental data gap facing creators in the Web2 ecosystem and introduces Bond, a blockchain‑based protocol that lets fans bond a one‑time amount of money to access exclusive content while earning interest for the creator. By...
⚡ How to Make YouTube Videos Faster
The video tackles a common pain point for creators: the surprisingly long turnaround time required to produce a YouTube video. It argues that most delays stem not from filming itself but from inadequate pre‑production planning and inefficient editing workflows, and...
This Could Change EVERYTHING...
Virtual Rail Fan announced that YouTube will soon restrict the number of concurrent live streams a channel can host, potentially pulling many of its train‑watching streams off the platform. The change, hinted at in a February 2026 YouTube Help Forum...
Streamers Line Up to Support the Kids of Puerto Rico
The video announces a coordinated industry effort, led by Beet.TV and spearheaded by Andy Plesser, to donate streaming ad inventory in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico. Alma Frontera, the organization’s CEO, thanks the partners and...
Effect Maker Tutorial: Visual Scripting 101 with @Haleycatpawz
The video walks viewers through building an interactive flashlight effect in YouTube’s Effect Maker using the Visual Script tool, a node‑based system that replaces traditional code. Heather explains the two port types—green triangular flow ports that dictate execution order and gray...
Jeffrey Goldberg on 'Signalgate,' Trump's Charm Offensive, And Why The Atlantic Is Winning
The Mixed Signals podcast episode features Atlantic editor‑in‑chief Jeffrey Goldberg discussing the one‑year anniversary of “SignalGate,” the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a secret Pentagon Signal group that revealed plans for strikes on Yemen. Goldberg reflects on how the...
400K Ask Me Anything YouTube Live Stream
In a live AMA celebrating 400,000 YouTube subscribers, the host recapped a move to Idaho, discussed Microsoft Defender’s strengths—especially Defender for Identity—and flagged major shifts in certification updates (e.g., AZ-102 to AZ-103) with forthcoming study-cram content. He advised IT pros...
Why Hollywood Is Facing a Very Unhappy Ending
The video paints a bleak portrait of Hollywood, describing an industry that has moved from a pandemic‑fuelled boom to a deep contraction. Production cycles have stalled, layoffs are rampant, and the once‑vibrant studio lot now resembles a ghost town. Data points...
Lunch & Learn: Ethical Crime Coverage
The Lunch & Learn session, hosted by NYU’s Ethics and Journalism Initiative, brought together seasoned crime reporters to discuss the ethical challenges of covering violent crime. Panelists Ivonne Latti, Beth Schwarzapel, and Graeme Raymond shared experiences ranging from door‑knocking at...
Netflix to Pay as Much as $600 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Firm
Netflix announced a deal to acquire InterPositive, the artificial‑intelligence moviemaking startup founded by Ben Affleck, for as much as $600 million. The purchase represents one of the streaming giant’s largest ever acquisitions and underscores its push into AI‑driven production. InterPositive specializes...
Live From Jerusalem
CGTN has launched a live video feed titled "Live from Jerusalem," broadcasting directly from the Israeli capital. The feed is distributed through the network’s YouTube channel and its dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android, offering viewers on‑demand access. The...