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Orange Maroc Launches Yo Max 5G Plans with OTT Services

Orange Maroc unveiled Yo Max 5G, a new family of mobile plans priced between MAD 99 and MAD 649 per month. The six options deliver 25 GB to unlimited data, with higher tiers adding 80 GB+ roaming allowances. Each tier bundles an expanding set of over‑the‑top services such as OSN+, Viu, Blacknut and Anghami. Customers can activate and adjust their subscriptions through the Maxit app.

By Telecompaper

How Every 2026 Best Picture Nominee Will Feature ASL Interpretation Ahead of the Oscars

For the first time in Oscars history, every one of the ten 2026 Best Picture nominees will be available with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. SignUp Media’s "The Oscars Project" will roll out picture‑in‑picture ASL overlays via a free Google...

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By TechCrunch Media & Entertainment

Spotify Is Rolling Out Audiobook Charts

Spotify announced the launch of weekly Audiobook Charts in the United States and United Kingdom, mirroring its Music and Podcast rankings. The charts, which rank titles by listening behavior and engagement, are visible to both free and premium users within...

"Survivor 50" Premiere Wins the Night Posting CBS' Most-Watched Wednesday Since 2022

CBS reported that the "Survivor 50" premiere on February 25, 2026 attracted an average 5.06 million viewers, making it the network’s most‑watched Wednesday night since 2022. The episode outperformed NBC by 81 % and peaked at 6.18 million viewers, retaining at least 90 % of its audience...

By The Futon Critic

Riding the Rightwing Algorithm to Success: Is Karl Stefanovic Australia’s Joe Rogan?

Australian TV veteran Karl Stefanovic launched an independent podcast, The Karl Stefanovic Show, which surged to No. 2 on Apple Podcasts overall and topped the news category within four weeks. The series quickly amassed over 50,000 YouTube subscribers and its right‑wing...

By The Guardian Media

Week in Review: Netflix Drops Its WBD Bid, Premier League Plans a Streaming App, and CTV Fuels Ad Tech Growth

Netflix has withdrawn its $83 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, paving the way for Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion hostile offer, which the board has deemed superior. Paramount’s proposal, backed by Larry Ellison, now awaits regulatory clearance...

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By TTVNews (Latin America)

Projects From Spain and Latin America Selected by Series Mania Forum 2026

The Series Mania Forum announced 15 projects for its 2026 Co‑Pro Pitching Sessions, chosen from more than 400 submissions across 65 countries. Spain’s two flagship entries are *The Glacier Murders* – a Spain‑Chile thriller set between Patagonia and Catalonia –...

Fox Sports App Launches AI Version of Colin Cowherd

Fox Sports has introduced an AI-powered version of its flagship host Colin Cowherd within the Fox Sports mobile app. The digital persona, built from years of Cowherd’s broadcast audio, can answer user sports queries in his distinctive cadence and style....

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Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Reshape Streaming?s Power Balance

Paramount Skydance Global and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a $111 billion merger that would unite two major studios and their extensive content libraries. The combined entity would blend HBO’s premium brand with Paramount’s franchises such as Star Trekk, Mission: Impossible, Transformers and...

By Streaming Media

Bosnia State Broadcaster BHRT Halts Programming in Funding Crisis Protest

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state broadcaster BHRT stopped all TV and radio output on 26 February, displaying a black screen and a warning about a possible shutdown. The halt stems from a deep funding crisis: licence‑fee revenues collected by the country’s entities...

By Broadband TV News

By Sports Video Group (SVG)

IndyCar Season Opener: A Look Into the Productions’ Fast-Track IP Transformation

IndyCar’s 31st season kicks off March 1 in St. Petersburg, backed by a rapid IP overhaul of its five mobile production trucks. IMS Productions, BeckTV, and Imagine Communications upgraded system architecture, workflows, and signal paths to enable high‑intensity, low‑latency coverage. The fast‑track...

Telia and Viaplay Sign New Multi-Year Content Agreement

Telia and Viaplay have signed a multi‑year content agreement to bolster Telia’s TV and streaming proposition in Sweden. The deal secures long‑term access to Viaplay’s extensive library of international series, local entertainment and premium live‑sport rights, including UEFA Champions League...

By Broadband TV News

Martijn Van Hout to Depart Canal+ After 22 Years

Martijn van Hout will leave Canal+ at the end of February, ending a 22‑year tenure that included roles as Country Manager DACH and Managing Director of Canal+ Austria. He launched HD Austria in 2010, grew it into a full pay‑TV...

By Broadband TV News

Why Audio and Video Is ‘Big Part’ of Politico Growth Strategy

Politico is making audio and video a core growth pillar through 2026, expanding its Playbook podcast network and launching a new Brussels edition. The company hired a deputy head of audio, introduced a Brussels Playbook podcast that already draws about...

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By Los Angeles Times Company Town

The Newest Trend in L.A. Office Space: In-House Studios for Traveling Influencers

Los Angeles office landlords are converting premium space into compact, influencer‑ready studios, a trend embraced by brands like Puma, Skims and e.l.f. These in‑house production hubs serve as showrooms, event venues and content creation labs, allowing companies to showcase products...

WTVision Maps Out Streamlined Newsroom Collaboration

wTVision has launched wMaps, a broadcast‑grade mapping platform built into its on‑air graphics ecosystem. The solution offers a standalone GUI for 2D/3D map creation and a client‑server module that supports up to ten simultaneous users via a browser. Designed for...

By TVBEurope

“Wonder Man” Debuts On The Nielsen Streaming Charts

Nielsen’s latest U.S. streaming charts covering Jan 26 2025‑Feb 1 2026 highlight Marvel’s new Disney+ series “Wonder Man” entering the Top 10 Originals at #8 with 618 K minutes viewed. The data underscores Disney’s dominance on the Acquired chart, where legacy titles like Grey’s Anatomy, Bluey and...

By What’s On Disney Plus

Newsrooms Rethink AI, Trust and Revenue Models

At the 22nd Video Broadcast and Broadband Tech Summit, Indian media leaders debated how AI, automation and shifting audience habits are reshaping newsrooms. Panelists highlighted AI’s role in proofreading, headline optimisation and large‑language‑model development to reduce costs and expand multilingual...

By IndianTelevision.com

Italy: DAZN Scores World Cup Rights

DAZN has secured exclusive streaming rights to broadcast every one of the 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Italy, while public broadcaster Rai will air 35 selected games, including the opening match and any involving the Italian...

How Audience Insights Drive NBA Media Decision-Making

NBA Vice President Michelle Auguste explained how audience insights have shaped the league’s new 11‑year media rights agreement, positioning the NBA as a growth property despite overall TV declines. The data highlighted the league’s nightly reach, youthful and diverse fan...

By Streaming Media

Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6

Peacock will stream the award‑winning drama Hamnet exclusively starting March 6, 2026. Directed by two‑time Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, the film adapts Maggie O'Farrell's bestseller and has earned a 93 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. It already secured two Golden Globe wins and...

By The Futon Critic

Three TV5MONDE FAST Channels Launch on Plex

TV5MONDE announced that its three free‑ad‑supported streaming (FAST) channels—Chefs, Voyage, and Info—are now available on Plex across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. The rollout covers Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and Mexico, with...

By Media Play News

TRAI Outlines 6G, AI and Inclusion Roadmap for Broadcast Sector

At the 22nd Video Broadcast and Broadband Tech Summit, TRAI outlined a five‑year roadmap that couples 6G‑enabled gesture and voice TV with AI‑driven content agents, while stressing rural inclusion. The regulator highlighted the need to expand data‑centre capacity to roughly...

By IndianTelevision.com

AMC Networks Previews ‘Vampire Lestat’ Series Premiering in June

AMC Networks unveiled a preview of “The Vampire Lestat,” the next chapter of the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, set to debut in June 2026 on AMC and AMC+. The series follows Lestat’s electric multi‑city rock tour, intertwining his rising fame with a...

By Media Play News

Inside the Stream – SVOD Is Maturing; WBD-Paramount Deal TV Audience Shares

New Antenna data shows U.S. premium SVOD subscriber growth has markedly slowed, with seasonality now influencing churn as users cancel before adding new services. Bundling emerges as a critical growth lever, especially for Disney’s streaming portfolio. Meanwhile, Paramount‑Skydance secured the...

By nScreenMedia

Atresmedia Defies TV Ad Downturn with €1bn FY Revenues

Spanish broadcaster Atresmedia posted €1 billion in net revenues for FY 2025, a marginal decline from €1.01 billion in 2024, despite a 4.4 percent contraction in the domestic TV advertising market. EBITDA fell sharply to €87.7 million, but the company noted that, excluding redundancy‑related provisions,...

The Case for and Against Publisher Content Marketplaces

Content marketplaces are emerging as a way for publishers to monetize their articles and protect against AI scraping. Microsoft and Amazon are backing these platforms to boost Azure and AWS adoption, while licensing standards from groups like the BBC coalition...

By Digiday

Shannons SpeedSeries Secures New Home on FOX SPORTS for 2026

After two decades on free‑to‑air television, the Shannons SpeedSeries will move to Fox Sports starting in 2026. The new deal places all six championship rounds live on Fox Sports and on‑demand via Kayo Sports, ending its partnership with the Seven...

By TV Blackbox

DAZN Continues to Drive Subs Growth for NFL Game Pass

DAZN reported a 24% year‑on‑year increase in NFL Game Pass subscriptions, continuing double‑digit growth since its 2023 partnership with the league. The premium Ultimate Tier saw more than 300% growth as fans embraced HDR, Dolby 5.1, and multiview features. International...

Paramount-WBD Pact Is ‘Not a Done Deal,’ California AG Teases ‘Vigorous’ Investigation

California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that the Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger is not finalized, citing an open state investigation. Paramount’s $31‑per‑share offer has been deemed superior, prompting Netflix to step aside. Regulators must still clear the deal amid concerns...

By The Wrap

News: Discovery Global, Paramount, Atlanta Braves and More

Warner Bros. Discovery will abandon the planned Discovery Global spinoff if its pending merger with Paramount is finalized, keeping TNT Sports under the combined umbrella with CBS Sports. Paramount, after raising its offer to $31 per share, reaffirmed confidence in...

By Sports Media Watch

By Variety – Mergers & Acquisitions (tag)

CNN’s Jake Tapper Breaks News of Paramount Buying Network’s Parent Company WBD Live on Air: ‘It Affects Everybody I’m Looking...

Paramount Skydance announced a presumptive offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent of CNN, after Netflix withdrew its competing bid. The announcement was made live on CNN’s "The Lead" by Jake Tapper, highlighting immediate relevance to the network’s staff. Political figures, including former...

Begin Secures ISL Digital Rights Across 4 GCC Markets

Begin, the UAE‑based OTT platform, has signed a one‑year exclusive deal for the Indian Super League’s digital rights in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. The agreement grants live streaming access for the 2026 ISL season, which runs through...

Tuesday TV Ratings 2/24/26: State of the Union Down Significantly From 2025 as Fox News Narrowly Tops Coverage, Will Trent...

The 2026 State of the Union broadcast saw a sharp drop in ratings, posting a 0.80 18‑49 rating on ABC, down from 2025 levels. Fox News narrowly led cable coverage with a 0.81 rating and 8.87 million viewers, edging out CNN....

By The TV Ratings Guide

By Sports Video Group (SVG)

Horizon Sports & Experiences, TOGETHXR Launch Joint Venture to Power Future of Women’s Sports

Horizon Sports & Experiences and women’s sports media firm TOGETHXR have launched IX to Five, a joint venture aimed at commercializing women’s sports through premium storytelling, IP development, and brand partnerships. The venture debuts with content featuring the StudBudz, WNBA...

Tuesday TV Ratings: Will Trent, Best Medicine, NCIS, St. Denis Medical, WWE NXT

Tuesday’s TV ratings show new episodes of ABC’s “Will Trent” and “Best Medicine” leading original programming performance. Both shows posted percentage changes compared with their prior episodes, while reruns of “NCIS” and “St. Denis Medical” filled the schedule. News specials covering the State of...

By TV Series Finale

Comcast Now Offers Free Disney+ & Hulu With Some Internet Plans

Comcast is bundling free, ad‑supported Disney+ and Hulu with select Xfinity high‑speed internet plans, also adding Peacock Premium, Xumo Stream Box, and a Wi‑Fi gateway. The offer applies to gigabit, 1.2 Gbps and 2 Gbps tiers and is available to new sign‑ups...

By Cord Cutters News

The Great PSKY-WBD Mashup: It’s Not a Media Merger, It’s a Training Data Heist

Skydance‑Paramount’s proposal to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is being framed as a traditional media consolidation, but analysts argue the real value lies in the combined content library as a high‑fidelity training data source for generative AI. The deal would...

By TVREV

EnTech Fest Panel: Passionate Audience Key to DTC Services Fandango and Angel Studios

At the Digital Entertainment Group’s EnTech Fest, Angel Studios and Fandango highlighted the importance of cultivating passionate, direct‑to‑consumer audiences. Angel’s 2.1 million members vote on every title, paying a monthly fee for theater tickets and streaming access. Fandango, now operating under...

By Media Play News

By New York Times — Media & Advertising

32.6 Million Watched Trump’s State of the Union Address, Nielsen Says

About 32.6 million people tuned into President Trump’s 107‑minute State of the Union address, according to Nielsen. The audience size is essentially identical to President Biden’s final 2024 address, which drew 32.2 million viewers, but it fell short of the 36.6 million that...

Rachel Perkins to Steer First Nations Strategy at SCREEN AUSTRALIA

Screen Australia has appointed acclaimed filmmaker Rachel Perkins as its inaugural Director of First Nations Strategy, effective 2 March 2026. Perkins, an Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman and co‑founder of Blackfella Films, brings over three decades of experience creating Indigenous‑focused television...

By TV Blackbox

Blog•Feb 26, 2026

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cecily Strong Team for Apple TV Nanny Squatter Series / Trump's SOTU Speech Down 11% From Last...

Apple TV+ announced a limited dramedy series titled "Nanny Squatter" starring Julia Louis‑Dreyfus and Cecily Strong, signaling the streamer’s push for premium comedy talent. Meanwhile, President Trump’s State of the Union address recorded an 11% decline in viewership compared with...

By TVTattle

By TV Tech (TVTechnology)

Samba: Essentials, Utilities Tally Most Ad Impressions in 2nd-Half 2025

Samba TV’s H2 2025 advertising report shows a sharp pivot toward essential and infrastructure categories, with utilities ad impressions jumping 48%, insurance up 18% and pharma rising 12%. Discretionary sectors such as career services, apparel and food & beverage posted double‑digit...

Blog•Feb 26, 2026

Tube Trends: MrBeast Uses Giveaways To Hit New Highs

Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has leveraged giveaway‑centric videos to set new viewership records on YouTube. In the past 90 days his "Subscribe For An iPhone" clip topped U.S. charts with over a billion views, while a holiday $100K giveaway...

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By TV Tech (TVTechnology)

ATSC Appoints Anil Bhardwaj Tech, Strategy Director For India

ATSC has named Indian broadcast veteran Anil Bhardwaj as its Technology & Strategy Director for India and Emerging Markets, reinforcing the group’s push for next‑generation standards. Bhardwaj will lead ATSC’s engagement with the Telecommunications Standards Development Society of India (TSDSI) and...

‘Access Hollywood’s Emily Orozco Promoted To Correspondent In NYC Bureau

NBCUniversal has elevated Emily Orozco to correspondent for Access Hollywood’s New York City bureau. Orozco, an Emmy‑nominated journalist, joined the show in 2017 and has progressed from associate field producer to head of the NY bureau and coordinating producer. She...

By TVNewsCheck

By TV Tech (TVTechnology)

Telestream Unveils Production-Ready AI Capabilities Across Its Product Portfolio

Telestream unveiled a suite of production‑ready AI features across its Vantage, Vantage Cloud, EDC, Stanza and Qualify platforms. The rollout adds AI Caption with support for 128 languages, AI Qualify for automated lip‑sync and subtitle validation, AI Speech for real‑time...

WBD Sees Revenues Drop 7 Percent in Q4

Warner Bros. Discovery reported a 7% year‑over‑year drop in Q4 total revenues, falling to $9.5 billion. All three core segments—distribution, advertising and content—declined, with advertising down 9% and content down 10%. The company posted a net loss of $252 million after accounting...

By World Screen

Nexstar Expects Tegna Purchase To Close By End Of Q2

Nexstar Media Group expects its $2.5 billion acquisition of Tegna to close by the end of the second quarter, aligning with the anticipated surge in political advertising ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The company reported Q4 net revenue of $1.29 billion,...

By TVNewsCheck