Tuesday July 14, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · States Sue to Block Paramount-WBD Merger · Streaming Services Face Reckoning Over Value · Netflix Is Ready to Play Monopoly IN THE NEWS Twelve states are suing to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. […]
Monday July 13, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Signals Restored at DirecTV and Scripps · YouTube Bros Hit Netflix · Prime Video Bets Big on the Good Book IN THE NEWS DirecTV and Scripps have ended a five-week standoff — […]
Friday July 10, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Nexstar Pushes to Loosen Tegna Merger Restrictions · MRC Sets AI Ground Rules for Media Measurement · Levi’s Turns FIFA Ban Into Viral Sensation IN THE NEWS Nexstar is asking the courts […]
Thursday July 9, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Solving the Sports Streaming Puzzle · Hispanic Television: Beyond Language · Emmy Nomination Highlights IN THE NEWS Sports streaming bundles are becoming a key weapon in the battle for telco customers. New research from subscription […]
Wednesday July 8, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Netflix Thinks Small · FAST Surges, Metadata Stumbles · “Avatar” Film Release Date Changes, Again IN THE NEWS Netflix is taking a bite out of short-form video. The streamer is adding more […]
Tuesday July 7, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · It’s Not You, It’s Your UX: Streaming Apps Blamed for Breakups · Streaming Giants Hit “Non” to France’s New Content Rules · Versant Takes Big Swing in Sports Tech IN THE NEWS A poor user […]
Monday July 6, 2026 Good morning and welcome back to Cynopsis, your essential morning read. We took a brief Fourth of July hiatus — and the fireworks were plentiful both in the sky and across the industry. Here’s everything that went down while we were out: · Comcast Pulled the Trigger on NBCU Spinoff · […]
Friday June 26, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. In observance of the July 4th holiday, Cynopsis will not be publishing next week. We’ll be back in your inbox on Monday, July 6th. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! Today: · FCC Chair Accuses ABC […]
Thursday June 25, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Broadcast Affiliates Revolt as Network Ties Fray in Streaming Era · Netflix “Ghostbusters” Series Set for 2027 · World Cup Viewership Sets Records IN THE NEWS Relationships between local network affiliates and the major broadcast […]
Wednesday June 24, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Letterman Goes Global · Miss USA Returns to TV · “Ponies” Gets Put Out to Pasture IN THE NEWS NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution and David Letterman’s Worldwide Pants have partnered with digital monetization firm
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