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
Tuesday June 23, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Ads Are Winning Viewers Back, But Gen Z Is Playing by Different Rules · Linear TV Is Now a Niche Sport — and Streaming Loyalty Is a Myth · Disney Takes Its FCC Fight to the […]
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Thursday June 18, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · BBC Enters Its Own Austerity Era · The Pitt Season 3 Is Back In Production Mode · Shoppable TV Ads Are Coming To Sinclair-Owned Stations IN THE NEWS Close your eyes and think of England? […]
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Cynopsis — the media industry’s essential morning read. Today: · Netflix Still Has Acquisition Dreams · “Kiki’s Delivery Service” Is Getting A Live-Action Adaptation · Expect To See Even More CTV Ad Spending Soon IN THE NEWS Third time’s a charm? Fox apparently had competition […]