Tuesday March 17, 2026 IN THE NEWS The NFL and Paramount Skydance are negotiating a costly renewal deal, reports CNBC. The agreement could have Paramount boost the average annual fee for CBS’ Sunday afternoon games by about 50% from the current $2.1 billion. While Paramount’s existing 11-year agreement runs through the […]
Monday March 16, 2026 IN THE NEWS Peacock is rolling out new vertical video features as it looks to stand out in the streaming pack. The updates include an AI-powered experience guided by a video avatar of “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen, launching this summer, along with AI-enabled real-time […]
Friday March 13, 2026 IN THE NEWS Disney+ has launched vertical video offering Verts, designed to make it easier for users to find their next watch. By tapping the new Verts icon in the navigation bar on mobile, users enter a vertical video feed and can swipe through a stream of […]
Thursday March 12, 2026 IN THE NEWS Second-screening isn’t just a young viewer’s game anymore. More than half of US viewers ages 45–54 now watch video on their phones while the TV is on, according to a report from Omdia – up from 39% in November 2020. Viewers 55–64 aren’t channeling […]
Wednesday March 11, 2026 IN THE NEWS TV continues to play a powerful role in creating brand awareness and influencing consumer purchase decisions, according TVB’s 2026 Purchase Funnel Study. Key findings in the report include: · Television was the most important influencer at all stages of the purchase funnel. In the […]
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM PREMION Tuesday March 10, 2026 IN THE NEWS AMC Networks placed an early season two order for “The Audacity.” Season one of the Silicon Valley-set, darkly comedic drama, created by Jonathan Glatzer (“Succession”), kicks off Sunday, April 12 on AMC and AMC+. Also coming back […]
Monday March 9, 2026 IN THE NEWS SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to extend contract negotiations into this week — likely the last extension before studios begin separate talks with the Writers Guild of America on April 16. If a deal isn’t reached, the SAG-AFTRA talks will […]
Friday March 6, 2026 IN THE NEWS They came in soaked – and left smarter. Yesterday marked the rain-drenched kickoff of Convergent TV World at the Times Center, where a very wet New York City crowd gathered to talk about the future of TV. Just a few notable quotes from the first day: · […]
Thursday March 5, 2026 IN THE NEWS Despite rumors that she’d be leaving, Gayle King has signed a deal that will keep her on “CBS Mornings.” “Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated,” said King in a statement. “CBS News is my longtime home, and I am committed to our mission. I’m […]
A Cynopsis Message From A+E Global Media Wednesday March 4, 2026 IN THE NEWS Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Tuesday that he expects Paramount to face little trouble winning regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Speaking to Arjun Kharpal on CNBC, Carr said, […]