Wednesday March 25, 2026   IN THE NEWS Many young people aged 18-24 find traditional news irrelevant, difficult to understand, or unfairly biased against their demographic, according to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report. Key findings of the research include: · Young people are now clearly social-first […]
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM PREMION Tuesday March 24, 2026   IN THE NEWS A group of Democratic senators is demanding a “thorough review” of the proposed $110 billion Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over significant foreign investment tied to the deal. In a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan […]
Monday March 23, 2026   IN THE NEWS CBS News started another round of layoffs on Friday. “It’s no secret that the news business is changing radically, and that we need to change along with it,” said CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss and CBS News president Tom Cibrowski in a memo to staff. […]
Friday March 20, 2026   IN THE NEWS This was not the kind of drama ABC was hoping for. Season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” set for a Sunday premiere, has been scrapped in the wake of new domestic violence allegations against would-be lead Taylor Frankie Paul. The “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star appears in […]
Thursday March 19, 2026   IN THE NEWS At his first Disney shareholder meeting as CEO – and his first day on the job – Josh D’Amaro struck a confident tone, positioning the company as uniquely equipped to lead the industry forward. While others face consolidation or fight to stay relevant in a fragmented landscape, […]
A Cynopsis Message From A+E Global Media Wednesday March 18, 2026 Â Â IN THE NEWS American viewers overwhelmingly trust TV news over AI social and search, according to a new study released by the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) that assessed behaviors across potential voters, non-voters, Republicans, Democrats and Independents.
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 Â Â 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 […]