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Survey: Black viewers pay more attention to culturally relevant ads

A study from Nielsen reveals that the majority of Black audiences (67 per cent) surveyed pay more attention to ads in media that reflect their culture. In addition, Black audiences demonstrate loyalty and trust to the brands and influencers they believe in compared to other segments. Over half (52 per cent) of Black audiences agreed […]

January 19, 2026

Report: Consumers managing subscriptions more actively

Recurly, a subscription growth platform, has released its 2026 State of Subscriptions report. US consumers are changing how they use subscriptions, and the shift is making the business model stronger. Rather than treating subscriptions as ‘set it and forget it’ expenses, consumers are managing them more actively. They pause when they need a break, cancel […]

January 15, 2026

Bank raises view on AST to $100 

Analysts at the Bank of America have increased their price target for AST SpaceMobile from $85 (€72.8m) to $100 per share. The bank’s report to clients said: “2025 was a watershed year for LEO. We expect the momentum to intensify in 2026 as providers like AST and Starlink jockey to offer full cellular service and […]

January 13, 2026

Little Dot Studios makes US hires, UK promotions

Little Dot Studios, the social media agency, digital media network and multi-platform production company and All3Media company, has announced a series of senior internal promotions across its businesses. The company employs more than 500 people globally with over 600 clients, working across content, media, platforms, and partnerships for some of the world’s leading entertainment, sport […]

January 13, 2026

BBC expands pay model to BBC App in US

BBC Studios has extended the pay model experience and access to the BBC App in the US. Priced at $49.99 per year (or $8.99 per month), subscribers receive unlimited access to the BBC’s catalogue of documentary series and films, as well as BBC’s global news and reporting – including full-length news articles and feature stories, […]

January 8, 2026

DirecTV ups subscriber fees again

US satellite pay-TV operator DirecTV has announced price rises for some users across its bundled channels in the US. It last raised prices for all users just two months ago in November 2025. The increases will apply to ‘legacy’ clients which were not covered by last November’s price rises. In other words, these ‘legacy’ customers […]

January 8, 2026By Chris Forrester

Hearst Media Production, Weigel Broadcasting expand partnership

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a producer and distributor of unscripted series, has expanded its relationship with Weigel Broadcasting to provide programming across several Weigel multicast networks in the US in 2026. With this newly expanded partnership, the Start TV network has begun carriage this month of HMPG series Journey with Dylan Dreyer and Recipe Rehab with […]

January 7, 2026

US Launch company Power Rankings

Rocket launch observer and acknowledged expert Eric Berger has compiled his annual Power Ranking of the US rocket companies for 2025, and listed in the ArsTechnica specialist publication. Berger has compiled the list since 2022 with the aim of “[sparking] debate, discussion, and appreciation for the challenge of operating a successful rocket company.” Top of […]

January 6, 2026By Chris Forrester

US public broadcasters deploy Advanced HDR by Technicolor

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Advanced HDR by Technicolor has announced that seven public TV stations have deployed ATSC 3.0 and are enabled with Advanced HDR by Technicolor, marking a major milestone for accessible, free, over-the-air (OTA) public TV. Maryland Public Television (MPT) in Baltimore, Maryland; WPTD in Dayton, Ohio; WXXI in Rochester, New […]

January 6, 2026

Pearl TV launching NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Programme

As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) considers next steps on the transition to ATSC 3.0 television broadcasting in the US, Pearl TV has announced the NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Programme, an industry-led effort focused on ensuring that over-the-air TV households have an affordable and user-friendly way to access NEXTGEN TV services while continuing to rely […]

January 5, 2026