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Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for Friday March 27, 2026 ( 41 items )  

'Toughest year yet' for campaigning amid growing societal divisions
LONDON, England, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * 'Toughest year yet' for campaigning amid growing societal divisions * A report by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) has described 2025 as the "toughest year yet" for campaigning amid growing societal divisions. Some 69% of civil society campaigners responding to SMK's annual research said that th  more

100-Day Countdown to the Fourth of July: America250 Reveals First Five Host Cities for July 3-4 Block Parties and Launches National Give-Back Effort
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 27 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * 100-Day Countdown to the Fourth of July: America250 Reveals First Five Host Cities for July 3-4 Block Parties and Launches National Give-Back Effort America250 Names iHeartMedia an Official Audio Partner, Creating a Unified National Listening Experience for the Fourth of July * WASHINGTON, D.C. - America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress with leading the celebra  more

AAP Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Cox Communications vs. Sony Music Entertainment
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * AAP Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Cox Communications vs. Sony Music Entertainment * The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday issued a ruling in the case of Cox Communications vs. Sony Music Entertainment. The following is a statement from Terrence Hart, General Counsel for the Association of American Publishers. "We join our colleagues in the copyright community in expres  more

Arts Council England to simplify application processes after critical review
LONDON, England, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Arts Council England to simplify application processes after critical review * Arts Council England (ACE) has announced that it will simplify its application processes after a critical review last year. In her review, Labour life peer Margaret Hodge called for ACE to "radically reform" its applicatio  more

BMJ Group: 11% Rise in Maternal Deaths in U.S. Aid-Dependent Countries Under Republican Administrations
LONDON, England, March 26 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Global Health: * * * 11% rise in maternal deaths in US aid-dependent countries under Republican administrations Equivalent to 45 extra deaths per 100,000 live births, data analysis indicates Erodes fifth of fall in global maternal deaths achieved since 1985, say researchers * Maternal deaths rise by around 11% in countries that rely on US aid following a switch from a Democratic to a Republican admi  more

BMJ Group: Preparing a Home Cooked Meal at Least Once a Week May Cut Older People's Dementia Risk by 30%
LONDON, England, March 26 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health: * * * Preparing a home cooked meal at least once a week may cut older people's dementia risk by 30% This risk may be 70% lower in novice cooks with few culinary skills, study suggests * Preparing a home cooked meal at least once a week may cut older people's risk of dementia by 30%, suggests research (https://jech.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/jech-2025-225139) p  more

BMJ Group: U.S. is Driving a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
LONDON, England, March 26 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * The US is driving a public health emergency of international concern Experts call for global collaboration to mitigate the harms of US policy changes * The Trump administration's decision to halt most US foreign aid and development work constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under international law, argue experts (https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2026-089  more

BMJ Group: U.S. is Driving a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
LONDON, England, March 27 -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * The US is driving a public health emergency of international concern Experts call for global collaboration to mitigate the harms of US policy changes * The Trump administration's decision to halt most US foreign aid and development work constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under international law, argue experts (https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2026-089474) in T  more

CNN Original Series "K-Everything" With Daniel Dae Kim Premieres Saturday, May 9 On CNN International
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series "K-Everything" With Daniel Dae Kim Premieres Saturday, May 9 On CNN International * March 26th, 2026 SERIES STREAMS ON DEMAND ON CNN APP BEGINNING SATURDAY, MAY 9 IN THE US Trailer: https://youtu.be/tejmMouplGQ NEW YORK, NY - (March 26, 2026) - CNN Original Series K-Everything hosted and executive produced by Tony-award nominated actor, director, producer, and social advocate Dan  more

DCMS-backed common volunteering data standard published
LONDON, England, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * DCMS-backed common volunteering data standard published * A common standard for collecting volunteering data backed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has been published. Volunteering opportunities are currently advertised across more than 47 brokerage platforms, with information c  more

ESPN and World Series of Poker reach multi-year agreement to bring Main Event back to ESPN beginning this summer
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and World Series of Poker reach multi-year agreement to bring Main Event back to ESPN beginning this summer * ESPN and the World Series of Poker (WSOP(r)) have reached a multi-year agreement to bring poker's most prestigious event back to ESPN platforms, highlighted by a three-night live linear finale for the Main Event Final Table, Aug. 3-5 from 9 p.m. ET to Mid  more

ESPN Digital & Social 2026: No. 1 in February
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Digital & Social 2026: No. 1 in February * Throughout a busy month across the sports media landscape in February, ESPN Digital & Social was once again No. 1 in the U.S. Sports Category with 210.2 million unique users, up 5% YoY and reaching 75% of the U.S. adult population across digital, YouTube and social media platforms, according to recently released Comscore  more

ESPN NBA schedule update: Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers added on April 8
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA schedule update: Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers added on April 8 * ESPN today announced an update to its 2025-26 NBA regular-season schedule with an Eastern Conference matchup presented by State Farm as part of its Advil Playoff Push coverage. On Wednesday, April 8, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell host the Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Johnson  more

ESPN to air Celebrating Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special, presented by Eli Lilly and Company, on March 29
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to air Celebrating Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special, presented by Eli Lilly and Company, on March 29 * Watch Trailer ESPN today announced that Celebrating Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special, presented by Eli Lilly and Company, will premiere Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and available to stream on the ESPN App. The one-hour television special, produc  more

Financial Times names Aaron Kirchfeld as Chief European Business Correspondent
LONDON, England, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, posted the following corporate news release: * * * Financial Times names Aaron Kirchfeld as Chief European Business Correspondent * The Financial Times has appointed Aaron Kirchfeld as Chief European Business Correspondent. Kirchfeld will join the FT in May, based in London, and will lead coverage of European corporate activity, working across the FT's global network. This newly created role strengthens t  more

FOX Delivers Fan Factor to Fear Factor: House of Fear Finale with Interactive After-Party
NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * FOX Delivers Fan Factor to Fear Factor: House of Fear Finale with Interactive After-Party * Collaboration With Hang Media Will Connect Fans Live With the Contestants They Have Been Rooting For - And Against New York, NY - March 25, 2026 - FOX is adding one final twist to its successful refresh of the Fear Factor franchise: inviting fans to celebrate the season finale of Fear Factor:   more

Georgia: "When they go after someone like Mzia, they hope to scare every journalist out of the profession" - interview with Irma Dimitradze
PARIS, France, March 26 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Georgia: "When they go after someone like Mzia, they hope to scare every journalist out of the profession" - interview with Irma Dimitradze * Over the past few years, press freedom in Georgia has sharply deteriorated amid mounting political pressure, restrictive legislation and a surge in attacks against journalists. The sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of the prominent i  more

Global NextGen TV Takes Center Stage at 2026 NAB Show with Brazil Minister of Communications and FCC Commissioner
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * Global NextGen TV Takes Center Stage at 2026 NAB Show with Brazil Minister of Communications and FCC Commissioner * Program will focus on ATSC 3.0 rollout, policy alignment and the future of over-the-air broadcasting worldwide across key global markets and emerging economies Washington, D.C.-The 2026 NAB Show, taking place April 18-22 (exhibits April 19-22) at the Las  more

HBO Max Accelerates Expansion With Launch In 12 New Markets In Asia Pacific Today
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max Accelerates Expansion With Launch In 12 New Markets In Asia Pacific Today * SINGAPORE, MARCH 26, 2026 - Warner Bros. Discovery has launched its premier global streaming service HBO Max today in new markets across Asia Pacific, including Bhutan, Fiji, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanua  more

HBO Max is Now Streaming in the UK and Ireland in Major International Expansion
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max is Now Streaming in the UK and Ireland in Major International Expansion * Catch HBO's biggest shows of the year including the first season of the hugely anticipated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, debuting Christmas 2026 and the next instalments of Euphoria in April, House of the Dragon later in the year Watch new titles including   more

ID Exposes The Hidden Cost of Pop Stardom In Explosive New Special BOY BAND CONFIDENTIAL Premiering on April 13 and 14
NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * ID Exposes The Hidden Cost of Pop Stardom In Explosive New Special BOY BAND CONFIDENTIAL Premiering on April 13 and 14 * Watch the Trailer Here (New York, NY) - Investigation Discovery, the leader in true crime programming, announces BOY BAND CONFIDENTIAL, a new special event that goes deep inside the boy band boom of the late 1990s and early aughts  more

IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan comments on Meta and community notes following the Oversight Board's recent advisory
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 26 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan comments on Meta and community notes following the Oversight Board's recent advisory * The Oversight Board, a body created by Meta to review content moderation policies, issued guidance on March 26 about the company's community notes program, which replaced the company's third-party fact-checking program in the United States in 2025 with expa  more

Knight Institute Raises First Amendment Concerns About Proposed NYPD "Buffer Zones" Restricting Protests
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Raises First Amendment Concerns About Proposed NYPD "Buffer Zones" Restricting Protests * NEW YORK-According to news reports, the New York City Council is poised today to consider two legislative proposals that would require the New York Police Department (NYPD) to establish "buffer zones" restricting protest activity outside schools an  more

LGBTQ+ health charity announces closure due to 'prolonged financial pressure'
LONDON, England, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * LGBTQ+ health charity announces closure due to 'prolonged financial pressure' * An LGBTQ+ health charity has announced its closure after operating for more than 40 years due to financial challenges. Metro Charity, which supported LGBTQ+ communities in London and the south east England, announced this  more

Magnolia Network Tune-In: "Building Back America's Trades" Premieres April 11
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Magnolia Network Tune-In: "Building Back America's Trades" Premieres April 11 * New Docuseries Building Back America's Trades Premieres April 11 on Magnolia Network Building Back America's Trades Premieres Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. ET/PT. Streams next day on HBO Max WATCH THE TRAILER HERE DOWNLOAD KEY ART HERE DOWNLOAD CLIPS FROM THE PRE  more

Major League Baseball Returns to Its Broadcast Roots on NBC
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Major League Baseball Returns to Its Broadcast Roots on NBC The First Major League Baseball Broadcast on NBC  * In 1939, NBC's experimental television station W2XBS - the precursor to WNBC-TV - aired the first-ever Major League Baseball broadcast, a Cincinnati Reds-Brooklyn Dodgers doubleheader, with Red Barber calling the action and introducing the national pastime to a new m  more

NBCUniversal Earns 25 Sports Emmy Award Nominations
NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Earns 25 Sports Emmy Award Nominations Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth Earn 2026 Sports Emmy Noms  * NBCUniversal earned 25 Sports Emmy Award nominations for 2025, highlighted by nominations for its coverage of Sunday Night Football, Super Bowl LX, the 151st Kentucky Derby, NBA, and more. For the third consecutive year, NBCUniversal's NFL coverage garnered more   more

NBCUniversal Local Launches 'Our 250' to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Local Launches 'Our 250' to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary NBCUniversal Local's NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations today launched Our 250 (Nuestros 250), a comprehensive multiplatform campaign commemorating the 250 th anniversary of the United States' independence. The 100-day celebration culminates on July 4 with NBCUniversal News Group's six hours of exclusiv  more

Netflix Announces the Cast of 'A Estranha Na Cama', a Thriller Directed by Esmir Filho, Written by Raphael Montes and Starring Paolla Oliveira, Bella Campos and Emilio Dantas
LOS GATOS, California, March 27 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces the Cast of 'A Estranha na Cama', a Thriller Directed by Esmir Filho, Written by Raphael Montes and Starring Paolla Oliveira, Bella Campos and Emilio Dantas Sao Paulo -- Production is now underway for A Estranha na Cama, Netflix's new Brazilian thriller directed by Esmir Filho (Latin Blood -- The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso) and written by Raphael Montes (Good Morning, Veronica). Th  more

PBS PARTNERS WITH ITVS TO LAUNCH THE, "PBS DOCUMENTARIES" YOUTUBE CHANNEL
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS PARTNERS WITH ITVS TO LAUNCH THE, "PBS DOCUMENTARIES" YOUTUBE CHANNEL * REIMAGINING DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING AND EXPANDING CONTENT AND PREMIERES ACROSS THE FORM March 26 Launch Includes the Premiere of Independent Lens Feature "The Inquisitor" (SAN FRANCISCO) March 26, 2026 \- PBS and ITVS, the award-winning co-producer of independent documentary films and the PBS series INDEPENDENT LEN  more

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 27 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 27 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MARCH 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable gues  more

SEC Storied: "Summer of '83: Texas vs. Tide" sets SEC Network premiere date, April 15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Storied: "Summer of '83: Texas vs. Tide" sets SEC Network premiere date, April 15 * For many, the names Clemens, Larkin, Bonds, Magadan and more are synonymous with Major League Baseball. But in 1983, they were college players with a dream. SEC fans can delve into the remarkable story of the 1983 College World Series in the latest SEC Storied. The film - "Summer o  more

Taylor & Francis converts six further journals to open access through Collective Pathway to Open Publishing
LONDON, England, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Taylor & Francis converts six further journals to open access through Collective Pathway to Open Publishing Taylor & Francis has announced an expansion of its innovative diamond open access (OA) model, Collective Pathway to Open Publishing (CPOP), through its agreements with Jisc in the UK and CAUL in Australasia. Collective support has enabled six new jou  more

Taylor & Francis Converts Six Further Journals to Open Access Through Collective Pathway to Open Publishing
LONDON, England, March 27 -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * Taylor & Francis converts six further journals to open access through Collective Pathway to Open Publishing Expansion of diamond OA model supported by new agreements in UK and Australasia * Taylor & Francis has announced an expansion of its innovative diamond open access (OA) model, Collective Pathway to Open Publishing (CPOP), through its agreements with Jisc in the UK and CAUL in Australasia. Collective  more

The Truthers, Starring Jose Coronado and Stephanie Magnin, Premieres on Netflix on 24 July
LOS GATOS, California, March 26 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * The Truthers, starring Jose Coronado and Stephanie Magnin, premieres on Netflix on 24 July What begins as a subtle suspicion eventually turns into a game of cat and mouse that leads a father and his daughter to a point of no return... The Truthers, the new Netflix psychological thriller starring Jose Coronado (Wrong Side of the Tracks, Rotten Legacy) and Stephanie Magnin (La fiera, La moderna), wi  more

TikTok For Business Introduces Watch It. Love It. Want It.
LOS ANGLES, California, March 27 (TNSrpt) -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok For Business Introduces Watch it. Love it. Want it. People come to TikTok to discover what's new, engage with what they love, and take part in what matters to them. Businesses everywhere, from independent creators to global enterprises, are tapping into that journey to build, scale, and drive real results. Today, TikTok for Business is introducing a new glo  more

TLC'S "90 DAY FIANCE" RETURNS WITH A BRAND-NEW CAST AND HIGH STAKES LOVE STORIES
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S "90 DAY FIANCE" RETURNS WITH A BRAND-NEW CAST AND HIGH STAKES LOVE STORIES * March 26, 2026 Watch The Trailer HERE & Check Out Photos HERE (Los Angeles, CA) - The original series that launched the global 90 Day franchise returns with a new season and a completely fresh cast of couples beginning their K-1 visa journey. Americans and their int  more

Universal Orlando Resort Celebrates 35 Years of Pure Fear With Halloween Horror Nights 35 - Running Select Nights August 28 Through November 1
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Orlando Resort Celebrates 35 Years of Pure Fear With Halloween Horror Nights 35 - Running Select Nights August 28 Through November 1 Select Tickets, Packages and Event Upgrades for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando are On Sale, Including Tickets for the Exclusive Premium Scream Night Event, which Returns for Two Nights * Universal Orlando Resort commemorate  more

Will Bangladesh prioritise press freedom in its democratic renewal? RSF issues policy recommendations to new government
PARIS, France, March 25 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Will Bangladesh prioritise press freedom in its democratic renewal? RSF issues policy recommendations to new government * Following the parliamentary elections on February 12, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the new Bangladeshi government to put an end to arbitrary detentions, the instrumentalisation of the justice system and impunity for crimes against journalists. All these abus  more

Wolters Kluwer and FairPlay AI Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver AI-Driven Fair Lending Optimization Capabilities
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, March 27 -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer and FairPlay AI announce strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven fair lending optimization capabilities Partnership combines trusted fair lending analytics with advanced AI model optimization to help lenders identify, remediate, and document disparities * Wolters Kluwer Financial   more

Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik is Named a Leading Vendor in the BARC Financial Consolidation & Group Accounting Survey 26
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, March 27 (TNSrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik is named a Leading Vendor in the BARC Financial Consolidation & Group Accounting Survey 26 Wolters Kluwer's CCH Tagetik has been recognized as a Leading Vendor in the BARC Financial Consolidation & Group Accounting Survey 26 (https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-ins  more