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Legacy Media Captures Only 10% of March TV Viewership, Lagging Behind YouTube and Netflix
New Nielsen data reveals that legacy media companies—including Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Comcast—garnered just over 10% of total TV viewership in March 2025. YouTube surpassed them with 12%, while Netflix secured 7.9%, placing second among all media entities. Disney led the traditional pack with a 5% share. These figures represent the accelerating shift from linear television to tech-driven platforms and streaming services. Major legacy media firms have been divesting traditional assets and investing heavily in digital offerings. Read More (The Hill Rating)
White House Proposes Defunding PBS and NPR Amid Bias Allegations
The Trump White House is reportedly preparing to request Congress rescind $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, citing perceived “anti-conservative bias” in NPR and PBS. The administration labeled the public media entities as a “grift” and criticized their programming. Pew Research found only 24% public support for cutting federal funding to these outlets. NPR receives about 1% of its funding from federal sources, while PBS receives 15%. The proposed cuts could force some local stations to shut down. Read More (The National Desk Rating)
Trump White House Restructures Press Pool, Removes Permanent Wire Service Slot
The White House is changing how the presidential press pool is composed, eliminating the long-standing dedicated wire service slot typically held by outlets like the Associated Press, Reuters, and Bloomberg. Moving forward, outlets will rotate in the pool based on type and eligibility, with daily discretion given to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The changes follow a recent court order restoring AP’s access after it was banned over refusal to adopt politically charged language. Critics, including the WHCA and journalists, say the move undermines press freedom and public access to unbiased reporting. Read More (The Hill Rating)
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