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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Poll: Are you worried the Iran conflict will push up your cost of living?

Middle East conflict escalation drives oil prices above $80 per barrel, threatening increased energy costs, food prices, and delayed interest rate cuts for households already facing financial strain.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Baftas host Alan Cumming criticises BBC for broadcasting slurs and censoring free speech'

The BBC failed to edit out a racial slur from the Baftas telecast despite having time to do so, while removing other controversial moments, causing widespread criticism from Alan Cumming and others.
#press-freedom
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fromTheWrap
5 hours ago

Versant Profits Slide 32% to $930 Million in 2025

Versant's 2025 profits declined 32% to $930 million and revenue fell 5.3% to $6.7 billion, driven by cord-cutting and lower political advertising, though platforms segment grew 3.9%.
#media-consolidation
fromTruthout
3 days ago
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Netflix Bows Out of Warner Bros. Discovery Bid After Skydance Raises Offer

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fromIndieWire
17 hours ago

Debt Is Now One of the Most Powerful Creative Executives in Hollywood

Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery creates a combined company with $79 billion in debt that will fundamentally shape creative decisions and risk tolerance in Hollywood.
fromTruthout
3 days ago
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Netflix Bows Out of Warner Bros. Discovery Bid After Skydance Raises Offer

#creator-economy
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fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

A former MrBeast editor is on a mission to make the creator economy better for women

Rachel Kisela launched EditHers, a Discord community connecting female video editors with creators, addressing the male-dominated editing industry where 76% of editors are men.
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fromVariety
3 days ago

How the Creator Economy Has Changed Marketing and 'Democratized the Launch of Consumer Products'

The creator economy has democratized consumer product launches by eliminating the need for massive paid media budgets, enabling influencers to build billion-dollar brands through social platforms.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

A former MrBeast editor is on a mission to make the creator economy better for women

Rachel Kisela launched EditHers, a Discord community connecting female video editors with creators, addressing the male-dominated editing industry where 76% of editors are men.
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fromVariety
3 days ago

How the Creator Economy Has Changed Marketing and 'Democratized the Launch of Consumer Products'

The creator economy has democratized consumer product launches by eliminating the need for massive paid media budgets, enabling influencers to build billion-dollar brands through social platforms.
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fromWIRED
7 hours ago

Why Missile Alerts and War Updates Trigger Doomscrolling

During regional crises, social media doomscrolling—compulsive consumption of negative news—intensifies as users repeatedly refresh feeds seeking real-time information amid slow confirmation and constant algorithmic amplification of threats.
fromVulture
15 hours ago

Alan Cumming Apologizes for a 'Trauma Triggering' BAFTAs

It's now a week since I hosted the BAFTAs. What should have been an evening celebrating creativity as well as diversity and inclusion turned into a trauma triggering shitshow. I'm so sorry for all the pain Black people have felt at hearing that word echoed round the world. I'm so sorry the Tourettes community has been reminded of the lack of understanding and tolerance that abounds regarding their condition.
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fromDigiday
1 day ago

Bold Call: AI compute costs are the future of the upfront... and principal media

AI compute costs represent a new unpredictable expense for agencies, requiring novel billing models where agencies buy tokens in bulk and pass variable costs to clients through subscriptions.
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fromNieman Lab
21 hours ago

Is The New York Times a games company? A familiar debate continues

The New York Times shifted from news-only subscriptions to bundled offerings combining news with Wordle, Cooking, The Athletic, and other products, making bundle subscribers now exceed news-only subscribers.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

One in five UK supermarket trips involves at least one missing item

One in five UK supermarket trips result in missing items, costing the industry £2.1 billion annually and driving consumers to switch stores or visit multiple grocers.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Sony denies overcharging UK PlayStation gamers in 2bn lawsuit

A £2 billion class action lawsuit claims Sony overcharged 12.2 million UK PlayStation users through excessive digital game store fees, exploiting the shift from physical to digital distribution.
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fromNieman Lab
19 hours ago

New York Times runs in-house ad asking listeners to "support any news organization dedicated to original reporting"

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger released his first-ever advertisement encouraging people to support any news organization dedicated to original reporting, not just the Times, to address the shrinking news industry.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

WH Smith buyer seeks help with dozens of shops at risk of closure

Modella Capital seeks restructuring for TG Jones retail chain, risking approximately 80 of its 450 stores following weaker trading performance.
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fromInverse
23 hours ago

What Does Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Mean For You?

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service, reducing subscription costs for consumers despite concerns about creative independence under David Ellison's leadership.
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fromNieman Lab
21 hours ago

The Baltimore Beat experiments with pay-what-you-can ads

Baltimore Beat launches pay-what-you-can advertising to help small businesses reach local readers as an alternative to declining Google search reliability and algorithm-driven social media platforms.
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fromNieman Lab
21 hours ago

Bostopia's Evan George serves Boston daily news from a lefty perspective

News creators and influencers serve as major news sources for Americans, particularly those under 30, with creators like Evan George delivering local news through short-form TikTok videos.
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fromNieman Lab
21 hours ago

"Same values, same mission, same ethics": How the Houston Chronicle chooses creators to work with

The Houston Chronicle partnered with local creators like Shawn Singh to expand food content reach, leveraging creator audiences to drive traffic and engagement through collaborative storytelling.
#media-acquisition
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
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Breaking News That Affects Everybody I'm Looking At in the Studio': Jake Tapper Tells Viewers CNN May Be on Verge of Takeover by David Ellison

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

John Oliver Swipes at Paramount's WBD Takeover Deal: How the F*ck Do I Get Out of This?'

Paramount agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $31 per share, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2026, making HBO's Last Week Tonight subject to new corporate ownership.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale | TechCrunch

Paramount outbid Netflix with a $111 billion offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's entire entertainment portfolio, including studios, HBO, streaming platforms, and TV networks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
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Breaking News That Affects Everybody I'm Looking At in the Studio': Jake Tapper Tells Viewers CNN May Be on Verge of Takeover by David Ellison

#netflix-acquisition-strategy
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Netflix's Co-CEO explains why he quit the Warner Bros. fight

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery after determining a superior offer existed, having predetermined its bidding limits in advance.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says he bailed on WBD because of the deal's price, not because of Donald Trump

Netflix withdrew from the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war due to price concerns, not political pressure, according to CEO Ted Sarandos.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? | TechCrunch

Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery due to shareholder concerns, wavering commitment after Paramount's increased offer, and Trump administration guidance against overpaying.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Netflix's Co-CEO explains why he quit the Warner Bros. fight

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery after determining a superior offer existed, having predetermined its bidding limits in advance.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says he bailed on WBD because of the deal's price, not because of Donald Trump

Netflix withdrew from the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war due to price concerns, not political pressure, according to CEO Ted Sarandos.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? | TechCrunch

Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery due to shareholder concerns, wavering commitment after Paramount's increased offer, and Trump administration guidance against overpaying.
#streaming-consolidation
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fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes | TechCrunch

Paramount Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery and plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a unified streaming platform with over 200 million projected subscribers.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

3 things we will never know after Netflix pulled out of the Warner Bros. bidding, handing it to Paramount | Fortune

Paramount Skydance won the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war over Netflix, leaving unresolved questions about theatrical distribution, streaming consolidation, and Hollywood's future structure.
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fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes | TechCrunch

Paramount Skydance acquired Warner Bros. Discovery and plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a unified streaming platform with over 200 million projected subscribers.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

3 things we will never know after Netflix pulled out of the Warner Bros. bidding, handing it to Paramount | Fortune

Paramount Skydance won the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war over Netflix, leaving unresolved questions about theatrical distribution, streaming consolidation, and Hollywood's future structure.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Reporter Rejects ESPN's Request to Use Social Media Video Bashes Network for Layoffs

You do not have permission to use it as I've told you numerous times in DMs. Shouldn't have laid off all those reporters if you wanted locker room content.
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#media-mergers--acquisitions
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fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Digest: Paramount to Take Over Warner Bros as Netflix Drops Bid; Dentsu Names New Global CEO

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to acquire the studio for approximately $111 billion, while Dentsu appointed Takeshi Sano as global CEO and HubSpot expanded media reach through a Starter Story partnership.
fromIndieWire
4 days ago
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Now What? 7 Big Questions We Have Now That Paramount - Not Netflix - Is Buying Warner Bros. Discovery

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fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Digest: Paramount to Take Over Warner Bros as Netflix Drops Bid; Dentsu Names New Global CEO

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to acquire the studio for approximately $111 billion, while Dentsu appointed Takeshi Sano as global CEO and HubSpot expanded media reach through a Starter Story partnership.
fromIndieWire
4 days ago
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Now What? 7 Big Questions We Have Now That Paramount - Not Netflix - Is Buying Warner Bros. Discovery

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Hegseth Reportedly Had Pre-Selected List of Questioners' for High-Stakes Pentagon Presser

The MAGA crew does relatively little reporting, so most coverage of the US military is now happening from outside the Pentagon's five walls. Journalists from some traditional outlets were allowed to attend this morning's press conference with Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine. But Hegseth only answered Q's from his chosen outlets.
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#streaming-merger
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fromVulture
1 day ago

They're Going to Rename HBO Max Again, Aren't They?

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers, while maintaining HBO's operational independence.
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fromConsequence
1 day ago

HBO Max and Paramount+ to Be Merged Into Single Streaming Service

Paramount will merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining over 200 million subscribers while maintaining HBO's independent operations.
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fromVulture
1 day ago

They're Going to Rename HBO Max Again, Aren't They?

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service with over 200 million subscribers, while maintaining HBO's operational independence.
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fromConsequence
1 day ago

HBO Max and Paramount+ to Be Merged Into Single Streaming Service

Paramount will merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, combining over 200 million subscribers while maintaining HBO's independent operations.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 day ago

Google To Allow Publishers To Claim Google Discover Profiles?

What could be interesting for publishers/media outlets is that, based on the new line that says: `discover_is_profile_claimed_` (followed by the MID entity or domain if the entity doesn't exist), it might be possible to claim their profile page and therefore modify the information, much like the Knowledge Panel.
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fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

Saudi Arabia, other Gulf states pledged to invest $24 billion in Paramount's WBD deal. Is that still on?

Paramount secured WBD acquisition rights with $47 billion equity commitment from the Ellisons and RedBird Capital, but hasn't disclosed whether three Gulf states' promised $24 billion will finance the deal.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man Utd fans display MUFC proudly colonised by immigrants' banner

Manchester United fans protested minority owner Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments about immigration by displaying a banner featuring immigrant players during a Premier League match.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The Zoomer Obsession With DVDs Is A Blueprint For Saving Gaming - Kotaku

Physical media sales, DVDs especially, are experiencing a new burst of popularity. After a decade of freefall, enthusiasm among Gen Z halved a 20 percent sales decline in 2024 to just 9 percent in 2025. Stores have noticed. The Times' Karla Gachet spoke with staff at cultural hubs like Cinefile and Vidiots to discover why 2026 is already shaping up to be their biggest year, with the latter renting a surprising 1,000 DVDs a week.
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fromVulture
1 day ago

Sinners' Jayme Lawson Says BAFTAs Were Exploitative, Not Inclusive

Institutionally, we still don't understand what inclusion means. Just because you invite someone into a space, but you don't provide the necessary resources to keep them and everyone else in that room safe by them being there, that's not inclusivity. That's exploitation. That man's disability got exploited that night, and it led to multiple offenses.
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fromNieman Lab
20 hours ago

"Podcast" meant nothing and everything at On Air Fest

Audio industry economics remain unclear despite growth, with most successful creators operating outside traditional journalism frameworks and focusing on independent content creation.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Brigitte Bardot tribute booed at France's version of the Oscars

A tribute to Brigitte Bardot at France's Cesars ceremony was booed due to her controversial legacy of racist and offensive statements, despite her iconic status as a 1950s actress and animal welfare advocate.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

On Wall Street, even the losers are winners in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery

The battle for WBD played out amid a pivotal backdrop for Wall Street: a period investment banks hope will mark a full-throated M&A rebound, in which just landing a role on a deal of this size is as useful for one's street cred as actually winning it. Even advisers on the losing side will walk away with hefty fees, boardroom credibility, and proof they belong on the biggest mandates of the coming year.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Poisoned chalice? The BBC's struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

The BBC director general role faces significant challenges as talented executives withdraw from consideration following repeated crises, including a recent incident at the Bafta awards involving offensive language.
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

No more newspapers: The crisis of local journalism

For Northwestern University's 2025 news report, they estimated that almost 40% of all local U.S. newspapers have vanished, leaving 50 million Americans with limited or no access to a reliable source of local news. The local newspapers that haven't closed their doors have immensely reduced their operations, cutting the amount of reporters in the newsroom from hundreds to just dozens and working out of rented office spaces instead of downtown buildings.
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#media-merger
fromEngadget
3 days ago
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Paramount agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, pays Netflix $2.8 billion for breakup

fromEngadget
3 days ago
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Paramount agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, pays Netflix $2.8 billion for breakup

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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros after Netflix declines to match the bid

Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's superior bid for Warner Bros Discovery studios, citing that the deal was no longer financially attractive at the required price.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Warner Bros. agrees to be acquired by Paramount in $110 billion deal, reports say

Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a deal worth $110 billion, Reuters and Deadline reported, citing remarks by Warner Bros. executive. Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros' chief revenue and strategy officer, made the announcement at a morning town hall, according to Reuters.
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#media-mergers-and-acquisitions
fromFortune
4 days ago
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Netflix walks away, saying Warner was 'always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price' | Fortune

fromFortune
4 days ago
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Netflix walks away, saying Warner was 'always a 'nice to have' at the right price, not a 'must have' at any price' | Fortune

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fromDigiday
4 days ago

The case for and against publisher content marketplaces

Content marketplaces offer publishers distribution and revenue opportunities, but lack sufficient buyer demand to meaningfully impact publisher earnings without addressing underlying economic viability.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Why Netflix walked away from Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix withdrew its $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery due to shareholder opposition and Republican political resistance, allowing the Ellisons' Paramount to acquire WBD instead.
#merger-and-acquisition
fromFortune
4 days ago
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Warner Bros. officially deems Paramount's bid 'superior' to Netflix's | Fortune

fromFortune
4 days ago
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Warner Bros. officially deems Paramount's bid 'superior' to Netflix's | Fortune

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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Netflix backs away from offer to buy Warner Bros. | CBC News

Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share, making Netflix's $27.75 offer financially uncompetitive.
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fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

WBD Improved Its Ad Business In 2025, But Still Has "A Ways To Go" | AdExchanger

Warner Bros. Discovery achieved strong content success with nine No. 1 box office releases and 131.6 million streaming subscribers, but total revenue declined 5% to $37.2 billion due to Olympic licensing comparisons and domestic TV audience losses.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Guardian joins media coalition to protect original journalism from unpaid use by AI

UK media companies formed Spur coalition to establish global licensing frameworks requiring AI firms to pay for journalism used in their products.
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fromDigiday
5 days ago

Media Briefing: Without transparency, publishers can't tell if Google's Preferred Sources feature benefits them

Google's Preferred Sources feature lacks transparency, leaving publishers unable to measure traffic impact or user adoption six months after launch.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

David Ellison has a message for Paramount staffers: tech is a key to winning

The progress we've made over the past 6+ months - from advancing our strategy to strengthening our portfolio and reorganizing our businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively - is a direct reflection of your hard work and commitment.
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fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Other Than Buying Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance's Priority Is Streaming Revenue Growth | AdExchanger

Paramount Skydance prioritizes streaming growth with 10% YoY DTC revenue increase and expects $30 billion total revenue in 2025, while pursuing Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition at $31 per share.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Netflix to release four-part series about Rupert Murdoch's family drama

Netflix's four-part docuseries Dynasty: The Murdochs chronicles Rupert Murdoch's media empire rise and family succession tensions, culminating in a settlement ensuring Lachlan's control through 2050.
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fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Digest: UK VOD Services to Face New Ofcom Regulation; Canva Buys Animation and Marketing Startups; OOH Hit Record Revenue in 2025

UK streaming platforms with over 500,000 users face new Ofcom regulation including content standards, accessibility requirements, and direct viewer complaint mechanisms.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fox News Romps Cable Competition in February, Scores 35% More Viewers Than CNN and MS NOW Combined

Fox News dominated cable news ratings in February, averaging 34% more primetime viewers than CNN and MSNBC combined, with The Five as the top-rated show.
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fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

No Traffic, No Moat: How AI Breaks The Economics Of Destination Publishing | AdExchanger

AI-powered search and platform distribution shifts have collapsed the traditional publisher destination model, making owned-and-operated economics unsustainable for most media companies.
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