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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
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fromIndieWire
1 day ago

If You've Been Waiting for Normal in Hollywood, Here It Is

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company while accomplished independent producers like Ted Hope struggle to find industry support, signaling a fundamental shift in entertainment's structure and sustainability.
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fromDigiday
21 hours ago

Media Briefing: In the AI era, subscribers are the real prize - and the Telegraph proves it

Axel Springer's Telegraph acquisition values subscriber bases and newsroom quality over page views, positioning the publisher to withstand AI disruption through direct reader loyalty.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Kaye Adams denies using misogynistic slur' amid BBC misconduct allegations

Broadcaster Kaye Adams denies misconduct allegations following her departure from BBC Radio Scotland, refuting claims of berating an intern, using a misogynistic slur, and throwing a pencil.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Who Gets to Run CNN? Iran War Media Fight, Hegseth Problems

Media industry speculation centers on who will lead CNN after the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, with Bari Weiss emerging as the likely choice despite concerns about her management capabilities and punctuality.
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fromNew York Post
2 hours ago

Embattled BuzzFeed warns end could be near as it faces major cash crunch

BuzzFeed flagged going concern doubts and suspended 2026 forecasts while evaluating strategic options, with stock declining 7% as the company faces severe cash constraints and advertising revenue challenges.
#ai-acquisition
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fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking

Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for approximately $600 million to integrate customizable generative AI models as a foundational part of its production process.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Netflix may have paid $600 million for Ben Affleck's AI startup | TechCrunch

Netflix acquired InterPositive, an AI post-production editing tool company, for up to $600 million, integrating AI capabilities into its content production workflow.
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fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking

Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for approximately $600 million to integrate customizable generative AI models as a foundational part of its production process.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Netflix may have paid $600 million for Ben Affleck's AI startup | TechCrunch

Netflix acquired InterPositive, an AI post-production editing tool company, for up to $600 million, integrating AI capabilities into its content production workflow.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How to Stay Up to Date with the Travel Industry in 2026

Travel professionals must stay informed through industry publications, niche newsletters, and strategic social media use to navigate rapid industry changes and maintain competitive advantage.
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from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

Netflix Has No Rivals

Netflix remains financially strong with 17.6% revenue growth and 12-14% projected 2026 growth, while media headlines exaggerate minor AI deals as competitive threats.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

War Propaganda Is Now Made for the Algorithm. Journalism Can't Keep Up.

Foreign and domestic propaganda spreads through social media when users amplify content that aligns with their existing beliefs, regardless of its manipulative intent or source.
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fromAxios
10 hours ago

White House outraged over new CBS News hire

CBS News hired a former Liz Cheney communications aide, sparking White House criticism over perceived anti-Trump bias and tensions with the network.
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fromPoynter
13 hours ago

Journalist-turned-news content creator Chris Vazquez on building a career in the creator economy - Poynter

Chris Vazquez transitioned from broadcast journalism student to independent news content creator, blending journalism, media literacy, and entertainment while working as a MediaWise ambassador.
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fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

Substack launches a built-in recording studio | TechCrunch

Substack launches Recording Studio, enabling creators to pre-record and publish videos with built-in editing, clip generation, and thumbnail creation tools.
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fromGSMArena.com
2 hours ago

Disney+ launches Verts, a TikTok-like vertical video feed

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical swiping interface for discovering content, designed to increase engagement through personalized recommendations and seamless watchlist integration.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

What the Hell Is Bari Weiss Thinking?' Trump White House Reportedly Furious CBS Hired Ex-Liz Cheney Flack

Trump White House officials are upset with CBS News for hiring Jeremy Adler, a former Liz Cheney aide, to their communications team, viewing it as contradictory to their interests.
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fromArs Technica
4 hours ago

Live Nation director boasted of gouging ticket buyers, "robbing them blind"

Live Nation employees discussed raising prices for VIP parking and club access, prompting government antitrust litigation scrutiny over whether the messages demonstrate anticompetitive pricing practices.
#media-criticism
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel Rips Newsmax Tattletales' Demanding FCC Investigate Him: So Worried About Cancel Culture Until I Come On!'

Jimmy Kimmel criticized Newsmax host Rob Schmitt for calling for FCC sanctions against him, accusing Schmitt of engaging in cancel culture while hypocritically claiming to oppose it.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump FCC Boss Rips Deleted CNN Post on ISIS-Supporting Terror Suspects: I Could Not Believe It'

FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized CNN for softly framing a story about two suspected ISIS-supporting terrorists who threw explosive devices in New York City, citing it as evidence of declining mainstream media trust.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel Rips Newsmax Tattletales' Demanding FCC Investigate Him: So Worried About Cancel Culture Until I Come On!'

Jimmy Kimmel criticized Newsmax host Rob Schmitt for calling for FCC sanctions against him, accusing Schmitt of engaging in cancel culture while hypocritically claiming to oppose it.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump FCC Boss Rips Deleted CNN Post on ISIS-Supporting Terror Suspects: I Could Not Believe It'

FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized CNN for softly framing a story about two suspected ISIS-supporting terrorists who threw explosive devices in New York City, citing it as evidence of declining mainstream media trust.
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fromEngadget
3 hours ago

Teamsters urge DOJ to block Paramount's Warner Bros. merger

The Teamsters union opposes the Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning it threatens worker livelihoods through job losses and reduced domestic production.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Ernie Anastos, long-time NYC news anchor for 3 different local broadcast networks, dead at 82 | amNewYork

Anastos joined WABC-TV in 1978 and would serve as an Eyewitness News anchor for 11 years. In 1989, he moved down the dial to Channel 2, WCBS-TV, where he served in the anchor's chair through the mid-1990s. After a brief hiatus, he returned as CBS2's anchor in 2001, and helped lead the network's local coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
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fromCbsnews
3 hours ago

Ernie Anastos, legendary NYC news anchor, dies at 82

Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos died at 82 from pneumonia, leaving behind a career spanning multiple major networks and over 30 Emmy Awards.
#media-bias
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bill Maher Accuses NY Times of Trying to Convince Readers Iran Is a Bad War'

Bill Maher criticized The New York Times for allegedly using selective coverage and imagery to bias readers against military conflict with Iran rather than presenting neutral reporting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bill Maher Accuses NY Times of Trying to Convince Readers Iran Is a Bad War'

Bill Maher criticized The New York Times for allegedly using selective coverage and imagery to bias readers against military conflict with Iran rather than presenting neutral reporting.
#youtube-advertising-revenue
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago
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YouTube Makes More Ad Revenue Than NBCU, Disney, Paramount and WBD Put Together: 'New King of All Media'

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fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

YouTube overtakes Hollywood studios, but it will show you 30-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube generated $40.4 billion in advertising revenue in 2025, surpassing the combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a fundamental shift in media consumption and economics.
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago
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YouTube Makes More Ad Revenue Than NBCU, Disney, Paramount and WBD Put Together: 'New King of All Media'

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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

YouTube now generates more ad revenue than Disney, NBC, Paramount, and WBD - combined

YouTube's 2025 advertising revenue of $40.4 billion exceeded the combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUnival, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

YouTube surpasses Disney, Paramount, WBD in 2025 ad revenue | TechCrunch

YouTube generated $40.4 billion in ad revenue in 2025, surpassing the combined ad revenue of Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Research Matters: Learning from 'the armpit of the internet' | Cornell Chronicle

Misinformation has escalated dramatically from three hoaxes yearly to three per second, intensified by AI technology and user sharing behavior on social media platforms.
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fromThe Nation
16 hours ago

How Larry Ellison's Acquisition Binge Began in Hawaii

Larry and David Ellison are consolidating unprecedented media control through major acquisitions including TikTok, Paramount, and potentially Warner Bros.-Discovery, creating a vertically integrated monopoly spanning news, entertainment, and streaming platforms.
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fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

A new report looks at 559 funding proposals to determine local journalism's biggest problems

Local journalism funding suffers from too many competing nonprofit solutions, inefficient intermediaries, and philanthropic institutions failing to select viable winners or allow unsuccessful projects to fail.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

ONE SHEET: Trump Vs. the Press, Joe Rogan Feels Betrayed', CNN's Foreign Influence, and More!

The Iran war is reshaping media landscapes while press coverage faces scrutiny for both asking pointed questions and failing to adequately challenge broader contradictions in official statements.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 34 and my younger brother makes twice what I make and my mother brings it up exactly once per visit in a way that sounds like pride for him but lands like a verdict on me and I've never once said anything because the older sibling's job is to be happy for the younger one and nobody checks whether that happiness is real - Silicon Canals

Sibling comparison and career validation struggles create lasting emotional wounds that successful people rarely discuss publicly but frequently experience privately.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Polanski appears to double down on breast enlargement claim in resurfaced interview

Green party leader Zack Polanski's claim that he immediately apologized for suggesting hypnosis increases breast size is contradicted by a BBC Radio interview six days later where he defended the theory.
#creator-economy
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fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

With Newpress, Iz and Johnny Harris incubate video journalism for the creator era

Johnny and Iz Harris launched Newpress, a production company supporting creator-journalists by providing editorial guidance, business infrastructure, and IP ownership while creators focus on content production.
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fromPoynter
3 days ago

As newsroom jobs shrink, some journalism schools teach students to go solo - Poynter

Journalism schools are integrating creator economy and entrepreneurial curriculum to prepare students for independent publishing and subscription-based business models in a transformed media landscape.
fromDigiday
3 days ago
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Long-form creators eye taking over TVs - and chasing bigger brand budgets

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fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

With Newpress, Iz and Johnny Harris incubate video journalism for the creator era

Johnny and Iz Harris launched Newpress, a production company supporting creator-journalists by providing editorial guidance, business infrastructure, and IP ownership while creators focus on content production.
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fromPoynter
3 days ago

As newsroom jobs shrink, some journalism schools teach students to go solo - Poynter

Journalism schools are integrating creator economy and entrepreneurial curriculum to prepare students for independent publishing and subscription-based business models in a transformed media landscape.
fromDigiday
3 days ago
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Long-form creators eye taking over TVs - and chasing bigger brand budgets

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fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Author finds outrage is profitable

Social media algorithms are deliberately designed to amplify outrage because anger drives engagement, clicks, and shares, particularly intensifying before elections when candidates use fear to motivate voters.
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fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Innovation Insider: Microsoft VP Silvia Candiani on AI's impact on media, advertising & ethical innovation

AI will transform media and advertising through specialized models and AI-powered agents, while raising critical ethics and privacy concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

Employed by an agency used by the model she was pretending to be, she says she first took up this type of work to support her family during a period of lower income, earning under $2 per hour and working an 8hr shift five days a week. She would be set targets to earn the model hundreds of dollars worth of sales of pictures and videos during her shift.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Urgent boiler warning after product recall due to carbon monoxide fears

Viessmann oil condensing boilers from 2021-2023 are recalled due to potential carbon monoxide leaks from late ignition causing pressure damage and asphyxiation risk.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Isn't Covering Trump's Iran War It's Covering for It

A U.S. Tomahawk missile likely killed approximately 170 Iranian schoolchildren, but Fox News characterized it as a minor glitch while emphasizing military success rather than addressing the moral crisis.
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fromThe Hill
1 day ago

CNN's Abby Phillip corrects comments on ISIS-inspired attack in NYC

CNN host Abby Phillip corrected on-air comments about an ISIS-inspired attack in New York City, clarifying that bombs were thrown into a crowd of anti-Muslim protesters, not specifically targeted at Mayor Mamdani.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

NBCUniversal is planning to lay off dozens of employees as the African streamer Showmax shuts down

NBCUniversal is laying off dozens of employees as Showmax, its jointly-operated African streaming service with Canal+, shuts down after being deemed an expensive failure.
fromDefector
1 day ago

Report: Unflattering Pictures Of Pete Hegseth Got Photographers Banned From Pentagon Briefings | Defector

According to two sources who spoke to the Post under the condition of anonymity, photographers from several news outlets were banned from Pentagon press briefings because they had previously published photos that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's staff found unflattering.
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fromianVisits
1 day ago

Official announcement: It's time to end the tyranny of officially

Once upon a time, adding official to an announcement served a purpose. It distinguished fact from rumour, press release from pub chat. Sensible. Helpful. Civilised. But in recent years, the word has gone rogue. Nothing can simply happen anymore. It must be officially announced.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

'Defiant New Videogames Magazine' Continue Funded In 7 Hours

Continue magazine, a new Australian video game publication backed by Jackson Ryan and Mark Serrels, exceeded its Kickstarter goal by raising over $44,000 to revive Australia's declining games media industry.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The hidden battlefield: Censorship in the IsraelIran war

As missiles strike across Israel and Iran, what are we really allowed to see? With strict censorship and limited access, journalists and the public are seeing only part of the story: Who decides what information gets out, and what does that mean for truth in a war affecting millions?
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Erin Burnett Takes Cover During Report After 'Explosions'

CNN reporters in Tel Aviv and Iran were forced to seek shelter during live broadcasts as missile sirens and explosions occurred during escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran military strikes.
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fromDigiday
1 day ago

Layoffs hit LADbible Group's social video team amid slower user-generated content growth

LADbible Group is laying off approximately a dozen staff members from its Manchester social video team, following previous London layoffs, as growth from user-generated viral content slows.
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fromDigiday
1 day ago

The in-house entertainment studio is having its social media team moment

Major brands are building in-house entertainment studios with dedicated executives and production teams, mirroring how social media teams emerged as essential corporate functions a decade ago.
fromDigiday
1 day ago

From rented audiences to engaged communities: Why participation is the new moat for publishers

Social platforms promised reach, scale and frictionless distribution. In exchange, publishers ceded control of audience relationships, data and, ultimately, trust. Today, that bargain is not working. Social media is imperfect. Feeds are flooded with bots, synthetic engagement, misinformation and bad actors operating under inconsistent or nonexistent moderation standards.
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fromTheWrap
3 days ago

YouTube Is the World's Largest Media Company, MoffettNathanson Says

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company with $62 billion in revenue, valued between $500-560 billion, positioned for growth through AI and streaming innovations.
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fromDigiday
1 day ago

AI surfacing is messy: Data shows publisher visibility and traffic often misalign

Analytics firms struggle to measure AI visibility consistently, with conflicting data on which news outlets appear most in chatbot responses due to varying methodologies and definitions of mentions.
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fromDigiday
2 days ago

TikTok after the legal fight and why it's coming for Meta's ad dollars

TikTok is strategically targeting independent agencies and competing directly with Meta for advertising dollars following resolution of its legal challenges.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

One Sheet: MacFarlane Jumps CBS Ship, Iran War Video Game, Right Wing Dip

CBS News faces significant talent departures amid network leadership changes toward Trump administration alignment, with justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane's exit driven by editorial direction disagreements.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

DJT Is No Longer a Media Company. It's a Bitcoin Treasury With a Brand

Trump Media & Technology Group operates as a treasury and financial asset company generating minimal media revenue, holding $2.5 billion in assets against $3.7 million in annual revenue.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Meta's Oversight Board demands the company strengthen AI-generated content labeling policies to combat misinformation proliferation on its platforms during conflicts.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC Media Commissioner praises city's film industry at 78th Writers Guild Awards as Colbert receives Bernstein honor | amNewYork

New York City officials emphasize the city's continued prominence in film and television production while committing resources to support writers' employment and ability to live in the city.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Is Kalshi vs. Polymarket the next OpenAI vs. Anthropic? What to know about the newest big tech rivalry

Kalshi has mostly done things by the books, cozying up to the federal government in search of regulation and unmitigated approval. Meanwhile, Polymarket has seemed to make its own rules, letting users bet on controversial topics like civil war and nuclear detonation to rake in massive profits.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

Paramount President Jeff Shell Sued for $150 Million for Unpaid Crisis PR

Professional gambler R.J. Cipriani is suing Paramount Skydance President Jeff Shell for $150 million, claiming Shell breached an oral agreement to create an English-language TV show in exchange for crisis PR services and allegedly shared confidential company information.
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fromEsquire
2 days ago

Harvey Weinstein Thinks He's Why 'Yellowstone' Was So Successful

Harvey Weinstein claims credit for Yellowstone's success by stating he brought Taylor Sheridan to the project and recommended Kevin Costner for the lead role while imprisoned at Rikers Island.
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fromVulture
2 days ago

Look What You All Did to Jack White

Jack White expresses frustration with media misrepresentation of his interview comments, citing clickbait culture and sensationalized headlines as reasons for withdrawing from press engagement.
fromPoynter
2 days ago

A correspondent known for his Jan. 6 coverage becomes the latest to leave CBS News - Poynter

To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally let you know that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News. This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understanding it. I will always value the opportunity I had to work alongside the talented and committed professionals here. For the next phase of my career, I look forward to some independence and finding new spaces to share my work in line with my personal goals.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

What Tucker Carlson's 'fire' lefty merch tells us about the modern influencer economy.

Tucker Carlson's merchandise appeals beyond his typical audience, attracting irony-pilled leftists who purchase items like 'NY Commie' hats despite political opposition to Carlson.
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AI search engines and caption generation tools exhibit error rates exceeding 60%, creating accessibility barriers for users dependent on accurate captions for information access and professional opportunities.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Mail journalist insists stories came from excellent sources' in Harry's inner circle

Royal correspondent Katie Nicholl denies phone-hacking allegations, claiming she obtained Prince Harry stories through legitimate contacts in his inner circle.
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fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

A lot of journalism folks are offering editing advice as Grammarly's AI "experts"

Grammarly's Expert Review feature generates AI feedback falsely attributed to real journalists and academics without their permission or knowledge.
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Free of Warner Bros., Netflix Is a Growth Stock Once Again

Netflix's abandoned Warner Bros. acquisition frees the company to focus on core streaming growth, with shares surging 30% as subscriber momentum and advertising revenue accelerate.
#media-leadership
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Piers Morgan Hires Former MSNBC President Rashida Jones to Head Company as CEO

Rashida Jones becomes CEO of Piers Morgan's Uncensored media company after securing fresh capital from major investors to expand into a global media entity.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

One Sheet: Free Press Creep at CBS News, Kari Lake Loses and Fox News Mistake

Media leadership changes are blurring editorial boundaries, with Bari Weiss's influence at CBS News raising questions about the separation between her opinion outlet The Free Press and news reporting standards.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Piers Morgan Hires Former MSNBC President Rashida Jones to Head Company as CEO

Rashida Jones becomes CEO of Piers Morgan's Uncensored media company after securing fresh capital from major investors to expand into a global media entity.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

One Sheet: Free Press Creep at CBS News, Kari Lake Loses and Fox News Mistake

Media leadership changes are blurring editorial boundaries, with Bari Weiss's influence at CBS News raising questions about the separation between her opinion outlet The Free Press and news reporting standards.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CBS News Correspondent Announces Sudden Departure From Network: My Work Will Soon No Longer Appear'

To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally let you know that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News. This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understanding it. For the next phase of my career, I look forward to some independence and finding new spaces to share my work in line with my personal goals.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

ESPN Hires Former Washington Post Writers After Paper Gutted Its Sports Department

ESPN is significantly strengthening its journalism operation with the hiring of six accomplished reporters from The Washington Post, underscoring the company's continued investment in original reporting, newsgathering, investigations and enterprise storytelling. The journalists collectively bringing more than 100 years of industry experience and recipients of numerous major industry awards will join ESPN's newsgathering, investigative and enterprise teams over the coming weeks.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Heaps Praise on One of a Kind' Rupert Murdoch at Star-Studded 95th Birthday, Despite Currently Suing Him for $10B

POTUS called Murdoch 'legendary' and 'one of a kind,' and also praised the birthday boy for his courage, vision, and determination,' saying he's 'changed the world' during his venerable career.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist Amal Shamali in Gaza attack

More than 270 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched a genocidal war against Palestinians in the territory on October 7, 2023, in response to Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel. This represents one of the bloodiest periods for journalists in modern history, reflecting the scale of the deliberate targeting of Palestinian journalism in an attempt to silence the voice of truth and prevent the documentation of the crimes and violations committed against the Palestinian people.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ex-Mail on Sunday journalist denies ordering blag' of Sadie Frost's medical information

A former Mail on Sunday journalist denies commissioning unlawful information gathering about actor Sadie Frost's private medical history, which Frost had not disclosed to her own mother.
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fromPoynter
6 days ago

Neil Brown named new chairman of Poynter Institute Board of Trustees - Poynter

Neil Brown becomes chairman of Poynter Institute's Board of Trustees and continues as president, succeeding Paul Tash after his 20-year tenure.
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fromHamiltonnolan
4 days ago

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

What happens to CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery?

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN, raises concerns among journalists about potential job cuts and editorial independence amid regulatory review and political pressure.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount's offers 'superior' deal

Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to merge with Paramount after Netflix declined to match Paramount's $111 billion offer, ending a major Hollywood bidding war.
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fromRAIN News
6 days ago

Nielsen modernizes, launching "mSurvey" for digital data collection

Nielsen launches mSurvey, a digital diary system replacing paper diaries for measuring radio listening habits while expanding to podcasts, satellite radio, and digital music streams.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

U.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke law in overseeing Voice of America

Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution. He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void. That includes the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers at the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the Voice of America.
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fromMashable
4 days ago

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

Indonesia bans social media for users under 16 starting March 28, citing pornography, cyberbullying, fraud, and addiction concerns on platforms like X, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Roblox, and Bigo Live.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Serbia: Fears rise over the last independent media outlets

Brent Sadler, a veteran war correspondent, now leads Adria News Network overseeing critical Serbian media outlets facing pressure from President Vucic's government.
fromAxios
4 days ago

Judge rules Kari Lake's tenure leading USAGM was invalid

The judge's ruling that Kari Lake's actions shall have no force or effect is a powerful step toward undoing the damage she has inflicted on this American institution that we love. Even as we work through what this ruling means for colleagues harmed by her actions, it brings renewed hope and momentum to the next phase of our fight: restoring VOA's global operations and ensuring we continue to produce journalism, not propaganda.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Local 'All Things Considered' host Alex Crichton signs off after 42 years at WXXI

We were set to sign on on July 2, 1984. So here I was - my new station, my new job - had no idea what the heck I was doing.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

Asmongold Finally Cut From Mythic Talent Agency He Cofounded

We have spoken with Asmongold and mutually agreed to part ways. Mythic represents creators from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to fostering an environment grounded in respect and responsibility. We remain focused on supporting our creators and continuing our mission to help them build sustainable, long-term careers.
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fromAP News
4 days ago

Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal

Only the Appointments Clause or the Vacancies Act's exclusive structure may authorize service as a principal officer, and Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution. Lake had been chosen by Trump to effectively lead the agency that oversees Voice of America and other services like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. But she has not received Senate confirmation for her role.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Federal Judge Rules Kari Lake Was Plainly Ineligible' to Run US Agency for Global Media, Voids Major Voice of America Job Cuts

A federal judge ruled Kari Lake lacked legal authority to serve as acting CEO of USAGM, voiding all her actions including mass layoffs of Voice of America staff.
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