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Sony now owns a much bigger piece of FromSoftware's parent company

Sony has increased its ownership in Kadokawa Corporation to 10% to leverage their media properties and strengthen its market position.

Exclusive: David's Bridal acquires Love Stories TV

David's Bridal acquires Love Stories TV to enhance their media presence and engage more effectively with brides.
The acquisition aims to leverage digital content as retail media investments grow significantly.

BuzzFeed is selling Hot Ones

BuzzFeed sold First We Feast for $82.5 million as part of its transformation to leverage AI in media.
#podcasting

RAIN Notes: October 21

Slipstream's acquisition of Jingle Punks and other music companies positions it as the largest independent music licensing platform globally.

Acast acquires Wonder Media Network

Acast acquired Wonder Media Network to enhance its content studio capabilities and support impactful advertising in audio.

RAIN Notes: October 21

Slipstream's acquisition of Jingle Punks and other music companies positions it as the largest independent music licensing platform globally.

Acast acquires Wonder Media Network

Acast acquired Wonder Media Network to enhance its content studio capabilities and support impactful advertising in audio.
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#tortoise-media

The Guardian Sells U.K.'s Oldest Sunday Paper to a Media Start-Up

The Observer is being sold to Tortoise Media, raising concerns among journalists about its impact on journalism and editorial integrity.

Guardian parent company in talks over potential sale of Observer

The Guardian's parent company is negotiating the sale of the Observer to ensure its future and allow the Guardian to pursue new growth strategies.

The Guardian Sells U.K.'s Oldest Sunday Paper to a Media Start-Up

The Observer is being sold to Tortoise Media, raising concerns among journalists about its impact on journalism and editorial integrity.

Guardian parent company in talks over potential sale of Observer

The Guardian's parent company is negotiating the sale of the Observer to ensure its future and allow the Guardian to pursue new growth strategies.
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5 ChatGPT Prompts To Write Newsletters People Actually Want To Read

Effective newsletters require engaging content to avoid being ignored.
Using strategic prompts in ChatGPT can streamline newsletter creation.
Finding topics that resonate with your audience is crucial for success.
#infowars

The Onion buys Alex Jones' InfoWars with help from Sandy Hook families

The Onion has acquired Infowars to transform it into a satirical platform, leveraging the context of its past controversies.

X says The Onion can't have Alex Jones' Infowars accounts

A legal complication has emerged regarding The Onion's bid for Infowars due to X Corporation's objection based on its Terms of Service.

The Onion Peels Infowars

The Onion humorously acquired InfoWars to leverage satire against misinformation and provoke social thought.

The Onion buys Alex Jones' InfoWars with help from Sandy Hook families

The Onion has acquired Infowars to transform it into a satirical platform, leveraging the context of its past controversies.

X says The Onion can't have Alex Jones' Infowars accounts

A legal complication has emerged regarding The Onion's bid for Infowars due to X Corporation's objection based on its Terms of Service.

The Onion Peels Infowars

The Onion humorously acquired InfoWars to leverage satire against misinformation and provoke social thought.
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#merger

DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network

DirecTV cancels merger with Dish Network after creditors objected to deal terms, reflecting ongoing complexities in the media acquisition landscape.

Edgar Bronfman drops Paramount bid

Edgar Bronfman Jr. has exited his bid for Paramount, facilitating the company’s sale to Skydance Media.

DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network

DirecTV cancels merger with Dish Network after creditors objected to deal terms, reflecting ongoing complexities in the media acquisition landscape.

Edgar Bronfman drops Paramount bid

Edgar Bronfman Jr. has exited his bid for Paramount, facilitating the company’s sale to Skydance Media.
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Trump Media is near an all-stock deal to buy crypto platform Bakkt, report says

Trump's media company TMTG is in negotiations to acquire crypto platform Bakkt, marking a significant first move for expansion.
Both TMTG and Bakkt face financial difficulties despite stock performance gains.

The Onion adds a new layer, buying Alex Jones' Infowars and turning it into a parody of itself

The Onion has acquired Infowars, merging satire with conspiracy-driven misinformation, reflecting a modern shift in the perception of 'fake news'.
#paramount

Paramount's last-minute bidder wants to partner with a streaming service, report says

Bronfman aims to partner Paramount with a tech company to boost its streaming performance amid declining revenue.

Behind the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount deal that never was

David Ellison is poised to take over Paramount, despite David Zaslav's interest in a deal.

Paramount's last-minute bidder wants to partner with a streaming service, report says

Bronfman aims to partner Paramount with a tech company to boost its streaming performance amid declining revenue.

Behind the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount deal that never was

David Ellison is poised to take over Paramount, despite David Zaslav's interest in a deal.
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Exclusive: Samba TV Acquires Semasio To Beef Up Its Contextual CTV Targeting | AdExchanger

Samba TV's acquisition of Semasio prioritizes contextual targeting over user data, enhancing advertising relevance and accuracy.

Amazon Merges India's MX Player Into Free Streaming Service - Global Bulletin

India has launched a free streaming service, Amazon MX Player, by merging assets from MX Player with Amazon's miniTV, targeting over 250 million unique users.
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Axel Springer's media assets to be split off in 13.5bn KKR deal

Axel Springer aims to dominate digital journalism through a 13.5bn deal creating a private media powerhouse with a focus on technology and agility.

Mark Cuban says he would buy both Fox News and X if he had an in

Mark Cuban has a desire to acquire Fox News and X, but both ventures are financially impractical for him at this time.
#the-spectator

GB News owner buys Spectator magazine for 100m

The Spectator has been sold for £100m to Sir Paul Marshall, reflecting a growing trend of hedge funds expanding into media ownership.

Co-owner of right-wing broadcaster GB News buys UK art magazine Apollo

Paul Marshall acquires Apollo magazine, enhancing OQS Media's portfolio with a focus on art and journalism.

GB News owner buys Spectator magazine for 100m

The Spectator has been sold for £100m to Sir Paul Marshall, reflecting a growing trend of hedge funds expanding into media ownership.

Co-owner of right-wing broadcaster GB News buys UK art magazine Apollo

Paul Marshall acquires Apollo magazine, enhancing OQS Media's portfolio with a focus on art and journalism.
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New York Sun owner preparing to join Telegraph bidding

Dovid Efune is positioning himself as a serious bidder for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, requiring significant investor backing to compete effectively.
#postmedia

Local journalism in Atlantic Canada in trouble as company known to 'slash and burn' buys dozens of newspapers | CBC News

Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire Network saves local newsrooms but threatens local journalism's future through layoffs and reduced print editions.

Postmedia completes $1M purchase of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain | CBC News

Postmedia Network has acquired SaltWire Network and Halifax Herald, enhancing its commitment to local journalism in Atlantic Canada.

Despite layoffs, Postmedia says don't expect big changes to Atlantic Canadian newspapers | CBC News

Postmedia assures no immediate major changes for Atlantic Canada newspapers after acquiring SaltWire Network, but some layoffs have occurred.

Local journalism in Atlantic Canada in trouble as company known to 'slash and burn' buys dozens of newspapers | CBC News

Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire Network saves local newsrooms but threatens local journalism's future through layoffs and reduced print editions.

Postmedia completes $1M purchase of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain | CBC News

Postmedia Network has acquired SaltWire Network and Halifax Herald, enhancing its commitment to local journalism in Atlantic Canada.

Despite layoffs, Postmedia says don't expect big changes to Atlantic Canadian newspapers | CBC News

Postmedia assures no immediate major changes for Atlantic Canada newspapers after acquiring SaltWire Network, but some layoffs have occurred.
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Boris Johnson in talks over potential telegraph role as Zahawi consortium advances in auction

Former PM Boris Johnson in informal talks for potential role at The Telegraph as part of bid by Nadhim Zahawi to acquire the newspaper.

Schneps Media Acquires Anton Media

Schneps Media acquired Anton Media Group, expanding its local news reach across Nassau County.
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