RAIN Notes: October 21Slipstream's acquisition of Jingle Punks and other music companies positions it as the largest independent music licensing platform globally.
Podcast producer Red Seat Ventures acquired by FoxFox Corp has acquired Red Seat Ventures, enhancing its podcasting credibility and leveraging former Fox stars for content.
Acast acquires Wonder Media NetworkAcast acquired Wonder Media Network to enhance its content studio capabilities and support impactful advertising in audio.
RAIN Notes: October 21Slipstream's acquisition of Jingle Punks and other music companies positions it as the largest independent music licensing platform globally.
Podcast producer Red Seat Ventures acquired by FoxFox Corp has acquired Red Seat Ventures, enhancing its podcasting credibility and leveraging former Fox stars for content.
Acast acquires Wonder Media NetworkAcast acquired Wonder Media Network to enhance its content studio capabilities and support impactful advertising in audio.
Rooster Teeth rises from the post-Warner Bros. ashesBurnie Burns has reacquired the Rooster Teeth brand and plans to revitalize it with new productions starting in 2025.
Rooster Teeth is coming backRooster Teeth has been acquired by co-founder Burnie Burns' Box Canyon Productions, signaling a potential revival of the brand.
Rooster Teeth rises from the post-Warner Bros. ashesBurnie Burns has reacquired the Rooster Teeth brand and plans to revitalize it with new productions starting in 2025.
Rooster Teeth is coming backRooster Teeth has been acquired by co-founder Burnie Burns' Box Canyon Productions, signaling a potential revival of the brand.
T-Mobile to acquire digital advertising leader Vistar Media for $600MT-Mobile's acquisition of Vistar Media enhances its digital advertising capabilities, targeting efficiency and customer engagement.
Exclusive: David's Bridal acquires Love Stories TVDavid'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.
T-Mobile to acquire digital advertising leader Vistar Media for $600MT-Mobile's acquisition of Vistar Media enhances its digital advertising capabilities, targeting efficiency and customer engagement.
Exclusive: David's Bridal acquires Love Stories TVDavid'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.
Sony now owns a much bigger piece of FromSoftware's parent companySony has increased its ownership in Kadokawa Corporation to 10% to leverage their media properties and strengthen its market position.
BuzzFeed is selling Hot OnesBuzzFeed sold First We Feast for $82.5 million as part of its transformation to leverage AI in media.
The Guardian Sells U.K.'s Oldest Sunday Paper to a Media Start-UpThe 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 ObserverThe 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-UpThe 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 ObserverThe Guardian's parent company is negotiating the sale of the Observer to ensure its future and allow the Guardian to pursue new growth strategies.
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Write Newsletters People Actually Want To ReadEffective 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.
The Onion buys Alex Jones' InfoWars with help from Sandy Hook familiesThe 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 accountsA 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 InfowarsThe Onion humorously acquired InfoWars to leverage satire against misinformation and provoke social thought.
The Onion buys Alex Jones' InfoWars with help from Sandy Hook familiesThe 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 accountsA 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 InfowarsThe Onion humorously acquired InfoWars to leverage satire against misinformation and provoke social thought.
DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish NetworkDirecTV cancels merger with Dish Network after creditors objected to deal terms, reflecting ongoing complexities in the media acquisition landscape.
Edgar Bronfman drops Paramount bidEdgar Bronfman Jr. has exited his bid for Paramount, facilitating the company’s sale to Skydance Media.
DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish NetworkDirecTV cancels merger with Dish Network after creditors objected to deal terms, reflecting ongoing complexities in the media acquisition landscape.
Edgar Bronfman drops Paramount bidEdgar Bronfman Jr. has exited his bid for Paramount, facilitating the company’s sale to Skydance Media.
Trump Media is near an all-stock deal to buy crypto platform Bakkt, report saysTrump'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 itselfThe Onion has acquired Infowars, merging satire with conspiracy-driven misinformation, reflecting a modern shift in the perception of 'fake news'.
Paramount's last-minute bidder wants to partner with a streaming service, report saysBronfman 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 wasDavid 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 saysBronfman 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 wasDavid Ellison is poised to take over Paramount, despite David Zaslav's interest in a deal.
Exclusive: Samba TV Acquires Semasio To Beef Up Its Contextual CTV Targeting | AdExchangerSamba 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 BulletinIndia 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoAxel Springer's media assets to be split off in 13.5bn KKR dealAxel 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 inMark Cuban has a desire to acquire Fox News and X, but both ventures are financially impractical for him at this time.
GB News owner buys Spectator magazine for 100mThe 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 ApolloPaul Marshall acquires Apollo magazine, enhancing OQS Media's portfolio with a focus on art and journalism.
GB News owner buys Spectator magazine for 100mThe 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 ApolloPaul Marshall acquires Apollo magazine, enhancing OQS Media's portfolio with a focus on art and journalism.
New York Sun owner preparing to join Telegraph biddingDovid Efune is positioning himself as a serious bidder for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, requiring significant investor backing to compete effectively.
Local journalism in Atlantic Canada in trouble as company known to 'slash and burn' buys dozens of newspapers | CBC NewsPostmedia'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 NewsPostmedia 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 NewsPostmedia 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 NewsPostmedia'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 NewsPostmedia 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 NewsPostmedia assures no immediate major changes for Atlantic Canada newspapers after acquiring SaltWire Network, but some layoffs have occurred.
Boris Johnson in talks over potential telegraph role as Zahawi consortium advances in auctionFormer 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 MediaSchneps Media acquired Anton Media Group, expanding its local news reach across Nassau County.