#media-industry

#media-industry

Dotdash Meredith plans to lay off 143 employees amid a significant partnership with OpenAI, raising concerns about the future of traditional media.

NBC News laid off around 40 staff members and is focusing more on digital news roles amidst declining TV viewership.

Reviewed, once shut down by Gannett, is revived under new ownership with old content rehashed as current.

CNN plans major layoffs to reduce costs and restructure ahead of President Trump's second term.

The network aims to enhance its digital operations with a focus on subscription services.

Hearst Magazines announced layoffs affecting 192 employees to adapt to industry changes, causing distress due to communication errors regarding notifications.

Vox Media is restructuring and reducing staff in response to the changing digital media landscape, focusing on audience engagement and podcasts.

Traditional media companies should pivot to a mega-streaming bundle model for better profitability.

Market leader Netflix may be insulated from the need to bundle in the short term.

VideoElephant expands partnership with Gannett by managing programming for the USA TODAY FAST Channel to enhance audience engagement and revenue.

The Audience Measurement Coalition seeks to improve audience measurement standards in Europe.

Sky News is shifting towards a paid content model amid the decline of linear TV.

Amazon has launched an AI-driven audience tool for connected TV advertising.

Disney reports 157 million global monthly active users for ad-supported content across its streaming services, showing robust engagement and monetization potential.

Boston Globe Media's acquisition of Boston Magazine aims to preserve its legacy and strengthen Boston's cultural identity.

Direct-sold ads and video advertising are key revenue sources for publishers as they head into 2025.

Publishers remain optimistic about their individual companies despite concerns for the media industry as a whole.

London Live, once a celebrated local TV initiative, has ceased operations after incurring over £30 million in losses, exemplifying the challenges of local broadcasting.

Comcast's Cloud TV platform offers a flexible multi-platform TV experience, facilitating seamless content management and monetization for broadcasters and media companies.

Old Hollywood is adopting streaming profitability strategies pioneered by Netflix.

Disney's streaming operations have surpassed conventional media earnings. The company is focused on a digital future.

Disney reports 157 million global monthly active users for ad-supported content across its streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Disney's stock is down significantly from recent highs, raising concerns about future performance.

CEO Bob Iger's return has stabilized Disney, but long-term outlook remains uncertain.

Investments in theme parks and streaming profitability are key to Disney's future.

The media landscape is broken; trust in journalism is at an all-time low, jeopardizing truth and democracy.

The integration of generative AI is reshaping the media landscape, making tech companies both distributors and creators of content.

The internet's decline in discoverability presents both challenges and opportunities for media companies focusing on authentic connection over algorithm-driven traffic.

Local news is facing severe challenges, but The Atlanta Journal-Constitution aims for revival with new leadership and funding.

Staff at Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal created a worker-owned publication, the Long Beach Watchdog, after facing layoffs post-unionization.

Journalism must shift focus from problem articulation to implementing actionable solutions.

Kara Swisher is planning to gather investors to buy The Washington Post, believing it requires a fresh approach to media challenges.

Jeff Bezos shows no indication of wanting to sell the Washington Post despite interest from Kara Swisher in acquiring it.

The Washington Post's search for a new executive editor highlights concerns around leadership vision amid declining readership and revenue.

Washington Post's CEO's AI focus is alienating top editorial candidates during the executive editor hiring process.

Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal cable networks due to declining cable TV subscriptions and a shift towards streaming.

Comcast is spinning off most of its cable networks due to declining value in the streaming era.

The era of Comcast's control over NBC is ending as it spins off its cable holdings into a new entity.

Comcast is exploring a spin-off of its cable networks as it tackles changes in the pay-TV industry.

Comcast considers splitting off declining cable channels into a separate company to address the perpetual decline of cable TV networks.

Comcast is spinning off cable channels into a new company called SpinCo to enhance future growth.

A Republican presidency may increase M&A activity in media and tech due to deregulation and consumer confidence.

Marketers are filled with uncertainty regarding future agency models and industry changes following the recent announcements by major players.

Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring its linear TV and streaming businesses to adapt to the declining cable industry.

Blake Callaway exits AMC Networks after 13 years, leaving a significant impact on brand strategy and content development.

Maintaining communication during off-hours is essential in the media industry to balance workload and personal time.

Particle aims to enhance news consumption through AI while supporting journalism and publisher traffic.

Perplexity's approach to content curation raises serious questions about plagiarism and intellectual property, as highlighted by recent lawsuits from major news organizations.