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Podcast
fromDigiday
3 hours ago

Video is making podcasts a premium buy for advertisers

Advertisers are increasingly shifting focus to video podcasts, treating them as premium with growing investment.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Netflix's Sesame Street deal is a PR coup for the ages

Netflix has acquired 'Sesame Street', allowing PBS to air new episodes simultaneously, reinforcing a 50-year partnership.
#streaming-services
Media industry
fromVariety
2 months ago

Why YouTube Exited the Original Content Business: 'We Weren't Good at Picking Content'

YouTube's foray into original content funding has largely failed, leading to a shift back towards unscripted content and content creator autonomy.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I have 5 clear takeaways about the state of the TV business after a week of ad sales parties and presentations

The media industry is adapting to changes, focusing on sports and tech innovations to attract advertisers despite economic uncertainties.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNBC's David Faber Predicts It's Relatively Clear' Media Giant Warner Bros. Discovery Is About to Be Split Up

Warner Bros. Discovery is likely to announce a strategic split soon, focusing on its cable networks and streaming platform.
David Faber believes the restructuring may mirror Comcast's actions.
Washington Wizards
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Max Is Dead, HBO Max Is Back

Warner Bros. Discovery is rebranding Max back to HBO Max after criticism and poor market performance following the initial name change.
Media industry
fromVariety
2 months ago

Why YouTube Exited the Original Content Business: 'We Weren't Good at Picking Content'

YouTube's foray into original content funding has largely failed, leading to a shift back towards unscripted content and content creator autonomy.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I have 5 clear takeaways about the state of the TV business after a week of ad sales parties and presentations

The media industry is adapting to changes, focusing on sports and tech innovations to attract advertisers despite economic uncertainties.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNBC's David Faber Predicts It's Relatively Clear' Media Giant Warner Bros. Discovery Is About to Be Split Up

Warner Bros. Discovery is likely to announce a strategic split soon, focusing on its cable networks and streaming platform.
David Faber believes the restructuring may mirror Comcast's actions.
Washington Wizards
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Max Is Dead, HBO Max Is Back

Warner Bros. Discovery is rebranding Max back to HBO Max after criticism and poor market performance following the initial name change.
#technology
fromPoynter
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Journalism is facing its crisis moment with AI. It might not be a bad thing. - Poynter

fromPoynter
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Journalism is facing its crisis moment with AI. It might not be a bad thing. - Poynter

fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

My career was thriving in the US, but then I didn't get my work visa. Starting over in the UK was hard.

I started off in the UK with a lack of connections, which made landing a full-time editorial role challenging after moving back from the US.
UK news
#podcasting
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

From Brooklyn to The World: Why The Borough's Podcasting Scene is Thriving

Brooklyn is emerging as a leading hub in the thriving podcast industry, recognized for its vibrant culture and creative community.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

"The core definition of podcasting must evolve" - but not too much

Podcasting's growth hinges on clear definitions and standards to reduce confusion among creators, platforms, and advertisers.
fromPodcaster News
1 week ago
Podcast

Forever Dog Productions Announces Three Strategic Hires Across Business, Operations, and Production - Podcaster News

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

From Brooklyn to The World: Why The Borough's Podcasting Scene is Thriving

Brooklyn is emerging as a leading hub in the thriving podcast industry, recognized for its vibrant culture and creative community.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

"The core definition of podcasting must evolve" - but not too much

Podcasting's growth hinges on clear definitions and standards to reduce confusion among creators, platforms, and advertisers.
fromPodcaster News
1 week ago
Podcast

Forever Dog Productions Announces Three Strategic Hires Across Business, Operations, and Production - Podcaster News

#leadership-change
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC creative chief Charlotte Moore to leave for Sony job

Charlotte Moore, BBC's chief content officer, is leaving for Sony after five years in charge amid ongoing controversy over a Gaza documentary.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC creative chief Charlotte Moore to leave for Sony job

Charlotte Moore, BBC's chief content officer, is leaving for Sony after five years in charge amid ongoing controversy over a Gaza documentary.
fromTheWrap
1 week ago

Ben Silverman's Propagate Content Acquires Social Media Talent Firm Parker Management

Digital creators have fundamentally transformed the media landscape and how audiences consume content. By bringing Parker Management into the Propagate family, we're doubling down on our commitment to representing the most influential voices across all platforms.
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromDeadline
1 week ago

YouTube TV Bucks The Pay-TV Trend, Growing By Disrupting - But Not Everyone "Enjoys The Zen"

YouTube TV has rapidly grown to over 8 million U.S. households, challenging traditional TV viewing models while facing criticism over its advertising strategy.
#disney
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Media and entertainment layoffs 2025: Disney and others are cutting staff, but job losses are lower so far this year

Media companies, including Walt Disney and E.W. Scripps, are undergoing significant layoffs as they adapt to the evolving landscape towards streaming.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

David Tennant on sex scenes, Doctor Who and his run-in with Kemi Badenoch: The trans debate has become unnecessarily cruel'

Disney's Rivals captures the chaotic lives of media power players in the Cotswolds, anchored by David Tennant's charismatic performance as Lord Tony Baddingham.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Media and entertainment layoffs 2025: Disney and others are cutting staff, but job losses are lower so far this year

Media companies, including Walt Disney and E.W. Scripps, are undergoing significant layoffs as they adapt to the evolving landscape towards streaming.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

David Tennant on sex scenes, Doctor Who and his run-in with Kemi Badenoch: The trans debate has become unnecessarily cruel'

Disney's Rivals captures the chaotic lives of media power players in the Cotswolds, anchored by David Tennant's charismatic performance as Lord Tony Baddingham.
#local-news
NYC startup
fromPoynter
2 months ago

In a nation of news deserts, are there news rainforests, too? If so, where? - Poynter

Media-rich communities are increasing in the wake of declining local newspapers, leading to a rise in digital-only news startups.
fromThe Drum
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Newsquest's Henry Faure Walker on how AI is helping local journalism bounce back

NYC startup
fromPoynter
2 months ago

In a nation of news deserts, are there news rainforests, too? If so, where? - Poynter

Media-rich communities are increasing in the wake of declining local newspapers, leading to a rise in digital-only news startups.
fromThe Drum
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Newsquest's Henry Faure Walker on how AI is helping local journalism bounce back

#revenue-diversification
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers' subscription revenue is up this year, and they'll focus on growing it even further

Publishers are increasingly relying on subscription revenue, rising from 56% to 70% in just one year.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Digiday+ Research's 2025 ad snapshot: Are publishers becoming less dependent on ad revenue?

Media industry
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Digiday+ Research: Publishers' subscription revenue is up this year, and they'll focus on growing it even further

Publishers are increasingly relying on subscription revenue, rising from 56% to 70% in just one year.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Digiday+ Research's 2025 ad snapshot: Are publishers becoming less dependent on ad revenue?

#youtube
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

TV's big week is coming, and everyone wants a piece of YouTube

YouTube's rising popularity among advertisers highlights its flexibility and dominance over traditional media in the current economic climate.
Podcast
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Spotify Paid $100 Million to Podcasters as Creator Wars Heat Up

Spotify invests over $100 million in podcasts to attract creators away from YouTube amidst the rise of video podcasting.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Hot Ones' host Sean Evans is 'sick of' having to explain to advertisers why his hit YouTube show is comparable to TV

Sean Evans argues that advertisers undervalue YouTube's 'Hot Ones' compared to traditional TV shows.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

TV's big week is coming, and everyone wants a piece of YouTube

YouTube's rising popularity among advertisers highlights its flexibility and dominance over traditional media in the current economic climate.
Podcast
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Spotify Paid $100 Million to Podcasters as Creator Wars Heat Up

Spotify invests over $100 million in podcasts to attract creators away from YouTube amidst the rise of video podcasting.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Hot Ones' host Sean Evans is 'sick of' having to explain to advertisers why his hit YouTube show is comparable to TV

Sean Evans argues that advertisers undervalue YouTube's 'Hot Ones' compared to traditional TV shows.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Gaming news site Polygon gutted by massive layoffs amid sale to Valnet

"Just completely sickened by this news," Polygon cofounder Brian Crecente shared on Bluesky. "Mostly for those so suddenly and deeply impacted, but also for the dwindling number of publications seriously covering video games."
Media industry
Media industry
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Final Reckoning for Paramount and Skydance

Paramount Global is in complex merger negotiations with Skydance Media, facing various challenges and regulatory approvals.
#digital-transformation
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

MSNBC's Post-Joy Reid, Post-NBC Future Is Kind of Bright?

MSNBC is pivoting to develop an independent reporting operation, signaling a shift in strategy for the cable news channel amid industry's challenges.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

MSNBC's Post-Joy Reid, Post-NBC Future Is Kind of Bright?

MSNBC is pivoting to develop an independent reporting operation, signaling a shift in strategy for the cable news channel amid industry's challenges.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Decline of Outside Magazine Is Also the End of a Vision of the Mountain West

After its purchase by a tech entrepreneur, the publication is now a shadow of itself. A letter signed by its illustrious contributors says as much about a way of life as it does about the media industry.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

What The Houston Landing's closure says about the state of nonprofit news - Poynter

Nonprofit journalism has exploded in popularity in recent years, propelled in part by the success of investigative giant ProPublica. The enthusiasm has led some to proclaim nonprofit journalism as a savior for the media industry.
US news
#tariffs
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

David Zaslav's Shaky Hollywood Empire

David Zaslav is the youngest member of a regular Zoom call comprising retired media moguls, focusing on their shared experiences and legacies.
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Major publishers sue AI startup Cohere over copyright infringement

Publishers are suing AI startup Cohere for copyright infringement over the use of 4,000 copyrighted works.
The lawsuit highlights tensions between content creators and AI companies regarding content usage and attribution.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Major publishers sue AI startup Cohere over copyright infringement

Publishers are suing AI startup Cohere for copyright infringement over the use of 4,000 copyrighted works.
The lawsuit highlights tensions between content creators and AI companies regarding content usage and attribution.
#revenue-strategies
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Publisher strategies: What Forbes, Business Insider, The Guardian and others are focusing on in 2025

Media publishers are shifting from rapid trend adaptation to more sustainable revenue strategies.
The political landscape positively affects publisher revenues, especially in the wake of elections.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago
Media industry

AOP's Richard Reeves on why publishers need to break sole reliance on advertising

Media industry
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Publisher strategies: What Forbes, Business Insider, The Guardian and others are focusing on in 2025

Media publishers are shifting from rapid trend adaptation to more sustainable revenue strategies.
The political landscape positively affects publisher revenues, especially in the wake of elections.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago
Media industry

AOP's Richard Reeves on why publishers need to break sole reliance on advertising

#newsmax
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
NYC startup

Cable Network Newsmax Soars Into Meme Stock Territory As Right-Wingers Scramble To Scam Their Peers - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
NYC startup

Cable Network Newsmax Soars Into Meme Stock Territory As Right-Wingers Scramble To Scam Their Peers - Above the Law

Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

THE GEN-X CAREER MELTDOWN

Generation X faces diminishing career prospects due to evolving media landscapes and a philosophy of 'lessness' that shapes their professional identity.
#referral-traffic
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Publishers don't really know how Google AI Overviews is impacting their referral traffic

Google's AI Overviews update raises concerns among publishers about its unclear impact on referral traffic.
The lack of data transparency from Google fuels publisher unease regarding the effectiveness of AI-driven search.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

AI-powered paywalls and the Trump Bump: A look inside the state of the publishing business

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Publishers don't really know how Google AI Overviews is impacting their referral traffic

Google's AI Overviews update raises concerns among publishers about its unclear impact on referral traffic.
The lack of data transparency from Google fuels publisher unease regarding the effectiveness of AI-driven search.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

AI-powered paywalls and the Trump Bump: A look inside the state of the publishing business

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Media Briefing: Some publishers see a rebound: digital ads and subscriptions climb after a tough 2023 - but not everyone

Digital advertising revenue increased for many publishers in 2024 compared to 2023, marking a potential industry turnaround.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Future of TV Briefing: How TV networks' streaming and linear ad businesses fared in Q4 2024

Fox is currently the outlier among TV networks, benefiting from political advertising and live events while streaming remains an emerging market.
#jeff-bezos
Washington Nationals
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Embattled WaPo Publisher Met With Conservative Editor for Advice on Recruiting More Right-Wingers

The Washington Post is reportedly shifting towards a more conservative direction under Jeff Bezos and CEO Will Lewis.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Embattled WaPo Publisher Met With Conservative Editor for Advice on Recruiting More Right-Wingers

The Washington Post is reportedly shifting towards a more conservative direction under Jeff Bezos and CEO Will Lewis.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mirror, Express and Star owner says its print titles will be loss-making from 2031

Reach's print newspapers may become loss-making in 6-8 years, but its digital strategy is expected to sustain operations.
#unionization
NYC parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

Sesame Workshop Will 'Downsize Significantly' With Layoffs, CEO Says

Sesame Workshop announces significant layoffs amid changes in media funding and unionization efforts among employees.
Education
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism school needs to do more to prepare students for the hard parts

Journalism students face significant challenges including low pay, job insecurity, and a lack of diversity in the industry.
NYC parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

Sesame Workshop Will 'Downsize Significantly' With Layoffs, CEO Says

Sesame Workshop announces significant layoffs amid changes in media funding and unionization efforts among employees.
Education
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism school needs to do more to prepare students for the hard parts

Journalism students face significant challenges including low pay, job insecurity, and a lack of diversity in the industry.
#earnings-report
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago

ITV CEO Won't Address Studios Deal "Speculation": "We Will Continue to Build the Business"

ITV Studios is focused on growth and diversification while dismissing merger speculation, achieving record profits despite industry challenges.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 months ago

ITV CEO Won't Address Studios Deal "Speculation": "We Will Continue to Build the Business"

ITV Studios is focused on growth and diversification while dismissing merger speculation, achieving record profits despite industry challenges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A Hollywood Awards Show For Lawyers (That Isn't A Deposition) - Above the Law

The Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel (AMEC) supports and recognizes in-house attorneys in the entertainment industry.
Canada news
fromThe Globe and Mail
2 months ago

Ottawa to impose fee on Google for online news law's operating costs

Canada will impose a fee on Google to cover enforcing a law that requires large internet platforms to pay for news content.
Podcast
fromPodcaster News
2 months ago

Ashley Flowers' Audiochuck Receives $40 Million Investment From TCG - Podcaster News

Audiochuck leads in true crime podcasting, expanding its influence and storytelling impact in the media industry.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

New MSNBC Head Holds Hasty Meeting With Joy Reid Staffers After Show's Cancellation Leaks, Insists Trump Wasn't a Factor

MSNBC staffers were outraged after learning about 'The ReidOut' cancellation from the media instead of leadership.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Future of TV Briefing: A Q&A with Roku's Sarah Harms about streaming ad measurement

Roku's VP Sarah Harms discusses the company's evolving ad measurement strategy and its new Roku Data Cloud initiative during an interview.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How Max's international expansion is paying off

Given the opportunity for global expansion, why did it take you so long to launch outside the U.S.? This company was born out of a legacy Warner media business and a legacy Discovery company that came together about two and a half years ago.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Another Exec Bowing to MAGA?' HuffPo Editor Slams Parent Company CEO Over Looming Newsroom Cuts

George Zornick criticized CEO Jonah Peretti for impending layoffs at HuffPost, claiming they will devastate the newsroom just as Trump takes office, questioning if he is yielding to political pressures.
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