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Warner Bros. Discovery is introducing AI-powered shoppable ads, enhancing ad relevance and consumer engagement ahead of Black Friday.

Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring its ad sales leadership team to enhance client service amid a rapidly evolving advertising market.

CNN is committed to a digital transformation supported by a significant investment from Warner Bros. Discovery, targeting $1 billion in digital revenue by 2030.

Warner Bros. Discovery aims to enhance CTV ad relevance with its first-party data platform, encouraging increased ad spend from advertisers.

WBD's overall revenue dropped 4% in Q3, but growth in direct-to-consumer segment fuels future optimism.

Warner Bros. Discovery launched Olli, using first-party data for targeted advertising.

Warner Bros. Discovery has removed classic Looney Tunes shorts from Max to focus on adult and family content.

Warner Bros. Discovery has removed all classic Looney Tunes shorts from Max, ending access to the entire original library.

Warner Bros. Discovery has removed original Looney Tunes shorts from Max, indicating a strategic shift away from children's programming.

Max is ending its deal to distribute new episodes of Sesame Street, focusing instead on adult and family stories.

Discovery Plus is upgrading its technology to align with Max, enhancing overall performance.

Max's international expansion has significantly increased its subscriber base, reaching 110 million globally.

The streaming platform is leveraging its existing intellectual properties to captivate global audiences.

Eric Pallotta joins Warner Bros. Discovery's Max as group senior VP of global brand, social, and editorial, focusing on brand development and social strategies.

Sesame Street is seeking a new platform for episodes as Warner Bros. Discovery shifts focus from kids' content to adult programming.

WBD CEO believes foregoing the NBA was beneficial for focusing on owned franchises.

Warner Bros. Discovery successfully navigated the loss of NBA rights by securing better carriage deals and raising network fees with major cable providers.

Zaslav believes a second Trump term could facilitate positive consolidation within the struggling entertainment industry.

Warner Bros. Discovery sees growth potential in its underutilized franchises like Harry Potter and DC characters.

David Zaslav has listed his Greenwich Village townhouse for $20.9 million after extensive renovations.

NBA strikes 11-year agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to enhance content distribution and settle a legal dispute over licensing rights.

The NBA's separation from Turner marks the end of a significant era and raises critical questions about the future of sports broadcasting.

Tao Geoghegan Hart criticized Eurosport's integration into TNT Sports and the increase in subscription fees affecting UK and Ireland cycling fans.

Rowling's engagement in transgender debate hasn't impacted her success with Warner Bros. Discovery, which continues with the filming of an HBO Harry Potter series.

Max streams content that is not permanent, unlike Netflix originals which generally remain available.

Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros Discovery for $500 million over defamatory claims made in a documentary about him.

Warner Bros. Discovery sued the NBA to enforce rights to match Amazon's broadcast bid, claiming it's in fans' best interest.

Warner Bros. Discovery lawsuit against NBA over media rights deal.

Alcon Entertainment is suing Tesla for using imagery from Blade Runner 2049 without permission during a promotional event for its robotaxi.

Warner Bros Discovery lawsuit against NBA following media rights loss to Amazon.

Venu, a sports streaming service co-owned by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, has been canceled due to potential legal hurdles.

Warner Bros. Discovery wrote down TV network value by $9.1 billion, reflecting industry challenges and transitioning towards streaming services.

Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery face financial challenges due to struggling cable TV businesses, seeking streaming partners for growth.

Sesame Street is seeking a new distribution partner after HBO's Max won't renew its agreement, shifting focus away from children's programming.

Investing in subscriber growth over short-term profits is key strategy for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

The Max-Hulu-Disney+ bundle significantly boosted sign-ups for all three services, highlighting successful collaboration amid competitive streaming landscape.

Li Haslett Chen is stepping down from WBD's board to focus on Howl's growth.

Li Haslett Chen is resigning from Warner Bros. Discovery's Board effective January 31, 2025, to focus on her company Howl during its growth phase.

Inside the NBA will transition to ABC and ESPN, ensuring its continuation despite TNT's exit from broadcasting NBA games.

'Inside the NBA' moves to ESPN/ABC as part of NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, but production remains with TNT Sports.

Disney's Bob Iger believes the company is well-consolidated and does not need further acquisitions, contrasting sharply with the excitement from other media executives.

Venu Sports, a new sports-streaming service by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox, targeting younger viewers with a bundled sports portfolio.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Q1 revenue dropped 7%, but HBO Max gained 2 million new subscribers.

Warner Bros. Discovery is partnering with Disney+ and Hulu for a new bundle offering to drive subscriber growth.

This year's back to Hogwarts event failed to meet fan expectations, leading to disappointment and booing at King's Cross station.

The Hogwarts Express did not depart King's Cross this year as fans expected, despite warnings against traveling to the station.

CASETiFY launches a Harry Potter accessories collection on November 12, blending fandom with functional tech.

The collection features innovative designs with iconic references from the Wizarding World.

Warner Bros. Discovery's gaming division needs to deliver more consistent releases to recover from current underperformance.

Warner Bros. Discovery plans a sequel to 'Hogwarts Legacy', following its significant commercial success, while also navigating challenges from other game launches.

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

Jon Steinlauf of Warner Bros. Discovery will leave at year's end amid significant industry challenges.

Warner Bros Discovery faces financial struggles and low fan interest in new Harry Potter content despite owning valuable IPs like DC and Tolkien.

WBD partners with Google Cloud to automate closed captioning for Max streaming service, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

WBD's use of AI for captioning could transform production efficiency and cut costs significantly.

WBD's deal with Charter allows free Max streaming but indicates significant pressure on the pay-TV market and WBD's operational viability.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Charter deal maintained cable fees and boosted optimism about future negotiations amid skepticism over losing NBA rights.

The NBA signed media rights deals with Disney, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video, excluding Warner Bros. Discovery's offer, leading to a significant revenue increase over 11 years.

The NBA is seeking dismissal of WBD's lawsuit regarding a new media rights deal with Amazon, claiming WBD attempted to reinterpret Amazon's offer.

Warner Bros. Discovery focused on addressing skepticism around their ad sales negotiations during upfronts.

Warner Bros. Discovery is emphasizing data strategy with the appointment of David Porter to lead ad sales research, insights, and data, focusing on revenue growth and advanced tools for advertisers.