Emplifi: Fox News tops competitors on YouTube in July
Fox News was the most-watched news brand on YouTube in July, according to data from social intelligence firm Emplifi.
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Bluesky CEO wants to break social platform’s progressive reputation
In an interview, Bluesky CEO Toni Schenider said the social media platform wants to court diverse opinions. Its core progressive user base may make that difficult.
ESPN names five creators to document road to first Super Bowl telecast
The group will produce social-first content throughout the football season as ESPN prepares for its first Super Bowl telecast in February 2027.
Urban One narrows Q2 loss despite revenue decline
Ongoing issues with radio and television advertising revenue, coupled with pay TV subscriber losses, impacted nearly all financial line items.
Paramount CEO: Concerns about direction of CNN after merger are unfounded
Ellison argued antitrust lawsuits challenging Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros are based on an outdated views and errant concerns about news agendas.
“Stranger Things” on Netflix leads Nielsen streaming rankings for H1 2026
Three streaming originals ranked among the top 10 overall titles, up from one during the same period last year, according to Nielsen’s report.
Spotify reaches 300 million users during Q2
The streaming media company continues to market itself as a one-stop shop for all things digital audio, from premium music experiences to podcasts and audiobooks.
Scripps preparing layoffs as local stations move toward automated systems
The E. W. Scripps Company is readying the issuance of pink slips at several of its local television stations across the country as the broadcaster finalizes some of its transactions and installs new automated systems at a few of its news-producing outlets. Starting last week, executives at some of the affected stations held readiness meetings with newsroom, creative services and sales workers to inform them about the changes, according to three sources who spoke with The Desk on background. Those meetings continued on Monday and are expected to conclude by the end of the week. Among the topics covered in the readiness meetings was an ongoing initiative at Scripps to incorporate more automated systems into the company’s local news and creative services processes, some of which involve artificial intelligence, the sources said. As part of the transformation, a number of … Read more
Scripps finalizes $15.8 million acquisition of Lexington ABC affiliate
The transaction was valued at $15.8 million; Morris Network was the seller of the station.
Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi get Columbia Journalism School residencies
Alfonsi and Pelley will work with students through lectures, workshops, special events and individual sessions; both will also work on the Columbia Journalism Review.
Cable industry pioneer Robert Miron dies at 89
Miron served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advance/Newhouse Communications and later as the Chairman of Discovery Communications.
Ampere: Consumers spend half their day with media platforms
Consumers in the United States and United Kingdom now spend almost 11 cumulative hours per day using differentiated media platforms like streaming video, gaming, audio and social video, according to new research released by Ampere Analysis on Monday. The company’s latest Attention Economy study found that media consumption is no longer centered on one dominant platform or format. Instead, consumers are building varied media routines based on mood, age, location and specific needs. The daily total includes overlapping activities, such as watching television while using a smartphone. Ampere said that behavior has become more common as mobile devices make it easier for consumers to use multiple media services at the same time. Streaming services accounted for the highest level of daily engagement at 1 hour and 57 minutes. Social media followed at 1 hour and 46 minutes, while YouTube accounted … Read more