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Disney’s ABC, ESPN sell out advertising inventory for Super Bowl LXI
The sell-through was achieved earlier than some of Disney's peer broadcasters in prior-year Super Bowls, despite not having the championship game for two decades.
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Fubo begins to right the ship under new CEO Alisa Bowen
The company narrowed its quarterly loss and saw revenue gains in North America, its key market overall.
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Disney announces content pact with TikTok
The pact comes at a time when all major entertainment companies are trying to figure out how to tap into creator-driven content to bring more business to its premium entertainment products.
Disney revenue rises 7 percent as streaming and parks profits grow
Strong interest in "Toy Story 5," premium sports on ESPN and ABC and a new deal with TikTok were highlights of Disney's Q3 earnings report.
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Scripps confirms pink slips affecting nearly 270 workers
The layoffs are part of Scripps' decision to execute on a new "phase of our transformation plan," which involves centralized news production and the use of automation tools.
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.
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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.
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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Ellison argued antitrust lawsuits challenging Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros are based on an outdated views and errant concerns about news agendas.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.
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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.
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