Opinion
Thoughtful columns and commentary pieces from The Desk contributors.
Viewpoint: Kuwait must release journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Kuwaiti officials have jailed an American journalist for republishing a video from CNN that shows the downing of a fighter jet in March.
Viewpoint: What happens next for Nexstar and TEGNA?
Will Nexstar be forced to make some compromises to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit and finally close on its merger with TEGNA? Or will the deal collapse?
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Walmart’s NewFront Vision: Content-to-Commerce
Vizio is central to Walmart’s vision of transforming from a retail media network into a full “content-to-commerce” ecosystem, able to finally compete head-to-head with Amazon.
By:
Michael Goodman, Parks Associates
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Viewpoint: The hidden upside of WBD’s linear leftovers
Brian Ring offers his analysis on Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery — and why “leftover” linear TV assets might be more valuable than Wall Street believes
By:
Brian L. Ring
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Viewpoint: One week in Minneapolis that local journalists stepped up
In less than one minute, the fateful moments of an ICE agent shooting a woman, recorded from multiple cameras at the scene, would become a defining moment for the nation.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Viewpoint: Netflix’s acquisition of WBD rooted into “Big 3” playbook
When it comes to major U.S. industries, three tends to be the magic number.
By:
David R. King
OPINION
Viewpoint: The Pentagon vs. the news media
The U.S. military's new press access policy is an attempt to undermine democracy and free expression.
By:
Amy Kristin Sanders
OPINION
Viewpoint: Is America ready for NextGen TV?
The new digital television broadcast standard comes with a number of improvements for viewers and the industry alike, but Kirk Varner wonders if the juice is worth the squeeze.
By:
Kirk Varner
OPINION
Viewpoint: Why cancelling Jimmy Kimmel threatens democracy
The Trump administration is escalating its crackdown on dissent, using Charlie Kirk’s assassination and other flashpoints to justify a sweeping authoritarian project.
By:
Emma Shortis
Viewpoint: Should Nielsen still have influence over the TV industry?
Anyone who has worked in television for more than a minute or so learns that there are three sets of numbers that you have to care about: Your paycheck, corporate earnings and ratings.
By:
Kirk Varner
Viewpoint: When did Nielsen become an extension of YouTube’s publicity department?
In light of Nielsen and YouTube’s recent missteps, it will be interesting to see whether the industry accepts the report as gospel or start to question it.
Viewpoint: At Netflix, can artificial intelligence and creativity mix?
Netflix is now using generative AI – but it risks leaving viewers and creatives behind
By:
Edward White