Russia has said it will take retaliatory measures after the U.S. announced sanctions against its state-funded media network, RT, threatening that they will make “everyone shudder.” (Al Jazeera) Russia’s foreign ministry said the U.S. moves were part of a plan to purge any dissenting voices from the global media landscape and to stoke fears among…Read More
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, cosmetic brand Hourglass has partnered with department store Barneys New York for a pop-up experience. Barneys New York and Hourglass curated the pop-up with former Barneys New York leaders, Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart. Hourglass chose to work with Barneys New York because the retailer is the first store to…Read More
After several years out of power, the former leader is returned to office on a populist platform. He blames the news media’s coverage of his previous government for costing him reelection. As he sees it, tolerating the independent press, with its focus on truth-telling and accountability, weakened his ability to steer public opinion. This time,…Read More
Amazon is in talks to become a major player in regional sports broadcasting for the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, and the National Hockey League with a surprise deal that could shake up the way fans have watched their local teams for decades, the Post has learned. (NY Post) The online retail and streaming…Read More
Paramount Global, the parent of CBS, will be controlled by software billionaire Larry Ellison after a group led by his son, David, completes its purchase of the Redstone family’s interest in the film and TV company, according to a regulatory filing. (Bloomberg) Larry Ellison will own 77.5% of National Amusements through Pinnacle Media, a group…Read More
With the 2024 Democratic National Convention in the rearview, it was a return to the status quo among the cable news networks. Fox News reclaimed the top spot in total viewers and the adults 25 through 54 demographic, and it was also the only network to post week-to-week gains in either of the measured categories…Read More
YouTube Thursday announced a new set of artificial intelligence detection tools to protect creators–including artists, actors, musicians, and athletes–from having their likeness, including their face and voice, copied and used in other videos. (TechCrunch) The announcement follows YouTube’s pledge last November to give music labels a way to take down AI clones of musicians. (The…Read More
Veteran journalist Ed Gordon is boarding CBS News as a contributor. The network confirmed the Emmy Award-winning interviewer and host’s new role to TVNewser. (ADWEEK)Read More
Financial news publisher The Wall Street Journal is offering advertisers a performance guarantee, timed to the upcoming U.S. presidential election, to dissuade them from pausing their ad campaigns during the period. (ADWEEK)Read More
Chris Cillizza has a new home on Scripps News. The former CNN editor at large is joining the Atlanta-based outlet as a political contributor. He’ll appear on programs across Scripps networks. (TVNewser)Read More
