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WBD Updates DEI Program to Only Say ‘Inclusion’ Amid Trump Crackdown

Warner Bros. Discovery is the latest company to make changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid the Trump Administration’s crackdown on the programs. According to a memo sent to WBD employees on Thursday, the same day as the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report, the company’s “overarching work in this space will now be referred…Warner […]

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Disney Leads in January TV Consumption Thanks to ESPN and College Football

Seven of the highest-rated cable telecasts in January belonged to Disney, which was the top media company in TV consumption. According to Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge, which looks at which media company is responsible for the largest share of TV viewing, January consumption was up +5%, with Disney-owned entities accounting for 12% of that TV…Seven

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Six Production Studios to Watch After The Mill and MPC’s Shutdown

Technicolor Group’s shuttering of its iconic post-production and visual effects (VFX) houses including The Mill and MPC shook the advertising and creative industries, transforming the landscape in its wake. The closures of these creative institutions will affect an estimated 10,000 jobs globally. While The Mill and MPC were big names in Hollywood, winning Oscars for…Technicolor

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Pete Distad to Lead Fox’s New Streaming Platform

Fox’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming platform–revealed earlier this month by Fox executive chair and CEO Lachlan Murdoch–has a leader, as the company announced Pete Distad as its CEO. Distad had previously been CEO of Venu Sports, the virtual multichannel video programming distributor that was scrapped in January by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Before joining…Fox’s

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AI and Election Power 7% Net Revenue Boost for Stagwell in 2024

Buoyed by AI investments, an “aggressive” M&A strategy, increased spending from Big Tech clients, and the U.S. election, Stagwell grew its net revenues by 7% year-on-year. The numbers $2.3 billion: Stagwell’s net revenue for 2024, up 7% from 2023. $630 million: The group’s Q4 net revenue, up 14% versus the prior year period. 8%: Net…Buoyed

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NFL Tweaks Ad Practices After It Was Found Tracking Peoples’ Location

The National Football League has updated its privacy policy, rolled out new consent prompts, and introduced more explicit disclosures around its advertising practices after it was found tracking users’ precise geolocation data without their knowledge. The league, as well as all 32 of its teams, violated advertising transparency guidelines set by self-regulation body the Digital…The

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Sinclair Broadens Use of Artificial Intelligence to Make Local News More Accessible

Sinclair said it is “pioneering” the use of artificial intelligence to provide real-time live language translation of local newscasts. In a press release, Sinclair said the first-of-its-kind test is underway in Baltimore at WBFF, San Antonio at KABB, West Palm Beach at WPEC, and Las Vegas at KSNV, allowing viewers to access Spanish language broadcasts…Sinclair

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Trying to Set the Record Straight About Tegna’s Weather Hub Speculation

Yesterday, we posted a story where we asked if Tegna was setting up a weather forecasting hub based on a job posting we saw. Tegna quickly responded to our question by saying it was a backup role for big weather events, but also sent along a full statement, which I didn’t post in full. I…Yesterday,

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Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity With Deloitte’s Deb Golden

Innovation isn’t just about speed–it’s about direction. As U.S. chief innovation officer at Deloitte, Deb Golden is redefining how businesses approach transformation, from embracing AI responsibly to dismantling outdated systems that hold them back. In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, she shares why speed without strategy leads to chaos, how businesses can…Innovation

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Tuesday, Feb. 25 Evening Cable News Ratings: The ReidOut’s Replacement Draws Over a Million Viewers

Fox News’ two top-performing programs shared the spoils on Tuesday. The Five won the total viewer battle, while Jesse Watters Primetime finished first in the Adults 25-54 demo. Over at MSNBC, the 7 p.m. slot vacated by Joy Reid was temporarily rebranded as MSNBC Prime. The first episode was anchored by Michael Steele and was…Fox

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