Tag: Media Industry
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CBS News Chief Bari Weiss Warns Staff: ‘We’re Toast’ If Strategy Stays the Same
Overview In a high-stakes moment early in her tenure, CBS News president Bari Weiss addressed the newsroom with blunt warnings about the network’s future. Citing legendary journalist Walter Cronkite as a yardstick for traditional thinking, Weiss reportedly warned staff that continuing on the current path could leave CBS News as “toast.” The remarks, described as…
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Globoplay and Fremantle Strike Deal for Sullivan’s Crossing in Brazil
Globoplay expands its SVOD lineup with Sullivan’s Crossing Brazil’s leading streaming platform Globoplay has announced a strategic deal with Fremantle to acquire the hit series Sullivan’s Crossing. This move signals Globoplay’s ongoing push to bring high-demand, cross-border content to Brazilian subscribers, strengthening its position in a competitive Latin American streaming market where global platforms often…
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Disney’s Next Act: Navigating a High-Stakes CEO Search After Iger
Introduction: A Critical Turn for Disney Walt Disney Co. is once again at a pivotal crossroads. After a high-profile leadership handoff that didn’t go as planned, the company faces pressure to appoint a CEO who can deliver steady growth, clear strategy, and renewed investor confidence. The task is daunting: replace a founder’s protege who helped…
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Trump Buys $51M Bonds Including Netflix & Warner Bros
Overview: Trump’s End-of-Year Bond Purchases A recent White House financial disclosure reveals that former President Donald Trump purchased a substantial tranche of bonds at the end of 2025, totaling up to $51 million. The disclosure includes notable investments in media equities, with around $2 million allocated specifically to Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery. The timing…
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Trump’s End-of-2025 Bond Purchases Include Netflix and Warner Bros. Investments: A Financial Disclosure Analysis
Overview of the Disclosure A recently released financial disclosure from the White House indicates that former President Donald Trump made significant investments in government-backed or related securities at the end of 2025. The filing notes that Trump purchased up to $51 million in bonds, with portions earmarked for entertainment and media companies, including Netflix and…
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Trump Buys $1 Million in Netflix-Warner Bros Bonds After Merger News
Overview: A Quiet Move in a High-Profile Moment In the wake of a surprise merger announcement involving Netflix and Warner Bros, reports indicate that former President Donald Trump has purchased about $1 million in bonds tied to the two media giants. The move, described by his representatives as a standard diversification strategy, comes as markets…
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Kemi Omotosho Named New CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria
MultiChoice Nigeria Appoints Kemi Omotosho as New CEO MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a leadership reshuffle that will culminate in the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2026. The move follows the retirement of long-serving CEO John Ugbe, who steered the company for several years and helped expand DStv…
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Paramount Threatens Board Fight Over Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Paramount Ramps Up Pressure in Warner Bros. Discovery Bid Paramount Global has taken a more aggressive stance in its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling that it intends to nominate directors to the Warner Bros. board and push for governance changes to advance the deal. The move comes as the two media giants face…
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Inside Tony Dokoupil’s chaotic first week as the CBS Evening News anchor
New chapter, new jitters: the start of Tony Dokoupil’s CBS Evening News era When CBS announced Tony Dokoupil would helm the CBS Evening News, the network signaled a shift toward a new voice and perhaps a more contemporary tone. The first week, however, underscored a broader challenge: how to rebrand a flagship program in an…
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Production Park Encourages Youth to Explore Creative Careers On Their Doorstep
Local inspiration: Production Park invites young people to consider creative careers In South Kirkby, the Production Park campus is opening doors for the next generation of talent. The 100,000-square-foot rehearsal and development facility has long been a hub for television and live event production, but it’s also presenting a concrete path for local youngsters who…