Friday February 6, 2026 IN THE NEWS How do theater owners feel about the pending merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery? Two days after Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos was grilled in a Senate hearing, trade organization Cinema United wrote to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy & Consumer Rights. “If Netflix […]
Thursday February 5, 2026 IN THE NEWS Fox Corp. reported total quarterly revenues of $5.18 billion for its second fiscal quarter, a +2% increase over the same period last year. The drop in political advertising revenue was offset by gains in sports and news pricing, and the growth of streamer Tubi. Not that entertainment […]
Wednesday February 4, 2026 IN THE NEWS Disney’s closely watched succession race has crossed the finish line, with Josh D’Amaro, Disney Experiences Chairman, named CEO. His appointment is effective March 18, at which point Bob Iger will step down from the role, serving as a senior advisor until his contract expires at the end […]
Tuesday February 3, 2026 IN THE NEWS NBC has renewed “St. Denis Medical” and “Happy’s Place” for third seasons. The comedies “have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious characters, and remain hugely important and successful programs to our primetime and Peacock lineup,” said Lisa Katz, […]
Monday February 2, 2026 TOP MEDIA TECH NEWS Comcast shared its fiscal earnings for 2025, which suggest that streaming – and, increasingly, live sports in particular – is the driving force behind the company’s growth. While Comcast saw an overall 1.2% year-over-year increase in Q4 revenue, Peacock saw a 20% jump […]
Monday February 2, 2026 IN THE NEWS Disney CEO Bob Iger has told associates he plans to step down before the end of his contract in December, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Disney board of directors is reportedly meeting this week to decide on Iger’s successor. The top two CEO […]
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Friday January 30, 2026 IN THE NEWS One in three Americans will be on social media during Super bowl LX, according to Adtaxi’s 2026 Super Bowl Survey, with year-to-year findings showing the game has continued to evolve into a digital-first, multi-platform experience. Additional insights include: · 70% of viewers will be […]
Thursday January 29, 2026 IN THE NEWS Amazon confirmed it is axing 16,000 jobs in the US, Canada and Costa Rica as part of a plan to “remove bureaucracy.” The announcement came on Wednesday, the day after the tech giant accidentally sent an email to employees about the cuts. Beth Galetti, SVP of People […]
Wednesday January 28, 2026 IN THE NEWS During a CBS News all-hands meeting on Tuesday, editor-in-chief Bari Weiss outlined her plans for the storied brand – and she didn’t mince words. “Our strategy until now has been to cling to the audience that remains on broadcast television. I’m here to tell you that if […]
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