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CNBC:
Q&A with 17 TV industry leaders, including Barry Diller, Kevin Mayer, Bela Bajaria, and Jeff Zucker, on bundling, linear TV and cable networks' fate, and more — - CNBC asked media insiders, including Barry Diller, Bela Bajaria, Jeff Zucker and Bill Simmons, for their predictions about what TV will be like in three years.
Discussion:
@sherman4949, @niemanlab, @dylanbyers, @sportstvratings, @jason_kint, @tsoh_investing, @lionelmedia, @carlquintanilla, @nina_metz, @ryp__, @sherman4949 and @jyarow
Mélissa Godin / The Guardian:
A profile of Elaíze Farias, the editor of Amazônia Real, a digital media outlet focused on covering marginalized people and their rights in the Brazilian Amazon — Elaíze Farias, editor of news outlet Amazônia Real, wants her ‘post-colonial’ journalism to put the voices of marginalised people first
Discussion:
American Press Institute, @thecelticist, @risj_oxford, @janebsinger and @melissagodin21
Kayleigh Barber / Digiday:
The Athletic Chief Commercial Officer Sebastian Tomich says the outlet is considering ticketing, merchandise, and betting as revenue sources with partner BetMGM — Last September, The Athletic introduced ads to its business model for the first time (aside from podcast and newsletter ads that've …
Matthew Keys / Radio Ink:
In a first, NPR will offer member stations and listeners bilingual coverage of the SOTU address; journalist A Martínez will host the Spanish-language coverage — NPR will offer member stations and listeners bilingual coverage of the State of the Union address for the first time.
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NPR, Colorado Public Radio, Washingtonian, @cres_guez, @isalara, @nproye and @alejanse_, Thanks:@thedeskdotnet
Axios:
Sources: in its investor pitch deck, India-based Sun Group values Forbes at $800M and says the outlet brought in ~$285M in revenue and ~$50M in earnings in 2022 — A group of investors led by India-based Sun Group is trying to lure tech billionaires and Hollywood types to join its bid for Forbes …
Discussion:
Talking Biz News, @5le and @sarafischer
Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
DAZN signs a 10-year deal with the NFL to distribute regular, postseason, and Super Bowl games outside the US, excluding China, starting in the 2023/2024 season — NFL's Game Pass International service to be available in most of the world—but not China — The National Football League …
Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
A look at Disney documentary division ABC News Studios, which feeds ABC, Disney+, Hulu, and more; source: the unit is already profitable after a 2022 launch — With premieres at Sundance and SXSW, a growing slate and profitability, the in-house studio is a textbook example of media companies adapting to a streaming-first world.
Inside Radio:
Radio Advertising Bureau: digital sales grew 21.1% YoY to hit $1.8B in 2022, or 19% of ad revenue, from $85,064 for a small station to $1.2M for a large station — The radio industry is poised to hit $2 billion in digital sales this year, according to RAB's newly released 11th annual benchmarking report …
Discussion:
RAB.com, Radio & Television … and RADIO ONLINE
Bloomberg:
EU study: Russia supports operations that impersonate media outlets like Al Jazeera and Euronews and satirical magazines as part of its disinformation campaigns — The Russian government is supporting operations that impersonate international media outlets as part of its disinformation campaigns …
Discussion:
Euractiv, TechCrunch and Politico
Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Brady plans to join Fox Sports as the lead NFL analyst in the fall of 2024, “take some time to really learn” the job, and catch up on his personal life — The quarterback signed a deal with Fox Corp. last year to become an NFL broadcast analyst.
Discussion:
@theherd, @nfl_dovkleiman, NPR, The Desk, @mikeasti11, @weesesports, @schadjoe, People.com, al.com, Sporting News, CNN, USA Today, Yahoo Sports, NFL.com, The Athletic, CBS News, ESPN, ProFootballTalk, Observer, Hollywood Life, New York Post, Mediaite, The Guardian, Front Office Sports, Forbes, Variety, Deadline, The Big Lead and The Comeback
New York Times:
Penske Media announces a strategic investment in Vox Media; sources: Penske acquired a ~20% stake for $100M, becoming the largest shareholder of Vox Media — The deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions and investments made by Penske Media, the owner of a swath of entertainment …
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Variety, Vanity Fair, @benmullin, @parismartineau, @bigmeaninternet, @budelliott3, @scottnover, @bmorrissey, @devancoggan, @samitsarkar, @rafat, @nytimes, @imranzomg, @laurabockov, @lmoses, @tvgrimreaper, @miarsato, @bydankadar, @jackmirkinson, @jayasax, @opheligarcia, @katierosman, @benmullin, Talking Biz News, The Hollywood Reporter, Press Gazette, The Wrap, IndieWire, The Information, Deadline and Axios
David Smith / The Guardian:
How studios increasingly use AI de-aging VFX on actors, including Harrison Ford in the new Indiana Jones movie, and the possible impact on Hollywood's economics — Stars like Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford are being rendered younger digitally but voices in the industry express concern about where we might be heading
Discussion:
@paul_franklin_, @adribbleofink and Shelly Palmer, more at Techmeme »
Jim Waterson / The Guardian:
GB News presenter Mark Steyn quits after the channel told him he has to pay Ofcom fines for breaches of the broadcasting code over his COVID-19 vaccine comments — Mark Steyn could face sanction by media regulator after he cast doubt on safety of Covid vaccines
Discussion:
Press Gazette, Broadband TV News, @vexwerewolf, @john_castlevale, @troyliss, @shentonstage, @juwanthewriter, @rj_abel, @eddierobson and @davideledingue
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