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In a new letter, the NewsGuild of New York says its goal is to protect NYT union members; source: NYT management called some Guild members in for questioning — Meanwhile, some staffers who signed a letter critical of the paper's trans coverage may now face disciplinary proceedings …
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In WBD's earnings call, CEO David Zaslav praised CNN's “more inclusive range of voices and viewpoints” and pledged to “continue advancing” the strategy — Call “2023 will be a year of building,” Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav made a point today …
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Warner Bros. Discovery misses Q4 estimates with a $2.1B net loss on revenue of $11.01B vs. $11.36B expected; global DTC subscriptions rose by 1.1M to 96.1M
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The murder of TV reporter Dylan Lyons is a sad reminder to all reporters of the hazards of their jobs, especially local journalists who are particularly at risk — It is increasingly difficult to report the news without feeling like there might be a target on your back. — Every reporter can relate to Dylan Lyons.
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Two Spectrum News 13 crew members in Orlando were shot at the scene of a homicide investigation, and one has died, according to the Orange County sheriff
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Ozy co-founder Carlos Watson was arrested on charges of conspiring to commit securities fraud and wire fraud, after co-founder Samir Rao pleaded guilty to fraud — Samir Rao, company's former chief operating officer, appeared in court as John Doe and admitted wrongdoing in probe of the company's practices
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The New York Post signs a first-look unscripted deal with producer Asylum Entertainment to adapt its stories into documentaries, limited series, and docuseries — EXCLUSIVE: The New York Post is looking to get into the TV game with a first-look unscripted deal with producer Asylum Entertainment Group.


Boston Globe Media plans to launch a half-hour weekday TV news show featuring Globe journalists; it will be available on NESN, the paper's website, and more — “Boston Globe Today” will dig into the region's biggest news, sports, and entertainment stories — Boston Globe Media Partners …
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Futuri Media unveils RadioGPT, an AI-based radio tool that searches sites, Facebook pages, and Twitter profiles for localized news, traffic updates, and more — The voice you hear on your favorite, local AM and FM radio stations could soon be powered by a realistic-sounding robot.
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Google TV launches categorized content pages in the US labeled Family, Movies, Shows, and Español, letting users access titles without jumping from app to app — Google TV today announced the launch of four new content pages in the U.S. - the Family page, the Movie page …
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Red McCombs, who co-founded Clear Channel with Lowry Mays in 1972 by buying a San Antonio radio station for $125K, dies at 95; he sold the company for $17.9B — A Texas entrepreneur, he co-founded the media giant Clear Channel, owned pro sports teams and created more than 400 businesses in a variety of industries.
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Sources: Netflix is preparing to open an office in Vietnam possibly by late 2023 but will require a regulatory process that could take longer — U.S streaming giant Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) is making preparations to open an office in Vietnam after years of negotiations with authorities …


A Florida bill would weaken media protections in defamation lawsuits, compel journalists to reveal sources, lower the threshold for a “public figure”, and more — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' broken relationship with the mainstream media could get even worse.
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Union staff at Spotify's Parcast call on managers to clarify how they can spend a pledged $100K/year on DEI; they say Spotify approved just $5K since April 2022 — Union employees at Parcast, the podcast studio at Spotify Technology SA that specializes in true-crime programming …
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