Top News:
Wall Street Journal:
A profile of incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a telecom lawyer and longtime FCC official who believes tech and media companies have been unfair to conservatives — FCC regulator Brendan Carr parlayed cell-tower climbs and social-media acumen to become a leading figure in the next administration
RELATED:
Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more — New York CNN — — The incoming chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is sending a stern message to the owners of television stations and networks.
Discussion:
Deadline, UPI, New York Post, Breitbart, @brianstelter, The Ankler, The Independent, @brianstelter, Kevin Drum, The National Pulse, @ttoboyle, CNN, National Legal …, BizPac Review, The Hill, TVNewsCheck, @jamesrbuk, @ethetweeter, @chrisharihar, @plsgetserious, @brianstelter, @w7voa, @brianstelter, @mmasnick.bsky.social, @bgrueskin.bsky.social, @marcelias.bsky.social, Alternet.org and Mediaite
Wall Street Journal:
Sources describe Netflix's struggles handling traffic for the Tyson-Paul fight, with viewership nearly three times what the company had anticipated — The broadcasts, which include a Beyoncé performance, follow problems with a heavily watched boxing showcase and represent a major live-event test for the streaming giant
Charlie Warzel / The Atlantic:
Q&A with Julia Angwin on how social media creators flipped the traditional journalism process for telling stories and what journalists can learn from creators — Americans have record-low trust in the media. They're reading traditional news less. Platforms, too, have broken …
Discussion:
@jeffmanuel.bsky.social, @ibogost.bsky.social, @chrishendel, @rachelmcohen.bsky.social, @ibogost.bsky.social, @renee.diresta@threads.net, @carnage4life@threads.net, @parkert@threads.net, @theatlantic.com, @carnage4life@mas.to, @chrishendel.bsky.social, @meredithconroy.bsky.social, @marklittle.bsky.social, @marcelias.bsky.social and @dbostler.bsky.social
Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
Mark Allen Group, a B2B publishing company, enters exclusive talks with RELX to acquire Estates Gazette, after the UK magazine said it plans to close down — Digital information side of business will be sold separately. — Estates Gazette has been saved from closure some two weeks …
Discussion:
Flashes & Flames and Mark Allen
Todd Spangler / Variety:
Fubo says TelevisaUnivision has pulled its networks from Fubo and that TelevisaUnivision offered terms “that would increase prices by 25%” for Fubo subscribers — Fubo said TelevisaUnivision pulled its networks from the streaming pay-TV provider Monday — alleging …
Discussion:
The Wrap, The Streamable, Streaming Better, Radio & Television …, Benzinga, Cablefax, The Desk, Fubo and Cord Cutters News
Committee to Protect Journalists:
Turkish authorities jailed five journalists and two media workers who were covering a protest over a Turkish drone strike that killed two Kurdish journalists — The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Turkish authorities to release journalists who were jailed in Istanbul on Sunday and allow the media to report freely.
Discussion:
@firstladyofiraq, Balkan Insight, @mlsaturkey, @saryatunc, @silencedturkey, @rojavanetwork, @cfwij, @lindseysnell, @bulutuzay_, @ameddiclet, ANHA, @hafzagrdp, @karenaav, IFJ, ABC, The Indian Express, Duvar English, National Union of Journalists …, Committee to Protect …, Agence France-Presse and Associated Press
Jon Phillips / PCWorld:
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, former Maximum PC editor-in-chief and renowned PC hardware journalist for 25+ years, died at 58 of pancreatic cancer — With the heaviest of hearts, PCWorld pays tribute to Gordon Mah Ung, our hardware guru, host of The Full Nerd, exemplary tech journalist, and very good friend.
Discussion:
@patrickmoorhead, @iancutress, @joshdwalrath, @markhachman, @michael_kan, @ufdtech, @majornelson, @bradchacos, @minliangtan, @officialpcmr, @gamersnexus, @rahulsood, @pcworld, @kylebennett, @adampmurray, TechTechPotato on YouTube, ServeTheHome, The Verge, PCWorld, The Full Nerd Podcast on YouTube, @sethb.com, @thejonphillips.bsky.social, Gamers Nexus on YouTube, r/pcmasterrace, r/nvidia, r/hardware, r/pcgaming, r/hardware, r/LinusTechTips, r/pcmasterrace, r/hardware and Slashdot
Anja Karadeglija / The Canadian Press:
A Canadian appeals court freezes big streaming companies' payments designed to help fund Canadian content until the court hears a full appeal of a CRTC ruling — OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal says big streaming companies won't have to pay for Canadian content until the court hears …
Discussion:
@tvgrimreaper and @anjakaradeglija
Ernesto Van der Sar / TorrentFreak:
An Italian court orders Cloudflare to block pirate streams of Serie A matches, after finding its services help users bypass Italy's “Piracy Shield” system — In a landmark ruling, the Court of Milan has ordered Cloudflare to block pirate streaming services that offer Serie A football matches.
Discussion:
Advanced Television and news.ycombinator.com
New York Times:
How Netflix hopes to recapture the magic of Squid Game, its surprise worldwide sensation from September 2021 that hit a record 2.8B views, for its second season — The success of the show's first season surprised Netflix executives, reaffirming the company's global strategy.
Discussion:
Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Collider, Just Jared and Variety
Sammy Gecsoyler / The Guardian:
Some journalists say the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against the bosses of PinkNews raise fears about the state of LGBTQ+ media in the UK — Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against bosses of title billed as safe space for journalists
Discussion:
@womensportfeminism …
Output Producer, CA — 
China Markets Correspondent, Shanghai — 
Senior Assignment Editor, DC — 
Breaking News Editor, Tokyo — 
Senior Correspondent - Wealth, NY — 
Reporter - Ottawa Bureau — 
Research Director, CA — 
Immigration Enforcement Reporter — 
Presque Island Reporter, ME — 
Contributing Parks Ed. - SW, CA — 
AI Content Editor, WA — 
Legislative Reporter, TN — 
Elon Musk Reporter, NY or CA — 
Government & Politics Editor, WA — 
Business & GA Reporter. VT — 
Sports Reporter, WA — 
Energy Reporter, TX — 
Senior Reporter, SC — 
Trade & Climate Correspondent, DC — 
Reporter, WI — 
Political Newsletter Writer, CO — 
Jackson Reporter, MS — 
Music Editor, AZ — 
Breaking News Reporter, NV — 
Fearless Reporter/Producer, IA — 
Reporter II - Technology, Remote — 
Editor, Remote US — 
City Reporter, WA — 
Executive Editor, OR — 
Education & Budget Reporter, CA — 
Senior Writer/Editor, FL — 
Media Editor, Remote — 
