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Sources: Fox has sold at least ten 30-second Super Bowl ad spots for $8M+, a record; pre and post-game ad prices have also increased, reaching $4.5M and ~$4M — Super Bowl LIX is still days away, but someone has already scored a key Big Game touchdown.
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Fox EVP of Ad Sales Mark Evans says there is an increase in Super Bowl ad buys from AI companies, while ad buys from movie studios and streamers are down — AI-focused ads are up, and movie spots are down, Fox says, as 30-second ads hit an eye-watering $8 million.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces dedicated “new media” seating and restoration of credentials for 440 people “wrongly revoked” under Biden — In her first press briefing, Leavitt started with a question from an Axios journalist and made several criticisms of the media.
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In her first White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt criticized legacy media, encouraged digital content creators, and cast Trump as a savior for the US
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The US Copyright Office says using AI tools to assist in creative processes doesn't compromise copyright protections as long as the content has human authorship — The U.S. Copyright Office declared Wednesday that the use of artificial intelligence tools to assist in the creative process does not undermine the copyright of a work.
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Disney+ agrees to invest 25% of annual sales in France into French and European shows; in return, it can access new films nine months after theatrical release — As a payoff for this commitment, the streamer will be allowed to access newly released films nine months after their theatrical release …
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The NFL plans to let retired players use official game footage on their YouTube channels, part of its strategy to draw in younger, more diverse audiences — - NFL, YouTube expand partnership ahead of Superbowl LIX — Brandon Marshall, Cam Newton to use league footage on YouTube
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Apple partners with DirecTV and Comcast to offer the MLS Season Pass through their platforms, starting with the 30th season kickoff on February 22, 2025 — The distribution agreement is the first to involve the airing of games from MLS Season Pass on traditional cable and satellite platforms.
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David Field steps down as Audacy's president, CEO, and a member of its board; board member Kelli Turner will become interim President and CEO — Board member Kelli Turner appointed interim CEO as company commences executive search … The board has appointed Kelli Turner …
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The Marshall Project names Katrice Hardy as its next CEO, effective March 2025; Hardy is currently the executive editor of The Dallas Morning News — Ms. Hardy, now the executive editor of The Dallas Morning News, will lead the business and newsroom sides of nonprofit news organization.
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The Jewish Chronicle appoints Daniel Schwammenthal as editor, replacing Jake Wallis Simons, and unveils a revamped website and reader membership program — The Jewish Chronicle has announced the appointment of a new editor and unveiled a revamped website and reader membership scheme.
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Netflix now lets iPhone and iPad app users download an entire TV show season with one tap, a much-requested feature that launched on Android in 2021 — The new feature lets users download an entire season of a show with one tap.
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Prime Video signs a deal with Lionsgate to get exclusive streaming rights to Lionsgate films after an initial run on Starz, starting with its 2026 slate — Amazon's Prime Video entered into a multiyear theatrical output agreement with Lionsgate, under which it will get an exclusive streaming window …
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