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Gaspard Sebag / Bloomberg:
France fines Google $593M for failing to comply with a 2020 order to negotiate in good faith with publishers for displaying article snippets in Google News — - Tech giant penalized for not agreeing deal with publishers — Fine is the second biggest French antitrust penalty so far
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New York Times, BBC, TechCrunch, Press Gazette, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Axios, Insider, Reuters, New York Post, Beyond Search, @jeffjarvis, @wallaceme, @benedictevans, @filloux and @dangillmor, more at Techmeme »
Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
Mediaocean, known for its ad-agency billing technology, buys adtech company Flashtalking for $500M as, sources say, it prepares for an IPO next year — Flashtalking, known for its ad server, is the latest in a string of Mediaocean acquisitions aimed at enhancing its digital ad technology
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MediaPost, Mediaocean and Beet.TV
Kelly McLaughlin / Insider:
AP photojournalist Ramon Espinosa was assaulted by police while covering protests in Havana — - AP photographer Ramon Espinosa was left bloodied after an altercation with police during protests in Cuba. — Photos show him surrounded by a group of people, and later with blood dripping down his face.
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Associated Press, Associated Press, Media Matters for America, Babalú Blog and theweek.com, more at Techmeme »
Chris Quinn / Plain Dealer:
Editor of Cleveland's The Plain Dealer says its decision to ignore false statements and stunts by politicians is working well, with readers responding favorably — I wrote four months ago about our approach to covering political candidates who make false, irresponsible and potentially dangerous statements …
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@jayrosen_nyu, @nikkiusher, @asunderland, @timdunlop, @shirishmm, @jackshafer, @kimzetter and @rafat
Alex Sherman / CNBC:
A look at the different approaches that NYT, FT, WSJ, Bloomberg, USA Today, and Vox Media are taking to decide how employees will come back to the office — - News organizations have generally navigated pandemic life successfully as employees have figured out how to do their jobs remotely.
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@guildatbig
Brandon Katz / Observer:
Pros and cons of streaming vs. theatrical releases: hit movies in theaters have more per-picture profitability, but streaming has recurring revenue and reach — In Greek mythology, Hecate was the goddess of intuition who possessed three-way perspective that allowed her to bridge the gaps between past, present and future.
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@great_katzby, @ants000 and @jimvejvoda
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Jeremy Fuster / The Wrap:
Disney says Marvel's Black Widow has earned $60M+ on opening weekend via its Premier Access program, which lets Disney+ subscribers rent the movie for $30
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Forbes, Observer, The Hollywood Reporter, Garbage Day, New York Daily News, New York Times, Variety, MediaPost, @cwarzel, @loudmouthjulia, Variety, Fast Company, Adweek, @tomperriello, @williammatt22, @littlelostsunny, @variety, @cctakato, @pandemona, @morganicink, @patrick_spence, @wfederman, @stevendeknight, @shannontindle_1, @awallenstein, @wallstcynic, @ballmatthew, @richlightshed, @pkafka, @mikedeestro, @variety and @filq2001
New York Times:
A look at Facebook's long-term struggles with courting creators, as it falls behind YouTube, TikTok, and other rivals — The social network is aiming to be a destination for creators and their viral memes. But TikTok and YouTube got there first. — SAN FRANCISCO — Over the past 18 months …
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@yalestewart, @robpegoraro, @brandon_bird, @genepark, @nishachittal, @andykluthe, @notlaneydelaney, @maddoxrules, @mikeisaac, Fortt Knox and Ad Age
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Disney to raise the subscription fees for ESPN+ in the US to $7/mo. and $70/year, from $6/mo. and $60/year; price for a Disney bundle is unchanged at $14/mo. — Disney will raise the monthly and annual fees for ESPN Plus, one of three different subscription-based streaming services it operates in the U.S. …
K.J. Yossman / Variety:
British streaming service BritBox names Diederick Santer as its new international chief creative officer, overseeing non-UK programming — Streaming platform BritBox International has hired former Kudos chief Diederick Santer as its new international chief creative officer.
Ivan Levingston / Bloomberg:
Impact Tech, which connects brands with publishers and influencers, raises $150M at a $1.5B valuation, after a boost from Apple's ad tracking restrictions — - New $150 million fundraising led by Qatar Investment Authority — Marketing company aims to list shares next year: CEO
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Impact, more at Techmeme »
Megan Garber / The Atlantic:
How Tucker Carlson is using Tucker Carlson Today, his new daytime show on Fox News' streaming service Fox Nation, to poison the meaning of patriotism — First comes the piece of timber. Then the strip of leather. Then the fence, the mountain, the trees, the river.
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Poynter, @mattpolprof, @theatlantic, New York Times and CNN
Sarah Bahr / New York Times:
NYT journalists discuss the tradeoffs in talking about their reporting on networks like CNN, CBS, and MSNBC; around 20 NYT reporters make regular appearances — Appearing on TV news shows lets Times reporters take their work to a wider audience. But the opportunities must be handled with care.
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@smbahr14, @michaelkruse, @smbahr14 and @jdawsey1
Jon Porter / The Verge:
TikTok launches on Fire TV devices in the UK, France, and Germany, following launches on Android and Samsung TVs — Following launches on Android and Samsung TVs — TikTok is now available on Fire TV devices in the UK, France, and Germany, the video platform announced today.
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TikTok, @stokel, @sophiasgaler and Cord Cutters News
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