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Michael Sainato / The Guardian:
The US OPM releases a draft NDA for federal workers to prevent leaks to journalists; the government would be entitled to all “royalties” received from leaks — The OPM released a draft NDA designed for federal agencies to use with new and existing employees
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
Document: The Guardian US reports FY 2026 revenue up 25% YoY to a record $81M and profit up 41% to $34.5M; digital reader donations make up 70.7% of revenue — - Digital reader donations make up most (70.7%) of the annual revenues for The Guardian U.S., according to the presentation.
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@jeffjarvis.bsky.social and Steve Sachs on LinkedIn
New Jersey Online:
Donald Newhouse, who inherited a media empire, led Advance Publications' newspaper and cable TV divisions, and was Newark Star-Ledger president, dies at 96 — Donald E. Newhouse, who as President of The Star-Ledger and head of Advance Publications' newspaper group presided over a prolonged period …
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Axios:
Sources: Bond Capital is leading a new investment for AI startup Suno, which would value it at ~$5B, up from $2.45B last fall; Suno is expected to raise $250M+ — Bond Capital is leading a new investment for AI music startup Suno, which would be valued at around $5 billion, Axios Pro has learned.
Axios:
The Mandalorian & Grogu opened to ~$81M over Memorial Day domestically, the lowest Star Wars opening under Disney, yet analysts are hopeful about summer revenue — A disappointing theatrical debut over the weekend for Star Wars' newest film “The Mandalorian & Grogu” …
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Nielsen: Tony Dokoupil's CBS Evening News averaged 4M+ viewers and 605K in the 25-54 demographic for the week ending May 22, the show's best ratings in weeks — Tony Dokoupil is pushing back. — The “CBS Evening News” anchor, who has been under intense scrutiny since taking the role in early January …
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The Wrap
Liz Hoffman / Semafor:
Sources: US DOJ antitrust regulators appear ready to approve Paramount's $110B WBD takeover after a two-hour meeting Tuesday; DOJ staff grilled David Ellison — The Scoop — US antitrust regulators appear ready to approve Paramount's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery …
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Amanda Meade / The Guardian:
ABC Director of News Justin Stevens is leaving effective immediately after 19 years with the Australian broadcaster, including four years managing ~2,000 staff — Managing director Hugh Marks says Stevens made ‘incredible commitment’ to broadcaster over 19 years
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ABC, Sydney Morning Herald, TV Blackbox, Variety and Mumbrella
Dade Hayes / Deadline:
Tegna names Fox Television Stations veteran Patrick Paolini as CEO; former CEO Mike Steib stepped down in March after Nexstar announced its merger with Tegna — Paolini spent 26 years at the Fox stations, including most recently as EVP of ad sales, departing the company last week.
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Max Tani / Semafor:
A 2023 California law that requires creators to disclose payments for political ads reveals how paid influencers have radically changed political communication — On May 15, the Instagram gossip hub The Shade Room shared a lengthy post to its 28 million followers on Instagram promoting …
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Alexandra Heal / Financial Times:
Sources: software-specialist PE firm Hg agrees to acquire Rightsline, whose software helps Disney, the BBC, WBD, and others manage IP licensing, for $500M — Acquisition of rights and royalties management company for $500mn comes after plunge in software stocks
Dalton Day / KING-TV:
The WA News Guild, representing workers at four McClatchy papers, held a one-day strike over wages and AI protection; Boise's Idaho Statesman also had a walkout — 31 workers at four Washington newspapers, including The News Tribune, Bellingham Herald, Olympian and Tri-City Herald, helped organize the one-day strike.
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Straight Arrow and KTFT
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