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Matthew Keys / TheDesk.net:
Two groups file a petition to deny FCC review of ABC's TV station licenses; they say they will seek revocations if stations restrict speech in trade for FCC OK — Two public interest advocacy groups have filed a formal petition to deny in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) …
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Wall Street Journal:
Brendan Carr says ABC is running a “campaign of misinformation” about the FCC inquiry into The View and the agency isn't trying to control the show's guests
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Matthew Belloni / Puck:
Although sources suggest Paramount wouldn't sell CNN to appease state regulators overseeing the WBD deal, it may save the company from a protracted legal battle — With Paramount's federally approved acquisition of Warner Bros. entering its endgame, the Ellisons will still need to placate regulators like California's Rob Bonta.
Christiana Sciaudone / A Media Operator:
Dave Jorgenson's LNI is profitable with 49% of 2025 revenue coming from ads, 21% from consulting, 14% from the newsletter, and plans for a long-form show in Q3 — It's been nearly a year since Dave Jorgenson left the Washington Post to start his own company, Local News International.
Anna Bawden / The Guardian:
A study of 408 teens in Australia finds 80%+ were still using social media three months after a ban came into force, citing inadequate age verification checks — Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more ‘convincing strategy is required’
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Washington Post:
The US Supreme Court paused a lower court order that would have forced ex-Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to reveal a source or pay $800 a day in sanctions — Press freedom groups have decried efforts to compel former Fox News journalist Catherine Herridge to reveal a confidential source.
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Michael Bürgi / Digiday:
Omnicom Media and Netflix strike a partnership that uses Acxiom audience data and Netflix' AI-powered Ads Suite to enable more relevant ads in shows — Digiday covers the latest from marketing and media at the annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. More from the series →
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Benoit Berthelot / Bloomberg:
Omnicom's top 150 customers now make up 50% of its revenue, versus 350 clients accounting for that portion prior to its merger with Interpublic — John Wren, the chief executive officer of ad giant Omnicom Group Inc., said he's starting to see results after closing the deal for rival Interpublic Group …
Om's Family / On my Om:
Om Malik, a longtime technology writer, founder of Gigaom, and a partner at True Ventures, died on Wednesday at 59 — Om Malik passed away on June 24, 2026, at Stanford Hospital after a long health journey with his heart. He was surrounded by family and friends.
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Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Acast shows that have opted into Apple video podcasts have seen a ~25% jump in Apple consumption; only 10 shows in the top 200 US chart currently offer video — Apple charged into video podcasts earlier this year after ceding market share to YouTube. Shows that opted in early are cautiously optimistic about the results.
Tyler Falk / Current:
The NYT plans to adapt the Wirecutter Show for public radio, to be distributed by American Public Media from July 9; APM has distributed The Daily since 2018 — The New York Times is set to expand its public radio presence with the addition of The Wirecutter Show.
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Radio Ink and American Public Media
Washington Post:
Jacqueline Smith, the Stars and Stripes ombudsman who was fired in April, sues the Pentagon, claiming the government violated her First Amendment rights — Jacqueline Smith alleges the government violated her First Amendment rights when she was dismissed in April. — Summary
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NewsMax.com, The Hill, Freedom of the Press … and MS NOW
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
MS Now will move away from live shows on weekend evenings, instead using prerecorded video podcasts and expanding use of Crooked Media content, starting June 28 — The divide between so-called “creator media” and mainstream TV news continues to narrow — and quickly.
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