Sean is a business reporter who covers tech and media for TheWrap based in New York City. His beat includes companies like Meta and TikTok, as well as notable industry figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Sean covers the news landscape and closely watches digital media.
Experience:
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Barry Lopez, ‘Arctic Dreams’ Author and National Book Award Winner, Dies at 75
Renowned nature author penned classics including “Arctic Dreams” and “Of Wolves and Men”
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Trump Whines About US Fashion Magazines Snubbing Melania for Last 4 Years
POTUS isn’t happy the First Lady didn’t land a single major fashion cover
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CNN Reporter Andrew Kaczynski ‘Heartbroken’ by Death of Infant Daughter
“There will always be a Bean-sized hole in our hearts for her. We’re so grateful to have known her love. Francesca we love you,” Kaczynski says
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Shia LaBeouf Was Fired From ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Due to Olivia Wilde’s ‘Zero A–Hole Policy’ (Report)
Variety reports LaBeouf’s exit from “Don’t Worry Darling” was not due to a scheduling conflict
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Dave McNary, Longtime Variety Reporter, Dies at 69
McNary worked at UPI and the Los Angeles Daily News among other outlets before joining Variety in 1999
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Behind Clubhouse, the Invite-Only App Connecting Hollywood and Silicon Valley During the Pandemic
With networking events on pause, Clubhouse, with its emphasis on “meaningful conversations,” has become the new hot spot to connect with industry movers and shakers
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IAC to Spin Off YouTube Competitor Vimeo, Plans IPO in 2021
Vimeo is looking to go public after strong user and revenue growth during the pandemic
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FuboTV Stock Skyrockets After CEO Says Streamer ‘Should Be Looking At’ Exclusive Live Sports Deals
The stock has more than doubled in the last week and is up 16% Tuesday morning
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What Movies Will Open in Theaters and 7 More Burning Questions for Hollywood in 2021
Who will rise to the top of the streaming food chain, and how will cable networks cover a Biden presidency?
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Apple V. Facebook: Tim Cook Skewers Facebook’s Data Collection Practices
Facebook has argued a new iPhone feature will be “devastating” to small businesses relying on Facebook’s data
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Tech Talk With Sean Burch and Alex Kantrowitz: How Twitter and Facebook ‘Crack Down’ on Misinformation | PRO Video
Instead of moderation, platforms “should focus on limiting virality,” Kantrowitz says
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Media
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Google Faces Another Antitrust Lawsuit Over Search Engine Manipulation
New lawsuit, like an existing Justice Department lawsuit against the tech giant, targets Google’s 90% control over online search in the U.S.
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Roku Stock Hits All-Time High After Signing HBO Max Deal
Following latest surge, the device maker’s share price has increased 153% on the year
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Twitter to Moderate, Remove ‘Harmful’ Tweets on COVID-19 Vaccines
Tweets that suggest vaccines “intentionally cause harm” could be removed starting next week, Twitter said
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Google Faces New Antitrust Lawsuit Over ‘Deceptive’ Ad Practices
New lawsuit comes only two months after the Justice Department filed its own antitrust case against the tech giant
