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Paramount Stock Climbs 14% on Reports That Skydance Media CEO David Ellison, RedBird Capital Considering a Play for Control
The companies are reportedly interested in parent company National Amusements’ majority stake in the media conglomerate
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Hollywood Gets Back to Work After Strike, Adds 17,000 Jobs in November
SAG-AFTRA’s new deal finally ended the six months of strikes in November
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Top Female Executives Say Even Bosses Need Mentors – Here’s Where to Find Them | Video
Power Women Summit: “Girlboss” author Sophia Amoruso says “getting advice from people who have been there” is essential
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Sports Illustrated Owner The Arena Group Cans 2 Execs After AI Debacle
5-Hour Energy billionaire Manoj Bhargava, who holds a controlling stake, recently took over running the company
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Vice Media Co-CEO Hozefa Lokhandwala Exits
Bruce Dixon takes over as sole CEO amid the digital news outlet’s continued turmoil
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A3 Agency Chairman Adam Bold Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Drug Abuse and Fraud in Lawsuit Filed by CEO and President
Robert Atterman and Brian Cho say Bold effectively destroyed the company while acting like a “creep” and “sex pest”
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NBCUniversal Names Luis Fernández Telemundo Enterprises Chairman
The former Noticias Telemundo president succeeds Beau Ferrari, who has served in the role for three years
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Endeavor Corporate Communications Team Adds Sarah Hird, Chad Tendler as SVPs
The talent and media agency holding company also promoted Tiffany Fang and Marie Sheehy
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Nelson Peltz’s Fight for Disney Board Seats Gets New Ally in Investment Firm Ancora Holdings
The boutique firm issued a public letter supporting the activist investor’s efforts
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Jeff Zucker and Abu Dhabi Make an Audacious Play for Conservative News in US, UK
But the $1.4 billion bid faces a British government inquiry and tough conditions for media in the U.S.
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Peacock Hits 30 Million Paid Subscribers
Comcast president Mike Cavanagh reiterated previous guidance that the service would hit peak losses of $2.8 billion in 2023
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Federal Judge Blocks Montana’s TikTok Ban
The ban on the popular video sharing app oversteps the state’s authority, raises First Amendment concerns
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Apple TV+, Paramount+ Bundle May Be on the Horizon
The streaming services are in talks to offer a discounted combination package, which could help reduce churn
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DirecTV Customers Lose CBS, NBC Affiliates in Failed Tegna Carriage Negotiations
The local broadcast station blames the cable provider for failing to “reach a fair, market-based agreement” despite “months of effort”
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Blackwells Capital Urges Nelson Peltz to End ‘Ego-Driven’ Campaign for Disney Board Seats
The firm warned the activist investor’s effort may cost shareholders upwards of $50 million and serve as “value destructive fog” for leadership and the board