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DAX US Taps Jennifer Tang to Lead Programmatic Strategy

Digital audio ad firm expands programmatic offerings with new SVP hire

Wasserman Agency Rebrands, Prepares for $1B Sale

The sports and talent representation firm is shedding its founder's name as interested buyers circle.

Epic Games Raises Fortnite V-Bucks Prices to Cover Costs

The company behind the massively popular battle royale game cites financial pressures as the reason for the price hike.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Raises Concerns Over AI, Layoffs, and Creative Changes

The $110 billion deal has Hollywood bracing for major shifts, from streaming consolidation to AI's role in content creation.

Legendary Art Collections Heading to New York Auctions

Christie's secures works from S.I. Newhouse collection, while Sotheby's to offer Robert Mnuchin's holdings

Tinder to Pay $60M in Age Discrimination Settlement

Over 260,000 users eligible for payouts after lawsuit accused dating app of charging older users higher prices

Janis Joplin's Life Insurance Policy Raises Ethical Concerns in Artist Management

The complex relationship between artists and their managers is highlighted by the story of Janis Joplin and her manager Albert Grossman.

Paramount May Overhaul WBD's Sports Strategy After Merger

Turner Sports' recent investments in smaller sports rights may not fit Paramount's priorities.

Skydance Rises From Box Office Bomb to Media Powerhouse

Billionaire founder David Ellison's company poised to take over Warner Bros. Discovery after merging with Paramount

OUTFRONT Media Reports Solid Q4 Results, Expects High-Single-Digit Revenue Growth in Q1 2026

CEO Nick Brien and CFO Matthew Siegel outline strategic initiatives and financial outlook for the year ahead

Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Backed by Arab Sovereign Funds

Mega-merger raises concerns over influence and media independence

Concerns Over Blurred Lines Between Editorial and Advertising

History shows the risks when the independence of journalism is compromised by financial incentives.

Netflix Abandons $73B Warner Bros. Deal After Tampon Incident

GOP lawmakers' discovery of tampons in Netflix's men's room fueled political opposition to the proposed merger.

KTLA Journalists Speak Out Against Layoffs

Employees say they were 'blindsided' by Nexstar Media Group's decision.

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