Media & Entertainment

Paramount merger drama continues: A Sony-Apollo deal is now pitted against Skydance—and it’s unfolding during Upfronts.

Data hasn’t persuaded the Fed to lower interest rates: But Jerome Powell thinks it’s unlikely that its next move will be a rate hike. Here are our takeaways from his press conference.

Roku in talks for exclusive MLB Sunday broadcasts: A shift from NBC to Roku could reshape sports streaming landscape.

Fubo calls for Congressional oversight on a major streaming venture: claims it monopolizes 80% of US sports broadcasts.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why fewer folks are signing up to Spotify, whether breaking out an audiobook-only tier makes sense, and how much a speculative 'Music Pro' can move the needle. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.

Anthropic debuts Team plan and mobile app: Its latest offerings could help it gain ground on rivals. But it could face similar scrutiny despite ethics focus.

After three months, UMG artists will return to TikTok: A new deal includes major AI protections and ticket sale features—and a win for the embattled social media app.

Can gaming move the needle for LinkedIn? The platform has launched three New York Times-like minigames that incentivize users to return daily and compete with others.

Apple looks to AI announcements to fuel recovery: Apple's Q2 earnings beat estimates despite falling iPhone sales. It authorized $110 billion for stock buybacks and promised a huge AI reveal ahead

Roblox introduces immersive video ads to capture Gen Z's attention: New ad format expected to boost brand engagement and user actions.

Amazon’s introduction of ads on Prime Video boost advertising revenues to $11.8 billion in Q1: Streaming strategy and retail media dominance key to 24% year-over-year growth.

FCC fines four mobile carriers $200 million for illegal sharing of customer location data, risking privacy, regulations, and backlash. It’s the latest setback to rock a struggling sector.

Growing bipartisan concern and intensifying scrutiny on social media platforms' transparency and content management could alienate advertisers.

The EU demanded Apple make iPads DMA-compliant in six months to avoid heavy fines, opening the market to alternative services. It could impede Apple’s AI pivot.

Paramount announces leadership committee amid CEO Bob Bakish's departure: Potential sale and stock impacts loom large as new structure faces scrutiny.

New ad feature Select Shorts debuts on YouTube: Targets engagement across diverse categories, supported by strong viewership data.

Amid global bans and escalating regulatory scrutiny, ByteDance may shut down TikTok in the US rather than sell—even if it loses out on significant revenue

YouTube's ad revenues soar to $8.1 billion in Q1, surpassing expectations: Growth is being fueled by innovations and shifts from linear TV to digital platforms.

iPhone sales plunge 25% in China, slipping to fifth place as local brands like Huawei dominate. AI features could fuel a rebound, but genAI iPhones are still months away

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