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Jul 30, 2026
The next iteration of the streaming wars is likely to be about aggregating content on the biggest existing platforms.
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Jul 30, 2026
The next iteration of the streaming wars is likely to be about aggregating content on the biggest existing platforms.
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Jul 27, 2026
Beginning in early 2027, YouTube Premium subscribers will receive the entirety of Peacock content, including sports and movies.
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Jul 24, 2026
Paramount previously said it intended to complete its WBD acquisition by the end of September, but said Friday the agreement is a "significant win."
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Jul 23, 2026
Comcast said earlier this year it would split the cable businesses from the media business, creating two separate publicly traded companies.
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Jul 22, 2026
European regulators signed off on Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Jul 22, 2026
Peacock attracted new subscribers with the Spanish-language telecast of the World Cup, and executives say advertisers are taking notice.
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Jul 20, 2026
A California judge granted a temporary restraining order as part of the lawsuit brought by state attorneys general due to antitrust concerns.
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Jul 17, 2026
The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.
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Jul 16, 2026
The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.
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Jul 16, 2026
Investors will be looking for updates on Netflix's ad-supported business, engagement metrics and how the streaming giant continues to consider potential M&A.
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Jul 16, 2026
Investors will be looking for updates on Netflix's ad-supported business, engagement metrics and how the streaming giant continues to consider potential M&A.
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Jul 14, 2026
Paramount is still planning for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to close by late September despite lawsuit challenge from state attorneys general.
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Jul 13, 2026
A group of states, including California, filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Jul 13, 2026
Multiple state attorneys general are expected to file a lawsuit challenging the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, David Faber reports.
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Jul 06, 2026
The deal for Full Swing will expand Versant's nontraditional media assets in an effort to diversify revenue from cable television.
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Jun 29, 2026
Comcast said it will separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky.
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Jun 29, 2026
Comcast plans to separate its cable and media divisions over the next year. This could set each company up for M&A, but there might not be any good options.
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Jun 29, 2026
Comcast said it will separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky.
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Jun 29, 2026
Comcast said it will separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky.
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Jun 29, 2026
Comcast said it will separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky
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Jun 27, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry' has helped gay romance stories gain mainstream attention, with women driving much of the fandom.
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Jun 27, 2026
Women aren't the protagonists or love interests in a subgrenre of romance focused on gay men. Still, they're consuming these stories in droves.
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Jun 16, 2026
Fox's stock dropped following its announcement that it will acquire Roku for $22 billion. Analysts still think it's a good deal.
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Jun 16, 2026
Fox's stock dropped following its announcement that it will acquire Roku for $22 billion. Analysts still think it's a good deal.
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Jun 15, 2026
Electronic Arts announced EA Advertising, a new way for brands to connect with fans through its portfolio of games, from stadium signs to custom content.
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Jun 15, 2026
Fox, the owner of the news and sports networks, said it has reached a deal to acquire Roku for about $22 billion in enterprise value.
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Jun 14, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg's mega spending spree began a year ago, when he lured Alexandr Wang to oversee a new AI strategy. The results so far are underwhelming.
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Jun 12, 2026
The DOJ approval is an important milestone for the roughly $110 billion deal, though it could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.
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Jun 12, 2026
The DOJ approval is an important milestone for the roughly $110 billion deal, though it could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.
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Jun 06, 2026
Franchise fatigue could drive an entertainment industry sea change as the appetite for fresh ideas grows and younger audiences make up more box office sales.
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May 31, 2026
Disney is selling ads for the Super Bowl, Oscars and Grammys in 2027, all major advertising revenue drivers. Global ad president Rita Ferro is leading the charge.
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May 29, 2026
Disney said it filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses "under protest," after the FCC launched an early review years ahead of schedule.
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May 28, 2026
Disney said it filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses "under protest," after the FCC launched an early review years ahead of schedule.
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May 28, 2026
Nick Bilton is a former New York Times columnist and has made several documentaries for Netflix, where he worked with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
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May 28, 2026
Nick Bilton is a former New York Times columnist and has made several documentaries for Netflix, where he worked with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
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May 19, 2026
Anthropic, posting explosive growth for its powerful AI systems that enterprises trust, has leapfrogged OpenAI on the CNBC Disruptor 50 list as the new No. 1.
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May 18, 2026
Meta is starting layoffs this week, with 8,000 jobs expected to be cut, as employees brace for a new era of AI.
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May 16, 2026
In media companies' annual pitch to advertisers this week, creator content played a bigger role as a new category for reaching younger audiences.
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May 14, 2026
Versant, the portfolio of TV networks spun out from Comcast, reported earnings for its first quarter as an independent company.
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May 14, 2026
Versant, the portfolio of TV networks spun out from Comcast, reported earnings for its first quarter as an independent company.
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May 10, 2026
A burgeoning group of YouTube strategists are charging big money to YouTubers who want to expand their popularity.
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May 06, 2026
Paramount agreed to pay a Netflix termination fee, but the cost lives on WBD's books until the close of the deal.
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May 06, 2026
Disney revenue topped analyst expectations when the media giant reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
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May 06, 2026
Disney revenue topped analyst expectations when the media giant reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
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May 06, 2026
Disney revenue topped analyst expectations when the media giant reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
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May 06, 2026
Disney's second-quarter earnings report comes less than two months after Josh D'Amaro took the helm as CEO.
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May 04, 2026
Paramount Skydance said it added streaming subscribers during the first quarter even as it instituted its first price hike since 2024.
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Apr 28, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies.
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Apr 28, 2026
While it's not the first time Kimmel has faced backlash over a show monologue, the renewed challenges now fall under freshly installed Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro.
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Apr 24, 2026
A new AI-powered hybrid Hollywood startup backed by AWS is betting that cutting-edge production tech can cut costs, speed up filming and bring jobs back to LA.
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Apr 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery held a special meeting on Thursday for shareholders to vote on Paramount's proposed acquisition of the company.
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Apr 23, 2026
Comcast's first-quarter earnings were lifted by NBC's sports slate in February as well as fewer broadband customer losses than prior quarters.
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Apr 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery will hold a special meeting on Thursday for shareholders to vote on Paramount's proposed acquisition of the company.
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Apr 17, 2026
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during an investor call that the company built its "M&A muscle" during its pursuit of WBD's assets.
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Apr 16, 2026
Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.
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Apr 16, 2026
Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.
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Apr 16, 2026
Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.
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Apr 13, 2026
While streaming continues to drive media stocks, especially around quarterly earnings, it's not clear when it will start driving profits for smaller players.
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Apr 09, 2026
Disney is planning a new phase of cost cutting, including as many as 1,000 layoffs, under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Mar 20, 2026
AI search ads are seen as having massive potential by ad industry insiders and analysts, but OpenAI rival Anthropic has pledged to not have them.
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Mar 20, 2026
Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.
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Mar 20, 2026
Nexstar has closed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna after winning approval from the Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice.
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Mar 18, 2026
Bob Iger is stepping aside as Josh D'Amaro, who previously served as chairman of Disney's experiences division, takes over as CEO.
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Mar 13, 2026
The NFL is discussing getting rid of its 2029-30 opt-out clause in exchange for an increase on TV rights that could push CBS to pay more than $3 billion a year.
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Mar 13, 2026
The NFL is discussing getting rid of its 2029-30 opt-out clause in exchange for an increase on TV rights that could push CBS to pay more than $3 billion a year.
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Mar 06, 2026
Men are more enthusiastic about AI, while women are more skeptical, according to CNBC's 5th annual SurveyMonkey Women at Work survey.
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Mar 03, 2026
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC on Tuesday that Netflix's previous Warner Bros. Discovery offer "raised a lot of competition concerns."
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Mar 03, 2026
Versant reported its 2025 earnings, giving Wall Street its first detailed look inside the company that started publicly trading in January.
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Mar 02, 2026
Versant, the portfolio of pay-TV networks previously owned by Comcast, will release its first earnings report since going public earlier this year.
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Mar 02, 2026
Paramount said it plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount into one streaming service after completing its WBD acquisition.
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Feb 27, 2026
WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.
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Feb 27, 2026
With Netflix out of the picture, a Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal may have fewer obstacles to regulatory approval.
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Feb 26, 2026
Netflix is ditching a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets after the WBD board deemed a revised bid by Paramount to be superior.
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Feb 26, 2026
WBD has valued Paramount Skydance's latest takeover offer as superior to a deal with Netflix, another twist in the ongoing battle for the legacy media assets.
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Feb 25, 2026
The 2026 CNBC Changemakers are women defying the odds to reach the highest levels of success in fields from AI to healthcare, retail, sports and entertainment.
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Feb 24, 2026
If WBD deems the new Paramount offer superior, Netflix will have four days to improve its previously agreed-upon bid.
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Feb 24, 2026
If WBD deems the new Paramount offer superior, Netflix will have four days to improve its previously agreed-upon bid.
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Feb 24, 2026
If WBD deems the new Paramount offer superior, Netflix will have four days to improve its previously agreed-upon bid.
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Feb 19, 2026
James Cameron, award-winning director known for "Avatar" and "Titanic," calls Netflix's proposed acquisition of WBD assets "disastrous" for theater business.
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Feb 19, 2026
The NBA has embraced content creators, but all the money fueling professional sports leagues are in live rights, and YouTube could be a replacement.
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Feb 17, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it will engage in deal talks with Paramount Skydance under a 7-day waiver from Netflix.
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Feb 17, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it will engage in deal talks with Paramount Skydance under a 7-day waiver from Netflix.
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Feb 15, 2026
Warner Bros. board members are weighing whether Paramount's sweetened bid may result in a better deal or prompt Netflix to up its offer, Bloomberg reports.
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Feb 11, 2026
CEO Adam Symson said in an interview with CNBC the changes are intended to alleviate journalists from administrative tasks, but not replace them with AI.
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Feb 10, 2026
Paramount has sweetened its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, adding a so-called "ticking fee" to signal regulatory confidence among other new elements.
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Feb 07, 2026
President Donald Trump on Saturday expressed support for Nexstar's bid for Tegna, which would significantly expand the network's reach.
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Feb 06, 2026
Google, Amazon and Meta are among the companies advertising their AI tools during Super Bowl 60.
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Feb 06, 2026
NFL plans to look outside traditional media for potential partners for live games, NFL Media chief Hans Schroeder said.
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Feb 03, 2026
The media giant's stock shed 7% on Monday after Disney reported fiscal first quarter earnings.
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Feb 03, 2026
Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger and clinching a closely watched succession race.
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Feb 03, 2026
An analyst said the question of who will succeed Bob Iger as CEO has been an 'overhang' on Disney's stock.
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Feb 02, 2026
Disney CEO Bob Iger touted the company's growth in its last three years as the company prepares to announce his successor.
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Feb 02, 2026
In the background of Disney's earnings report on Monday is the question of who will be named the successor to CEO Bob Iger.
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Feb 01, 2026
Short-drama apps, many with Chinese origins, are making significant inroads in Latin America as the region becomes more affluent, research shows.
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Jan 29, 2026
Comcast's broadband business continues to be under pressure due to the rise of competitors, particularly in the 5G space.
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Jan 21, 2026
Netflix reported $1.5 billion in ad revenue last year and expects that to double in 2026.
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Jan 21, 2026
Following Meta's purchase Manus at the end of December, some customers of the AI startup jumped ship due to concerns about the new parent company.
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Jan 20, 2026
Netflix this week amended its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery assets amid a Paramount Skydance hostile takeover attempt.
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Jan 20, 2026
Netflix this week amended its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery assets amid a Paramount Skydance hostile takeover attempt.
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