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Apr 05, 2024
The unusual transaction Skydance is offering Paramount Global isn't ideal for shareholders, but it may be better than nothing.
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Apr 04, 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger has a year to show investors they were right to back him and the board over Trian Partners' Nelson Peltz.
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Apr 03, 2024
Trian Capital has waged a proxy fight against Disney to land two board seats. Disney shareholders rejected the effort.
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Apr 03, 2024
Trian Capital has waged a proxy fight against Disney to land two board seats. Disney shareholders rejected the effort.
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Apr 03, 2024
Trian Capital has waged a proxy fight against Disney to land two board seats. Disney shareholders will vote yes or no at Wednesday's board meeting.
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Apr 02, 2024
Vanguard has voted for Disney management ahead of Wednesday's shareholder meeting, Bloomberg News reported citing people familiar.
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Apr 02, 2024
Private equity firm Silver Lake announced Tuesday that it's acquiring entertainment company Endeavor Group Holdings for $27.50 a share.
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Apr 02, 2024
The Disney proxy fight pits Trian Partners' Nelson Peltz against the board and CEO Bob Iger.
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Apr 02, 2024
The Disney proxy fight pits Trian Partners' Nelson Peltz against the board and CEO Bob Iger.
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Apr 01, 2024
Steven Miron and Steven Newhouse resigned from the Warner Bros. Discovery board of directors, effective immediately.
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Apr 01, 2024
Walden has proven herself as a top TV executive, but some ex-Disney executives question whether her resume is suitable for the Disney CEO job.
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Mar 21, 2024
CNBC spoke with ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and former ESPN President John Skipper as part of a digital documentary on ESPN's future.
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Mar 21, 2024
CNBC spoke with ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and former ESPN President John Skipper as part of a digital documentary on ESPN's future.
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Mar 21, 2024
Peltz and his firm, Trian Fund Management, have asked investors to nominate him and former Disney Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo to the board.
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Mar 21, 2024
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke to CNBC about ESPN and its future in his first public comments since his 2022 firing.
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Mar 21, 2024
CNBC spoke with ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and former ESPN President John Skipper as part of a digital documentary on ESPN's future.
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Mar 19, 2024
The support from the George Lucas endorsement is key, because he's Disney's largest individual shareholder, but also because of his standing in Hollywood.
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Mar 14, 2024
"You cannot separate sheikh and state," one Conservative member of Britain's Parliament said of the deal.
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Mar 12, 2024
CNBC's annual SurveyMonkey Women at Work study revealed a female workforce that's frustrated with more work and less work-life balance.
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Mar 12, 2024
Blackwells Capital says that Mason Morfit's ValueAct has collected $95 million in fees to manage Disney pension funds prior to backing management.
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Mar 11, 2024
Blackwells Capital says that Mason Morfit's ValueAct has collected $95 million in fees to manage Disney pension funds prior to backing management.
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Feb 28, 2024
These 50 women leaders are innovating at the largest companies, startups and nonprofits. CNBC spotlights how they are changing the global economy and society.
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Feb 27, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery has paused merger discussions with Paramount Global as the company trades at a 52-week low, sources told CNBC.
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Feb 26, 2024
Altice USA shares rose as much as 50% after reports Charter is considering a takeover.
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Feb 26, 2024
Altice USA shares rose as much as 50% after reports Charter is considering a takeover.
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Feb 23, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery boosted free cash flow but the company fell short of analyst estimates for revenue and profit.
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Feb 23, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav has championed generating free cash flow for more than a year, but investors may not care.
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Feb 23, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery boosted free cash flow but the company fell short of analyst estimates for revenue and profit.
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Feb 23, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery boosted free cash flow but the company fell short of analyst estimates for revenue and profit.
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Feb 20, 2024
FuboTV cited what it calls "extreme suppression of competition in the U.S. sports-focused streaming market."
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Feb 15, 2024
The key question for pay TV distributors such as Comcast, Charter and DirecTV is whether they'll be able to offer the same sports bundle as the joint venture.
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Feb 13, 2024
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish announced the company will lay off hundreds of employees Tuesday, just a day after CBS announced Super Bowl viewing records.
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Feb 09, 2024
While the NFL has been the most popular show on turf, now, it's gaining traction as one of the greatest shows on the internet.
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Feb 09, 2024
While the NFL has been the most popular show on turf, now, it's gaining traction as one of the greatest shows on the internet.
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Feb 07, 2024
Disney shares jumped after announcements meant to excite investors while activist investor Nelson Peltz tells CNBC he is pushing forward with a proxy fight.
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Feb 07, 2024
In a long anticipated announcement, ESPN has set the date for the launch of its flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service for the fall of 2025.
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Feb 07, 2024
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox are launching a joint sports streaming platform, but it remains to be seen how appealing it is to consumers.
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Feb 07, 2024
In a long anticipated announcement, ESPN has set the date for the launch of its flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service for the fall of 2025.
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Feb 06, 2024
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch the service as media companies move away from traditional cable viewing of sports games.
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Feb 03, 2024
Personal and financial motivations for Shari Redstone have added complexity to discussions regarding the sale of Paramount.
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Jan 31, 2024
Allen previously explored deals to buy ABC, television station operator Tegna and the National Football League's Washington Commanders.
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Jan 25, 2024
Paramount Global announced layoffs, as the company tries to cut costs while it faces acquisition interest.
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Jan 25, 2024
Comcast beat earnings estimates and raised its dividend by 7% as broadband subscribers fell less than analysts expected.
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Jan 25, 2024
Comcast beat earnings estimates and raised its dividend by 7% as broadband subscribers fell less than analysts expected.
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Jan 24, 2024
Skydance has discussed acquiring National Amusements, the holding company of Paramount Global, but those talks are contingent on a larger deal, sources said.
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Jan 23, 2024
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos clarified that WWE is "sports entertainment" and not live sports.
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Jan 23, 2024
Netflix laid the groundwork for more price hikes on page six of its quarterly shareholder letter.
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Jan 23, 2024
Netflix adds WWE Raw after making only a few forays into live programming in its history.
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Jan 18, 2024
Trian Fund Management will amp up its case to get Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo elected to the Disney board in the coming months.
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Jan 18, 2024
The proxy battle comes as CEO Bob Iger tries to streamline the sprawling media company to rein in spending and make its Disney streaming platform profitable.
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Jan 10, 2024
CNBC obtained a copy of The Messenger's slide deck for potential investors. It includes a forecast that showcases a dramatic improvement in ad revenue.
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Jan 05, 2024
Radio has leaned on loyal local audiences over the years. It also has the appeal of offering tickets and other prizes in call-in contests.
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Dec 28, 2023
Terms of the deal were not officially disclosed, but a person familiar with the matter told CNBC it is structured as a so-called "earn out" deal.
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Dec 26, 2023
Media companies could end up embracing more bundles as they seek to reverse streaming losses.
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Dec 21, 2023
Gorman won praise for managing the CEO succession process at Morgan Stanley.
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Dec 20, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery's merger talks with Paramount Global may bring NBCUniversal to the table.
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Dec 20, 2023
Paramount Global's controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, is reportedly eager for a deal partner.
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Dec 20, 2023
It's the third annual anonymous media predictions list: 13 media, sports and entertainment executives make their best 2024 industry-shaking predictions.
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Dec 19, 2023
It's human nature to be optimistic entering a new year, but it's hard not to view 2024 as a year of uncertainty for media and telecommunications companies.
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Dec 18, 2023
Jonathan Majors is out at Marvel after his misdemeanor assault and harassment conviction. He was set to be the central villain of the MCU's next phase.
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Dec 14, 2023
Trian, which is run by Peltz, has criticized Disney's board for what it calls missteps and poor financial management.
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Dec 12, 2023
Netflix revealed viewership statistics for more than 18,000 shows and movies for the first time ever.
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Dec 11, 2023
Altice USA is in talks to sell financial streaming news service Cheddar to a private equity firm.
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Dec 08, 2023
Paramount shares surged Friday following reports that RedBird and Skydance were exploring a potential takeover.
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Dec 06, 2023
Disney had previously offered a bundle of Disney and Hulu, but Wednesday's release is part of a push to integrate the two platforms.
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Dec 05, 2023
Activist investor Ancora wants Trian's Nelson Peltz to join Disney's board.
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Dec 01, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global shares jumped Friday.
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Nov 30, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged his company's movies have been too focused on messaging rather than strong storytelling.
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Nov 30, 2023
Nelson Peltz and his firm, Trian, are seeking multiple seats on Disney's board, triggering a proxy fight.
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Nov 30, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged his company's movies have been too focused on messaging rather than strong storytelling.
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Nov 30, 2023
Activist investor Nelson Peltz seeks two seats on Disney's board, a move that could mark the beginning of a proxy fight for control of the board.
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Nov 28, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger told employees he looks forward to building again after cuts and "fixes" defined 2023.
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Nov 28, 2023
It's the second time this year that Murdoch has been deposed in a defamation lawsuit accusing Fox News of airing damaging lies about the 2020 election.
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Nov 17, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger's rare candor about creative misses increases the pressure on leadership to ensure 2024's films hit quality standards.
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Nov 16, 2023
Sean Combs, a major force in hip-hop music, denies allegations that he sexually abused and exploited his accuser, Casandra Ventura, who sued him in New York.
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Nov 16, 2023
Sean Combs, a major force in hip hop music, denies allegations that he sexually abused and exploited his accuser, Casandra Ventura, who sued him in New York.
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Nov 15, 2023
The judge's ruling leaves intact parts of Warner Bros. Discovery's lawsuit over a "South Park" streaming deal.
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Nov 09, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and board member John Malone both suggested buying distressed assets in the next two years.
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Nov 09, 2023
Liberty Media chairman and "cable cowboy" John Malone weighed in on the state of streaming in an interview with CNBC's David Faber.
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Nov 08, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery reported third quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday.
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Nov 08, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery reported third quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday.
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Nov 08, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery reported third quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday.
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Nov 08, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery reported third quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday.
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Nov 08, 2023
A lot is riding on Disney's earnings report as Peltz and his firm, Trian, weigh a possible proxy fight.
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Nov 06, 2023
Hugh Johnston, PepsiCo's longtime finance chief, will take on the same role at Disney.
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Nov 03, 2023
Paramount Global posted higher revenue and profit, as well as improving results for its streaming business.
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Nov 03, 2023
Paramount Global posted higher revenue and profit, as well as improving results for its streaming business.
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Nov 03, 2023
Starz is laying off more than 10% of employees and is exiting UK and Australia.
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Nov 03, 2023
CNBC's Changemakers list will highlight women leading and disrupting the business world from within market giants, startups and philanthropic organizations.
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Nov 02, 2023
The media conglomerate reported a 38% increase in revenue and 63 million subscribers on Paramount .
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Nov 02, 2023
The media conglomerate reported a 38% increase in revenue and 63 million subscribers on Paramount .
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Nov 02, 2023
Wall Street celebrated Roku's third-quarter report, in which the company reported strong trends in content distribution and advertising.
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Nov 02, 2023
Roku revenue grew 20% year over year in the third quarter and beat Wall Street's expectations.
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Nov 02, 2023
Roku revenue grew 20% year over year in the third quarter and beat Wall Street's expectations.
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Nov 01, 2023
Roku revenue grew 20% year over year in the third quarter and beat Wall Street's expectations.
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Nov 01, 2023
Disney will now own all of Hulu after agreeing to buy the remaining one-third stake from Comcast's NBCUniversal.
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Nov 01, 2023
Roku revenue grew 20% year over year in the third quarter and beat Wall Street expectations.
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Nov 01, 2023
Netflix introduced its ad-supported plan alongside a password-sharing crackdown in an effort to drive revenue amid slowing subscriber growth.
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Oct 26, 2023
Comcast has tried to push investors to consider other metrics, but shareholder focus continues to be on lack of broadband growth.
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Oct 26, 2023
Comcast revenue and earnings both topped analyst estimates as theme park sales rose, and Peacock added 4 million subscribers.
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