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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The independent music and entertainment publisher Paste Magazine has agreed to acquire the feminist title Jezebel from G/O Media in an all-cash deal, according to Paste editor in chief and president Josh Jackson. Paste financed the deal without raising outside capital, although the publisher wouldn't share further financial specifics.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

The entertainment and culture publisher BuzzFeed Inc. is in advanced discussions to sell Complex Media, which it acquired in January 2021 for $300 million, to the livestream ecommerce platform Ntwrk, according to three people familiar with the transaction.

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JULY 31, 2024

Today, Disney laid off 140 members of its Disney Entertainment Television workforce. That represents roughly 2% of the division's headcount, according to a person familiar with the matter. National Geographic was particularly hard hit as that team will be reduced by approximately 13%. A representative for the company declined to comment.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Estate Media is changing that by creating informative yet entertaining content about buying and selling real estate. Estate Media is a media company founded by Million Dollar. Real estate isn't always a topic that receives a warm welcome in conversations.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

In a surprise executive shuffle, Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra is stepping down from his CEO role effective Jan. Deadline) He will hand the reins in January to a key member of his management team, Ravi Ahuja. Ahuja currently runs Sony's global television studios, which have shepherded such hits as.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

One subplot worth tracking as M&A ramps up this year : brand advertising or, more accurately, its metamorphosis into a marketing-entertainment mashup. Sign up for Digiday newsletters to get the latest on media, marketing and the future of TV. The days of this being mere theory are over.

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Adweek

AUGUST 15, 2022

Politics and pop culture publisher The Daily Beast has launched Obsessed, a sub-brand with a distinct landing page devoted to entertainment coverage. The move marks the latest publisher attempt to capitalize on the rising consumer and commercial interest in the streaming landscape.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

The social publisher NowThis, whose trending news and entertainment videos often go viral on social platforms, has hired media veteran Sharon Mussalli as its chief executive officer--its first since the title was spun off from Vox Media in April.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Gaming and entertainment media publisher Gamurs Group cut 30 staff worldwide, saying the layoffs were necessitated by Google changes including its "Helpful Content" update late last year. Press Gazette)

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JUNE 10, 2022

Today, actress, producer and Web3 innovator, Mila Kunis and media entrepreneur and superhero creator, Sharad Devarajan announce the launch of a multi-platform global entertainment universe, Armored Kingdom Media, Inc.

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Digiday

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Beauty has built out its own entertainment arm, e.l.f. While key agency partnerships remain intact for brand activation, an in-house entertainment arm allows the beauty brand to produce branded content fast enough to keep up with trends. Sign up for Digiday newsletters to get the latest on media, marketing and the future of TV.

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Adweek

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil, co-founders of Mortal Media, join Suzy founder and CEO Matt Britton to delve into the synergy of sports and business as they share their inspiring journey from athletics to film production.

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Adweek

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In just a handful of decades, esports has leveled up from a niche, underground hobby to a heavyweight sporting contender commanding attention on a major scale. Global streaming audiences reached 625.8 million in 2024, stealing home from the MLB's 171 million-strong fan base and even dunking on the NBA's audience of 155.9 Meanwhile, the.

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Adweek

JUNE 7, 2022

Longtime MTV and Paramount exec Amy Campbell has been named CMO of Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios. Chris McCarthy, president and CEO, Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios, announced the CMO switch in a staff memo. MTV Entertainment.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Today, Jenny Rooney speaks with Natalie Bastian, global CMO of media advertising platform Teads, recorded at CES in Las Vegas. In this engaging conversation, Natalie shares her journey from traditional TV entertainment to becoming a global marketing leader in the ad tech space. Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Early in my career, I sat in a job interview for an entertainment writer position when the senior editor hit me with a question I'll never forget: "Do. Editor's note: In this article, ADWEEK deviated from its style of using "Latinx" due to the writer's preference. Latine" is a gender-neutral form of the word Latino.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Fuse Media is bringing DEI to the forefront of its upfront strategy. Today, the Latino-owned entertainment company announced its 2023-24 upfront plans at The Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing's (AIMM) Diverse Owned and Targeted Media GrowthFronts.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Virgin Media O2 has appointed MSQ Sport+Entertainment (MSQ S+E) as its lead partnership and sponsorship agency for both brands. MSQ S+E will work across … The post MSQs new Sport+Entertainment wins Virgin Media O2 first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Adweek

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Cameo teamed up with Candle Media to launch Cameo Kids, which lets parents and other loved ones book personalized videos for their kids from family entertainment stars, starting at $25. Next-generation media company Candle Media acquired digitally.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

With the foundation of a successful live event business, ambitious plans are in place for new content and branded media ventures across the globe. There's never been a more exciting time for the Harlem Globetrotters.

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Adweek

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Italian video game publisher 505 Games, which produces titles such as Control, Ghostrunner, Death Stranding and Dead By Daylight, has hired Havas Entertainment as its global media agency in a deal that will increase its billings 12-fold.

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Adweek

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Discovery, and Lions Gate Entertainment, have resumed ad spending on the platform this year, albeit at much lower rates than before. From January to September 2024, media intelligence platform Media Radar found that these brands collectively spent less than $3.3 million on X. This is.

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Adweek

JUNE 7, 2022

The Kremlin has shut down independent media outlets, issued fines or jail terms to those spreading so-called "fake" news about the military and government--and refers to the invasion as a "special military operation." Misinformation and propaganda have spread throughout Russia since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Adweek

MAY 16, 2024

Print and podcasts, social media and streaming platforms--people have never had more options when seeking information and entertainment. Streaming platforms, for example, win for entertainment, while more consumers prefer either social media.

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Adweek

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fans reacted with glee when Netflix recently announced that it had renewed its Formula 1: Drive to Survive documentary series for two more seasons. The hit show--a behind-the-scenes view of the lives of Formula 1 drivers--entered Netflix's top 10 in 56 countries. Simultaneously it has helped Formula 1 gain new fans, increase TV viewership of.

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JUNE 10, 2024

The studio, according to a statement on the brand's website, will "produce original entertainment and tell stories that deepen connections and spark conversations." Starbucks is launching the studio in partnership with Sugar23, a media company founded by Oscar-winning producer Michael Sugar that specializes in connecting brands.

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Adweek

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Culture and entertainment publisher BuzzFeed Inc. The media company, which houses the editorial titles BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Complex Media, First We Feast and Tasty, is shifting to operate its sales, technical and editorial operations by brand rather than emphasizing.

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Adweek

JUNE 21, 2023

Among them is her media, entertainment and production business Hoorae Media. CANNES, France--Issa Rae has a knack for turning projects into major opportunities for marginalized talent to work in show business. Now she's entering the advertising business.

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Adweek

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The entertainment company BSE Global, which owns the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, and Barclays Center, relaunched the independent publisher Brooklyn Magazine as BKMag on Monday after first acquiring the title in March. The relaunch is the first step in a broader bid from BSE Global to build a global media brand, called Brooklyn Media,

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Adweek

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Entertainment publisher BuzzFeed Inc. quietly shuttered Catalyst, the audience network originally launched by Complex Media in March 2020, over the summer, according to three people familiar with the program. which acquired Complex Media in December 2021. The publisher did not respond to a request for comment.

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Adweek

JANUARY 16, 2025

With the fate of TikTok hanging on a Supreme Court ruling, news and entertainment publishers are taking steps to prepare for a social media landscape without the popular vertical video app.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The culture and entertainment publisher BuzzFeed Inc. The publicly traded media company had originally received a notice of delisting from the Nasdaq on May 31 warning the publisher that it had 180 days, ending on. has been granted an additional 180 days to raise the price of its stock above $1, according to SEC filings.

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Adweek

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Social media platforms are swelling exponentially. Advertising spending growth is the highest it's ever been; same with entertainment, driven in part by the streaming wars and competition from UGC on social media. We live in an increasingly noisy world.

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Adweek

JULY 17, 2024

Layoffs continue to hit the media and entertainment industry, with Warner Bros. Discovery now making more cuts. Top line This week, Warner Bros. Discovery is enacting layoffs across the company, with under 1000 employees being affected. Between the lines According to a source familiar with the matter, the cuts are in the U.S.

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Adweek

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, will target more small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to win advertising following owner Elon Musk's attack on departing brands from the platform. Discovery have distanced themselves from X,

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Adweek

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Despite the entertainment industry having more streaming services than ever, Whoopi Goldberg and digital media veteran Larry Adams thought something was missing. That's where BLKFam comes in.

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Adweek

APRIL 12, 2024

The digital age has ushered a revolution in media consumption, with livestreaming becoming a pivotal battleground for audience attention. Amidst this shift, platforms that prioritize interactivity and community are emerging as leaders, reshaping entertainment, gaming and social communication.

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