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A+E Global Media Rebrand Is ‘Better Reflection’ of ‘Who We’re Going to Be Going Forward,’ Ad Sales Head Says
Toby Byrne also tells TheWrap about the launch of the company’s new digital division and “encouraging trends” going into its upfront presentation to advertisers
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Disney to Cut Nearly 200 Jobs Across News and Entertainment, ABC News Hit Hard
The Wednesday layoffs account for roughly 6% of ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks’ staff
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Disney+ Developing Interactivity Features to Boost Engagement With Kids
Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden says technology improvements are a “top priority” in 2025
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WBD’s New Structure Will Provide Opportunity to ‘Go On Offense or Defense’ Amid Linear Upheaval, David Zaslav Says
The chief executive also said the media giant is changing how it programs its cable channels, including looking at bringing HBO content to TNT and TBS
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Big Tech Stocks Down as Wall Street Hit Hard in Wake of Trump’s Tariffs
Four of the five major tech companies represented at President Trump’s inauguration have seen their share prices decline in 2025, including Tesla, which has taken a 30% hit
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Sesame Workshop Files Lawsuit to Keep Amazon, Walmart, eBay From Selling Allegedly Counterfeit Toys
The company behind “Sesame Street” wants e-commerce sites to stop selling fake versions of their trademarked goods, or else pay $150,000 per infringed work
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MNTN to Sell Stake in Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort
The deal, which is expected to close April 1, will give the production company and digital marketing agency to an affiliate of its original owner
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Comcast Scouting Manhattan for SpinCo Corporate HQ
The eventual location will house some entertainment teams and MSNBC, including studio space and a production facility
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Disney Sells Out 2025 Oscars Ad Inventory
The current rate for a 30-second spot during the 2025 telecast ranges between $1.7 million and $2.3 million
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TKO Completes $3.25 Billion Acquisition of IMG, On Location, Professional Bull Riders
Endeavor is expected to own approximately 61% of TKO
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How the Major Streamers Stack Up in Subscribers and Revenue
Netflix leads the pack in revenue and number of subscribers, with no close second
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Nexstar CEO Says Broadcast Ownership Deregulation Is ‘Palpable’ Under Trump Administration
The company also shared that The CW is aiming to become profitable in 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery Renames DEI Group to Focus Solely on Inclusion
The move comes amid a larger DEI crackdown by the Trump administration
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Pete Distad to Lead Fox’s New Streaming Service as CEO
The former Apple TV+ and Hulu executive transitions from Venu Sports, which was scrapped in January
