Disney dodges the Trump question
Some media executives are excited to buy and sell big assets during the next Trump administration. Disney's Bob Iger is not one of them.
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The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars — and that's not a joke
It's not a joke: The Onion, the satirical news outlet, purchased Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with the support of Sandy Hook victims' families.
Trump's victory has turned up the heat on Disney and its CEO, Bob Iger
Disney CEO Bob Iger, previously a vocal Trump critic, has been quiet on the election, but the company still faces legal and political risks.
Leaving Los Angeles: Why the film industry is ditching Hollywood
The share of productions being shot in Los Angeles is on the decline. That's allowing entertainment workers to move across the country.
Spotify takes aim at YouTube with a new revenue-sharing program for creators
Spotify goes after YouTube's video podcast dominance by removing ads for paid subscribers and introducing a new revenue program for creators.
Mark Zuckerberg just released his own NSFW version of 'Get Low' in a tribute to his wife
To pay tribute to his wife, Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg got in the recording booth with T-Pain for the heavily autotuned track.
Did you need another reminder that Donald Trump watches TV? Here you go
Twitter — and Elon Musk — is important for Trump 2.0. But Trump has always been a TV person, and that's not going to change.
Inside Facebook's strategy to take on dating apps like Tinder and Bumble
Facebook Dating reported 20% year-over-year growth in users. Here's what it's doing to attract users from competitors.
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Amazon is shuttering Freevee and some insiders fear layoffs could be coming in the tech giant's entertainment arm
Amazon is phasing out its free streamer Freevee, which struggled with identity and financial losses while competing with Prime Video for resources.
Olivia Nuzzi withdraws protective order against Ryan Lizza in aftermath of RFK Jr. relationship
Olivia Nuzzi has withdrawn her protective order request against her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza months after her relationship with RFK Jr. was made public.
Diddy's private jet is available for rent amid his sex trafficking case
Sean Combs is trying to sell the private jet, which prosecutors have said makes him a flight risk.
TikTok and its owner ramped up their hiring from China, even as Congress raised national security concerns
TikTok and its owner ByteDance sought to hire 669 Chinese employees in the US through the H-1B program in the government's fiscal year 2023.
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video subscribers are hitting pause instead of canceling altogether
"Pausers" are people who temporarily quit a streaming service only to rejoin later. I admit to doing this with Hulu — and our numbers are growing.
New York Times tech workers are ending their strike
The Tech Guild went on strike November 4, the day before the presidential election, threatening to disrupt the paper's election coverage.
Is this going to be a Twitter presidency or a TV one?
Donald Trump loved Twitter during his first term. Now he's aligned with its owner, Elon Musk. What's that mean for Twitter/X this time around?
Let's call it the YouTube election
Donald Trump won the election with the help of personalities like Joe Rogan. He's a podcaster, but he's also a YouTuber, Peter Kafka writes.
Monsters walk among us — and they're watching Netflix at 1.5x speed
Netflix lets you watch shows at superspeed. Our modern appetite for content might mean we've stretched our brains to watch faster. But is that good?
The future of the internet looks a lot like Reddit
Reddit's ability to ensure more human conversation has broadened its appeal and helped it become a place for people not steeped in online culture.
Dear Santa: Please bring me a Skibidi Toilet for Christmas
A $45 "mystery toilet" could be on the top of Gen Alpha's wish list. It's part of a trend of very online IP, like Skibidi, being turned into toys.
Wall Street feels swipe fatigue as Match Group shares tumble, signaling an opening for new dating startups
Stock drops for Match Group and Bumble signal swipe fatigue opening doors for dating startups to disrupt a $5 billion industry.
How making money as an influencer has changed in a decade
Creators, who were once dependent on ad revenue, now have multiple streams of income. But their audiences expect more from them too.
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The best writing online about why Trump won, why Harris lost, and what it all means
In the days since the election, commentators credited Donald Trump's win to his economic messaging, Kamala Harris' shortcomings, and other factors.
Donald Trump's pledge to 'never ban' TikTok will be tough to fulfill
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump said he would "never ban TikTok." Legal experts said fulfilling that pledge will be challenging.
Warner Bros. Discovery says it will beef up ads on its Max streaming service
Warner Bros. Discovery's Max serves fewer ads per hour compared to other streaming platforms.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav thinks Trump will let him consolidate
Donald Trump 2.0 "may offer a pace of change, and an opportunity for consolidation," Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav says.
A decade and $22 billion later, Meta's big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off
WhatsApp is helping Meta generate new revenue growth, and it shows how the company can benefit as users move from public posting to private chats.
Private equity giant KKR is in talks to acquire the adtech company Integral Ad Science
A take-private deal by a private equity firm like KKR could help IAS grow further without the quarterly Wall Street scrutiny.
Read the NYT's postelection memo urging open-minded, fair, and 'unflinching' coverage
New York Times leaders urged the newsroom to be "unflinching" but "fair" in coverage after former President Donald Trump's election victory.
Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump for an 'extraordinary political comeback' after the Washington Post's decision not to endorse a candidate
Jeff Bezos, who has a history with Trump, congratulated the president-elect on "an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory" on Wednesday.
Trump's victory shows the flagging influence of mainstream media
Trump's online strategies, including podcast appearances, reflect the waning power of legacy media and the growing impact of new media channels.
Hollywood goes conservative as an economic shift fuels a turn toward faith and family-based shows
After playing to the coasts, Hollywood is leaning into faith-based, conservative-themed, and family-aimed entertainment.
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Dozens of New York Times tech workers cross the picket line on Election Day
New York Times tech workers are striking over remote work, pay equity, and subcontracting limits.
Behind the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount deal that never was
David Zaslav wanted to run Paramount. David Ellison is getting it instead. We now know a lot of the backstory on how that happened.
New York Times tech workers are going on strike at the worst possible time
New York Times tech workers went on strike Monday, threatening to disrupt operations during the presidential election and its aftermath.
Netflix gaming exec reveals a new AI role after the shutdown of a buzzy games studio and layoffs
Mike Verdu, Netflix's former games chief, is now leading AI-driven game development for the streaming giant.
How Elon Musk is reshaping American politics. A conversation with Politico and BI.
Elon Musk has become a force in the 2024 US elections after endorsing Donald Trump. We take a look at how he's shaping politics.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop undergoes second round of layoffs in two months
The celebrity lifestyle brand has undergone a number of pivots and is now focusing on beauty, fashion, and food.
Some Democratic political advertisers are still betting on X, despite Elon Musk's allegiance with Donald Trump
X has been successful for Democratic fundraisers and remains a go-to site for breaking news, ad experts say.
Why Wall Street is skeptical about Comcast's proposal to ditch its cable networks and pair Peacock with a competitor
Comcast is exploring life without its cable networks and may pair Peacock with a rival. But Wall Street analysts aren't convinced these would be the right moves.
The latest sign of cable TV's decline: Comcast may want out
Comcast just floated a trial balloon: What if we didn't own cable TV channels anymore?
Court documents reveal how MrBeast pitches brands on sponsoring his YouTube empire
Business Insider reviewed six MrBeast pitch decks for brands such as GM, Ford, and LG to see how he positions himself for sponsorship deals.
Amazon employees speak out about Jeff Bezos's WaPo decision, with some supporting his call, leaked messages show
Internal Amazon messages reveal employee division over Bezos's decision to stop presidential endorsements by the Washington Post.
Gaming giant Take-Two is in talks to sell its Chartboost adtech division
Take-Two picked up Chartboost through its $12.7 billion acquisition of mobile gaming company Zynga in 2022.
Meet Zhang Yiming, the extremely private billionaire behind TikTok who is now China's richest person
Zhang Yiming is the billionaire founder of ByteDance, the parent company behind TikTok. He's now China's richest man.
Dude Perfect's new Texas headquarters will also serve as a studio for YouTube creators
Dude Perfect is planning a new studio facility in Texas for YouTube and other creators, BI revealed.
Brian Williams' executive producer dishes on Amazon's leap into live news
Amazon is launching an election night special hosted by Brian Williams. BI interviewed the show's executive producer.
Snap surges 10% as it gets a major boost from AI and paid subscribers
Snap rose 10% in late trading after reporting Q3 revenue that beat analyst expectations, following the rollout of AI features and paid user growth.
Jeff Bezos speaks on WaPo drama: We have to 'increase our credibility'
Jeff Bezos is defending The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate amid a reported wave of subscription cancellations.
The Bezos-Washington Post crisis is getting worse
The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a candidate in the presidential election may have cost it hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
Donald Trump is running in the Joe Rogan election
Maybe you had never heard of Tony Hinchcliffe before he appeared at Donald Trump's rally. But Joe Rogan's fans love him, which is the point.