Screen‑Free Sundays: Kids Read Vintage Papers with Pets
What can be more wholesome than forcing your young child to sequester his electronic devices and video screens in favor of poring over old Sunday broadsheets from the 1960s and 70s with a favorite pet? https://t.co/o6lmz0vMxm
Tanya Simon's 60 Minutes Tenure at Risk
Scoop: Tanya Simon, only the fourth executive producer in the history of '60 Minutes', could be removed from the role later this year if CBS News executives decline to renew a one-year deal that put her in the job... https://t.co/txtszT64s7 via...
Publicis Acquires 160over90, Linking WME Talent with Agency
Just in: French ad giant Publicis Groupe will acquire sports-marketing firm 160over90 from WME, unveils strategic partnership enabling collaboration between WME’s talent roster and Publicis
Savannah Guthrie Discusses Mother's Disappearance Before Today Return
Before Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today,' she will be part of what has become one of its biggest stories, taking part in a two part interview with Hoda Kotb about the ordeal she and her family have been through since...
Morning Joe Hosts Locked in At
They may have given up an hour on air, but they ain't going anywhere....Morning Joe duo of Scarborough, Brzezinski will stick with MS NOW through 2029 https://t.co/rHjU8VxMB5 via @variety
ABC Leads Evening News Ratings with 8.8 M Viewers
EVENING SHIFT: Evening News ratings for 5 days ended 3/20: ABC's World News: 8.821M NBC's Nightly: 6.512M CBS EN: 4.166M (three nights)
Luxury Redefined: Hotel Goat Cheese's Quirky Fire‑Escape Entrance
America's most luxurious new hotel chain is Hotel Goat Cheese, where a bright brown-mustard-colored sign beckons visitors to the nearby fire escape.... https://t.co/wtbdA8ExF2
Nielsen's New Viewership Snapshot Sparks Industry War
GAUGE RAGE: Nielsen, TV networks and streamers are in a furious battle over a monthly snapshot of video viewing across TV and digital that the measurement giant created just for kicks.... https://t.co/LhPJyzOThB
Alisyn Camerota Returns to News, Embraces New Rules
Alisyn Camerota charts a return to news, but this time, she says, “I’m playing by different rules.” https://t.co/WOFayqnvln via @variety
Chuck Todd Teams with JA Adande for Sports History Podcast
Chuck Todd is expanding from politics to sports, pairing up with former ESPN journalist JA Adande to launch 'Dynastic,' a podcast that examines the history of sports franchises and teams.... https://t.co/TgavW4R4Sx via @variety
Springsteen Backs ACLU as Supreme Court Threatens Birthright Citizenship
Just in: Bruce Springsteen authorizes ACLU to use 'Born in the USA' in a new ad campaign that debuts as the organization figures in a Supreme Court case that could deny birthright citizenship to children born in the United States...
Axios AM Breaks AI Streak in Newsletter
I think the real news here is that Axios AM did *not* lead the newsletter with yet another item on AI, amirite? https://t.co/TwNgXZBPoX
NYT Metropolitan Shines with Quirky Bronx, Police History
Hey folks, I make fun of the NYT Metropolitan section each week, but kudos to this particular edition which features a John Slattery 'Routine,' and stories about a Bronx Golden Corral and the history of a single NYPD shield. The...
Nielsen Delays Viewer Snapshot Amid Gauge Controversy
Scoop: Nielsen continues to grapple with 'Gauge' rage and is delaying even further the release of the monthly viewer snapshot after streamers grew riled by reports of a downturn in their ratings... https://t.co/c5ggPzpYln via @variety
CBS News Radio Shuts Down May 22, Affecting 700 Stations
Just in: CBS News Radio to end May 22, per memo from Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski. Service used by about 700 affiliated stations
New Corporate Office Brings Unexpected Challenges, Says Amaro
'Well, this was not the first thing I thought I'd have to deal with,' said Josh Amaro after settling in his new corporate office.... https://t.co/3leJgBVOff
CBS News Layoffs Expected, 15% Staff Cut Forecast
Are reports of layoffs at CBS News new if the industry has been expecting them since mid-February? Our report then: *Cuts could total at least 15% of current staff *Discussions around reductions remain fluid *Could start as early as March and late as May. https://t.co/jKKuul6KI6
CNBC Adds 5 AM “Morning Call” Before Squawk Box
Just in: CNBC is launching "Morning Call,' a 5 AM program that will precede 'Squawk Box.' Morgan Brennan will host....
McDonald’s Doc Shows Marketers Storytelling Beyond Ads
McDonald’s ‘Meal Ticket’ Basketball Documentary Offers Path for Marketers With Stories Too Big for Commercials https://t.co/EJVbiQi4xA via @variety
Toyota, Fox Team up to Boost Car Ads via Baywatch
Toyota and Fox hope to rev up car advertising on TV with a season-long sponsorship of Baywatch https://t.co/ZEm5Gvu2YN
MSNOW Reshuffles: Velshi Takes 11 A.m., Morning Joe Moves
MS NOW Shake-Up: Ali Velshi Seizes ’11th Hour,’ ‘Morning Joe’ Cedes 9 A.M., Ana Cabrera Slides in Daytime Overhaul https://t.co/e2DZ9wmvcn via @variety
CBS Evening News Falls Below 4M Viewers, Sparks Alarm
Suddenly, “CBS Evening News” is back where executives at the news division behind the show hoped never to return --- the show captured under 4M viewers last week, a level that spurred alarm when the program was under John Dickerson...
NBC News Signs Joanna Stern to Retain Creator Talent
Journalists have been ankling TV-news operations for their own indie ventures. NBC News' new pact with tech reporter Joanna Stern shows a mainstream news outlet trying to keep 'creators' under its umbrella https://t.co/yAMZBwVYTh via @variety
Coca-Cola Leverages ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ for Product Placement
Coca-Cola plans to serve up Diet Coke and SmartWater in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' and use tie-ins with the movie to drive conversations about its drinks.... https://t.co/8apnCYoH31 via @variety
AP Pivots From Print to Streaming, Turning Correspondents Into Anchors
The Associated Press is known for its deep ties to newspapers -- but with that business in decline, it has been ramping up its efforts to join the streaming era, with live-streamed shows that make anchors out of its correspondents.... https://t.co/hZI5mvEXQZ...
1969 NYT
This food-focused NYT Metropolitan Diary story (from 1969!) doesn't make much of a meal.... https://t.co/EvLvbxFah3
Nielsen Postpones March Ratings as Streamers Cite Audience Drops
Nielsen Will Delay March ‘Gauge’ Report After Streamers Fret Over Audience Declines https://t.co/2GLpF6AZCD via @variety
Disney Uses Omar Raja To
Disney is betting on ESPN's Omar Raja to keep NBA fans tuned in to ABC as its Oscars red-carpet coverage starts, part of the company's growing focus on managing audiences around live telecasts.... https://t.co/ngxhWMK75a
Sean Hannity Launches Free Podcast Beyond Fox Subscription
Sean Hannity says he's taking a different tack on his new podcast, which will make one of Fox News' truly signature personalities available to consumers off its traditional subscription-based platforms.... https://t.co/y28oaycPhx via @variety
Judge Parker's Broadsheet Proves Local News Still Profitable
Who says local-news economics are cratering? Judge Parker has his mitts on a thriving daily broadsheet, chockablock with classified ads on the back page and thick enough not to get wafted by indoor breezes.... https://t.co/VY3QLwe93T
Six Ex‑WaPo Sports Writers Join ESPN
Kent Babb; Kareen Copeland; Robert Klemko; Chuck Culpepper; Tom Schad; and Ben Strauss all heading to ESPN, which is scooping up the six former WaPo sports scribes.... https://t.co/ezxY9fleGR
Woke Network Head Teams up with Piers Morgan
Rashida Jones led a news network often accused of being too “woke.” Piers Morgan has for the last few years railed against people taking such a stance. Now they're working together.... https://t.co/J3bDdLDZFq via @variety
CBS News' Scott MacFarlane Announces Departure
Just in: Scott MacFarlane, the hard charging CBS News justice and congressional correspondent, has announced he's leaving the news unit to pursue other ventures. His exit was disclosed on Monday's AM editorial call
Analyst Predicts HBO Max Closure by 2027
'We expect HBO Max to essentially be shut down at the end of 2027 ' -- MoffettNathanson analyst Robert Fishman in a research note today...
CBS Morning Show Embraces Soft Segments After Years of Resistance
CBS' morning show has for years taken pride in its resistance to the softer side of AM news, like cooking segments and lifestyle reporting. But now the program is poised to reverse its stance.... https://t.co/b2KevEZz2g via @variety
CBS This Morning Shifts to Lifestyle, EP Shawna Thomas Departs
More shake-ups at 'CBS This Morning,' where EP Shawna Thomas will leave as the program gets set to pursue some of the lifestyle and soft-news content it previously avoided.... https://t.co/b2KevEZz2g via @variety
Gayle King, Nate Burleson Remain on CBS Mornings Amid Revamp
Gayle King, Nate Burleson will stay with CBS Mornings even as CBS News readies strategy to make the AM program more competitive.... https://t.co/7qgPNWm3pG via @variety
Versant's CNBC Use Governed by Five-Year Comcast License
Things I Did Not Know About Versant, Chapter 1: 'Our use of the CNBC brand is subject to a trademark license agreement with Comcast that provides an initial term of five years, which may be extended'
Versant Aims to Acquire Top‑earning Media Properties
Versant, the newest company in the media sector, is getting ready to tackle some of the most lucrative properties in the business..... https://t.co/Hf3JAskeC5 via @variety
Versant Eyes Major Sports Rights Amid NFL Opt-Out
Versant Sees Chance to Snatch Big Sports Rights as NFL Opt-Out Looms https://t.co/Hf3JAskeC5 via @variety
S&P Puts PSKY Ratings on CreditWatch, Negative Outlook
Just in: S&P Global Ratings placed all its ratings on global diversified media company PSKY, including the 'BB+' issuer credit rating and our issue-level ratings on its debt, on CreditWatch with negative implications
Versant Investor Call Launches with CEO Lazarus, CFO Kini
Versant investor call is about to begin CEO Mark Lazarus and CFO/COO Anand Kini are on the call.... $VSNT
Bruce Honors Mascots While Chasing P&G Sale
Meet Bruce. He’s Got a Long Line of Advertising Mascots to Honor in Quest to Sell for Procter & Gamble https://t.co/CEGcvtR0UM via @variety
P&G Eyes Mascot for New Weed‑killer Brand
Procter & Gamble has backed ad mascots ranging from Mr. Clean to the Charmin bears. Now it's hoping to add another one to its roster --- for weed-killer? https://t.co/CEGcvtR0UM via @variety
Paramount Investor Call Initiates Warner Merger Discussions
Paramount investor call to discuss merger w Warner is about to begin.... $PARA $WBD https://t.co/fMPs2jSr2O
Warner Boards Unanimously Approve WBD‑PSKY Merger
Warner says in SEC filing that 'The boards of directors of WBD and PSKY have unanimously approved the Merger Agreement...'
Paramount Pays Netflix $2.8B Termination Fee for WBD Deal
Netflix, in SEC filing, says Paramount 'on behalf of WBD, paid the $2,800,000,000 termination fee owed to Netflix in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement.'
CNN Staff Fear Sale to Paramount Amid Shaky Stewardship
Anderson, cooped. Jake, tapped. Erin, burnt. Kasie, hunted. Wolf, blitzed. Fears are running high among CNN staff after parent company Warner cleared the way for a sale to Paramount, which has been a shaky custodian of its own journalism assets https://t.co/c3LvI7HQXl
CNN Staff Fear Warner‑Paramount Merger Will Damage Journalism
CNN Staffers Fear Warner Bros.-Paramount Deal Will Hurt Their Journalism and Network’s Financial Health https://t.co/c3LvI7Hj7N via @variety
Warner Bros. Discovery Investor Call Launches with Top Executives
$WBD investor call is about to begin. David Zaslav, Gunnar Wiedenfels and JB Perrette are on the call