Axel Springer Snags Telegraph, Undermines RedBird‑IMI Deal
SCOOP: AXEL Springer to buy Telegraph, gate crashing an earlier deal RedBird IMI had with the Daily Mail. With dream team @DanielThomasLDN @ArashMassoudi https://t.co/JXU4G9iMuj
Media Highlights Heritage PR, Ignores 60k Youth Protest
Notice how PR letters from Heritage Foundation-affiliated grifters pushing to pass surveillance laws get written up immediately in MSM outlets, but not ONE major news outlet is covering the 60,000 young people coming together to voice opposition.
X Bans Undisclosed AI War Clips for 90 Days
X Defunds The Deepfakes: Undisclosed AI War Clips To Face 90-Day Revenue Ban | Republic World https://t.co/hUVPj3L7Nj #war #wardeepfake #Deepfake #DeepfakeDetection #AIGeneratedContent #AISecurity #DigitalForensics #SyntheticMedia #MediaManipulation #CyberSecurityAwareness #Disinformation #Misinformation #AIEthics #AIRegulation #TrustInMedia #ContentAuthentication #OnlineSafety
Ellison Offers Vague Platitudes on Paramount's CNN Future
After nearly a week of being mum about it, David Ellison *finally* commented on CNN's future under Paramount—but he offered little more than empty platitudes and dodged the larger questions that loom over the network. More in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/david-ellison-cnn-cbs-news-future
Press Allows Politicians to Manipulate News Narrative
The American press are letting them. And then the #BrokenTimes editorial board bothsides even this... Politicians Are Trying to Control the News https://t.co/SKjiPhNbe1 https://t.co/zNDaP3UHNs
Calling Layoffs “Efficiency” Earns Swift, Repeated Backlash
New rule: if you use the word “efficiency” to try and sound better/smarter/more caring than saying “layoffs” or “jobs lost,” immediate big kick in the butt. Immediate. And repeated.
Experts Warn Age‑verification Laws Create Global Surveillance Network
371 security/ privacy academics, including a Turing Award winner, just issued a letter saying age verification laws are building global surveillance infrastructure. Every search, message, and article read would require ID verification. Democrats are working w/ Republicans to push these laws...
KIDS Act Threatens Children’s Rights, Must Be Stopped
My piece on the grave dangers of the KIDS Act that congress is trying to ram through this week is one of the top stories on The Intercept. Read it here: https://t.co/Ikr00eJA7K https://t.co/eoWgDmgCkG
Disney Slashes Bundle Price 62% to Drive Q1 Growth
Disney is looking to crank up its streaming subscriber numbers for the first quarter of 2026 — introducing a 62% price discount on the ad-supported Disney+/Hulu bundle for a three-month period https://t.co/ThNJ10Kpe2 via @variety
Congress Pushes to End Internet Anonymity, Threatening Free Speech
I wrote about the House hearing today, how Congress is trying to strip anonymity from the Internet, and the devastating effects that has for @theintercept https://t.co/Ikr00eJA7K
Press Bravely Brings Middle East Images Amid Risks
Grateful for the work of the press bringing us images and facts out of the Middle East despite tremendous risks. Here CNN now in Iran heading toward Tehran. https://t.co/vjNd08oIbb
Netflix Shares InterPositive AI with Partners, Not Public
Netflix will offer access to InterPositive’s AI-powered tech to its creative partners and does not have plans to sell it commercially in the marketplace https://t.co/w8xyM2pXhz via @variety
75k AMA Equals TV Viewership
While a massive number, it’s not actually. If my math is right, it’s about 75k AMA which approximates TV viewership. Global yet significantly smaller than SC. Love to know what percent is US and by sport. Regardless, YT is destination...
TNT Secures Exclusive U.S. FIBA Rights Amid Merger Uncertainty
This is exactly the type of deal I discuss in today's newsletter ... will a Paramount/WBD merged company do these smaller sports rights deals anymore? The calculus will definitely change for TNT ... https://t.co/DvKzUkqcDr
Paramount CEO Pledges Unwavering Focus on Truth and Trust
When asks about plans for CNN, Paramount CEO David Ellison tells CNBC that we want to be in the truth business, we want to be in the trust business and that’s not going to change.
Info Overload Sparks New Crisis of Control
Study The Control Revolution. Industrial Revolution --> Crisis of Control --> Information Revolution We have the opposite Crisis now: info has outstripped that which it was born to control. Like going off the gold standard, but for information. https://t.co/CLPrtXBQxu
Hollywood Execs Prioritize Cost Cuts over Creative Talent
After Hollywood turned on David Zaslav for being too much of a bean counter/financier, I’m sure The Town will appreciate David Ellison’s answer to being asked how many layoffs are coming w/ merging w/ WBD: “We absolutely need to rationalize the...
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
Merger Threats Undermine TNT Sports Strategy and Leadership
This week’s CNBC Sport newsletter is out: *Why TNT Sports’ strategy no longer makes sense if WBD & Paramount come together *Jeff Shell’s future up in the air *There will be no David Ellison/David Zaslav “men in blazers” photo on the...
CNN Team First US Network Inside Iran Since War
CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgensays and his team are in Iran—the first US network to cross into the country since the start of the war.
Free Press Tension Strengthens Democracy Amid White House Critique
press tension fuels democracy. appreciate a free and plural press doing the work they’re doing. and Collins holding the line here in a completely reasonable manner despite the rhetoric thrown at her.
CBS Postpones JD Vance Town Hall Indefinitely
New: The CBS News town hall with @JDVance, which had been slated to air on March 14, has been postponed indefinitely.
TikTok's 2026 Discover List Spotlights 50 Emerging Creators
TikTok revealed its Discover List 2026, highlighting 50 creators to watch across categories like Educators, Foodies, Icons, Innovators, and Originators. The list acts as both a cultural barometer and a pre-vetted talent pipeline for brands looking to partner with emerging...
Gayle's Pay Cut Revealed in Tonight's In The Room
Yes, Gayle took a pay cut… More in tonight’s In The Room. Subscribe here: https://t.co/aUkyssLXi7 @PuckNews
Democracy Suffers when Press Access to Pentagon Is Blocked
We all lose - democracy loses - when a free and plural press is restricted access to the Pentagon. Especially in times like this. 1/2 https://t.co/XG4fdBK6AH
Epstein Files Dominate TikTok, I Covered for Vanity Fair
I wrote about how the Epstein Files have taken over TikTok for Vanity Fair https://t.co/Qw347vWdTT
NFL's Free Over‑Air Access Sparks Broadcast TV Backlash
Why is the @NFL, the Most Broadcast Friendly League, Under Attack by Broadcast TV Advocates? "the overwhelming majority of NFL games ARE ON broadcast and, more importantly, EVERY single NFL game is available over-the-air in each team’s local market [for free]" $CMCSA...
Confusing Thumbnails? Get Free Hack Pack Now
This week’s thumbnails demand an explanation 🤔 Like… calling that tiny cube in the middle of nowhere a “hotel”? Get our free YT Thumbnails Hack Pack with 100 more top thumbnails: https://t.co/H5zQZBPsBe https://t.co/tj1CYZoUA6
Lawmakers Threaten Free Speech, TikTok Silences Critics
Appalling. I want people to understand how much worse it will get if these lawmakers are able to ram through bills like KOSA or chip away at Section 230.
Josh Elliott Poised to Join CBS Mornings Lineup
Status Scoop: Former “GMA” host Josh Elliott has eyed as a possible new host on “CBS Mornings.” I’m told in the coming weeks, several special guests will be rotating on the show, and Josh will likely be one of those...
Google Revamps Play Store Fees and Sideloading Rules
Google is overhauling its policies on alternative app store sideloading and in-app billing, as well as its fee structure in Google Play. These changes will be rolled out starting in June. https://t.co/zaX2n1nIq0
NotebookLM Adds API for Automatic Cinematic Video Creation
When it gets an API Notebook LM will be the place to create automatic video shows. I'm close to doing that with the system I'm building, just need to copy and paste into it.
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
Meta's GR2 Leverages LLM Reasoning for Better Ad Ranking
Can LLMs be used for ads ranking? Meta's GR2 architecture utilizes reinforcement learning and LLM world knowledge to improve ad ranking performance through structured reasoning. https://mobiledevmemo.com/can-llms-be-used-for-ads-ranking/
Investigative Power Exposed: 53 FBI Pages Withheld
1- outstanding interview, shows what 18m can do. 2- last minute - "we have power in showing our work...documenting the documents, how we found things and how we got it...to regain trust in institutions as well." is entire topic on...
Wall Street View: NFL Media Deals Unpacked by Guggenheim
New pod: Guggenheim's Michael Morris breaks down the NFL's upcoming media deals from a Wall St. perspective. https://t.co/0ipMqZmiL8
OSINT Credibility Suffers when Aggregators Hide Original Sources
One of the biggest problems with OSINT is when aggregator accounts don't link to their original source. Multiple accounts will then often copy the same video and repost it, which makes it difficult to determine the credibility of the information.
AI Threatens Output Firms; Murdoch Positions as Input Provider
Murdoch media's Thomson: “We’re essentially an input company...The great threat in the age of AI is going to be to what you might call output companies. We’re an input in the way that semiconductors are an input, in the way...
ESPN's Women's Sports Sundays Expose Legacy Media's Limits
ESPN’s ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ Show the Limits of Legacy Media - Guest OpEd from @HaleyRosen 👇 https://t.co/aqNy6s6WqT via @sportico
Noem Deflects Criticism, Blames Anonymous Sources, Not Facts
Incredible effort by Noem to blame anonymous sources and the process of journalism without actually denying the factual accuracy of what was reported. https://t.co/NJZUyiPc9m
Independent Journalists Defend Findings, Reject Government Stenography
“But we are independent journalists, not government stenographers, and are confident in the conclusions this reporting brought to light."
AI Companies Dominate Tech Sponsorship Landscape
As a technology content creator 99% of the companies that offer sponsorships are AI companies. It's shocking how if you want to talk about tech news on the internet, those are your advertisers barring a few sporadic exceptions.
Trade Desk Faces Growing Threat From Amazon
If Trade Desk has not felt rising competition yet, just wait. $TTD $AMZN The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 303. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/CI8LQ71sUY
Pinterest Creators Now Link Direct Amazon Storefronts
🚨 NEW 🚨 Pinterest and Amazon Influencers have teamed up on a new integration that allows select Pinterest creators to link their Amazon Storefronts to their profiles. By connecting their accounts, creators can: 🔗 Feature a Storefront link on their Pinterest profile 🏷️...
Republicans Prioritize Trump, Democrats
We mapped all midterm ad airings between Jan 1 2025 and Feb 18 2026 using @adimpact data. Key takeaways: -For Republicans, Trump has proven a more formidable message than the economy -Health care big issue for Dems, but not like 2018 -Ads barely...
Paramount/WBD Deal Likely Survives, Lawsuit Threat Looms
Antitrust experts don't see Paramount/WBD deal getting blocked by DOJ or abroad, but any lengthy probes abroad could buy state AGs time to assemble a lawsuit — Will they have a legit enough antitrust case to win in court? Uphill battle. @axios https://t.co/czZPajmweE
Axios Media Trends Returns with Key Media and Politics Updates
@Axios Media Trends is back after a brief break 👶🍼 Today's edition: — 🍿Scoop: Sarandos never met w Trump or any WH officials last week — ⚖️Paramount regulatory next steps — 📢Midterm messaging mapped — 📺Jeff Zucker intv. on his next big bet Subscribe: https://t.co/d8VFQJHDMm
From Zero to $10K: Readers Choose Next Steps
My Commercial Fiction Club newsletter, where I'm documenting the journey from $0 as a new fiction author, is about to hit $10,000/year. This isn't bad, but I'm still figuring out what readers want most from me. Drop a comment—what do you want...
NFL Boosts Rights Revenue Without Dropping Current Partners
The NFL will generate more money from its rights, without replacing existing partners. $FOXA $PSKY $DIS $CMCSA $AMZN The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 303. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/87a3KpxJEZ