“One Saturday morning at the end of August, I wake up here in Rio, look at my phone, and for the first time since I lived in China, where I was correspondent before I came here, I look at my phone and Twitter doesn’t work.” The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, tells Michael Safi … Read more
When viewers tune in to the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday night, they’ll be able to shop the outfits and designer looks they’re seeing in real time, as legacy media companies look for new ways to monetize content. As part of a new partnership between Paramount Global — the parent company of cable TV network MTV … Read more
The National Football League’s bet on streaming is paying off — and helping to broaden its fanbase in the U.S. and globally. Hans Schroeder, the NFL’s executive vice president of media distribution, said at CNBC x Boardroom’s Game Plan sports business event on Tuesday that the league’s recent slew of exclusive streaming deals with media … Read more
Sony is releasing its upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro console on Nov. 7, 2024. Sony Sony on Tuesday announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, an upgraded version of its gaming console that will launch on Nov. 7 for $700. The arrival of Sony’s refreshed PS5 console comes amid a global decline in console sales. In August, Sony … Read more
Cunaplus_m.faba | Istock | Getty Images Internet service providers like Charter, Verizon and Comcast have quietly scaled back their efforts to revive the Affordable Connectivity Program, an expired federal internet subsidy that helped low-income households pay for broadband. The $14.2 billion program provided a discount of up to $30 per month for some qualifying households … Read more
The U.S. travel sector has been surprisingly resilient when it comes to travel. Domestic travel numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels and air travel has surged even as more than a third of travelers planned to take on debt for summer trips. However, inflation-weary consumers might be taking their money elsewhere when it comes to … Read more
Millions of DirecTV customers will likely be unable to watch the NFL’s opening “Monday Night Football” game on ESPN as the company has yet to reach a deal with network parent Disney as of Monday evening. Disney’s TV networks went dark on Sept. 1 for DirecTV’s customers amid a carriage battle over fees and bundling. … Read more
Welcome back to INSIDE MEDIA where we bring you the scoop on media news, with plenty of views, every Monday and Thursday. TROUBLE AT TODAY Executives at Channel 9 are scratching their heads over the lacklustre performance of the TODAY show post-Olympics. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today During the games, the … Read more
Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger of the Try Guys JD RENES The Try Guys, one of YouTube’s most established creator groups, have successfully abandoned their reliance on Google’s algorithms and advertiser revenue by launching a standalone streaming service called 2nd Try. And it’s already starting to pay off. Brand partnerships, sponsored content and advertising have … Read more
Toyota’s “We Roll Deep Anthem” spot includes fans and NFL stars “setting off on an adrenaline-packed NFL adventure.” Screenshot Automakers are rushing back into advertising during the National Football League season after a slowdown in recent years. Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company and the Detroit automakers are among those expected to capitalize on the … Read more
