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A federal court has halted the Trump administration's attempt to restrict White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
By Sofia Lindqvist · October 14, 2026 · 1 min read
The Trade Desk executive Kristi Argilyan argues that purchase and consumer intent metrics must become the foundation of programmatic campaigns as budget scrutiny grows.
October 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Hollywood's studio coalition confirmed to federal trade officials that its anti-piracy arm orchestrated the shutdown of high-traffic streaming site Cineby.
October 13, 2026 · 1 min read
A new piracy search portal is using large language models to index millions of entertainment titles and screen files for deceptive content.
October 11, 2026 · 1 min read
The Department of Justice is probing ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC over claims their shared White House coverage pause violated federal antitrust law.
October 10, 2026 · 1 min read
The WNBA expansion franchise reached a record nine-figure revenue benchmark driven by tailored brand packages and expanded impact measurement.
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
A judge has directed former CAA chief Michael Ovitz to resume testimony after previously exiting over questions regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Amazon is winding down its autumn sales window on Wednesday night as retail and tech platforms push early holiday discount strategies.
October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
The Only Agency is expanding into the European influencer market by acquiring London-based digital firm The Blogger Agent.
October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Skydance president Andy Gordon has appointed leadership across interactive entertainment, merchandising, and corporate operations following recent merger activity.
October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Skydance leader David Ellison pushed back against perceptions of a close alliance with Donald Trump, framing executive interactions as standard business protocol.
October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Skydance co-CEO David Ellison told The Hollywood Reporter that the studio's $80 billion debt load will not block investments in original projects like Sinners.
October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
XYZ Films co-founder Nate Bolotin is stepping down from the independent studio he launched in 2008, Variety reports.
October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Credit agency Fitch has cut Skydance's rating as the newly consolidated entertainment giant begins operations burdened by approximately $80 billion in obligations.
October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Over-the-counter healthcare sales surged past $58 billion in 2025 as pharmaceutical brands embrace mainstream consumer advertising strategies.
October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against the press on Truth Social, demanding law enforcement action against news organizations reporting empty seats at his rallies.
October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Brian Monahan has departed as head of Albertsons Media Collective, prompting a restructuring that places the retail media unit directly under CMO Emily Turner.
October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Lawmakers in Washington have introduced two separate copyright bills targeting foreign pirate domains, reopening legislative debates on web-blocking measures.
October 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Gerry Cardinale says non-labor efficiencies will make up the majority of the planned $6 billion in savings from the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
October 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Actor Mark Ruffalo criticized the judicial approval of the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement, warning of severe creative and labor fallout.
October 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Spain's top soccer league is asking European regulators to blacklist leading VPN providers over affiliate campaigns promoting geo-block circumvention.
September 30, 2026 · 1 min read
Major news executives outline plans for subscriptions, licensing and artificial intelligence as platform referrals wane.
September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
A San Diego federal jury has awarded tech firm Taction over $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed on two vibration patents.
September 26, 2026 · 1 min read
A federal court awarded Nintendo statutory damages and an injunction against James C. Williams, a key moderator behind the r/SwitchPirates forum.
September 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Plaintiffs in youth mental health lawsuits against Meta allege the company improperly shielded internal records, citing custom merchandise as evidence.
September 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will transition to an Austin-area residential facility to complete her reduced federal sentence.
September 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Staffing firm 24 Seven has aligned its new business operations to pitch Markacy, SketchDeck, and Futureman as an integrated agency collective.
September 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Chinese entertainment giant Tencent has advanced its copyright infringement lawsuit against overseas pirate streaming platform Olevod in Florida federal court.
September 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Australian production outfit WTFN Group is combining its international distribution arm and digital branch into a unified studios business ahead of MIPCOM.
September 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Anti-piracy coalition ACE has secured a settlement with the Istanbul-based operators of pirate streaming application LiveNetTV following police action in Turkey.
September 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Subscription-based digital media outlet Puck has marked its fifth anniversary by bundling access to Graydon Carter's Air Mail for members.
September 19, 2026 · 1 min read
A revised Democratic primary calendar places New Mexico in mid-February, compelling presidential hopefuls to prioritize tribal leaders and Indigenous policy.
September 13, 2026 · 1 min read
A leaked economic study warns that relocating Paramount operations outside California could erase thousands of regional jobs.
September 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Vietnamese authorities have recommended criminal charges against 74 individuals linked to a sprawling sports piracy network funded by illicit betting ads.
September 12, 2026 · 1 min read
A new report from the Digital Citizens Alliance ties illicit streaming services to terrorist media channels, renewing calls for federal site-blocking legislation.
September 11, 2026 · 1 min read
President Trump declined appeals from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to target Houthi forces as Red Sea tensions rise, according to Axios.
September 11, 2026 · 1 min read
A McKinsey survey cited by Digiday reveals chief marketing officers increasingly track activity over the commercial metrics their chief executives prioritize.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Spanish-language giant TelevisaUnivision is asking a Florida federal court for $32.7 million in damages and an aggressive, self-expanding anti-piracy injunction.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
A federal judge has rejected the DOJ's bid to break up Google's ad tech empire, opting instead to place conduct restrictions on its sell-side business.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
An industry assessment warns independent filmmakers that stalling development amid Hollywood's ongoing market contraction presents severe risks.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
The White House prepares direct deposits for up to one million policyholders funded by an estimated $500 million in surplus fees.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
A federal copyright suit against private torrent sites faces contempt motions after the real filmmaker behind the cited works said an impostor filed the action.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
A growing slate of commerce media divisions gathered in New York to fight for brand ad dollars amid rising market saturation.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Federal film and television tax incentives remain in negotiation with the White House as lawmakers pursue a bipartisan package, according to Senator Adam Schiff.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
The White House did not object to a UK-led international coalition imposing trade bans and sanctions over West Bank construction, according to Axios.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
K-pop company JYP Entertainment has launched legal action after an unauthorized Stray Kids solo release landed on legitimate streaming platforms.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Digital marketers are treating federal scrutiny of Amazon's opaque search advertising marketplace with indifference, agency executives tell Digiday.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
French President Emmanuel Macron told Variety that video platforms and AI disruption pose a direct threat to traditional cultural financing frameworks.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios that American envoys are seeking winter de-escalation measures and a framework for broader peace talks.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
A consolidated group of authors has asked a federal judge to rule OpenAI liable for copyright infringement after allegedly training GPT models on pirated texts.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft over unauthorized model training.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Germany's far-right AfD achieved a historic 44% vote share in Saxony-Anhalt, placing immense pressure on the country's longstanding political cordon sanitaire.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Writers are pushing back against publishing houses and literary agents over the distribution of proceeds from the Anthropic copyright settlement.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A report backed by Sky and the Premier League links unauthorized streaming to £366 million in lost tax revenue and thousands of lost jobs across the UK.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting at the Kremlin to negotiate a framework for ending the war in Ukraine, Axios reports.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Russia and Ukraine this weekend to conduct high-stakes diplomatic talks.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Discrepancies between official claims and maritime tracking data leave the true state of global oil transit uncertain following regional conflict.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
An adult film producer pursuing Meta in a $446 million AI copyright battle has identified a company executive in a separate BitTorrent infringement case.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Diesel fuel reached a record $5.85 per gallon as overseas conflicts squeeze refining capacity, driving up freight and operational expenses across the economy.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Microsoft will begin reporting standalone quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud division as part of a broader structural realignment driven by artificial intelligence.
September 3, 2026 · 1 min read
