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Tag: Broadcasting

Why Max Decided to Lose ‘HBO’ in Its Name
30Dec By adminNo Comments
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Why Max Decided to Lose ‘HBO’ in Its Name

Warner Bros. Discovery sliced “HBO” from the name of its “HBO Max” streaming service earlier this year, sacrificing a seminal television brand name to convince consumers that it offers more than HBO’s style of programming.But the company is navigating a difficult time in streaming, as a growing mountain of competitors scramble for subscription fees and ad revenue. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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For Warner-Paramount, Streaming Consolidation Is Easier Said Than Done
21Dec By adminNo Comments
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For Warner-Paramount, Streaming Consolidation Is Easier Said Than Done

Dec. 21, 2023 11:23 am ETIn the current Hollywood rumor mill, one thing remains certain: Streaming consolidation will be a lot easier said than done. Warner Bros. Discovery combining with Paramount Global is the latest pitch. The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets reported late Wednesday that Warner Chief Executive David Zaslav met with Paramount Chief Bob Bakish earlier this week to discuss a possible deal. No formal talks are yet under way, and the news comes just a couple of weeks after reports that Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, was talking about a potential deal with an investor group led by Skydance Media. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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‘Millionaire’s Tax’ Money Brings Extra Road and Sidewalk Money to Haverhill, Other Communities
18Dec By adminNo Comments
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‘Millionaire’s Tax’ Money Brings Extra Road and Sidewalk Money to Haverhill, Other Communities

Haverhill and area communities are receiving big boosts in state aid for roadway and transportation projects with additional money coming from last year’s voter-approved “Fair Share” amendment, commonly known as the “millionaire’s tax.” Haverhill, which already receives about $1.5 million from the state in road aid—known as “Chapter 90”—is set to receive another $769,765 from the $100 million statewide allocation. Gov. Maura Healey said Friday in a press release the state is not putting any strings on the money. “This funding is particularly impactful because we are empowering cities and towns to decide how to use it to address their unique needs. We are grateful to the legislature for making this funding available and look forward to seeing how the municipalities will use it to stre...
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Tucker Carlson Is Launching His Own Streaming Service
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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Tucker Carlson Is Launching His Own Streaming Service

Tucker Carlson is launching his own subscription streaming service, people familiar with the matter said, the former Fox News host’s official foray into paid content after months of posting videos on X.The service, Tucker Carlson Network, is expected to go live on Monday, the people said. It will be home to at least five different shows by midweek, they said, including interviews, short-form videos and monologues.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Former CNN Boss Jeff Zucker Eyes Unlikely Next Role: British Media Mogul
9Dec By adminNo Comments
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Former CNN Boss Jeff Zucker Eyes Unlikely Next Role: British Media Mogul

Jeff Zucker ran NBC’s “Today” show as a young executive producer and was CNN’s boss for nearly a decade. Now, the television veteran is angling for a very different assignment: turn conservative British news publications into global brands. Zucker is heading an investment group that has become the top contender to buy the Telegraph and the Spectator, a newspaper and a magazine that are both more than 150 years old. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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British American Tobacco to Write Down $31.5 Billion on U.S. Brands
7Dec By adminNo Comments
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British American Tobacco to Write Down $31.5 Billion on U.S. Brands

Updated Dec. 6, 2023 1:54 pm ETBritish American Tobacco is booking a $31.5 billion charge to slash the value of its U.S. cigarette business, one of the biggest corporate write-offs in recent history.The accounting charge, largely stemming from its 2017 takeover of the U.S. maker of Newports and Camels, falls short of the value erased by the failed merger of AOL and Time Warner.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Russian Court Extends Detention of Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
2Dec By adminNo Comments
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Russian Court Extends Detention of Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

Updated Dec. 1, 2023 7:22 pm ETA Russian court extended by two months the detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen awaiting trial on a charge that she failed to register as a foreign agent.The Sovetsky District Court in Kazan, a city in southwest Russia, on Friday ordered Kurmasheva be held until Feb. 5, her company said. She was initially taken into custody in October, while visiting Russia for a family emergency, and her detention was subsequently prolonged until Dec. 5.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Debate on Fox News’s ‘Hannity’ Tonight
1Dec By adminNo Comments
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Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Debate on Fox News’s ‘Hannity’ Tonight

Updated Nov. 30, 2023 10:04 pm ETALPHARETTA, Ga.—Two politicians who are unlikely to be on next November’s presidential ballot met Thursday night for a debate that could well be more exciting and substantive than any of 2024’s actual presidential debates.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, faced off for a 90-minute debate, moderated by Fox News’s Sean Hannity and airing live on the cable network. Wall Street Journal parent News Corp and Fox parent Fox Corp. share common ownership. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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