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Streaming companies are spending big on content talent

by Erika Beras
Aug 17, 2018
Netflix and Amazon are rushing to sign writers, directors and showrunners for multiyear, multimillion-dollar deals. The latest: Netflix confirmed that it has inked a deal with Kenya Barris, the creator of the ABC sitcom “Black-ish.” So what are these streaming companies going after with all the money they’re spending? Click the audio player above to […]
Kenya Barris speaks onstage at The 75th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony on May 21, 2016 in New York City. Barris signed a $100 million deal with Netflix.
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Why we're still talking about Sumner Redstone

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 25, 2018
Succession planning is tricky when the plan involves never dying.
Sumner Redstone, chairman emeritus of the CBS Corporation and Viacom.
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The race between Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN over prime-time cable news viewers heats up

by Renata Sago
Jun 4, 2018
CNN is trailing its rivals Fox News and MSNBC in the cable news ratings race over coveted prime-time evening hours. But CNN is hoping to turn the tide with a new show.
The Cable News Network (CNN) logo adorns the top of CNN's offices on the Sunset Strip, January 24, 2000 in Hollywood, CA. 
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The drama just keeps coming at CBS and Viacom

by Amy Scott
May 17, 2018
Power, money and family ties come together in a boardroom battle
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Disney announces deal with Fox

by Erika Beras
Dec 14, 2017
A look at the ways Disney will now have an advantage in the streaming landscape.
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Tina Brown on Vanity Fair in the '80s, sexual harassment and being a "lady boss" her entire career

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 7, 2017
The former editor was an "observer at the feast" during the glitzy Reagan era and wrote about it in a new book.
Tina Brown speaks at the Women in the World Summit in 2015 in New York City.
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Disney reported to be nearing $60 billion deal for a chunk of Fox’s media empire

by Reema Khrais
Dec 6, 2017
Rumors of a deal between Walt Disney and 21st Century Fox are getting louder. Multiple sources are reporting that the two entertainment giants are in talks and could strike a $60 billion deal as early as next week. It looks as if Disney would snatch up a good deal of Fox’s empire, including its movie […]
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Surviving as an independent publisher in the digital age

by Hayley Hershman
Dec 6, 2017
One magazine owner shares his story.
As audiences move to mobile, it can be hard for independent publishers to keep up.
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Cable companies increasingly offer streaming services as part of the package

by Aaron Schrank
Nov 29, 2017
Comcast and a dozen other operators already have arrangements to offer streamed content from providers like Netflix. Charter Communications is working on a similar deal with Netflix and both companies are reportedly in talks with Hulu. As cord-cutting gathers steam, it’s a case of “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” Click the audio player […]
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Time Inc. purchased with a little help from the Kochs

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 27, 2017
Meredith Corp., the Iowa-based magazine company behind Better Homes and Gardens (and plenty of other titles), is set to complete a nearly $3 billion purchase of Time Inc. early next year. Known for its news magazine as well as Sports Illustrated and People, Time has long been a desired purchase for Meredith. Two other attempts to purchase the company have […]
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