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1 day ago

TikTok Is Paying a High Price to Convince the Western World of its Safety

TikTok doesn't only have to convince the U.S. that it is protecting user data, but it has to convince much of the Western World. The company recently launched "Project Clover" in Europe, a campaign to do so.
By Rachyl Jones
Bob Iger smiles in front of an "Oscars" backdrop.
2 days ago

Disney’s New CEO Will Have To Make Bob Iger Happy

Disney's search for a CEO to succeed Bob Iger has reportedly begun. And contrary to former CEO Bob Chapek's attitude, the new CEO will have to be okay with having Bob Iger around, media consultants say.
By Rachyl Jones
A close up view of an ESPN banner reads "A worldwide leader in sports"
5 days ago

ESPN Tries to Find its Niche as Streaming Becomes the Future of Live Sports

ESPN is reportedly trying to become a hub for all live sports broadcasts on streaming platforms at a time when ESPN+ is supplanting its relevance.
By Rachyl Jones
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6 days ago

Snapchat Tweaks its Flagship Streaks Feature in an Effort to Stay Afloat

By Rachyl Jones
A phone displaying the TikTok logo appears in front of the American and Chinese flags.
Feb 28

TikTok May Be In Jeopardy in the US as a Ban Gains Bipartisan Support

By Rachyl Jones
Jordan Montgomery #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals is interview by Jim Hayes of Bally Sports.
Feb 27

Regional Sports Could Give Streaming an Edge Over Cable, But it’s a Risky Bet

By Rachyl Jones
Creators film content in front of a ring light in Paris.
Feb 24

The Creator Economy Has a Glut of Finance Tools but Lacks What Creators Actually Need

By Rachyl Jones
Feb 23

From Sports to Politics to Telescopes, Michael Powell Brings Heart and Shoe Leather

By William P. Hogue
A group of people in suits stand outside a courthouse.
Feb 22

The Supreme Court Hears Another Social Media Case, With the Future of the Internet at Stake

By Rachyl Jones
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Feb 22

ChatGPT Abuse Is Forcing a Popular Sci-Fi Magazine to Suspend Submissions

By Sissi Cao
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Feb 22

TikTok’s New Creator Fund Takes a Page Out of YouTube’s Book

By Rachyl Jones
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson stand side by side.
Feb 21

The Supreme Court Doesn’t Seem to Buy the Argument That Section 230 Should Be Reinterpreted

By Rachyl Jones
Susan Wojcicki smiles past the camera.
Feb 16

Susan Wojcicki Is Stepping Down as YouTube CEO After Nine Years

By Rachyl Jones
In this photo illustration, the Roblox logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
Feb 16

For Investors Betting on the Metaverse, Roblox Is the Only Game In Town

By Rachyl Jones
Vice Media offices display the Vice logo at dusk.
Feb 15

Vice Media’s $30 Million Loan is the Latest Warning Sign for the Troubled Company

By Rachyl Jones
Philip Tzeng smiles into the camera with a pink and blue gradient background.
Feb 15

As Companies Cut Traditional Advertising, Social Media Influencers Are Taking Advantage

By Rachyl Jones
Marne Levine smiles at the camera
Feb 14

Marne Levine, Meta’s Chief Business Officer, Is Leaving After 13 Years

By Rachyl Jones
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Feb 13

Who is Behind ‘He Gets Us,’ the $100 Million Campaign Rebranding Jesus?

By Rachyl Jones
Jalen Mills films himself on the field.
Feb 10

All NFL Teams Are on TikTok But Some Franchise Accounts Rise Above the Rest

By Rachyl Jones
Disney CEO Robert Iger smiles at the Oscars.
Feb 9

Why Bob Iger Thinks the Future of Sports is Streaming

By Rachyl Jones
Bob Iger smiles for a photo at an awards ceremony.
Feb 8

Under Bob Iger 2.0, Disney Reports Higher Earnings Amid Layoffs, Restructuring

By Rachyl Jones
The logo of the Disney+ streaming service hangs above a Disney booth
Feb 7

Disney’s Licensing Experiment Could Reshape Streaming

By Rachyl Jones
Tom Brady smiles into the distance in front of a blue backdrop.
Feb 6

Why Fox Sports Thinks Tom Brady is Worth $375 Million as an NFL Analyst

By Rachyl Jones
MrBeast poses with fans at the launch of the first physical MrBeast Burger Restaurant at American Dream.
Feb 6

MrBeast’s Sponsors Can Reach a Super Bowl-Sized Audience for Half the Price of a Super Bowl Ad

By Rachyl Jones
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