Media
Here’s what to expect when Netflix reports earnings after the bell
Investors will be looking for updates on Netflix’s ad-supported business, engagement metrics and how the streaming giant continues to consider potential M&A.
Paramount still plans to close WBD merger by end of September despite lawsuit
Paramount is still planning for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to close by late September despite lawsuit challenge from state attorneys general.
Paramount-WBD merger expected to face lawsuit from multiple states, sources say
Multiple state attorneys general are expected to file a lawsuit challenging the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, David Faber reports.
Versant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 million
The deal for Full Swing will expand Versant’s nontraditional media assets in an effort to diversify revenue from cable television.
Comcast’s NBCUniversal spinoff raises hope for more deals. There may not be good options
Comcast plans to separate its cable and media divisions over the next year. This could set each company up for M&A, but there might not be any good options.
How Roku fits into Fox’s future – and what investors are missing about the deal
Fox’s stock dropped following its announcement that it will acquire Roku for $22 billion. Analysts still think it’s a good deal.
Fox to buy streaming device maker Roku for $22 billion
Fox, the owner of the news and sports networks, said it has reached a deal to acquire Roku for about $22 billion in enterprise value.
Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ, source says
The DOJ approval is an important milestone for the roughly $110 billion deal, though it could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.
Disney is poised to ramp its already booming advertising business. Rita Ferro is behind the push
Disney is selling ads for the Super Bowl, Oscars and Grammys in 2027, all major advertising revenue drivers. Global ad president Rita Ferro is leading the charge.
Disney’s ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal ‘under protest’ against the FCC
Disney said it filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses “under protest,” after the FCC launched an early review years ahead of schedule.