Paramount Skydance: MTV Cuts & Future Streaming Plans
Paramount Skydance seeks $500M in cuts. MTV UK shuts down 5 channels. US operations face potential downsizing and shift to streaming due to cord-cutting challenges and future growth strategies.
Spotify Removes Nick Fuentes’ Podcast, But Allows Guest Appearances
Spotify removed Nick Fuentes' "America First" podcast for hate speech, but Fuentes isn't banned entirely. He can still appear as a guest on other podcasts. Social media platforms have deplatformed Fuentes since 2020.
Sydney Sweeney & American Eagle: A Winning Partnership
American Eagle's partnerships with Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce boosted brand awareness and sales. Sweeney's campaign led to significant social media engagement and consumer acquisition, driving a double-digit stock surge.
FCC, CBS & Paramount Deal: Political Bias & Approval
FCC scrutinizes the Paramount-Skydance deal & CBS over alleged political bias. Trump seeks concessions. Carr eyes CBS's news content, potentially impacting deal approval and media landscape.
US-China Trade Tensions: Tariffs, Dialogue, and Retaliation
US & China trade face tensions over tariffs. China warns against reigniting trade war and threatens retaliation. Dialogue and collaboration are crucial. Averages are US 51.1% and China 32.6%.
Meta’s Fraud Problem: Scams, Human Trafficking, and Deceptive Ads
Meta faces scrutiny over scams on Facebook & Instagram, including human trafficking-linked fraud in Southeast Asia and Zelle-related scams. Deceptive ads and impersonation fuel the growing problem.
Elon Musk’s X beats former employee’s disability bias lawsuit after ban on remote work
US District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in San Francisco said the plaintiff in the 2022 proposed class action, Dmitry Borodaenko, failed to show how Musk’s mandate to return to the office specifically impacted employees with disabilities.