In LA Times introspection, 2025 will bring significant shifts to entertainment. Disney’s Hulu Live TV-Fubo merger clears antitrust hurdles for its Venu Sports launch, signaling streaming consolidation. AI adoption accelerates with studios like Lionsgate, though labor concerns persist. The box…
Disney has announced plans to merge its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, creating the second-largest live TV streaming platform in the U.S., behind YouTube TV. The merger resolves Fubo’s lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over…
Skydance Media, Paramount Global, and National Amusements are defending their $8 billion merger against FCC petitions alleging foreign influence, ideological bias, and anticompetitive practices. They argue the claims are baseless and legally unfounded, emphasizing that Tencent’s minority stake in Skydance…
DAZN will acquire Australia’s Foxtel Group for $2.2 billion, strengthening its position in the Australian market and expanding its global reach. The deal, expected to close by mid-2025, leverages Foxtel’s 4.7 million subscribers and its successful transition to a digital…
PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts a robust 2025 M&A market in media and telecom, citing pent-up demand and favorable regulatory shifts. The report anticipates a surge in dealmaking, driven by advances in AI, abundant capital, and pro-deregulation policies under new FTC and FCC…
Paramount Global is restructuring its distribution teams ahead of its 2025 merger with Skydance Media, integrating streaming and TV networks distribution. The move includes layoffs and follows broader cost-cutting efforts to save $500 million annually. Key executive Jeff Shultz will…
Business Insider has reported ad-industry insiders’ views on Omnicom’s $13.25 billion bid to acquire IPG, sparking speculation of further consolidation in the $70 billion advertising sector. The merger reflects pressures from concentrated ad spending by tech giants, AI disruptions, and…
Speculation about Roku's future is growing as analysts suggest it could be acquired within the next year, potentially redefining the connected TV (CTV) ecosystem. With 85 million user households and extensive data assets, Roku is seen as a valuable target…
Omnicom Group is in advanced talks to acquire rival Interpublic Group in an all-stock deal valued between $13 billion and $14 billion, potentially reshaping the advertising industry. The merger would bolster Omnicom's position among top holding companies while addressing challenges…
Our latest From the Archives explores the rise and fall of Edgio, originally founded as Limelight Networks in 2001. The company became a trailblazer in adaptive streaming and edge computing, powering events like the Olympics and the rise of OTT.…
