Paramount Global’s "Office of the CEO," comprised of George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins, received enhanced compensation and protections ahead of the company's merger with Skydance Media, set for 2025. The merger will create a $28 billion entity, with…
Amplitude has acquired Command AI, a user engagement startup, to enhance its digital analytics platform with personalized in-product tours and smart triggers. Most of Command AI’s 30-person team will join Amplitude. The acquisition will help Amplitude offer more customized user…
DirecTV is launching MyFree DirecTV, a free ad-supported streaming service, on November 15 with shows like "Duck Dynasty" and "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon." Available online, on mobile, and smart TVs, the service will grow its channel lineup through 2025.…
JW Player and Connatix have merged to form JWP Connatix, creating a comprehensive video technology and monetization platform. The new company will focus on CTV and serve broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers, offering advanced data insights, global reach, and hybrid monetization…
Amazon India has acquired MX Player and merged it with its AVOD platform miniTV to create Amazon MX Player, a free streaming service with over 250 million users. The merger enhances Amazon's advertising reach in India while keeping the platform…
The NFL is in early talks with Skydance Media and Redbird Capital Partners about a potential sale of NFL Media, including NFL Network. Discussions also involve Paramount Global potentially acquiring the NFL’s stake in Skydance Sports, while Paramount’s merger with…
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down on January 2, 2025, with Ravi Ahuja, currently Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO for SPE, taking over as President and CEO. Vinciquerra, who…
DirecTV and Dish Network are merging in a $10 billion deal, creating the largest pay-TV provider in the U.S. DirecTV will acquire Dish's satellite business and Sling TV, with the transaction involving a $9.75 billion debt exchange. The merger aims…
The Hollywood Reporter contemplates which Ellison will truly control Paramount after Skydance chief David Ellison is installed as CEO. While David is set to lead the company and manage its operations, his father, Larry Ellison, will retain control through the…
Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery could reveal sensitive details about carriage negotiations and challenge the traditional pay-TV model. The suit, which accuses the media giants of anti-competitive bundling practices, has already led to an injunction…
