Paramount Global says its contract with Nielsen for audience measurement has expired, part of a broader dispute between Paramount and Nielsen over costs (Brian Steinberg/Variety)
Mediagazer: Paramount Global says its contract with Nielsen for audience measurement has expired, part of a broader dispute between Paramount and Nielsen over costs (Brian Steinberg/Variety)
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New York Times:
Sony Pictures says CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down at the beginning of 2025 and be succeeded by the studio's President and COO Ravi Ahuja— Mr. Ahuja, president and chief operating officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment, will succeed its current chief executive, Tony Vinciquerra.
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Brad Pareso /
Adweek: Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down, Ravi Ahuja to Succeed Him as President and CEO
Anthony D'Alessandro /
Deadline: Sony Shocker: Tony Vinciquerra Stepping Down As CEO; Ravi Ahuja To Succeed Him The Wrap: Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down, Ravi Ahuja to Succeed as President and CEO
Cynthia Littleton /
Variety: Sony Pictures Entertainment Sets CEO Shuffle: Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down, Ravi Ahuja Takes Reins in January
Meg James /
Los Angeles Times: Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra to step down, succeeded by Ravi Ahuja
Ben Mullin /
@benmullin: Hollywood has a new mogul! As expected, Ravi Ahuja will succeed Tony Vinciquerra as chief executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment at the beginning of next year: https://www.nytimes.com/...
Meg James /
@megjameslat: Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra to step down at year's end. He will be succeeded by Ravi Ahuja. Tony's Sony Succession plan has been in the works for two years. @latimes https://www.latimes.com/...
Brian Welk /
IndieWire: Sony Pictures Chairman Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down; TV Chief Ravi Ahuja Elevated to CEO
Anthony D'Alessandro /
TVNewsCheck: Tony Vinciquerra Stepping Down As Sony Pictures CEO; Ravi Ahuja To Succeed Him
Joe Flint /
Wall Street Journal: Sony Pictures, Studio Behind ‘The Crown’ and ‘Jeopardy,’ Gets a New Boss
Alex Weprin /
The Hollywood Reporter: Sony Pictures Shake-Up: CEO Tony Vinciquerra Stepping Down, Ravi Ahuja Named Successor
Thomas Buckley /
Bloomberg: Sony Pictures Names TV Head Ahuja CEO as Vinciquerra Steps Down
Associated Press:
In his first public address since his prison release, Julian Assange says he was freed because he “pled guilty to journalism”, not because the system worked— WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday that he was freed after years of incarceration because he “pled guilty to journalism.”
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Jennifer Rankin /
The Guardian: Julian Assange says he ‘chose freedom over unrealisable justice’
David Gilmour /
Mediaite: Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Makes First Public Address Since Being Freed: ‘I Pled Guilty to Journalism’
Barney Davis /
The Independent: Julian Assange makes first public statement since being freed: ‘I pled guilty to journalism’
Kathleen Ferguson /
ABC: Assange speaks for first time since release
Siladitya Ray /
Forbes: ‘I Pled Guilty To Journalism’: Julian Assange's First Public Address Since Release From Prison
Lauren Said-Moorhouse /
CNN: Julian Assange says he pleaded ‘guilty to journalism’ to secure his freedom in first public remarks since leaving prison @a_newsman: Julian Assange refers to Mike Pompeo and Bill Barr as “wolves in MAGA hats” prior to detailing the CIA's targeting of he and his family including his six month old child for the crime of journalism. [video]
Yashar Ali /
@yashar: NEW In his first remarks since being released from prison in June, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange tells the Council of Europe: “I am not free today because the system worked. I am free today after years of incarceration because I pled guilty to journalism. I pled guilty to [video]
Matt Kennard /
@kennardmatt: Absolutely devastating testimony from Julian Assange at Council of Europe today. Watch it all. It goes to the heart of who really runs our societies. The people involved in his persecution must be held accountable. They are the enemies of freedom👇 https://www.youtube.com/... @johnruddick2: Julian Assange implies here he is sympathetic to MAGA ... which makes sense because Trump rejected Imperial Amercia's ‘wars of choice.’ Kamala is a dumb puppet of the ‘forever war’ brigade.
Apsana Begum MP /
@apsanabegummp: Incredibly powerful yet devastating testimony from Julian Assange at Council of Europe today. I believe he must be pardoned by the US & that we must all redouble our efforts to defend press freedom globally and hold power to account. Full testimony: https://www.youtube.com/... [video]
Caitlin Johnstone /
@caitoz: One of my many concerns during the imprisonment of Julian Assange was that they would break his powerful analytical mind. They didn't. He's all there. He kept that flame burning. I don't know how he did it, but he did.
Chen Weihua /
@chenweihua: When I asked if she was disappointed that EU leaders did not call for the release of Julian Assange, Council of Europe's human rights rapporteur Ms Aevarsdottir said it was because the country pursuing the case was the United States. (What a revelation!!!! So don't believe the [image] @wikileaks: Julian Assange's full testimony to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg today: “Mr. Chairman, esteemed members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, ladies and gentlemen. The transition from years of confinement in a
@wikileaks:
“The fundamental issue is simple: Journalists should not be prosecuted for doing their jobs. Journalism is not a crime; it is a pillar of a free and informed society” - Julian Assange, Council of Europe [image]
@wikileaks:
“When powerful nations feel entitled to target individuals beyond their borders, those individuals do not stand a chance unless there are strong safeguards in place and a state willing to enforce them. Without them no individual has a hope of defending themselves against the vast
@wikileaks:
“When I founded WikiLeaks, it was driven by a simple dream: to educate people about how the world works so that, through understanding, we might bring about something better” - Julian Assange, Council of Europe [image]
@wikileaks:
Julian Assange's closing remarks at PACE in Strasbourg end with a standing ovation: “In 2010 I was living in Paris. I went to the United Kingdom and never came back, until now. It's good to be back. It's good to be amongst people who - as we say in Australia - who give a damn. [image]
Pace Tv /
PACE TV on YouTube: PACE hearing on Julian Assange's detention and conviction and their chilling effects on human rights
@wikileaks:
“Journalists must be activists for the ability to convey the truth. That means standing up for each other and making no apologies about it” - Julian Assange, today at the Council of Europe [image]
@wikileaks:
“I am not free today because the system worked. I am free today because after years of incarceration I pleaded guilty to journalism. I pleaded guilty to seeking information from a source” - Julian Assange [image]
@wikileaks:
“I want to be totally clear. I am not free today because the system worked. I am free today because after years of incarceration I pleaded guilty to journalism. I pleaded guilty to seeking information from a source” - Julian Assange, Council of Europe [image] ABS-CBN News on YouTube: ‘I chose freedom over justice,’ Julian Assange says in first comments after detention The Independent on YouTube: Julian Assange says he is free today because he ‘pled guilty to journalism’
Oscar Godsell /
skynews: ‘Journalism is not a crime’: Julian Assange makes first public appearance since his release from prison
Jacquelin Magnay /
theaustralian: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange blames British legal system, banks and oil giants for detention during speech in Strasbourg Reuters: Julian Assange tells European lawmakers he ‘chose freedom over an unrealizable justice’ in first public comments since release from prison
Wired:
A look at Calliope Networks, a content licensing company whose License to Scrape program is targeting YouTubers to strike their own AI training data agreements— While big platforms like Reddit have signed deals with the AI giants, YouTube leaves licensing in the hands of individual creators.
Variety:
Disney says Inside Out 2 hit 30.5M views in its first five days on Disney+, its biggest film premiere of 2024 and biggest theatrical film premiere since 2021— “Inside Out 2” hit 30.5 million views in its first five days of streaming on Disney+, where it premiered on Sept. 25.
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The Wrap, Screen Rant, Media Play News and GoldDerby
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Jacob Bryant /
The Wrap: ‘Inside Out 2’ Is Disney+'s Top Streaming Premiere of the Year With 30.5 Million Views
Stephanie Prange /
Media Play News: ‘Inside Out 2’ Tallies 30.5 Million Global Streaming Views in Five Days on Disney+
Paul Sheehan /
GoldDerby: ‘Inside Out 2’ debuts on Disney+ to record audience
Variety:
Paramount Global says its contract with Nielsen for audience measurement has expired, part of a broader dispute between Paramount and Nielsen over costs— With just hours to go before its CBS television network televises what is certain to be a heavily watched debate between two candidates …
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@tvgrimreaper, @bristei, TVNewsCheck, AdExchanger, The Wrap and Ad Age
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Brian Steinberg /
@bristei: Paramount Global and Nielsen are at loggerheads in a contract dispute that means CBS and other properties won't have data from the measurement giant — with just hours to go before what is sure to be a big-crowd vice presidential debate on CBS https://variety.com/...
Ross A. Lincoln /
TVNewsCheck: Paramount's TV Ratings Partnership With Nielsen Expires Over Costs Dispute
Ross A. Lincoln /
The Wrap: Paramount's TV Ratings Partnership With Nielsen Expires Over Costs Dispute
Foreign Affairs:
An FBI affidavit and European media leaks show how Russia's Doppelganger disinformation project operated and give insights into the Kremlin's online tactics— The Country's Propagandists Target the West—but Mislead the Kremlin, Too — In early September, the infamous Russian disinformation project known …
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@kevincollier@mastodon.social and @N_Henin@mastodon.social
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Kevin Collier /
@kevincollier@mastodon.social: This is without question the best piece written so far this cycle on foreign disinformation operations. And about what I'd argue is only the third most important disinfo op this year. — https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ ...
New York Times:
How streamers on Twitch and other services are moving further into talking politics, making the livestreaming platforms a focus for both presidential campaigns— As more streamers discuss politics, including major events like Tuesday's debate, they have become the focus of intense interest for both presidential campaigns.
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TVNewsCheck, Gizmodo and WCNC-TV, more at Techmeme »
The Verge:
Q&A with Matt Strauss, the chairman of direct-to-consumer at NBCUniversal, on overseeing Peacock and other streamers, the Olympics, pay-TV's decline, and more— Matt Strauss, head of Peacock and global streaming, has plans to keep you watching.
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@tvgrimreaper and Comic Book
CNN:
How WWNC and other local broadcasters became a lifeline for hard-hit North Carolina communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene— One caller was trying to find her brother. Another was asking about evacuation routes. A third was wondering if another tropical storm was on the way.
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Barrett Media, PolitiFact, @brianstelter, @digiphile, @brianstelter, @bgrueskin, @nicolemfoy, @brianstelter, Inside Radio, TVNewsCheck and DNyuz
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Garrett Searight /
Barrett Media: 570 WWNC and Mark Starling Have Been Critical Lifelines for Asheville Listeners After Hurricane Helene PolitiFact: Trump's false claim that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp couldn't reach Joe Biden after Hurricane Helene
Brian Stelter /
@brianstelter: As Helene's waters recede, iHeartMedia's stations in Asheville are giving voice to the crisis - and giving hope to listeners. @newsradio570 and six other stations owned by iHeart are working together, simulcasting round-the-clock coverage. Live here: https://wwnc.iheart.com/
Alex Howard /
@digiphile: As @BrianStelter reports, a key reason local radio can be a “lifeline” for people is because of Starlink connectivity. Internet access is critical before, during, and after natural disasters. Connectivity must be part of the infrastructure that the federal government provides to
Brian Stelter /
@brianstelter: I was so moved by the raw radio coverage last night that I wrote about it for @CNN. Co-host @Starling570wwnc told me he's been on the air with only brief breaks since Thursday. “This is what we do as local broadcasters,” he said https://www.cnn.com/...
Brian Stelter /
@brianstelter: Other local outlets - like @BlueRidgePublic - are also doing heroic work. Stations are sharing updates on road closures; spreading word about food and water distribution; and reassuring listeners that help is on the way. Sometimes they're also dispelling misinformation...
Bill Grueskin /
@bgrueskin: Maybe we need a journalism version of the mutual-aid program that utility companies use, when they send emergency crews to bring power back to disaster zones. Because some of these understaffed news sites clearly are not able to serve their readers amid an onslaught of grim news
Nicole Foy /
@nicolemfoy: 3 years ago Gannett often sent reporters (like me!) to help smaller newsrooms report on Ida & other disasters Today nearly all those journalists we went to help are gone, including longtimers who were the ONLY reason I produced anything coherent about a place I'd never been
Brian Stelter /
@brianstelter: One caller asked for help finding her brother. Another needed info about evacuation routes. A third worried if a nearby dam was about to burst. And many callers said “I'm just so proud of my neighbors.” Local radio in western North Carolina is a literal lifeline right now 🧵
Brian Stelter /
@brianstelter: “On a lighter note,” Wilson asked as last night's live coverage concluded, “how many babies do you think will be born nine months from now?” Foxx roared with laughter and said “they better not name a single one of them Helene!” https://www.cnn.com/...
Lori Lewis /
Inside Radio: CNN: North Carolina's Local Broadcasters A ‘Lifeline’ For Storm-Ravaged Areas.
Scott Dance /
TVNewsCheck: A Storm-Battered Town Lost Cell Service. A Country Music Station Came To The Rescue
The Verge:
YouTube reaches a deal with SESAC that will bring back songs by Adele, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and others that were removed over the weekend in the US— YouTube has reached a deal with the music licensing organization SESAC that will bring back songs that were removed over the weekend.
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@teamyoutube: If you're in the United States ➡️ ️we're happy to share that YouTube has reached a deal with SESAC. Content (that was previously blocked) will be restored across YouTube services over the next day or two. We appreciate all your patience 🙏
Ashley King /
Digital Music News: 24 Hours Later, YouTube Is Now Reinstating SESAC-Repped Videos After Securing a Deal — So What the Hell Happened?
Chris Eggertsen /
Billboard: SESAC Song Catalog to Return to YouTube Following Rate Dispute Settlement
Murray Stassen /
Music Business Worldwide: YOUTUBE STRIKES DEAL WITH SESAC, BEGINS REINSTATING MUSIC VIDEOS BY ADELE, KENDRICK LAMAR AND MORE FOLLOWING LICENSING DISPUTE
Variety:
YouTube Inks Deal With SESAC to Restore Music Videos for Adele, Nirvana, Bob Dylan and More in U.S.
Stephen Schenck /
Android Authority: YouTube solves its missing music problem
Aaron Williams /
UPROXX: Why Did J. Cole's ‘She Knows’ Get Removed From YouTube Along With Dozens Of Other Songs?
Marc Griffin /
Vibe: Videos By Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, And More Pulled From YouTube Amid SESAC Dispute
Semafor:
Politico and Capitol AI partner for an AI tool to let users create topical reports from Politico and Politico Pro content, available for Pro users later in 2024— THE SCOOP — Politico is launching a strategic partnership with a Y Combinator-backed artificial intelligence startup …
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Max Tani /
@maxwelltani: New from last night's @semafor media newsletter: Politico is partnering with Capitol AI to launch an AI tool for its highest paying subscribers that will quickly summarize all of its paywalled journalism and create detailed reports https://www.semafor.com/...
Garry Tan /
@garrytan: Agentic LLMs are going be the biggest revenue drivers for media brands and @usecapitol is going to bring it to every one, starting with powering Politico Pro It's a research assistant and persuasive writer at your fingertips https://www.semafor.com/... [image]
Shaun Modi /
@shaunmodi: Big news!! @usecapitol and @politico are redefining political intelligence. In the near future, all media brands will use Capitol to grow and monetize their relationship with their customers. https://www.semafor.com/...
Brad Dayspring /
Brad Dayspring on LinkedIn: This is really cool! — This is a great example of how technology can be harnessed and used to increase and amplify the impact of POLITICO's newsroom. …
Tom Gara /
@tomgara@threads.net: This kind of thing is an extremely obvious subscriber benefit that AI enables news orgs to offer - letting people ask specific questions that get answered by your full base of reporting is so clearly useful for news power users. “Give me a quick history of all the times the New York state budget failed to pass the senate and what the main reasons were” etc.
Morgan Haefner /
Quartz: The Memo: To AI or no? — Plus: There's always pen and paper. — Hello, Memo readers!
Gabriel Brotman /
Gabriel Brotman on LinkedIn: 😱 When I mention I work in news media, I'm often asked: “Doesn't AI spell the end of the journalism business?” …
Shaun Modi /
Shaun Modi on LinkedIn: Big news!! Capitol AI (YC S24) and POLITICO are redefining political intelligence. Thank you for your partnership. …
Rachel Loeffler /
Rachel Loeffler on LinkedIn: I'm fresh off a week in San Francisco where we launched a strategic partnership with Capitol AI, a member of the Y Combinator Class of Summer 2024. …
Goli Sheikholeslami /
Goli Sheikholeslami on LinkedIn: POLITICO was at the forefront of the digital transformation in media, capturing the mindshare and loyalty of millions of readers and creating jobs …
Brad Pareso /
Adweek: Politico's Wonky Pro Service to Roll Out New AI Tool
New York Times:
How the opacity of The Jewish Chronicle's ownership has reinforced suspicions that it is being used to promote the agenda of right-wing Israeli politicians— When several prominent journalists resigned this month from the British newspaper over false news articles, they also raised a broader question: Who owns it now?
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@marklandler and @arusbridger
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Mark Landler /
@marklandler: Fabricated stories, mysterious owners, and an exodus of writers. My take on the strange meltdown of UK's once-venerable Jewish Chronicle, now accused of being a Netanyahu mouthpiece. https://www.nytimes.com/...
Alan Rusbridger /