A US appeals court largely upholds a ruling blocking the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, finding parts of the law likely violate the First Amendment (Cristiano Lima-Strong/Washington Post)

Mediagazer: A US appeals court largely upholds a ruling blocking the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, finding parts of the law likely violate the First Amendment (Cristiano Lima-Strong/Washington Post)

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NPR:

John Lansing, the CEO who led NPR through turbulent times during the pandemic, dies at 67, just six months after stepping down from the network— Former NPR chief executive John Lansing died Wednesday at his lakeside home in Wisconsin, just six months after relinquishing his role at the network …
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Matthew Keys /
The Desk: Former NPR CEO John Lansing dies at 67

Angela Fu /
Poynter: John Lansing, former NPR CEO who oversaw network during the pandemic, dies at age 67

Eric Deggans /
@edeggans@threads.net: Terrible news for the NPR family: John Lansing, our former CEO who led the company with skill and sensitivity through COVID and layoffs has died at age 67. DETAILS: https://www.npr.org/...

Ben Mullin /
@benjaminmullin@threads.net: Memo from NPR C.E.O. Katherine Maher announcing the death of her recent predecessor, John Lansing: “John led NPR through a challenging and transformational period.”

Leila Fadel /
@leilafadelnpr@threads.net: He led us with a true sense of decency when it felt like the world was crumbling. We will miss you and we were proud to work with you.

Julian Wyllie /
Current: John Lansing, former CEO of NPR, dies at 67 @lourdesgnavarro: This is very sad news indeed. He was a moral leader who cared deeply. RIP. https://www.npr.org/...

Isabel Lara /
Isabel Lara on LinkedIn: In the words of my dear friend Emily Littleton, John Lansing “led with his heart.” I am grateful I got to work with him. …

Brandon Carter /
@brandonetc: There are no perfect media leaders. But at the onset of the pandemic, John was firm that NPR would not cut jobs. He worked hand-in-hand with our union @WeMakeNPR, and we avoided layoffs. I will always admire him for that. Condolences to his family. https://www.npr.org/...

Michael Smith /
Michael Smith on LinkedIn: I had the privilege of working under John Lansing for 13 years at Scripps Networks (Food Network/Cooking Channel) and NPR. …

Steve Herman /
@w7voa: Former NPR CEO John Lansing has died at the age of 79. Before that role he was head of USAGM, the agency which oversees VOA, RFE/RL, RFA and other US government-funded broadcasters. https://www.npr.org/... https://journa.host/...

New York Times:

The Onion relaunches a monthly print edition for online subscribers, a perk alongside live events, and others; it stopped running ads from Taboola in July— This week, The Onion began distributing a print edition for the first time in more than a decade. — The funniest writers …

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Dominick Mastrangelo /
The Hill: The Onion to resume print publication

Tim Onion /
@bencollins.bsky.social: A very, very, very good day at The Onion. Keep telling people to subscribe. We've been steamrolled by the support.

Simon Owens /
@simondowens@threads.net: Why do legacy media outlets keep relaunching their print publications? Not because it'll drive direct revenue, but instead to elevate the brand in a crowded media market. This has become especially important as these outlets have focused more and more on generating reader revenue. https://www.nytimes.com/...

Tim Onion /
@oneunderscore__: The Onion is also launching our brand new website today. It's part of our mission to keep The Onion free for all, since it's a public service. We hope you check it out. https://theonion.com/ [image]

Katie Notopoulos /
@katienotopoulos@threads.net: gotta admit as soon as i just saw that there is a monthly print edition of the Onion, I smashed subscribe as fast as possible. Can't think of anything that will delight me as much in my mailbox

Brandy Zadrozny /
@brandyzadrozny@threads.net: The thing I can say about working in corporate news for a long time and working with @oneunderscore__ for a long time is that this business doesn't always appreciate people with big ideas & Ben has always had big ideas. …

Ben Mullin /
@benmullin: Last week, I sat in on an editorial meeting at @TheOnion, America's Finest News Source™️, for one of the strangest stories I've written in a long time: https://www.nytimes.com/... Visuals by the brilliant @J_KelterDavis!

Jason Lefkowitz /
@jalefkowit@vmst.io: “This week, The Onion began distributing a print edition for the first time in more than a decade and will soon deliver it monthly to everyone who subscribes to its site. The move is a throwback to the publication's roots as a campus weekly in the late 1980s. …

Tim Onion /
@oneunderscore__: I have some very, very good news: The Onion is bringing back its monthly print newspaper, starting today. We'll ship it to your door for $5 a month if you sign up today. It is made of the stuff of madness. We couldn't be any more excited about it. https://www.nytimes.com/...

Denise M. Gustavson /
Denise M. Gustavson on LinkedIn: It's so awesome to see the words “Print is the Future of Media” in this headline. — According to Jordan LaFlure, The Onion's executive editor …

Bloomberg:

A US judge temporarily blocks the launch of Venu Sports, the streaming service from Fox/WBD/Disney, a week before rollout, after Fubo filed an antitrust lawsuit— - Judge bars new streaming platform until Fubo lawsuit proceeds — Venu was scheduled to launch next week for $42.99-a-month

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Winston Cho /
The Hollywood Reporter: FuboTV Wins Bid to Block Disney-Fox-Warner Sports Streaming Platform Over Antitrust Concerns TVLine: Federal Judge Blocks Launch of Sports Streamer Venu; Disney, Warner Bros. and Fox Plan to Appeal

Dominick Mastrangelo /
The Hill: Judge blocks joint sports streaming venture from Disney, WarnerBros. Discovery, Fox

Liam Reilly /
CNN: Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery sports streaming venture launch blocked by federal judge in win for Fubo

Lucas Manfredi /
The Wrap: Fubo Wins Bid to Block Venu Sports Over Antitrust Concerns

Adam Jacobson /
Radio & Television Business Report: Venu Sports Launch Halted By Court, In a Win For Fubo

Matthew Keys /
The Desk: Judge blocks Venu Sports from launching after Fubo sues

Brian Steinberg /
Variety: Judge Bars Disney, Warner, Fox From Launching Sports Streamer Venu

Lillian Rizzo /
CNBC: Judge temporarily blocks sports streaming service Venu, siding with Fubo on antitrust concerns

Joe Reedy /
WKYC-TV: Judge blocks plans for sports joint streaming venture among Fox, ESPN and Warner Brothers

Sahil Patel /
The Information: Judge Blocks Disney, Warner and Fox From Launching New Sports Service

Lauren Feiner /
The Verge: Court blocks Disney-Fox-WBD sports streaming bundle

Daniel Frankel /
Next TV: Venu Sports JV Put in Peril as Judge Grants Fubo's Request for Preliminary Injunction

Dade Hayes /
Deadline: NY Judge Grants Fubo Request To Block Disney-Fox-WBD Venu Sports Bundle; Companies Vow Appeal In Antitrust Case

Michael McCann /
Sportico: Venu Sports Launch in Peril After Fubo Wins Injunction

Luke Bouma /
Cord Cutters News: Fubo Scores Big, Blocks Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Streaming Service Venu Sports

NPR:

Top WaPo editors are “looking into” Taylor Lorenz's private Instagram story that sources say labeled Biden a “war criminal” in a photo taken at the White House— Senior editors at the Washington Post are reviewing a prominent tech columnist's private story on social media …

Discussion:
Mediaite, @levinejonathan, The Wrap, @brandyzadrozny, @shaunmmaguire, @elonmusk, @taylorlorenz, @wideofthepost, @bendreyfuss, @tombevanrcp, @adamjohnsonchi, @natesilver538, @frankluntz, @matthewkeyslive, @davidfolkenflik, @rottenindenmark, @palmerluckey, @jeremiahdjohns, @jules_su, @epic_boyle, @shamebyjames, @wtflanksteak, @adamjohnsonchi, @metzgov, @jarvis_best, @hashtaggriswold, @atrachelgilmore, @schneider_cm, @bethbourdon, @bengoldey, @ultrapurwater, @sarahselip, @austinahlman, @noahmanskar, @richardhanania, @palmerluckey, @focusfronting, @asilbwrites, @the_Effekt@universeodon.com, @demvoter@threads.net, Fox News, Talking Biz News and @kilgoretrout.bsky.social

Discussion:

Diana Falzone /
Mediaite: Taylor Lorenz Supporters Decry ‘Harassment Campaign’ as Washington Post Probes Biden Meme

Jon Levine /
@levinejonathan: Taylor Lorenz of the Washington Post calls President Biden a “war criminal” 👀👀 [image]

Natalie Korach /
The Wrap: Washington Post Reviews Taylor Lorenz's Social Media After Instagram Story Labels Biden ‘War Criminal’

Brandy Zadrozny /
@brandyzadrozny: Here's the thing. There is a whole industry of people including certain folks at Fox News and LibsofTiktok that have staked an entire career on stalking Taylor and fomenting fake outrage every time she posts — from over a decade ago, “criticizing” her avocado toast lunch to this

Shaun Maguire /
@shaunmmaguire: Taylor Lorenz was so used to lying about business people that she thought she could get away with anything Only when she lied about other journalists did she get caught The Fourth Estate is broken at exactly the moment America needs it most Dear real journalists, we need you.

Taylor Lorenz /
@taylorlorenz: @josephprice ... I literally never “denied it was real”

Taylor Lorenz /
@taylorlorenz: @wideofthepost Only about 7 people saw the actual close friends post (I have very few people on CF) and almost all are my normie non media friends. So idk who this guy is talking about tbh @wideofthepost: An honestly pathetic hit piece about a private instagram story caption of “war criminal” after reporting from a WH event based on four friends snitching or whatever you want to call this lame backstabbing shit because coveted media jobs are in such right supply. [image]

Ben Dreyfuss /
@bendreyfuss: Biden isn't a war criminal and anyone who thinks Biden is a war criminal should be droned BUT this is a meme and does not actually mean she thinks he's a war criminal (which he obviously isn't)

Tom Bevan /
@tombevanrcp: So she lied. https://www.npr.org/... [image]

Adam Johnson /
@adamjohnsonchi: My favorite media news cycles are the ones where perfectly grown adults fake like they're indignant and offended until they move on to the next phony outrage. Anyway US bombs and military support have helped Israel kill over 120 journalists in Gaza, many deliberately

Nate Silver /
@natesilver538: I know I'm hard on “misinformation” reporters like Lorenz, but it's for a good reason. This is really bad. Not the anti-Biden message, which, whatever. But lying about it and trying to pass it off as misinformation, according to these several sources. https://www.npr.org/... [image]

Frank Luntz /
@frankluntz: @LevineJonathan “NPR has obtained a screengrab of Lorenz's actual post, which contained that caption.” https://www.npr.org/...

Matthew Keys /
@matthewkeyslive: I have been waiting six years for karma to catch up to Taylor Lorenz. In 2019, she falsely accused me of harassment, then deleted her tweets. Her editor, @NoahShachtman, lied in her defense. More: https://matthewkeys.net/... @davidfolkenflik @LevineJonathan [image]

David Folkenflik /
@davidfolkenflik: Top Wash Post editors are reviewing Taylor Lorenz's private Instagram story which appeared to label President Biden a “war criminal” in a photo she took at White House event. She argues it was just a joke off a real social media meme My story for NPR: https://www.npr.org/...

Michael Hobbes /
@rottenindenmark: I hope the Post's editors know this is basically a meme, something people have been doing online since last summer https://www.foxnews.com/... [image]

Palmer Luckey /
@palmerluckey: Just sharing this again so WaPo can't pretend Taylor Lorenz telling lies in a professional capacity is some sort of one-time deal. tl;dr, she lied, she lied, she lied, and then she blocked me.

Jeremiah Johnson /
@jeremiahdjohns: The Taylor Lorenz situation is incredible. She might fumble one of the best gigs in media because she couldn't stop poasting and called Biden a war criminal while literally on the clock, at the White House, in her professional capacity, documented on social media.

Jules Suzdaltsev /
@jules_su: .@davidfolkenflik why would you not include in your reporting that the source of this claim comes from someone who has been waging a right-wing harassment campaign against Taylor for literally years? That's not relevant in your reporting, but her wearing a mask is?

Steve M. Boyle /
@epic_boyle: @ShamebyJames I know you said “no notes,” but there does appear to be one note here: this never happened. [image]

James Drippens /
@shamebyjames: This is art. Wants to show off that she got invited to the White House, but needs to establish that's she in tune with the youth so calls her host a war criminal, manages to trivialize that accusation with a frowny face, while wearing her mask in 2024. 10/10 no notes

Ali B /
@wtflanksteak: Why is someone's close friends Instagram story the subject of a news article?!

Adam Johnson /
@adamjohnsonchi: Oh no, reach for the smelling salts! Another news cycle where Serious Media People fake like they're offended by a perfectly sensible and empirically justified political opinion from a reporter

Bryan Metzger /
@metzgov: “Four people with direct knowledge of the private Instagram story.” imagine someone snitching on your Close Friends story to NPR https://www.npr.org/...

Alex Griswold /
@hashtaggriswold: In other news, Taylor Lorenz has retreated to the position that when she accused another reporter of “fall[ing] for” a “dumbass edit someone makes,” she never meant to imply the screenshot was fake. [image]

Rachel Gilmore /
@atrachelgilmore: This is a pathetic display of so-called journalism. Caving to misogynistic, bad-faith, inorganic harassment campaigns and framing it as a genuine outcry with your mainstream stamp of approval. This is the gamergate model, and you're falling for it.

Christian Schneider /
@schneider_cm: It's always the people you most expect

Ben Goldey /
@bengoldey: Almost 27K people have seen a false community note on @LevineJonathan's post that NPR has confirmed the authenticity of. [image] @ultrapurwater: Recap Taylor Lorenz attends White House event, labels Biden War Criminal in insta post. Jon Levine @nypost posts about it. Taylor says its a fake. NPR says nope and 4 other people in private group saw it. Washington Post editors reviewing. Taylor got snitched on😆 [image]

Sarah Selip /
@sarahselip: white house priorities —> inviting one of the most unethical “journalists” to a content conference at the white house (then being surprised when this happens).

Austin Ahlman /
@austinahlman: critical support to any journalist—and in this case a columnist for crying out loud—facing a witch hunt over a joke, especially one that is rooted in fact

Noah Manskar /
@noahmanskar: IMO we're getting into very dangerous territory if journalists can't even express themselves to a private audience. Absurd

Richard Hanania /
@richardhanania: Taylor Lorenz claimed that a photo of Biden with the caption “war criminal” was digitally altered and not from her account. It turns out she was lying, and is now being investigated by the Washington Post. This woman truly is a stain on the credibility of that paper. [image]

Palmer Luckey /
@palmerluckey: Thread The Taylor Lorenz/Washington Post correction scandal isn't the isolated incident apologists claim. When I was fired, her story said I had announced I was leaving Oculus. This was false - it wasn't my choice nor my announcement. Her only source: Facebook PR. WaPo later

Katie /
@focusfronting: this story is a nothingburger except for the incredibly funny revelation that not one, not two, not three, but FOUR of her close friends ratted her out

Amanda Silberling /
@asilbwrites: finding out via npr that you're not on taylor's cf list @the_Effekt@universeodon.com: @Mediagazer — I would change the caption just a bit. Complicit to and Provider for a War Criminal. @demvoter@threads.net: “Four people with direct knowledge of the private Instagram story confirmed its authenticity to NPR. They spoke to NPR on condition they not be identified due to the professional sensitivity of the situation for Lorenz.” Aww, she got caught. She should be fired. Fox News: Washington Post looking into allegations Taylor Lorenz published Instagram post calling Biden a ‘war criminal’

New York Times:

A look at San Francisco's local news scene, which boasts 27 news orgs, ranging from hyperlocal nonprofits to legacy survivors to billionaire-backed outlets— The city has become a hothouse for experimentation in local news. Could it serve as a model for the rest of the country?

Discussion:
Media Nation, @bhorowitz, @pmarca, Frances Dinkelspiel on LinkedIn, @rick_paulas, @griffgaff@threads.net, @awinston and TechCrunch

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Dan Kennedy /
Media Nation: Is San Francisco a local news oasis? Yes — but so are many other large cities. @bhorowitz: “Know you a master manipulator and habitual liar too But don't tell no lie about me and I won't tell truths 'bout you” -Kendrick Lamar Sir Michael Moritz is now having his fake disinformation ‘newspaper’ fabricate hit pieces on his business rival, me. And, he has chosen to

Marc Andreessen /
@pmarca: Sir Michael Moritz, hands soaked in blood and fentanyl from years and 100's of millions of $ of ruinously destructive ‘philanthropy’ in San Francisco, is now having his fake disinformation ‘newspaper’ fabricate hit pieces on his business rivals. https://x.com/... [image]

Frances Dinkelspiel /
Frances Dinkelspiel on LinkedIn: Fascinating story in the New York Times today about San Francisco's robust news ecosystem. There are 27 news outlets here …

Rick Paulas /
@rick_paulas: Two interesting quotes in this piece: “The Standard is backed by a tech billionaire who is active in local politics” and “Mission Local gets 75 percent of its revenue from reader donations.” https://www.nytimes.com/...

Griff /
@griffgaff@threads.net: Michael Moritz and I started @sfstandard because San Francisco deserves a top-notch publication. And yet our one major publication is run by a lumbering media conglomerate based in New York. https://www.nytimes.com/...

Ali Winston /
@awinston: Uhhh, what?? The number of reporters employed in SF and the Bay Area at large has plummeted over the past two decades. The LAT ran a 4 part series earlier this summer that documented this precipitous decline thoroughly https://www.nytimes.com/... [image]

Connie Loizos /
TechCrunch: Ben Horowitz declares war on Michael Moritz

Wall Street Journal:

Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group will take oversight of 20+ WBD cable networks in 2025 after Kathleen Finch retires— Channing Dungey will take oversight of entertainment networks following the retirement of Kathleen Finch at year's end

Discussion:
Adweek, The Desk, Variety, Advanced Television, Los Angeles Times, Next TV, Barrett Media, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap, Deadline and The Information

Discussion:

Saleah Blancaflor /
Adweek: Channing Dungey to Lead WBD's US Networks as Kathleen Finch Retires

Matthew Keys /
The Desk: WBD studio executive to oversee cable networks

Jennifer Maas /
Variety: Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. Networks Chairman Kathleen Finch to Retire, Channing Dungey Tapped as Successor

Jon Lafayette /
Next TV: Warner Bros. Discovery Cable Nets Chief Kathleen Finch Is Leaving

Alex Weprin /
The Hollywood Reporter: Channing Dungey to Run Warner Bros. Discovery's TV Networks as Kathleen Finch Retires

Lucas Manfredi /
The Wrap: Channing Dungey to Lead Warner Bros. Discovery US Networks as Kathleen Finch Sets Retirement

Jill Goldsmith /
Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery's Kathleen Finch Retiring At Year's End; Channing Dungey To Lead U.S. Networks

Washington Post:

A US appeals court largely upholds a ruling blocking the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, finding parts of the law likely violate the First Amendment— The court found key parts of the landmark law probably violate the First Amendment, largely siding with an industry challenge.

Discussion:
Gaia Bernstein on LinkedIn and The Verge, more at Techmeme »

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Gaia Bernstein /
Gaia Bernstein on LinkedIn: The NInth Circuit just issued the Netchoice v. Bonta opinion today. This was an appeal from the district court, which held …

Lauren Feiner /
The Verge: A key part of California's online safety law for kids is still on hold after appeals court ruling

CNBC:

Sources: Byron Allen's broadcast stations have been consistently late in making payments to ABC, CBS and NBC; networks have become frustrated seeking owed fees— Broadcast stations owned by Byron Allen — the media mogul who has expressed public interest in buying various media assets …

Discussion:
@matthewkeyslive, @kenjaguars, Alex Sherman on LinkedIn and @sherman4949

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Matthew Keys /
@matthewkeyslive: Byron Allen, who frequently makes headlines in trade publications for his outsized bids for things like BET Media, TEGNA and Paramount, has been late making routine affiliate payments to the three broadcast networks, according to CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/...

Kenny /
@kenjaguars: @MatthewKeysLive His company invested in an old employer of mine and they immediately cut our (hourly employees)bonus compensation, while the bosses kept theirs

Alex Sherman /
Alex Sherman on LinkedIn: Scoop with Lillian Rizzo: — Allen Media Group has been consistently late on its affiliate payments back to CBS, NBC and ABC …

Alex Sherman /
@sherman4949: Stay for the ... curious on the record response

Next TV:

A NY appeals court rules that Nexstar fraudulently collected $10.5M in retransmission fees from DirecTV by hiding that an NBC affiliate had become independent— Broadcaster concealed loss of NBC affiliation at WHAG — Nexstar Media Group collected $10.5 million in retransmission consent fees …

Discussion:
The Desk, Streaming Better, Bloomberg Law and Radio & Television …

Discussion:

Matthew Keys /
The Desk: Court says Nexstar wrongly collected fees from DirecTV

John Finn /
Streaming Better: DirecTV Paid Millions In Unnecessary Station Fees To Nexstar, Court Rules

The Information:

Source: film production company Petra Media acquires Creator+, a startup producing and streaming films for creators; Petra had earlier invested in the startup— We've got a trio of creator economy scoops for you today, so let's get right to it. — Creator+, a startup producing …

Lowpass:

Appfigures: consumers spent $3.8B on entertainment apps for mobile devices worldwide in Q1 2024, including $2.1B on streaming apps and $0.9B on short video apps— One unlikely culprit: TikTok — Entertainment continues to be a big money maker for publishers and app stores alike …

Discussion:
@twitnews@twit.social, 9to5Mac and Appfigures, more at Techmeme »

Discussion:
@twitnews@twit.social: Consumers spent $3.8B on mobile entertainment apps in Q1 - https://www.lowpass.cc/... The app intelligence company estimates that consumers spent a total of $3.8 billion on entertainment apps for their mobile devices worldwide in Q1. $2.1 billion of that was spent on streaming apps, while another $0.9 billion was spent on short video apps, including TikTok. …

Financial Times:

A German court's injunction suspending a ban on far-right magazine Compact highlights the tension between limiting extremist views and protecting rights— Before being prohibited last month, few Germans had heard of Compact. Now it claims ‘everyone wants a copy’

Discussion:
@frasermatthew, Reclaim The Net, @stevewbeales and Reuters

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Matthew Fraser /
@frasermatthew: A German twist on the “Streisand effect” — a far-right magazine is banned, now its readership is soaring. https://www.ft.com/...

Didi Rankovic /
Reclaim The Net: German Federal Court Temporarily Suspends Prohibition of Compact Magazine

Steven Wilson-Beales /