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CNBC Media News
Oct 10, 2025

We tested OpenAI's Sora 2 video generator to find out why Hollywood is freaking out
The launch of OpenAI's Sora 2 video service kicked off another round of anxiety among content creators in the U.S.

CNBC Media News
Oct 06, 2025

Paramount Skydance to acquire Bari Weiss-founded Free Press
Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire online publication The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss.

CNBC Media News
Oct 01, 2025

Trump's threats against late-night TV could spell more trouble for advertisers
The recent upheaval in late-night programming has shown a spotlight on ratings and revenue — and spurred questions of political influence.

CNBC Media News
Sep 30, 2025

2026 CNBC Changemakers nominations: Why women business leaders on our annual list are more important than ever
The search for CNBC 2026 Changemakers is underway, and women transforming business are more important than ever with a C-suite gender gap that remains wide.

CNBC Media News
Sep 30, 2025

2026 CNBC Changemakers: Why women business leaders on our annual list are more important than ever
The search for CNBC 2026 Changemakers is underway, and women transforming business are more important than ever with a C-suite gender gap that remains wide.

CNBC Media News
Sep 29, 2025

Comcast names Mike Cavanagh as co-CEO alongside Brian Roberts
Adolescence star Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male winner and The Pitt took out the top drama series award.

CNBC Media News
Sep 26, 2025

Sinclair, Nexstar will bring 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' back to owned ABC stations on Friday
Broadcast station owners Sinclair and Nexstar will begin airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after three days of preempting the program since its return.

CNBC Media News
Sep 26, 2025

Sinclair-owned ABC stations will bring 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' back to air Friday
Broadcast station owner Sinclair will begin airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after three days of preempting the program since its return.

CNBC Media News
Sep 25, 2025

YouTube TV, NBCUniversal warn of impending carriage dispute that could lead to network blackout
YouTube TV and NBCUniversal may be heading toward a carriage dispute that could black out NBC programming such as "Sunday Night Football"

CNBC Media News
Sep 24, 2025

Nexstar evaluating status of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' for ABC stations after late night show's return
Nexstar's broadcast TV stations affiliated with ABC did not air Kimmel's return to late night on Tuesday.

CNBC Media News
Sep 23, 2025

Nexstar-owned ABC affiliates won't show Kimmel's return Tuesday, joining Sinclair in preempting program
Nexstar Media Group said it would join Sinclair's ABC-affiliate stations in preempting the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday.

CNBC Media News
Sep 19, 2025

Trump is threatening broadcast station licenses — what that means, and how it all works
Networks such as Disney's ABC, Paramount Skydance's CBS, Comcast Corp.'s NBC and Fox Corp.'s Fox must have an over-the-air spectrum license from the government.

CNBC Media News
Sep 19, 2025

Trump is threatening broadcast station licenses - what that means, and how it all works
Networks like Disney's ABC, Paramount Skydance's CBS, Comcast Corp.'s NBC and Fox Corp.'s Fox are part of a system beholden to licensing over-the-air spectrum from the government.

CNBC Media News
Sep 19, 2025

Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery could be in the range of $22 to $24 per share, sources say
Faber reported Friday a formal bid could be about 70% to 80% cash, backed by Larry Ellison, the father of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.

CNBC Media News
Sep 18, 2025

Comcast spinoff Versant reports declining annual profit as it prepares to go public
Versant will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker "VSNT" after its separation from Comcast.

CNBC Media News
Sep 12, 2025

David Ellison has wasted no time putting his stamp on Paramount
As CEO and chairman, David Ellison has signed big deals for talent and content as part of his plan to invest in the entertainment company.

CNBC Media News
Sep 11, 2025

Paramount Skydance is preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say
The Wall Street Journal reported the recently merged Paramount Skydance was preparing a takeover bid for the entirety of WBD.

CNBC Media News
Sep 10, 2025

Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry says he doesn't believe L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer circumvented salary cap
Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry told CNBC he doesn't believe L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer would knowingly break NBA rules around the salary cap.

CNBC Media News
Sep 03, 2025

Netflix will let users customize and share clips on mobile
Netflix announced an update Wednesday to its "Moments" feature, now allowing viewers to choose a start and end point to save, rewatch and share clips.

CNBC Media News
Aug 22, 2025

Beekeeping, boxing and budgets: Meet the finance chief who's about to lead WBD's networks offshoot
Gunnar Wiedenfels is the chief financial officer of Warner Bros. Discovery and the CEO-elect of Discovery Global, one half of the soon-to-be-split company.

CNBC Media News
Aug 18, 2025

Versant to rename MSNBC, drop famed peacock logos in Comcast separation
They're the first real public-facing changes in Versant's upcoming separation from Comcast's NBCUniversal.

CNBC Media News
Aug 11, 2025

Sinclair is exploring merger options for its broadcast business
Sinclair, one of the largest owners of broadcast stations in the U.S., is launching a strategic review of its broadcast business that could result in a merger.

CNBC Media News
Aug 11, 2025

Sinclair is exploring mergers for its broadcast business
Sinclair, one of the largest owners of broadcast stations in the U.S., is launching a strategic review of its broadcast business that could result in a merger, CNBC has learned.

CNBC Media News
Aug 07, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery film studios lift second-quarter results
Warner Bros. Motion Pictures releases "A Minecraft Movie," "Sinners," "Final Destination: Bloodlines," and "F1," together generated over $2 billion so far.

CNBC Media News
Aug 06, 2025

Disney earnings top expectations as streaming, parks offset TV headwinds
Disney reported quarterly results Wednesday, posting earnings that topped expectations but revenue that came in just shy of analyst projections.

CNBC Media News
Aug 06, 2025

Disney reports earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
Disney will report its quarterly earnings before the bell on Wednesday. Here's what investors will be paying attention to.

CNBC Media News
Aug 05, 2025

Roku launches ad-free streaming service, Howdy, for $2.99 a month
The service runs alongside the free, ad-supported Roku Channel, and adds to Roku's growing content lineup.

CNBC Media News
Aug 05, 2025

Fox One streaming service to launch ahead of NFL season on Aug. 21, at $19.99 per month
Fox One will include all of Fox's sports and news programming that appears on its broadcast and cable TV networks.

CNBC Media News
Jul 31, 2025

Comcast earnings top analyst estimates despite broadband customer losses
Comcast beat analyst estimates for its second-quarter earnings, yet reported another quarter of broadband customer losses.

CNBC Media News
Jul 28, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery announces post-split companies will be 'Warner Bros.' and 'Discovery Global'
Warner Bros. Discovery announced the corporate names and leadership teams of its two companies for when the company separates in mid-2026.

CNBC Media News
Jul 26, 2025

CBS canceling Colbert begs the question: Are more late night shows next?
The cost of producing late night programs has risen as the media industry has been upended by streaming and shifting consumer habits.

CNBC Media News
Jul 24, 2025

FCC approves $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger
The Federal Communications Commission cleared the way Thursday for an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media.

CNBC Media News
Jul 24, 2025

Comcast spinoff Versant announces board of directors. Here's the slate
Comcast's spinoff of it's cable networks and some digital assets is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

CNBC Media News
Jul 16, 2025

As media reckons with strategic shifts, a new crop of leaders is coming into play
In an industry that's long been run by storied Hollywood executives, those with backgrounds in finance and dealmaking are increasingly reshaping the landscape.

CNBC Media News
Jul 15, 2025

Sirius, long commercial-free in cars, is betting on advertising to capture new listeners
SiriusXM, long known as a commercial-free satellite option for car radios, is betting an ad-supported option can boost its business.

CNBC Media News
Jun 30, 2025

NASA plans to stream rocket launches on Netflix starting this summer
NASA will begin streaming on Netflix this summer.

CNBC Media News
Jun 19, 2025

Fox acquires sports broadcasting platform Caliente TV
The media company is bulking up its sports offerings to better compete with other streaming services.

CNBC Media News
Jun 10, 2025

Paramount to cut 3% of U.S. workforce as it deepens cost-cutting
It's the latest round of layoffs at Paramount as it contends with cord-cutting and prepares to merge with Skydance Media.

CNBC Media News
Jun 10, 2025

Anduril tops 2025 CNBC Disruptor 50 list as interest and investment in defense tech booms
Defense contractor Anduril is the No. 1 2025 CNBC Disruptor 50 company as the ties between Silicon Valley technology and the U.S. military increase.

CNBC Media News
Jun 09, 2025

Disney to pay Comcast $438.7 million to take full control of Hulu, ending lengthy valuation process
Disney will pay Comcast an additional $438.7 million to acquire its stake in streaming service Hulu.

CNBC Media News
Jun 09, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery split throws the future of TNT Sports into question
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav suggests TNT Sports may move away from HBO Max in the future.

CNBC Media News
Jun 09, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year
The move comes as consumers cut cords from their cable plans and companies focus on streaming.

CNBC Media News
Jun 04, 2025

Steph Curry's Thirty Ink generated $174 million in revenue last year, and all of its businesses are profitable, company says
Curry is the CEO of Thirty Ink, which generated $174 million in revenue last year, and all of its business units are profitable, the company told CNBC Sport.

CNBC Media News
Jun 02, 2025

Byron Allen puts broadcast TV stations up for sale
Byron Allen is putting his 28 broadcast TV stations up for sale in a bid to reduce his company's debt load.

CNBC Media News
May 19, 2025

Netflix to stream 'Sesame Street' episodes beginning later this year
Netflix signed a deal for the streaming rights to new episodes of the long-standing children's show "Sesame Street," beginning later this year.

CNBC Media News
May 19, 2025

Paramount ousts CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon amid divide with leadership
There has been tension between McMahon and Shari Redstone in recent months, including over a potential "60 Minutes" settlement with the Trump administration.

CNBC Media News
May 16, 2025

Cable companies Charter and Cox agree to merge
Charter Communications and Cox Communications, two of the largest cable companies in the U.S., have entered into an agreement to merge.

CNBC Media News
May 14, 2025

Netflix says its ad tier now has 94 million monthly active users
Netflix also touted the success of ads on its platform and said its cheapest tier reaches more 18- to 34-year-olds than any U.S. broadcast or cable network.

CNBC Media News
May 14, 2025

Video podcasts are the next big pitch at media Upfronts
Podcasts, which are increasingly more popular as videos, are taking the stage at media companies' annual pitch to advertisers this year.

CNBC Media News
May 14, 2025

HBO Max is coming back — Warner Bros. Discovery is renaming its streaming service, again
The change comes as Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to scale back its volume of content and focus on quality programming and storytelling.

CNBC Media News
May 12, 2025

Fox streaming service to be called Fox One, launch before NFL season
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced on Monday the media company's upcoming streaming service, named Fox One, will launch ahead of the NFL season.

CNBC Media News
May 11, 2025

Trump's trade war is giving renewed importance to advertising Upfronts
Media advertising chiefs say chief marketing officers across industries are making contingency plans in light of the trade war.

CNBC Media News
May 06, 2025

Comcast's cable spinoff to be named Versant, picked to emphasize corporate versatility
Comcast's SpinCo, which will include cable networks USA, MSNBC, CNBC and E!, will be renamed Versant to emphasize corporate versatility and adaptability.

CNBC Media News
Apr 24, 2025

Comcast stock drops as investors balk at weakness in broadband
Comcast lost 199,000 total domestic broadband customers, reflecting the continued pressure on the cable giant's cornerstone business.

CNBC Media News
Apr 24, 2025

Comcast beats first-quarter earnings estimates despite losing broadband customers
Comcast lost 199,000 total domestic broadband customers, reflecting the continued pressure on the cable giant's cornerstone business.

CNBC Media News
Apr 23, 2025

Why cable companies like Comcast and Charter are leaning into mobile service
Less than a decade after cable giants like Comcast and Charter jumped into the mobile business, the segment has become a significant financial driver.

CNBC Media News
Apr 23, 2025

Asian Americans take bigger share of sports viewership, Nielsen says
Asian Americans are taking a bigger share of live sports viewership, according to a recent report from Nielsen.

CNBC Media News
Apr 17, 2025

Netflix maintained its 2025 guidance. That may not be the sign of confidence it seems
Netflix's choice not to bump guidance suggests caution despite the company predicting limited effect from macroeconomic turbulence.

CNBC Media News
Apr 02, 2025

Advertisers look for flexibility as they parse how Trump's new tariffs will affect their businesses
Advertisers are seeking flexible terms with media companies as uncertainty grows from President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.

CNBC Media News
Apr 02, 2025

Advertisers look for flexibility as uncertainty around tariffs swirls
Advertisers are seeking flexible terms with media companies as uncertainty grows from President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.

CNBC Media News
Apr 02, 2025

QVC is betting on TikTok to help revive its live shopping business
QVC Group, the owner of the QVC and HSN TV networks, is teaming up with TikTok Shop for 24/7 live shopping streams in an effort to revive its business.

CNBC Media News
Apr 02, 2025

UFC signs wide-ranging sponsorship deal with Meta, bringing Mark Zuckerberg closer to Dana White
Meta and mixed martial arts league UFC reached a multimillion-dollar, multiple-year sponsorship deal that will span the tech company's portfolio, UFC told CNBC.

CNBC Media News
Apr 01, 2025

Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 179% after massive debut
Newsmax shares soared for a second day after their public debut, as the conservative news channel gains traction during President Donald Trump's second term.

CNBC Media News
Apr 01, 2025

Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 60% after massive debut
Newsmax shares soared for a second day after their public debut, as the conservative news channel gains traction during President Donald Trump's second term.

CNBC Media News
Apr 01, 2025

Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 100% after massive debut
Newsmax shares soared for a second day after their public debut, as the conservative news channel gains traction during President Donald Trump's second term.

CNBC Media News
Mar 31, 2025

Conservative cable channel Newsmax spikes more than 700% in first trading day on NYSE
The conservative cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

CNBC Media News
Mar 31, 2025

Conservative cable channel Newsmax spikes more than 500% in first trading day on NYSE
The conservative cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

CNBC Media News
Mar 27, 2025

Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions sells 10% stake to new Patrick Whitesell-led platform at a valuation of more than $750 million, sources say
Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions has sold a stake to a new platform run by former Endeavor executive Patrick Whitesell and private equity giant Silver Lake.

CNBC Media News
Feb 27, 2025

Paramount ends DEI policies, cites Trump executive order
Paramount Global announced it is ending numerous diversity, equity and inclusion policies to comply with President Trump's executive order banning the practice.

CNBC Media News
Feb 27, 2025

WBD adds 6.4 million Max subscribers, forecasts 150 million subs by end of 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday it added 6.4 million global streaming subscribers in the fourth quarter for a total of 116.9 million subscribers.

CNBC Media News
Feb 24, 2025

From Google DeepMind to Skims and Reddit, Paris Hilton to Naomi Watts, Changemakers have a new model for success
CNBC's annual Changemakers list identifies unique women leadership success stories, from Paris Hilton to Jennifer Garner and Google DeepMind.

CNBC Media News
Feb 22, 2025

MSG Networks reaches deal with Altice USA to bring back New York Knicks, Rangers games
Altice USA ends blackout with MSG Networks, restores New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Devils games.

CNBC Media News
Feb 12, 2025

Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives
The Federal Communications Commission has sent a letter to Comcast inquiring about its DEI practices, a company spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.

CNBC Media News
Feb 06, 2025

Denver Broncos President Damani Leech praises NFL's diversity commitment as corporate America, government roll back DEI
Broncos president Damani Leech, one of four African American NFL team presidents, praised the league's commitment to diversity in hiring practices.

CNBC Media News
Feb 06, 2025

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees hints at return to broadcasting
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Brees hinted he's had talks with media companies to return to broadcasting as a game analyst.

CNBC Media News
Feb 04, 2025

Fox reveals plans to launch subscription streaming service this year
Fox has so far been on the sidelines of streaming, with the exception of its free, ad-supported service Tubi.

CNBC Media News
Jan 30, 2025

Comcast stock falls 11% after company underwhelms in broadband, Peacock subscribers
Peacock had 36 million subscribers during the most recent quarter, up year over year but flat from the prior period.

CNBC Media News
Jan 30, 2025

Comcast stock falls 12% after company underwhelms in broadband, Peacock subscribers
Peacock had 36 million subscribers during the most recent quarter, up year over year but flat from the prior period.

CNBC Media News
Jan 30, 2025

Comcast shifts strategy to mobile as fourth-quarter broadband numbers disappoint
Broadband customer growth has lagged in recent quarters as competition from wireless providers has ramped up.

CNBC Media News
Jan 30, 2025

Comcast beats earnings estimates but underwhelms in broadband, Peacock subscribers
Comcast topped Wall Street's fourth-quarter estimates on Thursday as revenue from the company's broadband business gave it a boost despite losing customers.

CNBC Media News
Jan 30, 2025

Comcast beats earnings estimates as broadband revenue rises despite customer losses
Comcast topped Wall Street's fourth-quarter estimates on Thursday as revenue from the company's broadband business gave it a boost despite losing customers.

CNBC Media News
Jan 23, 2025

CNN announces about 200 layoffs as it attempts to modernize business
Both CNN and NBC News are planning layoffs this week as newsrooms transition away from linear TV toward digital audiences.

CNBC Media News
Jan 22, 2025

CNN to lay off hundreds of employees as post-inauguration transformation begins, sources say
Both CNN and NBC News are planning layoffs this week as newsrooms transition away from linear TV toward digital audiences.

CNBC Media News
Jan 21, 2025

Netflix to hike prices on standard and ad-supported streaming plans
Streaming giant Netflix said it is increasing the cost of its plans in the U.S., including its cheaper, ad-supported option.

CNBC Media News
Jan 10, 2025

Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery call off plans to launch Venu sports streaming service
Venu was first announced in February and intended to combine the live sports assets of Fox, WBD and Disney-owned ESPN.

CNBC Media News
Jan 08, 2025

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads
Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney , Hulu and ESPN .

CNBC Media News
Jan 06, 2025

Fubo stock skyrockets 250% after streamer strikes a deal to combine with Disney's Hulu Live TV
Both Hulu Live TV and Fubo are streaming services that mimic the traditional cable TV bundle, offering linear TV networks.

CNBC Media News
Jan 06, 2025

Disney to combine its Hulu Live TV with streamer Fubo
Disney's Hulu Live TV will be merged with Fubo, combining the two internet-TV bundles.

CNBC Media News
Jan 06, 2025

Comcast to launch Universal Ads in bid to win smaller advertisers over from tech
Comcast plans to launch Universal Ads, a platform meant to attract advertisers of all sizes and grab back ad dollars from social media and tech companies.

CNBC Media News
Jan 01, 2025

MSG Networks, home of Knicks and Rangers, goes dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable customers
MSG Networks, the regional channel that airs local games for New York teams including the Knicks, went dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable TV customers.

CNBC Media News
Dec 27, 2024

Ad revenue should stabilize for media companies in 2025 — if they have sports
Live sports and events are key to garnering ad revenue for media companies in 2025.

CNBC Media News
Dec 26, 2024

Richard Parsons, former Time Warner CEO, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons helped Time Warner divorce from AOL after what was considered the worst takeover in history.

CNBC Media News
Dec 23, 2024

13 anonymous media executives make predictions for the new year
Big deals dominate this year's media and entertainment predictions from 13 anonymous executives.

CNBC Media News
Dec 12, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery shares surge 15% after company announces linear, streaming restructuring
WBD on Thursday announced a restructuring plan to segment its business into linear and streaming units in a move that could simplify future consolidation.

CNBC Media News
Dec 09, 2024

Comcast shares tumble as executive calls broadband 'intensely competitive'
Comcast shares fell Monday after Cable CEO called broadband "competitively intense," and expects to lose more than 100,000 customers in the fourth quarter.

CNBC Media News
Dec 04, 2024

ESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney integration
Disney debuted an ESPN tab on Disney on Wednesday for ESPN subscribers and will make about 100 live games available on Disney to non-subscribers.

CNBC Media News
Nov 20, 2024

Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change
Comcast may be proceeding with a transaction as a signal to the rest of the media industry that consolidation is necessary.

CNBC Media News
Nov 20, 2024

Comcast to spin off cable networks as subscribers flee the bundle
Comcast on Wednesday announced the spinoff of its cable networks, including CNBC, MSNBC and E!.

CNBC Media News
Nov 19, 2024

Comcast will announce the spinoff of cable networks Wednesday, sources say
Comcast is planning to announce the spinoff of its cable networks, including CNBC, MSNBC and E!, on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

CNBC Media News
Nov 19, 2024

Comcast will announce the spinoff of cable networks Wednesday, CNBC source says
Comcast is planning to announce the spinoff of its cable networks, including CNBC, MSNBC and E!, on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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