Axios media reporter Sara Fischer thinks the biggest challenge facing outgoing [/link]NBCUniversal advertising chief Linda Yaccarino were she to become the new CEO of Twitter under Elon Musk is dealing with the embattled owner’s “erratic” behavior.
She’ll have to “convince Elon Musk not to fire her in a few weeks,” Fischer told “[/link]CNN This Morning” on Friday.
The role of Twitter CEO would also be a challenge for Yaccarino because it will require a shift to courting smaller and mid-sized businesses rather than the big accounts on Madison Avenue.
NBCU announced early Friday that Yaccarino is leaving the company amid widespread speculation that she will take the helm at the social media platform.
Twitter owner and current CEO Musk on Thursday posted that he hired a new leader for the company he renamed X Corp. in April, referring to “her” but not announcing the woman’s name. As of early Friday,...
She’ll have to “convince Elon Musk not to fire her in a few weeks,” Fischer told “[/link]CNN This Morning” on Friday.
The role of Twitter CEO would also be a challenge for Yaccarino because it will require a shift to courting smaller and mid-sized businesses rather than the big accounts on Madison Avenue.
NBCU announced early Friday that Yaccarino is leaving the company amid widespread speculation that she will take the helm at the social media platform.
Twitter owner and current CEO Musk on Thursday posted that he hired a new leader for the company he renamed X Corp. in April, referring to “her” but not announcing the woman’s name. As of early Friday,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Eileen AJ Connelly
- The Wrap
Candle Media is expanding its presence in the documentary and nonfiction space.
The operating company run by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs is turning to another Walt Disney Co. veteran to run the studio: former ABC News president James Goldston.
The new division will focus on “scripted and non-scripted features and series inspired by true stories,” according to Candle. Goldston will be the division’s president.
Unlike Candle Media’s other deals so far (acquisitions and investments into companies like Hello Sunshine, Moonbug Entertainment, Faraway Road and Exile Content), Goldston will be building a new content company from scratch for the Blackstone-backed media operating company.
Well, almost from scratch. Goldston left ABC News in 2021 and formed his own production company called Aquitania Films. He will bring over his employees and development slate from that company to the new venture.
Goldston worked at ABC News for nearly 20 years, initially on 20/20 and Nightline.
The operating company run by Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs is turning to another Walt Disney Co. veteran to run the studio: former ABC News president James Goldston.
The new division will focus on “scripted and non-scripted features and series inspired by true stories,” according to Candle. Goldston will be the division’s president.
Unlike Candle Media’s other deals so far (acquisitions and investments into companies like Hello Sunshine, Moonbug Entertainment, Faraway Road and Exile Content), Goldston will be building a new content company from scratch for the Blackstone-backed media operating company.
Well, almost from scratch. Goldston left ABC News in 2021 and formed his own production company called Aquitania Films. He will bring over his employees and development slate from that company to the new venture.
Goldston worked at ABC News for nearly 20 years, initially on 20/20 and Nightline.
- 2/21/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We all saw this one coming, Elon Musk: Twitter users are buying the 8 verified checkmarks for their accounts to spread misinformation.
On Wednesday, after Musk rolled out the new paid function for everyone to have access to a blue checkmark, dozens of accounts were suspended for spreading misinformation and impersonating official users, athletes, and journalists. All of this after Musk reportedly told investors that the social media platform was “going to be extremely vigorous about eliminating deception,” per Axios reporter Sara Fischer.
One Twitter Blue user paid to get...
On Wednesday, after Musk rolled out the new paid function for everyone to have access to a blue checkmark, dozens of accounts were suspended for spreading misinformation and impersonating official users, athletes, and journalists. All of this after Musk reportedly told investors that the social media platform was “going to be extremely vigorous about eliminating deception,” per Axios reporter Sara Fischer.
One Twitter Blue user paid to get...
- 11/10/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
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CNN is just about ready to pull back the curtain on its rebooted Reliable Sources newsletter. The new version of the widely-read tip sheet will be led by senior media reporter Oliver Darcy, and will return with a new look and a new format on Monday, September 26.
Darcy says the new Reliable newsletter will have a “more concise format” though it will “continue to tackle issues relating to newsrooms, partisan media, social media, podcasts, and streaming services.” It will also “continue to pay close attention to industry titans who are reshaping our information environment.”
But it will have an entirely new “polished” visual identity, from the logo to the structure of the newsletter, which will be organized around specific sections so readers can quickly find the section they are looking for. CNN says that the refreshed newsletter is based on feedback they have...
CNN is just about ready to pull back the curtain on its rebooted Reliable Sources newsletter. The new version of the widely-read tip sheet will be led by senior media reporter Oliver Darcy, and will return with a new look and a new format on Monday, September 26.
Darcy says the new Reliable newsletter will have a “more concise format” though it will “continue to tackle issues relating to newsrooms, partisan media, social media, podcasts, and streaming services.” It will also “continue to pay close attention to industry titans who are reshaping our information environment.”
But it will have an entirely new “polished” visual identity, from the logo to the structure of the newsletter, which will be organized around specific sections so readers can quickly find the section they are looking for. CNN says that the refreshed newsletter is based on feedback they have...
- 9/20/2022
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CNN’s Brian Stelter unpacked the turbulent week for major media companies, starting right at home with CNN+, which the “Reliable Sources” host said Sunday was doomed from the start because of the timing of its launch the plans of its new owner, Warner Bros. Discovery.
Less than a month after the launch of CNN+ — a subscription video streaming news service offshoot of CNN — Warner Bros. Discovery abruptly shut it down, a “u-turn” that “was front-page news, stunning news, and painful news for everyone involved,” Stelter said, adding, “Years of development possibly down the drain. Some of the shows may never be seen. Hundreds of staffers may be laid off, though the company is trying to place many of them in new jobs.”
But, he said, the streaming service was “doomed” from the start.
“Amid these bruising headlines, folks are trying to make sense of it. Some partisans are leading...
Less than a month after the launch of CNN+ — a subscription video streaming news service offshoot of CNN — Warner Bros. Discovery abruptly shut it down, a “u-turn” that “was front-page news, stunning news, and painful news for everyone involved,” Stelter said, adding, “Years of development possibly down the drain. Some of the shows may never be seen. Hundreds of staffers may be laid off, though the company is trying to place many of them in new jobs.”
But, he said, the streaming service was “doomed” from the start.
“Amid these bruising headlines, folks are trying to make sense of it. Some partisans are leading...
- 4/24/2022
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Caitlyn Jenner has parlayed her TV career and flopped California gubernatorial run into a new job as a contributor at Fox News. In her first appearance on Hannity, the former Olympian discussed her intentions in joining the network and what point of view she hopes to bring to Fox viewers.
“America has to have a stand up mentality,” she said. “Yes, I have done a lot in my life going all the way back to the Olympics. We had a lot of talks actually, even with you, Sean, and other...
“America has to have a stand up mentality,” she said. “Yes, I have done a lot in my life going all the way back to the Olympics. We had a lot of talks actually, even with you, Sean, and other...
- 4/1/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
As controversy swirls around what has become a polarizing aspect of NFL games, ESPN says it will not air the national anthem before its Monday Night Football games this season.
“We generally have not broadcasted the anthem, and I don’t think that will change this year. Our plan going into this year is to not broadcast the anthem,” Pitaro said during ESPN Football Media Day, according to Axios’ Sara Fischer.
“Again that could change,” Pitaro added. “It’s unpredictable what could happen in the world, but as of now, we’re not. We have communicated that back to the NFL. They have not asked but as courtesy and good partners we have let them know what our plans are.”
ESPN had shown the national anthem before games in the past, but opted, for the most part, not to do so last year. The broadcast included the anthem last season...
“We generally have not broadcasted the anthem, and I don’t think that will change this year. Our plan going into this year is to not broadcast the anthem,” Pitaro said during ESPN Football Media Day, according to Axios’ Sara Fischer.
“Again that could change,” Pitaro added. “It’s unpredictable what could happen in the world, but as of now, we’re not. We have communicated that back to the NFL. They have not asked but as courtesy and good partners we have let them know what our plans are.”
ESPN had shown the national anthem before games in the past, but opted, for the most part, not to do so last year. The broadcast included the anthem last season...
- 8/17/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The President of ESPN says the network will Not air the national anthem -- and the drama that goes along with it -- during the 2018 season of "Monday Night Football." "We generally have not broadcasted the anthem and I don't think that will change this year," ESPN prez Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement reported by Axios' Sara Fischer. "Our plan going into this year is to not broadcast the anthem. Again that could change.
- 8/17/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Sen. Marco Rubio offered a candid assessment of the relationship between Republicans and the media, tweeting out on Wednesday that many Republicans won’t attack President Trump even when they know he is wrong in order to avoid the appearance of siding with the media.
“Many Republicans won’t criticize Trump even when they don’t agree with him b/c it means siding with a media that nevers (sic) cuts him a break,turns even little things he does into an act of evil, are also unfair to them & in the end will still attack you anyway,” said Rubio in a tweet.
Many Republicans won’t criticize Trump even when they don’t agree with him b/c it means siding with a media that nevers cuts him a break,turns even little things he does into an act of evil,are also unfair to them & in the end...
“Many Republicans won’t criticize Trump even when they don’t agree with him b/c it means siding with a media that nevers (sic) cuts him a break,turns even little things he does into an act of evil, are also unfair to them & in the end will still attack you anyway,” said Rubio in a tweet.
Many Republicans won’t criticize Trump even when they don’t agree with him b/c it means siding with a media that nevers cuts him a break,turns even little things he does into an act of evil,are also unfair to them & in the end...
- 6/28/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
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