Rob Golum
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Warner Bros. Discovery Ends Paramount Merger Talks, CNBC Says
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. ended its pursuit of a merger with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Global, CNBC reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
- Tuesday February 27, 2024
- Author: Rob Golum
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Super Bowl LVIII Becomes Most-Watched U.S. Broadcast In History
Sunday’s Super Bowl was the most-watched telecast in history with a US audience of 123.4 million viewers, according to broadcaster CBS, marking a 7% increase from the previous high of 115.1 million who tuned in to the 2023 NFL championship game.
- Tuesday February 13, 2024
- Author: Rob Golum, Vlad Savov
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Sony Buys Michael Jackson Music For $600 Million: Billboard
Sony Group is acquiring a half interest in pop star Michael Jackson’s music catalog from the late singer’s estate in a deal worth at least $600 million, Billboard reported.
- Saturday February 10, 2024
- Author: Rob Golum
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Netflix Pulls Lowest-Priced Ad-Free Plan in the US and UK
Netflix Inc., which reports second-quarter financial results Wednesday after markets close in the US, stopped offering its lowest-priced commercial-free plan at home and in the UK.
- Thursday July 20, 2023
- Author: Rob Golum
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Netflix Pulls Lowest-Priced Ad-Free Plan in the US and UK
Netflix Inc., which reports second-quarter financial results Wednesday after markets close in the US, stopped offering its lowest-priced commercial-free plan at home and in the UK.
- Thursday July 20, 2023
- Author: Rob Golum
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Activision, In Thick Of Merger Fight, Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates
The results, while favorable, were overshadowed by the decision of UK regulators to reject the company’s sale to Microsoft.
- Wednesday April 26, 2023
- Author: Rob Golum
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Activision, In Thick Of Merger Fight, Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates
The results, while favorable, were overshadowed by the decision of UK regulators to reject the company’s sale to Microsoft.
- Wednesday April 26, 2023
- Author: Rob Golum
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BuzzFeed Shutters News Operation, Will Cut About 180 Employees
BuzzFeed will focus its news operations on HuffPost, which was acquired in 2020 and is profitable.
- Thursday April 20, 2023
- Author: Gerry Smith, Rob Golum
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Netflix Plans Lower-Priced Service With Ads, Marking Big Shift
Netflix Plans Lower-Priced Service With Ads, Marking Big Shift
- Wednesday April 20, 2022
- Author: Rob Golum
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Oscar Winners List: ‘CODA,’ ‘Dune’ Emerge as the Victors
Oscar Winners List: ‘CODA,’ ‘Dune’ Emerge as the Victors
- Monday March 28, 2022
- Author: Rob Golum
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Baseball Cancels More Games After Talks Fail To Deliver Accord
Baseball Cancels More Games After Talks Fail To Deliver Accord
- Thursday March 10, 2022
- Author: Rob Golum
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5G Has Been a $100 Billion Whiff So Far
Big telecommunications providers still haven’t persuaded consumers to embrace the faster system.
- Wednesday March 9, 2022
- Author: Scott Moritz, Rob Golum
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CoComelon’s Owners Buy YouTube’s Latest Kids’ Video Sensation
Cocomelon’s Owners Buy YouTube’s Latest Kids’ Video Sensation
- Wednesday February 9, 2022
- Author: Lucas Shaw, Rob Golum
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ESPN Has $400 Million in College Football Playoff Ads at Risk From Covid
Disney’s ESPN Has $400 Million in College Football Playoff Ads at Risk From Covid
- Wednesday December 29, 2021
- Author: Rob Golum
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SciPlay Plunges 21% After Sale Talks With Scientific Games End
SciPlay Plunges 21% After Sale Talks With Scientific Games End
- Thursday December 23, 2021
- Author: Rob Golum