by Tiara White | Dec 7, 2023
Scott Van Pelt, best known as an American sports commentator, is suddenly all over ESPN pitching something new, an online betting site called ESPN Bet, which is the powerhouse combination of the most important sports network and Penn Entertainment, the sports giant...
by James Van Bramer | Dec 3, 2023
To increase profits after the Hollywood strikes hit the streaming industry this year, Netflix chose the easiest and most lucrative option: raising prices to drive growth in its ad-supported subscription tier. The move may boost the streaming giant in the short term,...
by Divya Murthy | Dec 3, 2023
As it struggles to beat back streaming losses, box-office disappointments and debates around offloading divisions like ESPN and ABC, Walt Disney Corp. has to put out fires on another front: dissatisfied investors. Activist shareholder Nelson Peltz, the co-founder of...
by Caroline Handel | Dec 1, 2023
Disney has attributed its recent blows at the box office to a decline in quality caused by growth in the streaming industry. “The Marvels”, the latest offering by Marvel–long considered the crown jewel of Disney’s assets–pulled in $47 million in its opening weekend,...
by Nicholas Morgan | Dec 1, 2023
Elon Musk had a simple message for big advertisers boycotting X over his online behavior: “Go **** yourself.” Advertisers might listen and take their dollars, the lifeblood of his platform, with them. Taking the stage at the New York Times Dealbook...
by Divya Murthy | Dec 1, 2023
Partnerships with film and TV producers could add value to portfolio and help the toymaker navigate a tough retail environment Fans and critics hailed “Barbie” for being a feminist retelling of a controversial doll’s history, a big-budget project for an indie...