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Netflix Explores Free Tier Due To Viewing Growth And The $3 Billion Bet
ByMaureen Kerr,
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Netflix's Q2 results reveal why 2% viewing growth now underpins a $3 billion ad strategy, and how free tiers, AI and creator content are reshaping its business model.
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Substack’s Defamation Program Assists Reporter Sued By Pentagon Official
A program run by Substack to provide legal help to some of its newsletters provided legal representation to a journalist sued by a Pentagon official.
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Channel 4 Orders The Doc ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’
A new documentary will investigate the causes of ADHD and consider whether treating young brains with medication is the best approach.
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Christine Romans Launches ‘Current’ On NBC News Now
The longtime business correspondent launches her own show Monday. She'll talk business—"every story is a business story," she says, but with a focus on how it impacts families.
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Amazon Shuttering ‘Prime’ FAST Channel In Germany, Austria
This is the latest example of how difficult it is to launch curated free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels that focus on using content from SVOD services.
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The Highest-Paid Podcasters Supercharge Satellite Radio
Three of the highest-paid podcasters are on SiriusXM, which has long faced perceptions of struggle. With 'SmartLess' and 'Call Her Daddy,' the format could make a comeback.
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YouTube TV Adds ESPN And NBC Sports As Ad Dollars Follow The Audience
YouTube TV expands its live sports lineup with ESPN Unlimited and a new NBCUniversal carriage deal. Marketers need to follow the audience where they're going.
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Why 2026 Belongs To Michael Jackson, Madonna And Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney, Madonna and the Rolling Stones are among the legacy artists enjoying a resurgence. One big reason: they keep creating well-received new music.
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AI Studios Rewrite Ownership Rules For Films, Pipelines And Audiences
AI studios are reshaping who owns films, production systems and audience value, giving creators new leverage over Hollywood’s traditional terms.
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‘Lucky’ Episode 4’s Fatal Car Crash Raises The Stakes Even Higher
Lucky episode 4 flips Lucky's life upside down as a poor decision during a car chase ends with a death that makes the situation worse.
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‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Review: A Shark Thriller That’ll Keep You Hooked
The Devil's Mouth satisfies that buttered popcorn craving for a mid-tier movie worth the watch as young stars like Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor try to out swim a shark.
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