Ashlee Difuntorum

Ashlee Difuntorum

Contributor|Social Media

Ashlee Difuntorum is an entertainment litigator who covers social media, creators and new media platforms.

Difuntorum resolves legal disputes as an active attorney at renowned entertainment firm Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP, known for its representation of the biggest

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Slings Record Brand Deals. The Brands On Screen Tell The Real Story.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' set a $309 million promotional campaign record. But the brands that paid to appear on screen tell the real story about advertising's future.

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Jul 27, 2026

Paramount’s Paused Merger Doesn’t Ease Creators’ Fears–But The ‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Story Should

Paramount just paused its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Independent creators are scared, but after 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms,' they have more ownership.

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Jul 16, 2026

Why FIFA Locks Down Content While Coachella Lets Creators Run Wild

The FIFA World Cup drew over 20 billion video views across FIFA’s platforms, but it has yet to dominate social feeds Coachella and other major events.

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Jul 14, 2026

‘Love Island USA’: Brands Urged Melanie To Leave Sincere–But She Can’t Collect

Brands begged 'Love Island USA' contestant Melanie to leave Sincere. The engagement play worked well, but the line between marketing and enforceable promise is worth knowing.

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Jul 9, 2026

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Tests What People Will Pay For—Creators Should Pay Attention

Peacock screened the ‘Love Island USA’ midseason episode in 28 movie theaters across the country, proving that passionate audiences will leave the couch for the right content.