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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 1d

Read Bari Weiss' memo telling CBS News to detail what they do all day and what's 'broken' with the place. w/James Faris:
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Bari Weiss tells CBS News staff to explain what they do and what's 'broken.' Read the full memo.

Bari Weiss tells CBS News staff to outline their daily routines in her first week as editor-in-chief, "to know we are aligned."

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 2d

David Ellison, whose new Paramount Skydance owns CBS News, seems to be saying two different things when it comes to his view on the news. It's unlikely to put critics at ease
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David Ellison's feelings about the news business are … complicated

David Ellison of Paramount Skydance vows to restore trust at CBS News while maintaining an apolitical stance and appealing to centrists.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 3d

Dana Walden, who some see as the next Disney CEO, just got a big endorsement from Jimmy Kimmel: 'she's done a great job' www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-kimmel...

Jimmy Kimmel shouts out Disney's Dana Walden over his suspension ordeal

Jimmy Kimmel, after his ABC suspension, praises Disney exec Dana Walden, a potential Bob Iger successor, highlighting her support during his ordeal.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 3d

New from me: data shows Hollywood creatives are using AI in more ways than you might think 💡 Details below:
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How Hollywood creatives are actually using AI — and what they're worried about

A new report highlighted how Hollywood is adopting AI for creative tasks. It also looked at the concerns that workers have.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 4d

Nifty new feature on Business Insider notifies you every time reporters you follow publish a new story. Just go to my author page and click the button! tinyurl.com/5cfbt7ss

Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 4d

Scoop: The battle between Group Black, a firm created to direct ad dollars to Black-owned media, and one of its cofounders has taken a new turn
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Group Black cofounder calls for board's removal, citing 'serious concerns' about its conduct

Group Black cofounder Richelieu Dennis is calling for a shake-up at the prominent ad firm over financial concerns.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 4d

David Ellison's plans are taking shape for Paramount Skydance, inspiring anticipation and fear within and around the company. Our deep dive: www.businessinsider.com/david-elliso...

David Ellison has a vision for his media empire — whether you like it or not

David Ellison has big plans for Paramount Skydance, backed by his father's billions. Employees and other media insiders are nervous but curious.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 10d

Charlamagne Tha God is the latest to weigh in on why advertisers' use of 'brand safety' is a problem:
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Charlamagne Tha God says 'brand safety' has become a problem and advertisers should rethink it

Charlamagne Tha God questioned advertisers' "brand safety" approach and highlighted the importance of understanding show hosts.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 11d

Can MSNBC survive and thrive as part of an independent co? I talked to execs there about their bets on live events & more:
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MSNBC is doubling down on live events as it heads into the Versant spinoff

MSNBC plans to triple its number of events next year as it seeks to diversify its business following a planned split from NBCU.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 12d

Get ready for a flood of reality content on YouTube: The company behind 'Big Brother' explains how it's using AI to '100x' its output
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How the reality giant behind 'Big Brother' and 'MasterChef' is using AI to win on YouTube

Banijay Entertainment is using AI startup Moments Lab to expand its YouTube reach. The "Big Brother" company taps AI to index content and make clips.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 16d

The former Netflix exec who oversaw 'Stranger Things' and 'Bridgerton' is Amazon's new TV head. Read the memo.
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The former Netflix exec who oversaw 'Stranger Things' and 'Bridgerton' is becoming Amazon's new TV head. Read the memo.

Peter Friedlander has been named head of TV at Amazon MGM Studios, replacing Vernon Sanders. He was a longtime Netflix exec.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 16d

The Kimmel debacle shows where America draws the line — and the FCC crossed it, taking Disney along with it. With Maddie Berg:
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Jimmy Kimmel showed there's one line Corporate America can't cross

America's political divide is a problem for businesses. Jimmy Kimmel's spar with the FCC revealed a line no one wants companies to cross.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 18d

What will Kimmelgate mean for Iger's legacy? Discuss: www.businessinsider.com/jimmy-kimmel...

Disney is in a no-win situation — and Bob Iger's legacy depends on getting it right

Disney's reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel over his suspension poses a challenge for Bob Iger's legacy as he battles culture wars and FCC pressure.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 22d

Kimmel's ouster is sending fear and anger through the world of late-night, where an uneasy question looms: even if Kimmel's brought back, will the format survive?
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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 24d

2 top ABC station operators pulled Jimmy Kimmel as Trump called for NBC's late-night hosts to go next, a sign of the govt's power to regulate broadcasters: www.businessinsider.com/abc-pulls-ji...

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's show 'indefinitely' over his Charlie Kirk comments after FCC chair's threats

ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely after his comments about Charlie Kirk's killing and his alleged shooter Tyler Robinson.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 25d

The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah, citing two social-media posts about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing. with James Faris:
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Read the 2 social posts WaPo cited in firing a columnist after Charlie Kirk's killing

The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah, citing two social media posts about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · 26d

'The Studio' from Apple TV was one of the Emmys' big winners. The show's Hollywood satire is closer to reality than you might think. A breakdown: www.businessinsider.com/seth-rogen-a...

The fictional Kool-Aid movie in Apple's new satire isn't that far from reality

"The Studio" from Apple TV+ parodies the coupling of brands and entertainment and is the talk of brand marketing circles.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Sep 11

'Everyone is thinking about what this means today for security in the future': Conservative media are dealing with the fallout of Kirk shooting. From @laraoreilly.bsky.social & me
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Conservative media figures are rethinking public events after Charlie Kirk's death, while expressing defiance

Conservative media figures are rethinking security protocols after Charlie Kirk's shooting. Outdoor political events are being reconsidered.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Sep 11

I talked to the leadership of leading mini drama app DramaBox about their ambitions to win the US market, leaning on creators and Hollywood: www.businessinsider.com/dramabox-str...

Meet DramaBox, the app that's trying to win the micro drama race by expanding beyond werewolves and billionaire romance

DramaBox executives described how they plan to leverage creators and Hollywood to grow in the US market.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Sep 8

Should Netflix make more romcoms, less true crime? That's one potential takeaway from a new look at its engagement data:
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Should Netflix be making more romance shows and movies? The data says yes.

Netflix should focus on more kids, comedy, and romance shows, as they deliver high viewership relative to cost, an Owl & Co. analysis suggests.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Sep 6

What could a Bari Weiss-led CBS News look like — and could she really move the needle with viewers and advertisers?
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What would a Bari Weiss era at CBS News look like? TV insiders and analysts share their takes.

TV insiders and analysts say a Paramount Skydance deal to acquire Bari Weiss' The Free Press could expand its reach, but carries risks.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Sep 5

The 'Netflix Effect,' in one chart: www.businessinsider.com/netflix-riva...

Netflix's rivals are fueling its dominance. This chart shows how.

New research firm Owl & Co. breaks down how much Netflix benefits from its biggest competitors' shows and movies.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Sep 2

Does MrBeast want to sell you a mobile phone service? A leaked doc hints at his next big brand extension:
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MrBeast has plans for a phone company in the mold of Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile

MrBeast has plans for a mobile phone company, following an MVNO playbook adopted by celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and the "SmartLess" podcast.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Aug 26

No more paying retail for MrBeast as he enters his fiscal responsibility stage to become the next Disney. Details from @danwhateley.bsky.social & me:
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MrBeast built YouTube's biggest brand. Can he turn a profit?

MrBeast built the top YouTube channel by spending big. Now, Beast Industries must cut costs without sacrificing the brand's signature spectacle.

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Lucia Moses @luciamoses.bsky.social · Aug 25

For some in Hollywood, the no. 1 rule of using AI is don't talk about using AI
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'Don't ask, don't tell': How Hollywood is using AI on the hush

Hollywood is adopting AI, but it has a stigma among creatives, and some are using it in secret for fear of being blacklisted.

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