Category: Media

Anna Wintour Cedes Vogue Editor in Chief Title But Will Retain Editorial Control

American Vogue will create a new role, “head of editorial content,” beneath Ms. Wintour, who is giving up her editor in chief title. She’s not leaving, though.
America’s Adversaries Are Gaining the Global Megaphone

The U.S. is dismantling key communications efforts abroad, once a major part of its efforts to build soft power. Its rivals are eager to fill the vacuum.
Cannes Lions Festival Plays Host to a Messy Business Divorce

Michael Kassan, a ringmaster in the media industry, is going head to head at its top event with United Talent Agency, a company that has sued him.
It’s Official: Streaming Is Now the King of TV

In May, more Americans watched television on streaming than on cable and network television combined, Nielsen said. It is the first time that has happened over a full month.
Vanity Fair Names Mark Guiducci as Its Top Editor

Mr. Guiducci, 36, fills a role recently vacated by Radhika Jones, who led the magazine for seven years.
Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies

The film and television giant will turn its cable networks, including CNN and TNT, into one company and its streaming and studios business into another.
Takeaways From Graduation Speeches by Trump, Taraji P. Henson and Others

The New York Times studied videos of addresses posted online, including those by President Trump, Kermit the Frog and a slew of celebrity speakers. Here is a look at key themes that emerged.
Shari Redstone Says She Has Thyroid Cancer

Ms. Redstone was diagnosed this spring while trying to close the sale of her family’s media empire to Skydance, a Hollywood studio backed by Larry Ellison.
Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital

After years in limbo, the British newspaper is set to be bought by RedBird Capital, an American investment firm with many sports, media and entertainment holdings.
Will Writing Survive A.I.? The Media Startup Every Is Betting on It.

The start-up Every centered its business model on artificial intelligence, and has raised $2 million from backers including Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn.
CBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With Trump

Wendy McMahon, the president of CBS News and Stations, had allied herself with Bill Owens, the “60 Minutes” executive producer who recently resigned.
Cable Giants Charter and Cox to Merge in $34.5 Billion Deal

The combination, which must pass muster with antitrust authorities, would create one of the biggest TV and internet providers in the United States.