The spy agency that dared not speak its name is now the Joe Rogan of the SIGINT set. And the pod’s actually worth a listen.
Dunkin’ Reunites Love Island Couples for ‘Iconic’ Breakfast Deal
Dunkin’ and reality show Love Island USA coupled up to drop a bombshell in the world of breakfast. A month after the Love Island USA reunion show, Dunkin’ and agency Juxtapose brought together three of the couples from season 6 to plug its new $6 meal deal. The Instagram video earned more than 623,000 likes…
Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for Fri, 06 Sep 2024
Password Sharing Falls Slightly: Heavy TV, Streaming Viewers Are Big Users
More than four in 10 people someone’s else login and password for paid subscriptions also pay for six or more TV services.
Russia Promises ‘a Response’ to Media Charges, Russian TV Presenter Charged, Tenet Media’s Connection to RT
Russia has said it will take retaliatory measures after the U.S. announced sanctions against its state-funded media network, RT, threatening that they will make “everyone shudder.” (Al Jazeera) Russia’s foreign ministry said the U.S. moves were part of a plan to purge any dissenting voices from the global media landscape and to stoke fears among…
Hourglass and Barneys New York Team Up for Nostalgic Pop-Up
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, cosmetic brand Hourglass has partnered with department store Barneys New York for a pop-up experience. Barneys New York and Hourglass curated the pop-up with former Barneys New York leaders, Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart. Hourglass chose to work with Barneys New York because the retailer is the first store to…
How the Quiet War Against Press Freedom Could Come to America
After several years out of power, the former leader is returned to office on a populist platform. He blames the news media’s coverage of his previous government for costing him reelection. As he sees it, tolerating the independent press, with its focus on truth-telling and accountability, weakened his ability to steer public opinion. This time,…
Amazon Nears Major Deal to Broadcast NBA, MLB, NHL Games on Prime Streaming
Amazon is in talks to become a major player in regional sports broadcasting for the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, and the National Hockey League with a surprise deal that could shake up the way fans have watched their local teams for decades, the Post has learned. (NY Post) The online retail and streaming…
Tech Tycoon Larry Ellison Will Control Paramount Global After Skydance Deal Closes
Paramount Global, the parent of CBS, will be controlled by software billionaire Larry Ellison after a group led by his son, David, completes its purchase of the Redstone family’s interest in the film and TV company, according to a regulatory filing. (Bloomberg) Larry Ellison will own 77.5% of National Amusements through Pinnacle Media, a group…
YouTube Making New Tools to Protect Creators From AI Copycats
YouTube Thursday announced a new set of artificial intelligence detection tools to protect creators–including artists, actors, musicians, and athletes–from having their likeness, including their face and voice, copied and used in other videos. (TechCrunch) The announcement follows YouTube’s pledge last November to give music labels a way to take down AI clones of musicians. (The…