Kelsey Kushner Relocates from Baltimore to Philadelphia
Kelsey Kushner relocates to Philadelphia and takes on a role as a fill-in weekend anchor at WCAU, covering for Brenna Weick and Johnny Archer.
Trey Daerr Departs WHDH After Over a Decade
After 11 years at WHDH, Trey Daerr has announced his departure. He shared the news of his last day at the station via social media, marking the end of an era for his long-term association with the network.
WBZ Boston Offers Voluntary Buyouts Amid Paramount-Skydance Merger
WBZ Boston is providing buyouts to photographers and engineers, likely due to corporate restructuring following Paramount's $8 billion acquisition of Skydance Media. This move is seen as part of the changes stemming from the recent major merger in the media industry.
Why Top CFOs Adopt a Founder’s Mindset
Top CFOs share a founder’s mindset, combining financial expertise with strategic business thinking to drive meaningful outcomes. Strategic adviser Itay Sagie discusses how the best CFOs contribute more than just numbers, offering critical insights that align with the company’s vision and growth objectives.
Jack Webb Appointed as Sports Director at Fox and ABC Affiliate in Bangor, Maine
Jack Webb took on the role of Sports Director at the Fox and ABC affiliate station in Bangor, Maine, starting in July 2024, marking a significant addition to their sports broadcasting team.
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Criticizes Paramount Merger as Exceeding Authority
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez has expressed strong criticism of the Paramount merger, stating that the agency overstepped its authority in approving the deal. She highlighted concerns that the merger was linked to a payout for settling an unfounded lawsuit and included other troubling concessions.
Intel to Lay Off 24,000 Employees and Scale Back Operations in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica
Intel is laying off approximately 24,000 employees and retreating from major projects in Germany, Poland, and Costa Rica to streamline operations and reduce costs. CEO Lip-Bu Tan is realigning growth with market demand and focusing on new chip development amidst financial losses and industry competition.
VTuber Agency VShojo Shuts Down After Talent Departure and Financial Controversy
VShojo, a VTuber agency, is shutting down after top talent Ironmouse left citing unpaid wages and a missing $500,000 charity donation. The CEO admitted financial mismanagement and inability to raise further funds, resulting in a mass departure of creators and closure of the company.
Sinclair Acquires Two TV Stations in Kentucky and Missouri
Sinclair has acquired two TV stations, WDKA in Kentucky and KBSI in Missouri, agreeing to provide them with programming, technical, and management services as part of the deal.
Leadership Changes Announced at 60 Minutes and C-SPAN
Tanya Simon took on the role of Executive Producer at 60 Minutes, while C-SPAN revealed promotions and a new leadership hire, highlighting key changes in media leadership.
Trump Revives Controversial AI Funding Moratorium in New Federal Plan
Trump's administration is reintroducing a form of AI law moratorium that restricts federal funding to states with strict AI regulations. This approach, without a fixed end date, aims to encourage rapid AI adoption while limiting state-level regulatory influence. The plan involves federal oversight of AI funding and regulatory impacts by the FCC, with more details forthcoming through executive orders.
Sara Holland Transitions Within Nexstar to WNCN as Sports Anchor and Reporter
Sara Holland has moved within the Nexstar company to take on the position of sports anchor and reporter at WNCN, marking a new role for her in sports journalism.
Skydance Media to Appoint Official for Reviewing Bias Complaints at CBS
Skydance Media plans to designate an official to address bias complaints at CBS, while confirming that Paramount Global has ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
WBAL Baltimore to Launch New Evening Newscast and Reshuffle Meteorologist Team
WBAL Baltimore announces a new evening newscast and appoints a new morning meteorologist amid staffing changes.
Cyreia Sandlin to Depart Milwaukee Station After Three Years
After three years at the Milwaukee station, Cyreia Sandlin is leaving and has teased future plans to be revealed soon.
Anthropic CEO Confirms Shift Towards Gulf State Investments
Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, in a leaked internal note, reflects on the complexity of running a company based on strict ethical principles and confirms the firm's move to invest in Gulf States, highlighting a pragmatic approach to business growth.
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to Lead OpenAI's Applications Division
Fidji Simo, Instacart's CEO, will become OpenAI's CEO of Applications on August 18th, overseeing product growth and AI applications. Reporting to Sam Altman, Simo aims to expand AI use in healthcare, career coaching, and more, focusing on inclusive empowerment through technology. She joined OpenAI's board in March 2024 and will transition from Instacart after earnings in August.
Fidji Simo, OpenAI's New CEO of Applications, Shares Vision in First Staff Memo
Fidji Simo, the incoming CEO of Applications at OpenAI and former Instacart CEO, shared a hopeful perspective on AI's potential to revolutionize the world in her initial memo to staff.
Google Chrome Introduces Profile Switching for Work and Personal Accounts on iOS
Google Chrome on iOS introduces a new feature for enterprise users to switch between personal and work profiles within the browser, keeping data separated and allowing IT controls. Android handles work profiles at the device level, and non-enterprise users cannot switch accounts on mobile browser versions.
Ben Wood Appointed to Lead Pinterest's Agency Sales in Europe
Ben Wood takes the helm to lead and expand Pinterest's agency sales partnerships across Europe, aiming to strengthen the platform's market presence and collaboration in the region.