GoDigital expressing interest in acquiring Vice Media

When Suroosh Alvi, Gavin McInnes, and Shane Smith founded Vice magazine, the intention was to establish a business with a rebellious, counterculture image. Smith famously gave a tour of Vice Media’s Brooklyn headquarters while partially naked and drinking alcohol, embodying the brand’s punk rock persona. Vice has become a household name, and next week, the …

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Former Attorney for Trump Resigns from CNN Defamation Lawsuit

James Trusty, the attorney who represented Donald Trump, made an appearance on “Meet the Press” in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2023. NBCUniversal | Getty Images An attorney, Jim Trusty, who was previously part of the legal team defending Donald Trump in a criminal case involving classified documents, has declared he will no longer represent …

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle end Spotify partnership following non-renewal of podcast for second season, involving a noteworthy $20M agreement for a single season

Meghan Markle’s highly-anticipated podcast, “Archetypes,” will not be returning for a second season, according to sources. The Archewell media company, founded by Markle and Prince Harry, reportedly failed to produce enough content to meet the requirements of their $20 million deal with Spotify. This news follows Spotify’s recent announcement of job cuts and a shift …

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Google Faces EU Charges for Engaging in Anti-competitive Behavior in Ad Tech Industry

EU Commissioner for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age – Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager held a virtual press briefing at the EU Commission headquarters on November 26, 2020, in Brussels, Belgium. During the briefing, Vestager addressed the European Union’s charges against Google for breaching antitrust rules in advertising technology, specifically in adtech. The …

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Head of Disney, Christine McCarthy, who assisted in persuading Bob Iger’s return, announces temporary leave to attend to family health matters

Walt Disney’s current Chief Financial Officer, Christine McCarthy, will be stepping down from her position to take family medical leave. The company has announced that she will assist in the search for a long-term successor while Kevin Lansberry, the current CFO for Disney’s parks, experiences, and products division, will serve as the interim CFO starting …

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David Zaslav Assumes Complete Accountability for Chris Licht at CNN

During an editorial call on Wednesday, David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery and the corporate boss of CNN, took responsibility for hiring Chris Licht, the network boss who was let go after a disastrous 13-month tenure. Zaslav told CNN personnel that they are conducting a “wide search” internally and externally for a new …

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LIV Golf, a Saudi-supported competitor, to merge with PGA Tour.

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have agreed to merge in a deal that will unite the two golf entities and resolve ongoing litigation. The agreement will combine the commercial businesses and rights of both entities, including the DP World Tour. LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has been facing antitrust lawsuits …

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