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Big brands are becoming Hollywood's new financiers, pouring millions into film and television projects, and these top production companies are their most active partners.

BeReal, the buzzy photosharing app, had its viral moment in 2022 but has since lost steam.

Charter's Spectrum service stopped carrying Disney-owned cable channels Thursday after the company rejected new contract terms.

Amazon, Walmart, and Instacart lead the retail media pack in the US.

As strikes and budget cuts hobble the entertainment industry, Hollywood's newest financiers — big brands — are stepping up to fund movies and TV.

Bob Iger is working to streamline Disney, make its streaming business profitable, and find a successor to replace him after his second run as CEO ends in 2026.

Aditude helps publishers set up technology to sell ads.

One blogger with more than 1.3 million followers on Telegram told BBC News he could earn close to $2,000 for a single post.

I've been a Netflix subscriber since 2009, but canceled my account after the password-sharing crackdown made me realize I wasn't watching as often as I used to.

Warner Bros. Discovery named Mark Thompson to lead CNN after launching streamer Max on May 23. Here are the top company leaders driving strategy under CEO David Zaslav.

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have suspended production on most scripted shows, and networks have packed more reality fare into their fall schedules.

Patrick Trousdale's The Daily Upside newsletter, which just hit 1 million subscribers, has found appeal with a cynicism-free financial report.

It's not just "Barbie" becoming a movie star — more big brands, from Unilever to REI, are getting serious about funding and producing Hollywood-style entertainment.

Influencers are using these exact templates to land lucrative paid deals with brands including Lancôme, Fishbowl, and others.

The public adtech company's recent moves to influence pricing of online ads has left some in the ad industry concerned over its growing power.

These name, image, and likeness companies are helping student-athletes navigate a quickly moving industry, from dealmaking to education to compliance.

Real America's Voice got 17 minutes on the phone with Trump — but commenters immediately suspected it was AI-generated.

Nominees must be based in the US or the UK and have at least five years of experience in the creator economy.

Insiders said Mark Thompson's experience with transforming large newsrooms and nurturing talent at the New York Times will benefit CNN.

Jasmine Paige Moore, a film and movie influencer, says creators are afraid to "even vocalize how much we've lost" as the actors' strike continues.

Social media is on the decline. Instagram is all ads. No one's posting on BeReal. TikTok is for influencers. The new place for sharing: group chats.

Rebecca Zamolo has more than 14 million subscribers on YouTube. She shared how she got started and built a loyal following.

Chris Licht was out as CNN CEO and chair in June following a profile in The Atlantic that many derided as an epic PR failure.

Netflix has touted progress it's making with its ads business, led by head Jeremi Gorman and VP Peter Naylor, and said its ad-supported tier has 10 million subscribers.

Champions Round raised $10 million to disrupt daily fantasy sports by catering to Gen-Z audiences.

Under its cost-plus model, Netflix paid more for shows upfront and retained future licensing rights; buyers now are open to more deal structures.

Researchers found that women faced age discrimination at every age. Too young, having babies, too old — women are never the right age at work.

David Roter has followed fellow Snap alums Jeremi Gorman and Peter Naylor to the streamer, which has been slashing prices to get advertisers on board.

Mark Thompson, the ex-New York Times CEO, is the "leading candidate," Semafor reported, but former BBC News boss James Harding is also in the mix.

Insider is seeking nominations fora list of top VCs investing in sports startups.

Triller isn't trying to generate revenue directly from its namesake app as it refocuses its business ahead of a planned public listing.

Food influencer Wasil Daoud shares exactly how much money he makes from ad-revenue sharing programs on YouTube, Facebook, and Snapchat and how he's fundraising to feed unhoused people.

US adults are projected to spend 4.43 billion minutes daily on TikTok in 2023, outpacing Instagram.

Fran Drescher and Alyssa Milano are two of the 2,400 new performers since July who are now selling personalized clips to fans on Cameo for up to $1500.

Netflix is shutting down its physical DVD rental operation on September 29, 25 years after it first started its mailing service.

Leo Radvinsky was paid $338 million in dividends for 2022 on top of the $500 million-plus he made in the past couple of years.

Stephen King said AI still has limitations in mimicking human creativity.

"Barbie" has made almost $1.3 billion at the global box office and is poised to overtake 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and become the year's biggest film.

Amazon is gearing up for a big 'Thursday Night Football' season with key matchups and new ad offerings.

FTC chair Lina Khan made some recent comments about the entertainment industry's "market structure" that should trouble anyone in the TV and movie business.

VCs have invested $150 million in US sports betting and online gambling startups so far this year, per data from PitchBook. These are the companies that have raised the most funding.

TikToker Joseph Arujo has shifted to other avenues of income like music sponsorships and UGC, after facing backlash online for attending a movie premiere during the Hollywood strikes.

The English Premier League has begun without names like N'Golo Kanté, Riyad Mahrez, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for the Saudi Pro League.

Adtech firm The Trade Desk will start undercutting the prices supply-side platforms set for selling publishers' ads next month, according to a note sent to publishers and adtech firms.

The OnlyFans ecosystem is growing and minting major profits, according to new financials released by its UK-based parent company, Fenix International.

Prices for streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu keep rising. But not all providers are built equally.

OnlyFans has become a lucrative platform, especially for adult content creators. There are seven top ways to make money on OnlyFans.