#media-ownership tag

Rupert Murdoch settled a 'Succession'-style battle. But there's still a big question about his empire.

Lachlan Murdoch will control the Murdoch media empire after Rupert Murdoch dies following a reported $3.3 billion settlement buying out his siblings.

US politics

fromJezebel

Amy Coney Barrett Told Bari Weiss We Should All Just Trust the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's conservative supermajority has issued controversial rulings that undermine public trust, while Justice Barrett urges trust and dismisses criticism.

fromThe Nation

Vile Grifters Are Taking Over Establishment Media

Bari Weiss has been making the world worse for a long time. Twenty years ago, as a student at Columbia, she led a racist smear campaign against Arab professors who had the audacity to criticize Israel. As a New York Times columnist, she constantly hawked right-wing bile while posing as a liberal who was just tired of all the extremism and censorship on the left-a tedious bait-and-switch that nevertheless sent her media profile soaring.

Media industry

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

Berlusconi family takes over German TV group ProSiebenSat1 DW 09/03/2025

MediaforEurope's planned takeover of ProSiebenSat.1 raised media-diversity concerns, but assurances of editorial independence and strengthened Munich-based operations were given.

Media industry

2 weeks ago

What is the most undercovered media story right now? - Poynter

The Los Angeles Times is undergoing an undercovered implosion under a new owner amid broader crises affecting major U.S. media outlets.

Media industry

fromPortland Mercury

2 weeks ago

The Chicago Reader Joins the Mercury and Stranger in the Noisy Creek Family!

The Chicago Reader is joining Noisy Creek's network alongside the Portland Mercury and The Stranger to strengthen and sustain local alternative journalism.

3 weeks ago

As local news faces mounting challenges, a new report spotlights reasons for optimism - Poynter

Local journalism faces severe decline but shows resilience through new ownership models, nonprofit sites, student journalists, and collaborative reporting efforts.

3 weeks ago

Nexstar's takeover of Tegna would require an overhaul of FCC ownership rules - Poynter

Nexstar plans to acquire Tegna for $6.2 billion, potentially expanding its reach to 80% of U.S. television households.

US politics

fromFast Company

1 month ago

The Paramount-Skydance merger, worth $8 billion, has been approved the FCC

Paramount Global and Skydance Media's $8.4 billion merger approved by U.S. regulators amid controversies over press freedom and Trump's influence.

LA real estate

fromBusiness Insider

1 month ago

The LA Times' billionaire owner says he plans to take the paper public and 'allow it to be democratized'

LA Times will go public over the next year to democratize ownership.

Hearst buys the The Dallas Morning News, and 140 years of local ownership ends - Poynter

Hearst agrees to acquire the Dallas Morning News for $75 million, ending its era as a publicly traded company.

fromwww.npr.org

CBS is the latest news giant to bend to Trump's power

Paramount Global settled a lawsuit from President Trump over a 60 Minutes interview, impacting independent journalism.

#uk-government

UK news

Ministers refuse to name companies that lobbied them over foreign ownership of UK newspapers

Ministers refuse to disclose media companies that lobbied over changes to foreign ownership laws for British newspapers.

fromeuronews

4 months ago

UK news

UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers

UK to allow 15% foreign state ownership in newspapers, balancing investment needs with concerns over media influence.

UK news

Ministers refuse to name companies that lobbied them over foreign ownership of UK newspapers

UK news

fromeuronews

4 months ago

UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers

UK to allow 15% foreign state ownership in newspapers, balancing investment needs with concerns over media influence.

more#uk-government

UK news

3 months ago

MPs call for inquiry into how RedBird Capital is funding 500m Telegraph deal

Concerns over transparency and possible foreign influence have arisen regarding RedBird Capital's acquisition of the Telegraph.

MPs demand an investigation into potential links between RedBird Capital and Chinese state funding, citing national security risks.

Media industry

fromwww.mediaite.com

3 months ago

WaPo's Erik Wemple on Buyouts, Bezos and Trump's Fox Problem

Wemple emphasizes journalist independence despite industry turmoil and pressures, illustrating the complexities of media ownership and editorial accountability.

UK news