A.J. Katz is Media Editor at TheWrap covering the business of television, print, digital and social media. He previously spent eight years at Adweek, leading coverage of the television news industry. He later served as editor-in-chief of LateNighter before joining MS NOW in audience strategy and program research.
Experience:
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BBC Seeks to Subpoena Trump’s Children in $10 Billion Defamation Suit
The broadcaster wants testimony from Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in the president’s lawsuit
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New York Magazine Drops Columnist Ross Barkan After Internal Review of Sourcing, Attribution
The magazine found problems with 67 of his columns
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Ex-‘GMA’ Anchor Janai Norman Takes Aim at ABC News Over ‘Insensitive’ Coverage
The former “Good Morning America Weekend” host questions how newsrooms are handling high-profile cases months after her exit from the network
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How Bob Iger Snatched the Lakers in a Shocking $12.5 Billion Deal
One of the crown jewels of professional sports is tied to a tale that cuts between the worlds of politics, business, entertainment and sports
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Deals & M&A
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Paramount Unwilling to Sell CNN as Industry Pushes for Settlement Concessions
There is “zero truth” to reports that CEO David Ellison is prepared to sell the cable news network
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Apple Eyes 9-Figure Deals to Pay Publishers for AI Content
The proposed multiyear agreements could create a new revenue stream for media companies
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Forbes Fired Top Editor Over Secret $6 Million Payment
Former Chief Content Officer Randall Lane received the money from the founder of a research firm that works with Forbes
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New York Mag Draws Ire for ‘Erased’ Jewish Identity in ‘Habibi City’ Feature on Mideast Communities
Critics object to the issue grouping Zionism with “xenophobia, Islamophobia” and referring to Israel as “the land mass currently called Israel”
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Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
Trump says she will leave at the end of August and continue serving as an outside adviser
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The Intercept Sues Trump Over $100,000 Truth Social API: ‘Corrupt and Unconstitutional’
The Freedom of the Press Foundation joins the outlet in saying the paid service gives subscribers faster access to government information
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Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to Buy Lakers in Record $12.5 Billion Deal
“As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world,” the pair says
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Fox News Crew Initially Denied Access to Francesca Hong’s Election Night Watch Party
Correspondent Alexandria Hoff was later allowed inside the Wisconsin event without her crew’s equipment
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Why Publishers Need Live Events Strategies to Thrive
Time sees events and related digital driving half its 2026 revenue as Axios Live revenue jumps more than 30%
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Journalism
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ACLU Seeks FCC Records Behind Early ABC License Renewals
The group wants communication materials involving Disney, Jimmy Kimmel and Trump administration officials
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CBS Sports Has ‘No Timetable’ for Tony Romo Return After DUI Arrest
The network is still assessing the NFL analyst’s future as sports chief cites concerns about CBS’ “image and brand”
