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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Rob Bonta Blasts Trump for Dropping the Ball on Paramount Deal: ‘It Would Be Better if They Just Did Nothing’
The California attorney general says the proposed $110 billion deal would lead to higher prices, fewer shows and movies
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Paramount Is Prepared to Solve ‘Legitimate Antitrust Issues’ If State AGs Sue to Block WBD Merger
David Ellison’s advisers have reportedly discussed relocating their headquarters as California reviews the proposed $110 billion deal
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The Media Front Returns With Telemundo’s World Cup Moment
TheWrap’s media-focused newsletter is back
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Graham Platner Formally Drops Out of Maine Senate Race
The Democratic nominee thanks his supporters and says the movement “belongs to the people of Maine” in a new statement
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CNN Obtains Video of Mitch McConnell Being Loaded Into Ambulance on Stretcher
Newly obtained footage shows the Kentucky senator being taken from his home after his June medical emergency
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution Launches ‘Flagship’ Podcast: ‘Definitive Audio Companion’ to Its Reporting
The weekly podcast from AJ Willingham will feature conversations with AJC reporters about investigations, politics, culture and sports coverage
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The World Cup Is Cementing Telemundo as a Media Powerhouse
Record audiences, a multiplatform strategy and growing advertiser demand underscore the rising influence of U.S. Hispanics
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CNN CEO Mark Thompson Thinks ‘Messing’ With Network Would Be a Mistake
Thompson wants the newsroom’s editorial approach to remain intact under incoming Paramount ownership, according to New York magazine
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Trump Tells Reporters Iran Wants Talks After Latest US Strikes, Despite Declaring Cease-Fire ‘Over’
POTUS says Iran wants a deal “so badly” following a second night of attacks, but questions whether their regime can be trusted to honor a new agreement
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The New York Times Expands Local Coverage With Twin Cities Newsletter Launch
“The Local” marks the latest step in the publisher’s push to deepen regional coverage and engage its customer base
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Trump Ordered to Pay E. Jean Carroll More Than $5.8 Million
The order follows the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear Trump’s appeal of the 2023 civil verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation
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The Hill Launches Paid Subscription Service With Premium Content, Journalist Access
The Nexstar Media Group-owned political news publisher is expanding its revenue strategy beyond digital advertising
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Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire ‘Over,’ Calls Leaders ‘Scum’ After Renewed Military Escalation
POTUS made his frustrations known at NATO summit following overnight strikes between U.S. and Iranian forces
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Graham Platner Accuser Says NYT Reporting Led to Initial Abuse Claims Not Being Taken Seriously: ‘By Design’
“I actually understand why Democrat leaders didn’t take our stories seriously,” Lyndsey Fifield says
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Netflix Partners With Vanity Fair, BuzzFeed and More Publishers in Video Licensing Deal to ‘Deepen Fandom’
The platform will stream popular video series from Condé Nast, Hearst, People Inc. and others
