Kayla is a senior TV writer at TheWrap, covering the business and content of streaming and linear television. Before joining TheWrap in April of 2023, she was the Senior TV Reporter at Decider, the New York Post’s entertainment vertical that focuses on the streaming industry. Kayla is also a member of the Television Critics Association.
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Kayla received her Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Publication Studies from Clemson University. She also has a minor in Business Administration and studied at Oxford University for a term.
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Wondery CEO Jen Sargent to Exit as Amazon Restructures Podcasting Studio
Narrative podcasts will move to Audible, while the brand’s creator-led content team will move to a new creator services division
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‘Scamanda’ Creator Charlie Webster Returns With New Scammer Podcast, ‘Unicorn Girl’ | Exclusive
The nine-episode Apple Original podcast will premiere on Aug. 18
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Paramount’s Mixed Earnings Highlight Skydance’s Challenges
The results released right before the handover suggests big changes could be coming
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Creatorverse: Podcasting Now Valued at $28 Billion — Saturation or More Opportunity?
Vox Media and creator Tefi Pessoa break down their new bet in the space
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Comcast Profit Jumps 183% on $9.4 Billion Sale of Hulu Stake
Revenue for the second quarter hit $30.3 billion, up 2% year-over-year
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SAG-AFTRA Renews Nielsen License to Measure Streaming Viewership
As an objective third-party source, the data measurement company helps the union with negotiations and forecasting
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Tefi Pessoa Wants to Become Your Work Bestie With Her First Podcast
“Tefi Talks,” from Vox Media and The Cut, will be a weekly pop culture deep dive with the content creator
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Paramount Needs ‘South Park’ — Despite the Ridicule and $1.5 Billion Price Tag | Analysis
Here’s how Matt Stone and Trey Parker keep securing those massive paydays
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‘South Park’ Skips This Week, Sets Aug. 6 Episode With Trump and Satan Returning
Season 27 premiered July 23 and featured the president cozying up to the devil
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HBO Max and truTV Will Air 19 Savannah Bananas Games Through TNT Sports Deal
This includes the first-ever Banana Ball Championship in October
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sets New Post-Split Company Names: Warner Bros. and Discovery Global
The new Warner Bros. will be led by David Zaslav while Discovery Global will be led by Gunnar Wiedenfels
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‘The Gilded Age’ Scores Season 4 Renewal at HBO
The news comes ahead of the show’s Season 3 finale in August
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TikTok and iHeartRadio Launch Singing Competition, ‘Next Up: Live Music’
Contestants need 50,000 followers for the auditions that begin Monday ahead of September’s live finale in Los Angeles
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‘Rick and Morty’ Spinoff ‘President Curtis’ Set at Adult Swim
The adult animated comedy will see Keith David reprise his role as President and star Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash
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‘Late Show’ Musicians Union Calls Colbert Cancellation ‘Censorship’: ‘We All Need to Take Notice’
The president of the Local 802 American Federation of Musicians released a statement on Friday
