Lucas Manfredi is a TV Business reporter at TheWrap, writing about the programming, executives and trends in the television and streaming industries. Prior to joining the TheWrap in November 2022, he spent four years at Fox Business as a production assistant and a reporter on its digital team. He has a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio production from Ithaca College and can be reached at lucas.manfredi@thewrap.com.
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AMC Networks US Ad Revenue Drops 17% in Q3 on Linear TV Decline
Affiliate revenues also tumbled 13%, but streaming was a bright spot as subscribers grew 2% to 10.4 million
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Fox Entertainment Unscripted EVP Yasmin Rawji to Exit
The rising executive will depart the company at the end of January after eight years
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Comcast Enlists Banks to Explore Bid for Warner Bros. Streaming & Studios Business
The media giant has tapped Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to evaluate a potential offer and has been granted access to review Warner’s financials
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YouTube TV Blackout: Nearly 25% of Subscribers Have or Plan to Cancel Over Disney Dispute, Survey Finds
A Drive Research survey finds an influx of those polled will subscribe directly to ESPN or Hulu + Live TV to watch the content they care about
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Altice USA Rebrands to Optimum Communications
The cable giant will also change its stock ticker symbol to OPTU, which will begin trading starting Nov. 19
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Warner Bros. Discovery Swings to $148 Million Loss in Q3 As It Prepares for Split or Sale
The studios and streaming business saw strong growth, while the global networks business continued to struggle
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Sinclair Says Disney-YouTube TV Carriage Dispute Is an ‘Antitrust Issue’: ‘Needs to Be Stopped’
CEO Chris Ripley urged Congress, the FCC and antitrust regulators to “further review this and stop the harm to local broadcasters and local viewers”
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Sinclair CEO Expects FCC to Raise or Eliminate Broadcast Ownership Cap in First Half of 2026
The agency’s review comes as the station owner is looking to scale up through consolidation as linear TV declines
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Warner Bros. Discovery Aims to Reveal Sale Plans in December | Report
Paramount is also considering taking a tender offer to WBD shareholders after the latter’s board rejected multiple bids from David Ellison, according to CNBC
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Netflix Ad Tier Hits 190 Million Monthly Active Viewers Globally as Streamer Shifts From Highlighting Users
The streamer is also testing interactive video ads and dynamic ad insertion, which will roll out globally in 2026
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Breaking Down the Bidders for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix and Comcast’s signals of interest in WBD’s streaming and studio assets and chatter around wildcard Amazon suggests the M&A activity is just getting started
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California DOJ Says Warner Bros. Discovery Sale, More Hollywood Consolidation ‘Does Not Serve’ Economy or Consumers | Exclusive
“We are committed to protecting consumers and California’s economy from consolidation we find unlawful,” a spokesperson for the state’s attorney general tells TheWrap
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Paramount TV Chief George Cheeks Sets Leadership Team Tasked With Reviving MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon
The company’s cable brands will focus on a “more curated” slate, leaning on franchises such as “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Paw Patrol” and “The Daily Show” while also developing new IP
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Erika Kirk Says Sinclair Reached Out to Help Secure an Apology From Jimmy Kimmel Amid ABC Suspension
The move came after the local station owner pulled the late night host from its airwaves after remarks he made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination
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Spotify Revenue Rises 7% to $4.9 Billion in Third Quarter, Driven By Paid Subscriber Gains
The music streaming giant hits 281 million premium subscribers
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