Tag: media regulation

Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faces a state-led antitrust lawsuit challenging its impact on theatrical film distribution and basic cable licensing, despite federal clearance. The case threatens Paramount’s September closing target and could force asset sales, licensing commitments,…

Kirby makes the case that the full stack has become media’s most expensive flex. Sony is zeroing in on the moments where ownership actually drives revenue, while Comcast and Paramount are learning that scale can bring more scrutiny, more complexity,…

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched a formal review of Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, examining whether the combined company could reduce competition across U.K. television, streaming, advertising, sports rights, and content licensing…

NFL’s expansion into streaming has triggered regulatory scrutiny that could impact its antitrust protections, as FCC Chair Brendan Carr signals that reduced free-to-air access may undermine the league’s legal framework. The shift of games behind paywalls is turning distribution strategy…

Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery gives it tighter control over content costs, better margin visibility, and less reliance on third-party licensing. The deal makes strategic sense internally but raises serious regulatory concerns due to market concentration, especially with…

Australia’s video market is projected to hit $12.3 billion by 2030, driven by digital dominance from YouTube and Netflix. The fight has shifted from subscriber growth to monetization, with ad-supported tiers and sports rights becoming key battlegrounds. Bundling is also…

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Trump’s pick for FCC chair, pledged support for local TV stations over national networks, emphasizing their “public interest” obligations. He proposed revisiting ownership caps and redefining the public interest standard to encourage local journalism investment, while…