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Forbes Media Could Soon Go Public Through SPAC Deal
Forbes Media Could Soon Go Public Through SPAC Deal
August 17, 2021  |  IPO

Forbes Media LLC is in talks about a merger with special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Magnum Opus Acquisition Ltd., which would lead to the company going...

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AMC, Meme Stocks And The Threat Of The Subscription Model 
AMC, Meme Stocks And The Threat Of The Subscription Model 
August 09, 2021  |  Earnings

There are business model disruptors that come in the form of digital-first, scrappy, small companies that challenge incumbents, and do things cheaper and faster. Get...

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Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Force Hollywood Studios To Rethink Streaming Profit Split
Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Force Hollywood Studios To Rethink Streaming Profit Split
August 02, 2021  |  Legal

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly altered the way films are shared with audiences, with many being launched directly onto streaming platforms first. With that, Hollywood...

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YouTube’s New ‘Super Thanks’ Feature Marks Evolution, Potential Of The Digital Tip Jar
YouTube’s New ‘Super Thanks’ Feature Marks Evolution, Potential Of The Digital Tip Jar
July 21, 2021  |  Social Commerce

The proverbial tip jar is getting a bit of a digital makeover, as startups and big names are looking to maintain their hold on content...

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Stakes Soar In Streaming Wars As Netflix Pushes Into Gaming
Stakes Soar In Streaming Wars As Netflix Pushes Into Gaming
July 15, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

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Netflix To Go From Movies And TV To Gaming
Netflix To Go From Movies And TV To Gaming
July 15, 2021  |  Retail

Netflix is looking to expand into the world of video games, and has recruited a former executive from Electronic Arts Inc. to help with the...

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AvidXchange To Buy FastPay For Media Industry Payments
AvidXchange To Buy FastPay For Media Industry Payments
July 12, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Accounts payable (AP) platform AvidXchange is partnering with payments automation firm FastPay to advance services to middle-market media companies. FastPay specializes in payments automation solutions...

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‘Black Widow’ Brings In $60 Million+ Via Disney+ Streaming
‘Black Widow’ Brings In $60 Million+ Via Disney+ Streaming
July 12, 2021  |  Retail

Walt Disney brought in over $60 million from around the world from sales of its “Black Widow” movie by the way of Disney+ Premier Access....

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Movie Magic Is Manifest In New Provider Ranking Of Streaming Apps
Movie Magic Is Manifest In New Provider Ranking Of Streaming Apps
May 26, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Maybe “The Mandalorian” does it for you (love that headgear). Or perhaps you’re more of a “Killing Eve” type. No? We’ve got it: podcasts. We’d...

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