Media news and trends

Google Scraps Search Ranking Penalties for Publishers After EU Pressure
Google // August 28, 2026

Google has adjusted its site reputation policy in the European Economic Area (EEA) after discussion with the European Commission, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 28) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

OpenAI Buys Tech Talk Show TBPN in Media Expansion
Partnerships // April 03, 2026

OpenAI is making an unexpected media move, buying Silicon Valley tech talk show TBPN in a deal reportedly valued in the low hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the Financial Times. The acquisition stands out because it pushes the ChatGPT maker beyond software and...

Amazon Considers AI Content Marketplace for Publishers
Artificial Intelligence // February 10, 2026

Amazon is in discussions with publishing executives about launching a marketplace that would allow publishers to sell their content directly to companies building artificial intelligence products, according to The Information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Dow Jones Consumer Platforms to Feature Polymarket’s Prediction Market Data
Consumer Insights // January 07, 2026

Polymarket’s real-time prediction market data will soon be featured in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Investor’s Business Daily and other Dow Jones consumer platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will Retail Media Drive eCommerce Brand Revenue?

April 15, 2024
As brands see their ad spending across traditional digital media channels doesn’t go as far as it once did, eCommerce merchants are seizing on the opportunity to open up new revenue streams with the launch of retail media networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

CNN Reportedly Exploring Digital Subscriptions as News Gets the Streaming Treatment

January 17, 2024
As CNN struggles to gain share on cable TV, the company’s new CEO is reportedly looking into new subscription models, as the way consumers get their news is transformed by...

Thanksgiving Weekend Is Stuffed With Streaming — but Fatigue May Not Be Far Behind

November 25, 2021
If you’re reading this, the turkey’s got you stuffed, you’ve had your fill of the stuffing, and you’ve had your fill of the relatives. Maybe you’ve had your fill of...

Stakes Soar In Streaming Wars As Netflix Pushes Into Gaming

July 15, 2021
Another player has entered the game. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Quick Reads
Thomson Reuters Reveals Hack of Court Case Management System

September 03, 2026
Media/technology company Thomson Reuters has reported a cybersecurity incident involving its case management system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Google Scraps Search Ranking Penalties for Publishers After EU Pressure

August 28, 2026
Google has adjusted its site reputation policy in the European Economic Area (EEA) after discussion with the European Commission, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 28) blog post. Get...

OpenAI Buys Tech Talk Show TBPN in Media Expansion

April 03, 2026
OpenAI is making an unexpected media move, buying Silicon Valley tech talk show TBPN in a deal reportedly valued in the low hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the...

Amazon Considers AI Content Marketplace for Publishers

February 10, 2026
Amazon is in discussions with publishing executives about launching a marketplace that would allow publishers to sell their content directly to companies building artificial intelligence products, according to The Information....